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Absolutely yes. The Club and sessions are year round. We skip a couple holiday weekends here and there and part of the summer. If you're thinking of joining us and are not sure if we're holding a session that day, you can always contact us:

We love that your kid wants to try field hockey! We accept new kids joining all throughout the year. Reach out to us, tell us about your young athlete and we can get started! We will provide a stick to get them started at their first practice.

We value making the sport as accessible as possible. We only want you to pay for the sessions your athlete assists to! For the time being, the only time of the year in which we charge for the season is during the Spring League (late February through April).

To play field hockey you will definitely need a stick, shinguards and a mouthguard. These will come in all colors and sizes and can overwhelm you quickly. If you're a member, reach out to us during practice or drop us a line in our contact page to ask us about a discount at TrendFieldHockey.com!

How long does the stick have to be? We recommend from the floor up to the hip bone. But you know your kid best, if they're growing fast, get an inch longer.

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How to measure shinguards? You'll see that field hockey shinguards are quite larger compared to soccer. We measure shinguards about 2 fingers bellow the knee down to the top of the ankle bone for mobility. The actual shinguards WILL be longer because they will also extend to the sides to protect the bones on the side of the ankle. Put them on right! You'll see the top of the shinguard is angled, the higher side goes towards the outside of the leg.

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Mouthguard? This is a no brainer and non-negotiable if you're playing a sport. There are many options out there that will even offer insurance. We recommend the thinner kind so that your athlete is not constantly moving it around or having to take it off to speak or drink water. They come in different colors and sizes, be sure to get the right size for your kid's age!

Braces??? There are many kinds of mouthguards that will fit braces but we always recommend getting them fitted at your dentist.

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What shoes should my kid wear? This is a very context dependent and preference question, let's break it down:

If your kid usually practices and plays on regular turf (the same as football, lacrosse, soccer, etc.) Field Hockey turf shoes and even trail running shoes will be great, as they offer the necessary grip to run and stop on this surface. The difference being the thickness of the shoe: Field hockey shoes will offer more protection around the toes and sides of the foot, while trail running shoes will be lighter.

If your kid usually plays on grass, the general preference tends to shift to regular cleats to avoid sliding. But these cleats are meant for football or soccer and do not offer protection against a field hockey ball.

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Gloves..? (Gloves are not mandatory equipment) As your kid grows with the sport, so will the intensity and the strength at which a ball is coming towards them, as well as accidental stick lifts/swings. Wearing gloves (especially on the left hand) will help prevent serious injury to the bones of the hand.

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Inner...socks? (Inner-socks are not mandatory equipment)

This is a rather newer addition to the equipment. These "Inner-Socks" are not there to protect from hits, but to protect you against shin guard skin rash, irritation; and some brands will offer light compression for reduced fatigue and quick recovery.

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Over grips? (Over grips are not mandatory equipment)

These have been around forever and are also present in other sports such as tennis, ice hockey, baseball etc. But field hockey over grips are wider and longer as they need to cover more surface.

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The chamois grips is used to prevent hands from slipping in slick weather or wet conditions as they are designed to absorb. They also provide extra feel to the stick.

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If you bought an over grip and don't know how to put it on the stick, here's a video (go to minute 10:25 for over grip), or check with us during a Saturday session to get it wrapped  :) LINK to how to wrap the stick​

Playing team sports in general will promote not just physical health. Socially, they foster teamwork, communication, empathy, and leadership, while mentally building confidence, resilience, and reducing stress or anxiety. Kids learn valuable life skills, including time management, discipline, and how to handle both success and failure gracefully.

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Specifically in the US and only so for girls, it has become a very concrete pathway to attend college with a partial or full athletic scholarship. There are approximately 280 colleges with sponsored field hockey teams: NCAA Division 1 and NCAA Division 2.

Field hockey scholarships are most often awarded first to athletes in positions that directly impact scoring opportunities. For field hockey, this means college programs prioritise goalies and well-rounded forwards, as these positions prevent scoring and put points on the board. 

Supporting a field hockey goalie requires mental, physical, and financial patience. We hear you.  The position is high pressure and game deciding.​

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In terms of training, it looks different. Field players will be mostly running, changing directions and working on being able to "last longer" in a match. While goalkeepers specialize in lateral speed, agility, and explosive reaction power to make the saves we hold our breath to. This means your kid will have to learn to go from 0 to a 100 in less than a second. The training for that is not "chill at the goal until something comes your way", they practice in 14-20LB equipment, exploding from one side of the goal to the other, getting up, down and jumping while making multiple saves​​. 

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They will become fearless leaders! Rooted in communication, resilience and tactical awareness, they lead by organizing the defense, maintaining composure under pressure and act as a pivotal, calming influence. GOALIES ROCK!

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We found this video to be a great definition of what it means to be a goalie: