The World Class Field Hockey Camp CHALLENGE is for every player to learn and improve her game in a positive hockey environment. We are dedicated to learning and improving each athlete regardless of skill level. The environment is filled with enthusiasm and positive energy! Athletes are encouraged to take risks and make mistakes—you can't learn and improve if you don't. Exhibiting class and good sportsmanship is required at all times win or lose. Most importantly, we will have FUN! Our goal is for each athlete to leave with a stronger passion for the game.
Players will be instructed by former National team and international players, collegiate level coaches, current and former college players, and/or local high school coaches.
- All camps are held at Yale University's Johnson Field (Astroturf Facility).
- Medical Care will be provided by a certified athletic trainer.
- Players will learn the basic and advanced individual/team skills and techniques.
- Goalie coaches will instruct all goalkeepers.
Field Hockey Advanced Camp
July 5-8, 2012
| Ages 13-18
Check-in on the first day of camp is 10:30am-12:00pm.
Check-in on the first day of camp is 10:30am-12:00pm.
Registration Open
Typical Daily Schedule
- Session I - Individual Skills/Techniques
- Lunch
- Information Sessions – Strength & Conditioning, Nutrition, Coaches Q&A
- Session II – Team Skills/Tactics
- Free Time – rest, campus tour
- Dinner
- Games
- Free Time
- Lights Out
- Ages 13-18, including all levels of ability.
- Applications are taken in the order received.
- To ensure quality instruction for each athlete, enrollment will be limited. The coach to player ratio will be approximately 1 coach per 7-9 players.
- Resident $575: Includes all instruction at Johnson field, overnight stay at University of New Haven residence halls, daily meals, transportation to/from fields, pinnie, and camper evaluation.
- Commuter $450: Includes all instruction at Johnson field, daily lunch and dinner, transportation to/from fields, and camper evaluation.
- Full payment must accompany the enclosed application to secure a registration spot. All payments are non-refundable. Upon receipt of payment and application, campers will receive confirmation.
- CANCELLATIONS: Notifications of medical withdrawals a week prior to the camp start will be honored minus a $100 processing fee.
New This year... HS Pre-Season Camp
August 13-15, 2012
| Ages 8-18
Check-in on the opening day of camp from 8:00 - 9:00am
Registration Open Check-in on the opening day of camp from 8:00 - 9:00am
Typical Evening Schedule
- Hockey Technical Skills Training
- Hockey Tactical Training
- Strength Workout
- Conditioning with running tests
- Games (small games and larger games)
- Ages 13-18, including all levels of ability.
- Applications are taken in the order received.
- To ensure quality instruction for each athlete, enrollment will be limited. The coach to player ratio will be approximately 1 coach per 8-10 players.
- Pre-Season $195: Includes all instruction at Johnson field, pinnie, and camper evaluation.
- Full payment must accompany the enclosed application to secure a registration spot. All payments are non-refundable. Upon receipt of payment and application, campers will receive confirmation.
- CANCELLATIONS: Notifications of medical withdrawals a week prior to the camp start will be honored minus a $100 processing fee.
Field Hockey Day Camp
July 23-26, 2012
| Ages 8-18
Check-in on the opening day of camp from 8:00 - 9:00am
Registration Open Check-in on the opening day of camp from 8:00 - 9:00am
Typical Daily Schedule
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Morning Session - 9:00 - 11:30am
- Individual and Team Skills/Techniques
- Half-day session (available for younger players) Lunch - 11:30am - 12:30pm
- Athletes must provide their own lunch Info Session - 12:30 - 1:30pm
- Nutrition
- Sports Psychology
- Weight Training
- International Field Hockey Video Afternoon Session - 1:30 - 4:00pm
- Shooting and Game Play
- Ages 8-18, including all levels of ability.
- Applications are taken in the order received.
- To ensure quality instruction for each athlete, enrollment will be limited. The coach to player ratio will be approximately 1 coach per 7-9 players.
- Athletes will be divided into groups based on age, grade and/or ability.
- Commuter $325
- Full payment must accompany the enclosed application to secure a registration spot. All payments are non-refundable. Upon receipt of payment and application, campers will receive confirmation.
- CANCELLATIONS: Notifications of medical withdrawals a week prior to the camp start will be honored minus a $100 processing fee.