Question: What grade can my daughter register for field hockey?

Answer: The program is offered to any girl in 3rd grade as of September thru 8th grade

 

Question: When can I sign up?

Answer: Registration usually opens up in the middle of June and stays open through most of the summer.

 

Question: I am not from Southampton.  Can I still sign up for your program?

Answer: If your township has a recreational program for field hockey and can provide a team for your child’s age group, then you can NOT sign up at Southampton.  The program’s Commisioner & STRA board will make the ultimate decision about out of town players.  Please send and email to admin to be considered.

 

Question: What equipment am I responsible to supply?

Answer: Shin guards, colored mouth guards, cleats, black shorts, goggles, stick.

 

Question: Do I need to buy a field hockey stick?

Answer: No, it is not necessary.  STRA provides balls which can be used during the season.

 

Question: When are practices?

Answer: Practice & game schedule will be created after team selection.  Practice starts mid August.

Seniors: Practice is held after the school practices. Days will vary due to school game schedule.  We urge any 6, 7, & 8th grader interested in playing for STRA to participate on the school team.

 

Juniors: Practice is held 3 times a week, 6-7:30pm.  All practices are held at the municipal building field.

 

Question: When are games?

Seniors: Sunday afternoons, September, October and 1st week of November

 

Juniors: Saturday mornings, September, October and 1st week of November

 

Question: How long is a game?

Answer: About one hour, consisting of two halves 20 or 25 minutes

 

Question: Do I have to travel?

Answer: We do play other townships and are required to do some traveling.  The other townships in our league are Indian Mills, Marlton, Pemberton, Burlington & Florence

 

Question: What are the different divisions?

Seniors: 6, 7, & 8th graders

 

Juniors: 3, 4 & 5th graders