LOUYAA Field Hockey – Winter Indoor League 2021
Introduction
LOUYAA field hockey will be offering a winter indoor program for Winter 20201-2022 in coordination with Howard County Recreation and Parks (HCRP) field hockey league. This is a great opportunity for experienced middle school players to continue playing field hockey throughout the winter months. Winter indoor is a fast-paced game that requires an understanding of basic field hockey skills, so it is not recommended for first-time players.
Player Requirements
- Open to all middle school girls currently in 6th, 7th or 8th grades
- Must have played one season of fall field hockey with LOUYAA or a club team
- This league is not recommended for first-time players
Season Dates
- The season runs from mid-December to early March (8 weeks)
- Exact dates for games are released by the league in November
- Games are always on Sunday afternoons between 4:00pm and 6:00pm at Meadowbrook Athletic Complex
- The league does not play games over the December holidays and long holiday weekends in January and February. Specific dates: (No indoor 12/26, 1/2, 1/9, 2/6 and 2/20.)
COVID-19 restrictions. There will be allowed one spectator per player allowed in the facility.
Practices
- There are NO practices for winter indoor field hockey, only games on Sunday afternoons
Games
- Games are on Sunday afternoons between 4:00pm – 6:00pm
- Each team plays (2) x 25 minute game with a 5 minute half-time. Games are 6 v. 6 (1 of whom can be a goalie).
-The game format has been changed since last year to address CDC guidelines.
Game Location
Meadowbrook Athletic Complex
5001 Meadowbrook Lane
Ellicott City, MD 21043
https://www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Recreation-and-Parks/Facilities/Athletic-Complex
Registration Fee
- $100
- includes a league t-shirt
Uniform
- Provided league t-shirt (included in registration fee)
- Solid black athletic shorts (must provide your own)
- Maryland flag knee high socks (must be purchased from Play It Again Sports in Frederick)
Equipment Required
- Indoor field hockey stick (outdoor sticks may not be used)
- Shin guards
- Mouth guard
- No goggles are required for indoor field hockey
Max Roster Size (established by league)
- Because we play 6 vs. 6 games, each team is limited to 12 players max
- We will accept registrations for up to 2 teams (24 girls total)
Please email LOUYAA field hockey commissioner, Ashley Raiford, with any questions, at [email protected]