Spring

🔥 Blaze – U19

Designed for high-commitment, experienced athletes preparing for elite regional and national competition.

• Format: 11v11

• Practices: 2–3x per week

  • Locations: St. Catherine's, University of Richmond, Sports Reality

• Major Competition Focus:

  • Regional Club Championships (RCC)

  • Additional high-level regional/national 11v11 events

• Training Emphasis:

  • Advanced tactical systems

  • Structured team roles

  • High-intensity, competitive training

• Ideal For: Athletes with strong technical and tactical foundations who want to compete against top programs

⚡ Ignite – U19

A competitive but development-first environment for athletes continuing to build their game.

• Format: 7v7

• Practices: 1–2x per week

  • Locations: Glover Park, Trinity Episcopal School, Sports Reality

• Major Competition Focus:

  • Regional 7v7 tournaments

• Training Emphasis:

  • Individual skill development

  • Decision-making and confidence

  • High involvement and repetitions

• Ideal For: Athletes balancing multiple commitments or growing into higher levels of play

🔥 Blaze – U16

A pathway for athletes preparing for elite 11v11 competition and future RCC participation.

• Format: 11v11

• Practices: 2–3x per week

  • Locations: St. Catherine's, University of Richmond, Sports Reality

• Major Competition Focus:

  • RCC-level events

  • Strong regional 11v11 tournaments

• Training Emphasis:

  • Tactical awareness

  • Team structure and pressing concepts

  • Speed of play and execution

• Ideal For: Athletes ready for elevated expectations and competitive intensity

⚡ Ignite – U16

Focused on accelerated development through fast-paced play.

• Format: 7v7

• Practices: 1–2x per week

  • Locations: Glover Park, Trinity Episcopal School, Sports Reality

• Major Competition Focus:

  • Regional 7v7 tournaments

• Training Emphasis:

  • Ball control and decision-making

  • Confidence and creativity

  • Consistent playing time

• Ideal For: Athletes building consistency or newer to club competition

🔥 Blaze – U14

Introduces athletes to elite-level expectations while emphasizing growth.

• Format: 11v11

• Practices: 2x per week

  • Locations: St. Catherine's, University of Richmond, Sports Reality

• Major Competition Focus:

  • Advanced regional tournaments

  • Select high-level 11v11 events

• Training Emphasis:

  • Full-field understanding

  • Team concepts and positioning

  • Technical refinement at speed

• Ideal For: Advanced middle school athletes ready for faster, more structured play

⚡ Ignite – U14

A development-centered bridge toward higher levels of competition.

• Format: 7v7

• Practices: 1–2x per week

  • Locations: Glover Park, Trinity Episcopal School, Sports Reality

• Major Competition Focus:

  • Regional 7v7 tournaments

• Training Emphasis:

  • Skill repetition

  • Game understanding

  • Confidence on the ball

• Ideal For: Athletes still developing consistency or newer to club field hockey

All U12 spring teams compete in 7v7 format, with two distinct training groups.

🔥 Blaze – U12

For young athletes who are technically advanced and highly motivated.

• Format: 7v7

• Practices: 1–2x per week

  • Locations: St. Catherine's, University of Richmond, Sports Reality

• Major Competition Focus:

  • Top regional 7v7 tournaments

• Training Emphasis:

  • Strong technical foundations

  • Decision-making under pressure

  • Competitive habits

• Ideal For: Players already excelling at the U12 level and seeking additional challenge

⚡ Ignite – U12

Focused on learning, confidence, and love of the game.

• Format: 7v7

• Practices: 1x per week

  • Locations: Glover Park, Trinity Episcopal School, Sports Reality

• Major Competition Focus:

  • Development-appropriate regional 7v7 events

• Training Emphasis:

  • Stick skills and fundamentals

  • Spatial awareness

  • Fun, fast-paced play

• Ideal For: Athletes newer to club hockey or still building core skills

Spark is our introductory field hockey program, designed to teach the fundamentals of the game in a fun, supportive, and low-pressure environment. This program focuses on skill-building, confidence, and love of the game rather than competition or travel.

• Format: Small-sided games and skill-based stations

• Practices: 1x per week

  • Locations: Glover Park, Trinity Episcopal School

• Competition Focus:

  • In-house play days or local jamborees (no extensive travel)

• Training Emphasis:

  • Basic stick skills (dribbling, passing, receiving)

  • Movement, coordination, and spatial awareness

  • Sportsmanship, teamwork, and confidence

• Ideal For:

  • Athletes new to field hockey

  • Younger players learning the game for the first time

  • Families looking for a low-commitment introduction to club sports

Spark is non-tryout based and open to all athletes interested in learning the game in a positive, encouraging environment.