Weather Line: (302) 736-7155
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.
2019-20 Indoor Field Hockey Leagues
All leagues are team registration only.
Please direct all league questions to Steve Pickering at (302)736-7095
2020 SUMMER OUTDOOR FIELD HOCKEY LEAGUES
Team Entry Fee: $555 (due by May 15)
Schedule: 12 Game Schedule plus Playoffs
Game Location: Schutte Park & old Dover High School
Game Days: Wednesday &/or Sundays
Start Date: June 7
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 Adult Field Hockey League, the participant must be out of high school eligibility.
Team Entry Fee: $395 (due by May 15)
Schedule: 8 Game Schedule, No Playoffs
Game Location: Dover High School
Game Days: Monday &/or Thursdays
Start Date: June 4
Rules: High School 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 prior to first game.
Eligibility: In order to participate in the High School Field Hockey League, the participant must be in grades 9-12 in the upcoming 2020-21 school year.
Back Ground Checks: All High School League team coaches are required to submit paperwork for a background check no later than May 29. Forms are available on our website, listed above, under the "Smart Whistles Program".
Team Entry Fee: $300 (due by May 22)
Schedule: 6 Game Schedule, No Playoffs
Game Location: old Dover High School
Game Days: Tuesdays
Start Date: June 16
Rules: High School 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, the participant must be in grades 6-8 in the upcoming 2020-21 school year.
Back Ground Checks: All Middle School League team coaches are required to submit paperwork for a background check no later than May 29. Forms are available on our website, listed above, under the "Smart Whistles Program".
Team Entry Fee: $300 (due by May 22)
Schedule: 6 Game Schedule, No Playoffs
Game Location: old Dover High School
Game Days: Wednesday &/or Sundays
Start Date: June 8
Rules: International Hockey Federation rules with some local modifications will govern play.
Teams: Games are 11 vs 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
Volunteer Background Check Form
League By-Laws: 
2019-20 Indoor Field Hockey By-Laws
2018 Women's Summer By-Laws
2018 Adult Co-Ed Summer By-Laws
2018 High School / Middle School Summer By-Laws
Forms:
Waiver Form For Participants Under 18
Outdoor League Roster Form
Indoor League Roster Form
Links to Rule Books:
FIH Indoor Leagues: Link to download FIH Rulebook
FIH Adult League (outdoor): Link to download FIH Rulebook
NFHS rule books are available for sale as e-books on Amazon and iTunes
Weather Cancellation Information Line:
Call 736-7155 when weather conditions have you wondering if games have been postponed.