Tidewater Recreational

GO Hockey

An intro to the sport of field hockey, or an opportunity to play hockey as an extra-curricular activity-- However you'd like to look at it!

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Come back to register for spring season!

Fall Schedule:

Sundays at Tucker High School or Tuckahoe Middle School from 5:00-6:30 (outdoors)

-Sept 7

-Sept 14

-Sept 21

-Sept 28

-Oct 5

-Oct 12

Six sessions for $60

+ $10 USAFH Membership

VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED!

RVA Tidewater GO Hockey highly values community! We are a non-profit organization working together to introduce the sport of field hockey in a fun way! Over half of our volunteer coaches are adult players in our adult league, and we love seeing former players and new-to-field hockey parents getting involved with coaching their children in our program.

We will always have an experienced field hockey player coaching your child, but it is our hope that our parents with athletic backgrounds will considering joining our team of coaches to help build general sport knowledge (ie: spreading out, pass), share fun ideas, and maintain a safe and encouraging environment for all. With support from our experienced players and coaches, your participation and willingness to start learning the basics alongside your player does make a meaningful impact on our program, and we are greatly appreciative!

Head Coach & Co-Coach

-Field hockey experience necessary

-Plans to attend at least 4 of 6 sessions

-Willing to plan GO Hockey sessions (ideas provided)

*registration fee will be refunded for your child

3rd-5th Grade Asst. Coach

-Field hockey experience necessary

-Plans to attend at least 4 of 6 sessions

-Willing to plan GO Hockey sessions (ideas provided) if head coach is out

*registration fee will be refunded for your child

PK-2nd Grade Asst. Coach

-Athletic background necessary

-Plans to attend at least 4 of 6 sessions

-Willing to help co-lead GO Hockey sessions (ideas provided) if head coach is out (Experienced field hockey substitute will co-lead in this scenario)

*registration fee will be refunded for your child

Parent Helper (as needed)

-Athletic or education background necessary

About GO Hockey

While on a club field hockey team your child would train to play 11v11 with standard field hockey equipment, Tidewater Rec will play GO Hockey (4v4) focusing on introducing a sport, getting in lots of touches, and burning energy on a smaller field. At Tidewater Rec GO Hockey we will use a larger, softer ball and minimal equipment (think PE class!) to include all those interested in giving hockey a go for the first time.

Equipment Needed:

U12 Next Level: Shin guards (field hockey suggested by not required), tennis shoes or turf shoes, outdoor stick, mouth guard, black shorts for tournament --- neon yellow socks and reversible jersey included in registration

Grades 1-5: Shin guards (soccer or field hockey) & tennis shoes, stick (optional, we will have sticks to borrow), mouth guard (suggested but not required)

Minis: No equipment needed. Wear tennis shoes

Projected Format:

Minis: 20 min movement, 10 min skill, 15 mins play

Coed Recreational 1st-5th grade: 15 min warm-up, 15-30 min skills & learning games, 30-45 min scrimmage

U12 Coed Next Level: 15 min warm-up, 45 min skills, 30 min scrimmage