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NJ Grit Field Hockey Club

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Annual Events

Festival - Thanksgiving

Shooting Star - Thanksgiving

Festival - Thanksgiving

Festival is one of USAFH’s oldest and strongest attended tournaments. Held each Thanksgiving weekend since 1981, Festival welcomes thousands of athletes, coaches, umpires, and fans alike each year across the United States and Canada. 2020 will be the 40th year of Festival! It is also a major recruiting tournament for the athletes in the United States where college coaches line up on the sideline to see the best in the country.​ ​Games are played on Thursday, Friday and Saturday - usually in Florida, but Festival has been held in Arizona, Colorado and this year we are headed to Charlotte, North Carolina. We will hold 10 practices before we go. Training is usually held Sunday mornings at the WE turf, but may be held at NC Turf due to COVID. If we go to the NC turf we may be Sunday evenings. Practices are 1 - 1 /2 hours in length.

Indoor/NIT - February

Shooting Star - Thanksgiving

Festival - Thanksgiving

Indoor field hockey, referred to as indoor, starts in January and goes until late February. There are 10 -11 players total on a team, 6 players start, including the GK. Playing surface is a small court the size of a basketball court. The rules of indoor are very different and can take some getting used to, but are complementary to the game of field hockey. The value of the game of indoor, is that it is so fast paced, that the speed of the game and the development of stick skills is unmatched. “Side boards” are used to bump the ball against which increases tactical play and strategy. The Indoor season consists of 4 -5 tournaments within NJ & PA, culminating with a final tournament where you try to qualify to make the NIT’s (National Indoor Tournament - held out in Lancaster PA - or Richmond, VA), by attending NITQ’s which are tournaments that if you win, and place high enough you are selected to make the NIT Tournament. If that happens and we go the the NIT, there will be a nominal fee for the additional practices and training.  Training dates listed in calendar.

Shooting Star - Thanksgiving

Shooting Star - Thanksgiving

Shooting Star - Thanksgiving


Shooting Star Tournaments were founded in 2016, when there was a desire in the field hockey community for showcase tournaments on synthetic turf fields. Starting with Thanksgiving in 2016, Shooting Star now hosts 10 tournaments nation-wide, servicing athletes ranging from U10 to Masters (35+).


While expanding, Shooting Star has stayed true to their fundamental values, catering to every athlete, club coach, college coach, umpire, parent and fan – striving to provide a professional, inspiring and authentic experience. The testimonials throughout the years speak to just that.


Shooting Star - Easter/April

Shooting Star - Easter/April

Shooting Star - Thanksgiving

DE Turf Sports Complex, Frederica, DE


Shooting Star Tournaments were founded in 2016, when there was a desire in the field hockey community for showcase tournaments on synthetic turf fields. Starting with Thanksgiving in 2016, Shooting Star now hosts 10 tournaments nation-wide, servicing athletes ranging from U10 to Masters (35+).


While expanding, Shooting Star has stayed true to their fundamental values, catering to every athlete, club coach, college coach, umpire, parent and fan – striving to provide a professional, inspiring and authentic experience. The testimonials throughout the years speak to just that.


Format:  50 Minute Games, 2x 23 min with 4-minute half time. 


U14 (11v11), U16 (11v11) & U19 (11v11)


DE Turf Sports Complex, Frederica, DE

RCC/NCC - April - July

Shooting Star - Easter/April

Shooting Star Easter- April

This is a newer movement in the game of USAFH. Started in 2011, club teams battle it out in a Regional Club Championship (RCC) in order to earn a spot at the National Club Championship (NCC). Regional qualifiers identify the best club teams in the country to compete at the premier National Club Championship. There are 3 girls divisions and it is a highly competitive atmosphere.


Held each July, the NCC is an ideal opportunity for clubs to compete against one another on the pitch for age division champion rights and the opportunity hoist the Harrow Sports Golden Stick.

Shooting Star Easter- April

Shooting Star - Easter/April

Shooting Star Easter- April

Shooting Star Tournaments were founded in 2016, when there was a desire in the field hockey community for showcase tournaments on synthetic turf fields. 


Starting with Thanksgiving in 2016, Shooting Star now hosts 10 tournaments nation-wide, servicing athletes ranging from U10 to Masters (35+).   While expanding, Shooting Star has stayed true to their fundamental values, catering to every athlete, club coach, college coach, umpire, parent and fan – striving to provide a professional, inspiring and authentic experience. 


The testimonials throughout the years speak to just that.    


U12 (7v7), U14 (11v11), U16 (11v11) & U19 (11v11)  

5 GAMES GUARANTEED    


Format  U14 (11v11), U16 (11v11) & U19 (11v11)  

54 Minute Games, 2x 25 min with 4-minute half time  

Maximum of 18 players and 2 coaches per roster    


U12 (7×7): All U12 games will be played with the Penn Monto Mini-ball  

48 minute games, 4×10 minute quarters with 2 min quarter breaks and 4 min half time.  Maximum of 12 players and 2 coaches per team    


Schedule  Friday:  8:00 am – 10:00 pm  Saturday: 8:00 am – 8:00pm  Saturday: Goalie & Shooter Showcase, Time TBD

PA Revolution Tournament - March

PA Revolution Tournament - March

PA Revolution Tournament - March

Virginia Beach, VA


The PA Revolution Tournament was held in Virginia Beach. This is an ELITE event featuring some of the best clubs from around the northeast.  PA Revolution has invited 6 clubs total with (1) team each at U14, U16, and U19.  (The age groups are more flexible than USAFH as each club team invited is allowed to move kids between age groups to create 3 strong teams.) Each team will be playing 4 games over the course of the 2 days.


Contact us at info@njgritfieldhockey.com if you would like more information.

Fall & Spring

PA Revolution Tournament - March

PA Revolution Tournament - March

Fall Fundamental Skill Clinics​ - 1 1⁄2 hour sessions. Covering all aspects of beginner and intermediate hockey. Usage of small drills sets for 45 minutes of skills training, then 45 minutes of playing small sided games.


Fall Skill Specific Clinics​ - small group training, 1 hour in length with college players. Various classes include; offense shooting inside the circle, midfielders play, defensive tactics and tackles, 2 v 1’s, elimination skills & goalkeeping.

     

Spring Tournaments:  There are several of these (Princeton, Monmouth, and several in PA). As they are offered, we will share logistics and have sign-ups.  Usually a per tournament fee attached. 

Winter Outdoor Tactical Clinics

PA Revolution Tournament - March

Winter Outdoor Tactical Clinics

The Tactical Clinics are run by current college athletes home for Winter Break!  Our NJ GRIT athletes will run through 3 stations each session - An offense station, a midfield station, and a defense/goalie station.  There will be 2 college players at each station helping your daughter improve her skills.  Athletes will rotate through each station and get to learn from some of the best players in the College game today! 


Sessions ran December - January.  Check back to see when the next sessions get scheduled!

Winter Outdoor Games

Sunday Skills & Thrills (u12 & u14)

Winter Outdoor Tactical Clinics

Fluid schedule, based on season and weather.


Please look at our calendar for exact times, or additional outdoor games/events.


Contact us at info@njgritfieldhockey.com if you are not rostered and would like to be considered.

Saturday Night Lights - League

Sunday Skills & Thrills (u12 & u14)

Sunday Skills & Thrills (u12 & u14)

Saturday Night Lights is a ~16 team Spring High School League that players can join as a team or as individuals to play on our House Team.  High School and Club Teams welcome, in state and out of state welcome.  Rising Freshman also welcome.


The program usually runs for 6 weeks starting in April, with 40 min 7v7 short field games starting around ~5pm and running through ~9pm.   Max team size of 12.  Carded officials officiating all games.


This is a great opportunity for players to be coached by our head coaches and elite trainers, while experiencing top notch game play.  This is a great opportunity to get players together for some off-season training and competition.  Players of all levels welcome.  Pinney included.


West Essex High School:  No make up dates due to bad weather.   


Contact us at info@njgritfieldhockey.com if you would like more information on joining as a team or individual.

Sunday Skills & Thrills (u12 & u14)

Sunday Skills & Thrills (u12 & u14)

Sunday Skills & Thrills (u12 & u14)

Sunday Skills & Thrills is a 6 week Spring session for u12's and u14's to be coached by our head coaches and elite trainers.  Tactical/positional and fundamental skill development training for field players and goalies.


Session includes 45 minutes of skills, and 45 minutes of 7v7 short field game play.  Sessions are 90 min in length per age group.  Form a team, or play as an individual.  


This is a great opportunity to get players together for some off-season training and competition. Players of all levels welcome.  Pinney included.


West Essex High School.  No make up dates due to bad weather.    


Contact us at info@njgritfieldhockey.com if you would like more information on joining as a team or individual

NFHCA Winter Escape - January

Disney Sunshine Showcase - January

Disney Sunshine Showcase - January

 The NFHCA Winter Escape Showcase is a recruiting event with a mission to find every field hockey player their field hockey home — if you want to play field hockey at the next level, the Winter Escape Showcase is the place to get you there.


The event offers a holistic recruiting experience by providing learning opportunities, position-specific showcases, and, of course, an audience of hundreds of college field hockey coaches from every level!


All teams are in the open division

Max rosters of 18 players/2 coaches

Athletes with Year of Graduations: 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026


Teams are pooled based on level identified by the club coaches and age eligibility of the majority of the rostered athletes.

5 games guaranteed

 


Schedule:

  • Friday: 8:00 am- 10:00 pm EST
  • Saturday: 8:00 am- 10:00 pm EST
  • Sunday: 8:00 am- 1:00 pm EST
  • 5 games guaranteed


** As a showcase format, the NFHCA WES does not recognize pool winners.

Disney Sunshine Showcase - January

Disney Sunshine Showcase - January

Disney Sunshine Showcase - January

 USA Field Hockey and Disney annual event was renamed in 2022 to a new event name. Organized and run by USA Field Hockey, the Sunshine Showcase at ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World® Resort will take place in January  in Kissimmee, Fla.


A visit to Walt Disney World® Resort is always magical. Each year the Sunshine Showcase, previously the Disney Field Hockey Showcase, promises to provide high-level competition, excitement and memories for every member of the field hockey family. The event includes U-10 Co-Ed (7v7), U-12 Co-Ed (7v7), U-14 Girls (7v7), U-14 Girls (11v11), U-16 Girls (11v11) and U-19 Girls (11v11) divisions. 


This will be an invitation only event by GRIT, for u12's - U19's.  


Contact us at info@njgritfieldhockey.com if you would like more information.

LeadHER Hockey Festival - June

Disney Sunshine Showcase - January

LeadHER Hockey Festival - June

LeadHER Hockey Festival (u12, u10, u8)


LeadHER wants to grow the sport at the youngest age.  After a very successful 2 years of LeadHer Hockey Festivals with over 250 littles playing each event, LeadHER is offering up their summer Festival AGAIN.    Vendors, Music and Face Paint all present to make this a hockey day to remember!


Play format for all age groups will be 7v7 (6 field players plus a goalkeeper - 20 min games).


This will be an invitation only event by GRIT, for u12's, and u10's.  


     Usually in June

     The Proving Grounds

     Conshohocken, PA


$75/player, includes Festival and 2 practices


Contact us at info@njgritfieldhockey.com if you would like more information.

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NJ GRIT Field Hockey Club

North Caldwell, New Jersey, United States

973-420-4229 info@njgritfieldhockey.com

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