Field Hockey, Farmington Valley Field Hockey League
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The Towns of Granby, Avon, Canton, Farmington, Simsbury, Harwinton, and Wethersfield are part of the Farmington Valley Girls Field Hockey League. Teams will be formed in each town consisting of players in grades 5-6. Teams will practice one a day week and in their respective towns and games will be played on Sunday afternoons in the various communities. Games are scheduled on Sunday afternoons at 2:30pm, September 10 - October 29. No Games on 9/17 & 10/8. (Makeup day (if needed) will be 11/5). Girls will play 8 v 8 on half of a regular size field hockey field. Field length goes sideline to sideline – no goalie, no goals (cones will be used). Players will receive a reversible numbered jersey. All players will need a mouthguard, shinguards, eye protection, cleats and field hockey stick. Please contact the Granby Recreation office if you would like to be a volunteer coach! Registration Deadline is August 21st. Practices will begin the week of August 28.
There will be a Farmington Valley Field Hockey League Coaches & Officials Meeting at Avon High School on the grass Field Hockey Field from 5:30-6:00PM on Wednesday, September 6th.
Basic Rules
Grades 5-6 will play 8v8, half field with no goalies, (2) 30 minute halves
Coaches Meeting
There will be a Farmington Valley Field Hockey League Coaches & Officials Meeting at Avon High School on the grass Field Hockey Field from 5:30-6:00PM on Wednesday, September 6th.