Field Hockey will focus on the fundamentals of field hockey through practices and games. 1st and 2nd graders will be introduced to the sport in a fun, inclusive, and positive clinic format. 3rd and 4th graders will focus on fundamentals and gain a general understanding of basic game play in an instructional clinic and small-sided scrimmage format.
Games will be scheduled with other Town teams for grades 5 through 8 in the Fairfield County Field Hockey League.

Eligibility: This program is for participants in grades 1 through 8. Must be entering 1st grade and not starting 9th grade by the start of school year. Proof of age required.

Schedule: Program runs on Sundays from September 8 through October 20. Rain date is Sunday, October 27 and November 3. All participants will play mostly on Sundays for a practice, scrimmage, or game scheduled. There could be an occasional away game on a Saturday, depending on the host team’s field availability. Greenwich will host all games and practices on Sundays. There may also be occasional practices scheduled during the week (Wednesday evenings) for grades 5 - 8. Game schedules and weather updates will be available on our Recreation Sports website at: Team Sideline. You can sign up for automated e-mail and/or text alerts from this website.
In addition, you can call the weather hotline number at 203-861-6100.

Location: Sunday practices and home games will be played on Benvenuto Field (turf) at Cos Cob Park (22 Sound Shore Drive, Cos Cob, CT).

Fees:
• Section A1: Resident: $142 and Non-Resident $162
• Section A2: Resident: $167 and Non-Resident $187
• Section A3 & A4: Resident: $182 and Non-Resident $202

There are no refunds and we do not pro-rate fees. Requests for credit will only be considered if received in writing, prior to the start of the program. There is a $20 administrative fee for credits and a $25 fee for any returned checks.

Participant Information:
• Mouth guard, eye guard, and shin guards must be worn.
• Bring water bottle to field with your name on it.
• Players in 1st and 2nd grade are provided with sticks and balls that are returned after each Sunday session.
• Players in grades 3 - 8 must bring their own stick and ball. Everything must be well marked with players’ name.
• Shirts will be provided to all participants.

Staff: Experienced staff will provide instruction and coaching. All staff are required to complete a background check.

Teams: Participants will be placed on teams for games and scrimmages. Requests for teams are not guaranteed and will only be considered if submitted 3 weeks prior to the program start date. Players will be assigned to a team based on grade.

Registration
Online registration begins July 1 @ 10 a.m.
Have you signed in? You must Sign In in to your account to register.

Please note: If you have not done so this year, you must Verify Residency, prior to registration, once annually beginning January.

New residents may sign up for an account online. Register Here for a Parks and Recreation account.

Beginning July 15, non account holders, may mail in the Registration Form and required documents. Please only mail in a current year Registration Form. Previous year remains available for information only.

Youth Scholarship Program
Parks and Recreation has established a youth scholarship program which provides financial assistance to qualifying residents.
For eligibility requirements and to apply for a Youth Scholarship Click Here to complete registration.

Photos: The Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to use program or event photographs including participants in official Town of Greenwich media only (Website, newsletter, flyers and advertisements, Facebook, and/or Instagram). Please contact the Recreation Office if you object to the use of photographs and you or your child(ren) in Town media.

Sponsors: Anyone who would like to sponsor a team should contact Lea Clark at [email protected]. The fee is $500, and the proceeds benefit the Youth Scholarship Fund. Checks must be made payable to the “Greenwich Parks and Recreation Foundation.” Sponsors will receive their logo and/or business information on the team uniform, the league schedule, and logo with hyperlink on our sports recreation website.

Donate to the Parks and Recreation Scholarship Fund.

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After sign in and before registering for Field Hockey Click Here to update your child's grade