Field Hockey Leagues
Weather Line: (302) 736-7155
We offer two seasons of field hockey league play. Seasonal Leagues offer up to four (4) divisions: Women's Adult League, High School League, Middle School League and Adult Co-Ed League. Our summer league begins play in June and runs through August with games being played at the Schutte Park, Dover High School and Scott B. Miller Stadium/Delaware State University downtown campus fields. (Formerly the Wesley College athletic field area.) 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 Recreation Center features two courts for continuous play.
2022 Summer Field Hockey League
Helpful Registration Tips: Team Entry
Helpful Tips: Player Registration
Team Entry Fee: $520 due by May 20
Schedule: 10 Game Schedule plus playoffs for qualifying teams
Game Location: Delaware State University Downtown Campus (Scott Miller Stadium)
Game Days: Wednesday &/or Sundays
Start Date: June 12
Rules: International Hockey Federation rules with some local modifications will govern play.
Eligibility: In order to participate in the Adult League, the participant must be out of high school eligibility.
Team Entry Fee: $395 due by May 20
Schedule: 8 Game Schedule, no playoffs
Game Location: Dover High School
Game Days: Tuesdays &/or Thursdays
Start Date: June 14
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 2022-23 school year.
Background Checks: All High School League team coaches are required to submit paperwork for a background check no later than May 27. Forms are available on our website, under the "Smart Whistles Program".
Middle School League (Limited to the first six (6) teams registered)
Team Entry Fee: $300 due by May 20
Schedule: 6 Game Schedule, no playoffs
Game Location: Dover High School
Game Days: Mondays
Start Date: June 20
Rules: International Hockey Federation rules with some local modifications will govern play.
Eligibility: In order to participate in the Middle School Field Hockey League, one must be in grades 6-8 in the 2022-23 school year.
Background Checks: All Middle School League team coaches are required to submit paperwork for a background check no later than May 27. Forms are available on our website under the "Smart Whistles Program".
Team Registration
Team Registrations Due by: May 20
Online registration is strongly encouraged and recommended. Register your team online at: https://cityofdover.recdesk.com/Community/Member/Login
(If you are paying by cash/check, please call 302-674-7541 with your team information prior to May 20, 2022.)
Rosters/Player Registration
Rosters/Player Registration: Player registration must be completed by June 10th. (All players must register online for their team.) Once your team is registered, players may register online for their respective teams. It is important to have your team information submitted by the May 20 deadline. You will be able to view and print your team rosters for player verification. Paper rosters will not be accepted. Players must be on their team roster prior to their first game.
Please direct league questions to Steve Pickering, league coordinator at (302) 674-7541.