2023 Fall Girls Field Hockey Program (Kindergarten-8th Grade)

VISIT US FOR REGISTRATION NEXT SEASON IN MAY 2024!

PARPC GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY PROGRAM FIRST THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE

  • Three divisions by Grades (1-2), (3-4), and (5-8).  (Scroll down to the bottom of the page for Kindergarten information)
  • Uniform included (Team t-shirt and field hockey socks)
  • 7-8 weeks of practices and games total 2x per week (most games are Saturday morning or Sunday afternoon).

DATES:

  • Practices begin the week of August 21st and continue through late October.
  • Starts with two weeks of 2x per week practices, then moves to 1x per week practice with one game per week mostly on Saturdays (9am-12:30pm) but sometimes varied, based on field availability and number of teams.
  • Game days are as follows at In The Net – *Typically games run 5-8 grade, followed by 3&4 grade, and 1&2 grade games last (except any weekday games when 1&2 grades play first) .  Exact game times for specific teams will be determined the week of August 28th at the latest, after registration is closed, teams are finalized, and coach availability is secured. Saturday games will begin at 9am and wrap up around noon. Sunday games will be in the afternoon typically between 1pm to 4pm. List of proposed game dates: September 10th (1pm-4pm), September 16th (9am-12pm & picture day), September 24th(1pm-4pm), September 30th (9am-12pm), October 3rd (5:30pm-8:30pm), October 14th (9am-12pm), October 21st (9am-12pm), October 23rd (5:30pm-8:30pm).
  • Practices and games times are determined based on athlete and coach availability noted on registration forms as they are received. Each season practices and games are different because we balance ability (NEW- mandatory assessments offered this year), age, and schedule availability together with a parent coach to make the program as balanced as possible for the best experience for our athletes. We customize schedules in order to allow maximum participation for our young athletes. We appreciate your patience with creating a schedule as registrations come in and later finalized after registration is closed, in order to accommodate our coaches, referees, and athletes each season. Please note your schedule of availability is due before the last day of registration ends. If your schedule changes after registration closes, we cannot guarantee your participation and will refund your money minus a small office fee if we cannot work out a schedule. We appreciate your patience with schedules in order to accommodate our many coaches and athletes each season.
  • R&K SUB FUNDRAISER FORM FOR FIELD HOCKEY (Download) – Subs are due to the office at 325 South Railroad Street, Palmyra with checks payable to PARPC by September 20th. Checks and forms can be mailed or put in the tan drop box outside of the Palmyra Municipal Building (same address). Pickup is October 4th from 2:30pm-5:30pm- also at our office.

NEED TO KNOW:

  • NEW THIS YEAR- Players rising in 3rd- 8th grade in fall of 2023 MANDATORY ASSESSMENTS AT RIDGE ROAD FIELD COMPLEX AT 400 RIDGE RD, PALMYRA ***Must be registered for the PARPC program to attend assessments*** Note: Athletes at all levels are encouraged to play and assessments are for the sole purpose to keep teams as even as possible for fun games and fair play. In our program NO ONE gets cut, and all players get equal time on the field at practices and games.
  • ASSESSMENT DATES:
    • Rising in fall of 2023 3rd & 4th GRADERS MANDATORY ASSESSMENTS July 11th or 18th (choose 1) from 5:30-6:30pm
    • Rising in fall of 2023 5th , 6th, 7th & 8th  GRADERS MANDATORY ASSESSMENTS July 11th or 18th (choose 1) from 6:30-7:30pm
  • Mouth guard, field hockey stick, and shin guards are required to play hockey at assessments and in season.
  • STICKS FOR SALE THROUGH JUNE 26TH Discounted Field Hockey sticks- 28″, 30″, 32″, 34″, cost is $36. Also, available- 29” Sticks at a deep discount of $20 ***NO sticks will be ordered after June 26th to be in time for assessments*** (assessment dates are above)
  • What field hockey stick size fits my child? Measurement is taken from the ground to the top of your athlete’s hip bone to the nearest inch listed, going with a shorter stick as opposed to longer for better control.  If you cannot afford to purchase a field hockey stick we might be able to help, please email me at hhershey@palmyrarec.org for more information on some used, free sticks.
  • 7th and 8th graders are encouraged to either play Rec OR Middle School hockey- not both.
  • SEASON INFORMATION: Players will be contacted by August 7th by their coach regarding practice times which begin the week of August 21st .  NOTE: Not all coaches contact athletes on the same day. If you do not hear from your coach by August 7th, please first check your SPAM folder then email hhershey@palmyrarec.org for team contact information.
  • Placement is made depending on availability on registration forms, so please be sure to note days you are UNAVAILABLE.
  • COACHES: Mandatory Coach’s meeting is scheduled for 5:30 on Thursday, August 3rd at the Palmyra Municipal Building at 325 South Railroad Street, Palmyra. An email will be sent to coaches with more instructions the week of July 17th.

SPONSOR A TEAM:

PARPC is looking for businesses willing to sponsor a team. A fee of $135 puts your company logo on the team t-shirts, a customized team plaque with picture as a thank you, and a letter from our Non-Profit so you can write off your donation at tax time. Email hhershey@palmyrarec.org for more information.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

  • FEE: $70 includes a team field hockey t-shirt and socks (2nd family member $65, non PASD $80)
  • Register by July 13th
  • $20 Late fee after July 13th. Registration fee rises to $90 between July 14-20th. *Registration closes after July 20th.

You can register by downloading the form below sent with a check or cash to PARPC at 325 South Railroad Street, Palmyra, PA or use the tan drop box in front of the building at the same address which is available 24/7.

OR

Register online on active.com with the link below for a small fee.  *Please note if you register online, there is no $5 sibling discount available.


GIRLS KINDERGARTEN FIELD HOCKEY

Join Palmyra High School field hockey assistant coach Kayla Ricker for some Kindergarten Field Hockey fun and instruction. Skill sessions and daily activities are specifically geared toward Kindergarteners for an introduction to the sport.

  • DATES: UPDATE- Sunday afternoon from 12-2pm on September 24, AND from 12-1:30pm on October 1 & 8 (*updated due to two weather cancellations)  
  • COST: $55  ($65 for non PASD)
  • WHERE:  Pine Street Elementary Soccer Field
  • Mouth guard, field hockey stick, and shin guards are required to play field hockey.  
  • STICKS FOR SALE THROUGH JUNE 26TH Discounted Field Hockey sticks- 28″, 30″, 32″, 34″, cost is $36. Also, available- 29” Sticks at a deep discount of $20 ***NO sticks will be ordered after June 26th
  • If you cannot afford to purchase a field hockey stick we might be able to help, please email me at hhershey@palmyrarec.org for more information on some used, free sticks.
  • INCLUDES: T-shirt, field hockey socks, and participation certificate.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Fee:  $55  (Non PASD $65)

Register by September 5th

  

You can register by downloading the form below sent with payment to PARPC at 325 South Railroad Street, Palmyra, PA 17078 or use the tan drop box in front of the building at the same address which is available 24/7.

OR

Register online on active.com with the link at the bottom of this web page for a small fee.  *Please note if you register online, there is no $5 sibling discount available.


COVID 19 UPDATE:

  • All safety measures are subject to change depending on CDC guidelines.
  • If your child has any symptoms or illness that could be COVID19 please do not send your child to participate.

PARENT RESOURCES:

COACH’S RESOURCES:

Any questions please call the office 717-838-9244 after hours 717-926-9673