ALBION FIELD HOCKEY FAQS

At Albion Field Hockey Club, we are focused on creating a positive environment where players build field hockey skills, cultivate sportsmanship, have fun, and form positive relationships with their fellow players. As a field hockey “club” we offer additional training and playing opportunities for athletes who would like to improve their overall ability and become more advanced in skill and strategy.

No, currently we do not accept drop-ins. Clinics and camps are a great opportunity to drop-in. However, if you are trying to determine if this is a good fit, then please email us at aplayle@albionhurrianes.org to arrange for a Trial Training Session and Skills Evaluation at one of our of training sessions by appointment.

Please email us at aplayle@albionhurrianes.org

Call us at (408) 821-5625

We train beginner players through advanced players. Players are grouped by age, within reason, for training and competition. Usual groupings include U10, U12, U14, U16, U19, and Adult.

U6: Birthdates that fall between 8/1/2020 - 7/31/2022

U8: Birthdates that fall between 8/1/2018 - 7/31/2020

U10: Birthdates that fall between 8/1/2016 - 7/31/2018

U12: Birthdates that fall between 8/1/2014 - 7/31/2016

U14: Birthdates that fall between 8/1/2012- 7/31/2014

U16: Birthdates that fall between 8/1/2010 - 7/31/2012

U19: Birthdates that fall between 1/1/20067- 7/31/2010

Each session includes skills work, strategy, and game play.

Email us at aplayle@albionhurrianes.org to arrange for a Trial Training Session and Skills Evaluation by appointment at one of our regularly scheduled training sessions. We will help you determine where you would fit into our program.

Yes, for the Competitive Teams.  But, tryouts are not to make cuts from our program; tryouts just determine which team they are placed on. We also offer a Recreational Program that does not require tryouts.

Email us at aplayle@albionhurrianes.org to inquire.

Our intent is to provide opportunities to travel for various tournaments throughout the year. Travel Team participation is a higher level of commitment that will involve a tryout with an evaluation for team placement. Traveling is optional and not a requirement to be a part of Albion Field Hockey Club.

1. Field Hockey Stick (there are indoor and outdoor versions, for beginners we recommend purchasing an outdoor stick that can be used during school field hockey season)
2. Field Hockey shin guards
3. Mouthguard
4. Athletic shoes (or turf shoes for indoors)
5. Uniform purchase is required for the Competitive teams. 
6. Water bottle

Goalies require personal equipment designed to maximize protection. If your player is interested in beginning training as a Goalie, then please contact us.

It is important to have the correctly sized stick. Typically, the stick should come to the top of your hip bone. General guidelines are below:

Player’s Height Stick Length

4’ and under 28 inches

4’1” – 4’ 3” 30 inches

4’4” – 4’6” 32 inches

4’7” – 5’ 34 inches

5’1” – 5’3” 35-35.5 inches

5’4” – 5’9” 36-36.4 inches

5’10 and over 37-37.5 inches

Field hockey sticks range in weight from 535 grams to 560 grams. The weight of the stick depends on personal preference. Depending on your style of play or field position, there are advantages to lighter sticks or heavier sticks.

Yes, Albion Field Hockey is an official USA Field Hockey Club.

Recreational Players must have a local membership with USA Field Hockey and our Competitive Players must have an Annual membership with USA Field Hockey, but this is built into the cost of the program and will be purchased for our players by the club.