Princeton Field Hockey Club
2014 Membership Guide
A note about PFHC
Congratulations on being selected as a member of Princeton Field Hockey Club! While
the start of our official season is many months away, we can feel the energy building
already. For those that were with us in 2013, the level of improvement over the past
year has been dramatic, and we’re inspired to keep you performing on an upward
trajectory. For those new to the club, we’re excited for what you’ll be bringing to our
training environment and cannot wait to get you in a PFHC uniform.
You’ve already read or heard us discuss much of the information outlined below.
However, it’s important that you read through the details once again as there have been
a few minor changes which may have an impact your decision to officially commit to our
club.
Club at a Glance
Princeton Field Hockey Club offers competitive playing and training opportunities
virtually year round for U12, U14, U16 & U19 athletes. The club is based out of
Princeton, NJ and features an elite caliber coaching staff led by Princeton University
Head Field Hockey Coach, Kristen Holmes-Winn.
PFHC trains exclusively at Bedford Field on Princeton University’s campus. The turf
field was constructed in 2012 and the stadium installation is scheduled for completion
by the start of the 2013 fall season. Bedford Field features the international standard in
water-based turf- a key component to development in the sport from beginners to
Olympians.
Approach to Developing Talent
• Provide athletes with high-end information consistent with the evolution of the sport
internationally.
Provide
athletes with competitive playing and training opportunities on a continuous,
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long term basis.
Make
athletes aware of the factors (on & off the field) that influence performance.
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Practices are structured to prioritize information that is most relevant to the athlete. We
work to create urgency in a training environment. This requires an athlete to take
ownership of their level of performance on a given day and allows us to maintain a
consistent, accountable standard. Our focus is to maximize long term gains in
performance.
People
Head Coaches
Kristen Holmes-Winn: Head Coach, Princeton University
Michael Pallister: Assistant Coach, Princeton University
David Williamson: Assistant Coach, Princeton University
Matt Winn: Managing Director, PFHC & Champion’s Edge Field Hockey Camps
Assistants (Current Princeton University Field Hockey Team Members)
Colleen Boyce ’15
Christina Maida ’14
Kelsey Byrne ’14
Allegra Mango ’14
Julia Boyle ’15
Guest Coaches
Homero Pardi: Assistant Coach, Rider University
Age Group Outline
U19: Age 16 and above as of Jan. 1
U16: Age 14 and above as of Jan. 1
U14: Age 12 and above as of Jan. 1
U12: Age 9 and above as of Jan. 1
2014 Standard Season Teams
The following outline offers a look our club teams for the 2014 season.
Training on a continuous basis allows us to gain enormous insight into the playing
capabilities of every player. Therefore, we reserve the right to reallocate personnel
across rosters when warranted due to such factors as performance, injuries and
attendance.
U19 (3 teams)
A Team (16 athletes): This team represents the top athletes in our U19 group. They
will participate in all 11v11 competitions throughout the year (e.g. USFHA sanctioned
events, JPOL, etc...)
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B Teams (2); (11 athletes each): We have two teams in this category with 11
athletes on each team. The teams will participate in numerous 7v7 tournaments and
play-days throughout the spring.
U16 (3 teams)
A Team (16 athletes): This team represents the top athletes in our U16 group. They
will participate in all 11v11 competitions throughout the year (e.g. USFHA sanctioned
events, JPOL, etc...)
B Teams (2); (11 athletes each): We have two teams in this category with 11
athletes on each team. The teams will participate in numerous 7v7 tournaments and
play-days throughout the spring.
U14 (2 teams)
A & B; (10-12 athletes each): We have 2, 7v7 teams in this category that will
participate in 7v7 tournaments and play-days throughout the spring and summer.
Additionally, from these two teams, athletes will be selected to participate in 11v11
competitions for USFHA sanctioned events and local exhibition matches on an ad
hoc basis.
U12 (1 team)
We have one team in this category (10-12 athletes) that will compete in 7v7
tournaments and play-days throughout the spring and summer.
Academy
Athletes that were not selected for one of the teams listed above via the August tryouts have the option to train with our Academy on a weekly basis throughout the
duration of the club season.
Attendance Expectations
We have a strong interest in working with motivated athletes who play with a sense of
urgency. It is understood that as club member, you will be expected to attend the vast
majority of practices and competitions. Failure to do so will undermine your ability to
improve, which runs counter to the premise of playing for PFHC in the first place.
A consistent pattern in unwarranted absences from practices and competitions will
severely limit playing time and/or render your removal from the club roster with no hard
feelings. We’re intentionally taking a hard line on this subject because we are
determined to develop like-minded athletes who are committed to the process. PFHC is
not for everyone. We want to see you spending time doing something you love, rather
than being ‘okay’ at something on a part time basis.
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Club Affiliation
All members of PFHC must register as members of the United States Field Hockey
Association and ‘affiliate’ as Princeton Field Hockey Club members. Your membership
affords you the ability to compete in US sanctioned events, along with several other
minor benefits (publications, group insurance coverage, etc...). You can access the US
Field Hockey Membership page here:
http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Field-Hockey/MEMBERSHIP
For those currently affiliated with PFHC: Please be sure that your membership is
current and/or make yourself aware of when you will need to renew in the upcoming
year.
For those not currently affiliated with PFCH: You must update your club affiliation
to reflect your membership status with PFHC. You can do this freely from now until
Oct. 1.
For those new to the club and not currently members of US Field Hockey: You
need to obtain a membership. For athletes in the U12 group, you register as a U12
Member. Everyone else should register as a U19 Member. Be sure to properly select
Princeton Field Hockey Club as your club affiliation.
2014 Standard Season Schedule
The 2014 Club Season runs from the third week in January until mid-July. The outline
below provides an overview of the practice schedule and various competitions by team.
Please be aware that we are only in the initial stages of mapping this schedule; actual
practice dates will be listed sometime in late fall- contingent on the readiness of
Princeton University to green-light our facility requests. Specific competition dates will
not likely be available until well into 2014.
Practices
Jan. 21- March 9
U19A & U19B’s: Wednesdays (5:30-7pm); Saturdays (12-1:30pm)
U16A & U16B’s: Tuesdays (5:30-7pm); Saturdays (1:45-3:15pm)
U14 & U12: Thursdays (5:30-7pm); Sundays (12-1:30pm)
Academy: TBD, Saturday or Sunday afternoon
March 10 - July 10
U14 & U12: Mondays & Wednesdays (4:30-6:00pm)
U19A & U19B: Mondays & Wednesdays (6:00-7:30pm)
U16A & U16B: Mondays & Wednesdays (7:30-9:00pm)
Academy (U19, U16, U14 & U12): TBD; either Tues. or Thurs. (6:30-8pm).
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Competitions by Team
Please refer to the 2014 Competition Pipeline for a complete, one-page synopsis of
our club’s competitive opportunities across each age group.
U19A & U16A
• Junior Premier Outdoor League (April - June, Saturdays & Sundays)
• Regional Club Championships (April/May)
• National Club Championships (July ’14, by qualification)
• Disney Showcase (Feb. ’14,)
• National Hockey Festival (Nov. ’14)
• Local exhibition matches
• Regional 7v7 tournaments (depending on availability/interest)
U19B, U16B
• Regional 7v7 tournaments and play-days (Mar. - June; Saturdays or Sundays)
• Local exhibition matches
These teams will play in numerous tournaments throughout the spring and early
summer. Each tournament is generally a half day of 4 games per tournament.
This competition schedule does not appear as robust as the A teams; however,
the cumulative number of games played in the 7v7 tournaments is comparable to
the A team competition schedule in terms of volume and relative level of play.
U14 & U12
• Regional 7v7 tournaments and play-days (Mar. - June; Saturdays or Sundays)
• Local exhibition matches
• National Club Championships (U14, July ’14)
• National Hockey Festival (U14, Nov. ’14)
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Academy
There are no current plans to engage in outside competition. We will scrimmage
internally on a regular basis to supplement the instructional aspects of practice.
Depending on the number of participants and their level of commitment, we may
look to participate select outside events.
2014 Standard Season Club Fees
$1300 (U19 & U16); $1100 (U14); $1000 (U12)
• Estimate 42+ practices
• Practice Uniform
This fee will be incurred in the following manor: $150 deposit upon registering,
followed by two equal installments of your remaining balance: 1) January 17; 2) April
18.
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If circumstances warrant an alternative payment plan, please let us know and we will
work with you accordingly.
Additional Fees (will vary according to Team)
• 7v7 Tournaments (B teams, U14, & U12): $50-55 per event (est. 6-7 events)
• Junior Premier Outdoor League (A teams): $125-150
• Regional Club Championships (A Teams): $75-100
• Membership Fee with US Field Hockey (All): $53
• Exhibition Match Fees (All): $10per (est. 3-4 events)
• Match Uniform (All): $75-100
• Additional Club Gear (optional); items TBD.
Every effort will be made to minimize tournament expenses, uniform fees and
additional club gear through preferred pricing. Expenses are listed conservatively.
Lottery or Qualification-Based USFHA Sanctioned Events (optional, applicable to
A teams)
• Disney Showcase
• National Hockey Festival
• National Club Championships
International Trip (U19A, U19B, U16A)
The club will likely pursue an international trip in 2014 for the age groups noted.
Participation is optional; all details TBD. Expenses fall outside of the annual club
dues outlined above.
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You can formally commit the PFHC 2014 Season by registering at:
www.princetonfhc.com
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach me at the following:
609-924-2897 or [email protected].
Best regards,
Matt Winn
Managing Director
Princeton Field Hockey Club
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