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.
2018-19 Indoor Winter Field Hockey Leagues
Completed and signed rosters and waivers are due by November 30
NOTICE OF NEW EYE PROTECTION RULE
For High School & Middle School Indoor Leagues
"All Field Players shall wear eye protection that meets ASTM standard for field hockey at the time of manufacture."
Women's League
Team Entry Fee: $360
Schedule: 10 Game Schedule, plus Playoffs for qualifying teams
Game Location: Pitts Center Gym
Game Days: Sundays
Start Date: December 2
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: $310
Schedule: 10 Game Schedule, no playoffs
Game Location: Pitts Center Gym
Game Days: Sundays
Start Date: December 2
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 Novembe 23. Forms are available below under the "Smart Whistles Program".
Middle School League
Team Entry Fee: $260
Schedule: 8 Game Schedule, no playoffs
Game Location: Pitts Center Gym
Game Days : Saturdays
Start Date: Dec 8
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 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 November 22. . Forms are available below under the "Smart Whistles Program".
Co-Ed Adult League
Team Entry Fee: $260
Schedule: 8 Game Schedule, no playoffs
Game Location: Pitts Center Gym
Game Days: Sundays
Start Date: December 2
Rules: International Hockey Federation rules with some local modifications will govern play.
- No More than 3 male participants allowed on the court at any time.
- A minimum of 1 male participants are required on the court at all times.
Elementary Field Hockey League Grades 3-5
Field Hockey has become so popular that we’ve been asked to add an elementary school league. This league is limited in size, so be sure to register early. Play will include practice sessions and games. Participants must have a stick, mouth piece, goggles and shin guards. Limited equipment is available for use, please ask when registering.
In House Team - Individuals
Practice Dates: Jan 7-Feb 25*
Practice Days: Mondays
Practice Times: 6:30-7:20 pm
Game Dates: Feb 3-March 3
Games Days: Sundays
Game Times: 9:00 – 9:50 am
Location: Pitts Center Gym
Activity Fee: $40
* no practice Jan 21 or Feb 18
Outside Teams
Game Dates: Feb 3-March 3
Games Days: Sundays
Game Times: 9:00 – 9:50 am
Location: Pitts Center Gym
Team Registration Fee: $150
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: 
2018-19 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
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Weather Cancellation Information Line:
Call 736-7155 when weather conditions have you wondering if games have been postponed.