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Field Hockey Leagues

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We offer two seasons of field hockey league play. Our summer league begins play in June and runs through August with games being played at the Schutte Park complex, the new Dover High School Stadium and the "Old" Dover High School Stadium.

Summer Leagues include: Women's Adult League, High School League, Middle School League and Adult Co-Ed League.

In the winter we offer our indoor league play at the John W. Pitts Recreation Center. Competition begins in December and runs into
March when we crown our champions. The Pitts Center features two courts for continuous play.

Winter Leagues include: Women's Adult League, Co-Ed Adult League, High School League, and Middle School League.

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2016-17 Women's Indoor Champions

2018 Summer Field Hockey Leagues

All leagues are team registration only

All team entry fees are due by May 19

Completed and signed rosters and waivers are due by June 1

Click here for: Roster Waiver

Women's League

Team Entry Fee: $555

Schedule: 12 Game Schedule plus Playoffs for qualifying teams

Game Location: Schutte Park & Old Dover High School

Game Days: Wednesdays and/or Sundays

Start Date: June 6

Rules: International Hockey Federation rules with some local modifications will govern play.

Waivers: Players under the age of 18, must have their parent or legal guardian complete a waiver form.

Eligibility: In order to participate in the Women's Adult League, the participant must be out of high school eligibility.

High School League

Team Entry Fee: $395

Schedule: 8 Game Schedule, no playoffs

Game Location: Dover High School

Game Days: Mondays and/or Thursdays

Start Date: June 4

Rules: International Hockey Federation rules with some local modifications will govern play.

Waivers: Teams must submit completed waivers by parent/legal guardian for each player on the roster.

Eligibility: In order to participate in the High School Field Hockey League, one must be in grades 9-12 in the upcoming 2018-19 school year.

Back Ground Checks: All High School League team coaches are required to submit paperwork for a background check no later than May 21. Forms are available below under the "Smart Whistles Program".

Middle School League

Team Entry Fee: $300

Schedule: 6 Game Schedule, no playoffs

Game Location: Old Dover High School

Game Days : Thursdays

Start Date: June 14

Rules: Internation Hockey Federation rules with some local modifications will govern play.

Waivers: Teams must submit completed waivers by parent/legal guardian for each player on the roster.

Eligibility: In order to participate in the Middle School Field Hockey League, one must be in grades 6-8 in the upcoming 2018-19 school year.

Back Ground Checks: All Middle School League team coaches are required to submit paperwork for a background check no later than June 4. ^. Forms are available below under the "Smart Whistles Program".

Co-Ed Adult League

Team Entry Fee: $300

Schedule: 6 Game Schedule, no playoffs

Game Location: Old Dover High School & Schutte Park

Game Days: Tuesdays

Start Date: June 12

Rules: International Hockey Federation rules with some local modifications will govern play.

Teams: Games are 11 verses 11 . No More than 5 male participants allowed on the field at any time. A minimum of 3 male participants are required on the field at all times.

SMART WHISTLES PROGRAM
All Volunteer Youth Coaches Must Undergo a Background Check
As part of our assurance to quality programming and to keep our children safe, we require all volunteers to undergo a background check. Protecting our children is paramount to us and we know you as well. The forms below are the first two steps in becoming a volunteer in our programs. All information is confidential.

Automatic Disqualifiers For Youth Sports Volunteers