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Field Hockey Leagues

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 and the 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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Masks are required to be worn in all City of Dover buildings, including the Pitts Recreation Center.

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2021-2022 Indoor High School Field Hockey League

Team Entry Fee: $310 (due by Nov 12)
Schedule: 10 Game Schedule, no playoffs
Game Location: Pitts Center Gym
Game Days: Sundays
Start Date: December 5
Rules: International Hockey Federation rules with some local modifications will govern play.
Eligibility: In order to participate in the High School Field Hockey League, one must be in grades 9-12 in the 2021-2022 school year.

Background Checks: All High School League team coaches are required to submit paperwork for a background check no later than Nov. 22. Forms are available on our website under then "Smart Whistles" program.

2021-2022 Indoor Middle School Field Hockey League

Team Entry Fee: $260 (due by Nov 12)
Schedule: 8 Game Schedule, no playoffs
Game Location: Pitts Center Gym
Game Days: Saturdays
Start Date: December 11
Rules: International Hockey Federation rules with some local modifications will govern play.
Eligibility: In order to participate in the High School Field Hockey League, one must be in grades 6-8 in the 2021-2022 school year.

Background Checks: All Middle School League team coaches are required to submit paperwork for a background check no later than Nov. 22. Forms are available on our website under the "Smart Whistles" program.

2021-2022 Indoor Women's Adult Field Hockey League

Team Entry Fee: $360 (due by Nov 12)
Schedule: 10 Game Schedule, plus playoffs for qualifying teams
Game Location: Pitts Center Gym
Game Days: Sundays
Start Date: December 5
Rules: International Hockey Federation rules with some local modifications will govern play.
Eligibility: In order to participate in the Women's Adult Field Hockey League, the participant must be out of high school eligibility

2021-2022 Indoor Adult Co-Ed Field Hockey League

Team Entry Fee: $260 (due by Nov 12)
Schedule: 8 Game Schedule, no playoffs
Game Location: Pitts Center Gym
Game Days: Sundays
Start Date: December 5
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 participant is required on the court at all times

Please Note we will follow the DPH COVID-19 Guidelines and Protocols

Please direct all league questions to Steve Pickering at (302)736-7095

Past League Champions

SMART WHISTLES PROGRAM
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