Stix Weekly

PROGRAM WIDE
– This is the last week of scheduled games and for the Frosh/Soph & JV teams. There will still be some sort of a schedule on the Stix Weekly for the next two weeks for both teams since they will still be enrolled in field hockey. They will attend any home varsity playoff games, they have the option to attend any away varsity playoff games, they will have a video shoot day, a team photo day, and a uniform turn in day. Attendance will be taken and noted.
– We will be offering post season field hockey through the end of the semester. Post Season will be Mondays and Wednesdays 2:30 – 5:00 p.m. until Christmas break and then may change for the month of January. Off Season Field Hockey plans for the winter/spring are TBA.
– All players will need to let their coach know where they will be transferring to next for their PE class (lacrosse, soccer, pre-track, pre-softball, post-season field hockey, etc.) on Friday, October 23.
Senior Parents! Senior Day is on Tuesday, please report to Davidson field at 3:00, the presentation will begin at 3:10 p.m.
– Team Picture Day is dependent on the outcome of the Varsity schedule for playoffs. Photos will be taken at the pier and all information will be posted asap.
Save the Date for the Banquet! Thursday, November 19.

VARSITY
Monday – Practice at 2:30 – 5:00 p.m. and Team Dinner at the Singer Home.
Tuesday – Senior Game! Home Game vs. Marina at 3:15 p.m. at Davidson Field. Be at the field at 2:10 p.m. ready to set up the field and warm up.
Wednesday – Practice at 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. at Estancia
Thursday – Away game at Huntington Beach High School at 3:15 p.m. Bus departs at 1:35 p.m.
Friday – Practice at 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Bonita Creek.

JUNIOR VARSITY
Monday – Practice at 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Harper and Team Dinner.
Tuesday Home Game vs. Marina at 4:30 p.m. at Davidson Field. Be at the field at 3:00 p.m. ready to celebrate the seniors, cheer on Varsity, and warm up.
Wednesday – Practice at 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Estancia
Thursday – Away game at Huntington Beach High School at 4:30 p.m. Bus departs at 1:35 p.m.
Friday – No Practice.

FROSH/SOPH
Monday – Practice at 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Harper & Parent/Team Dinner at Pit Fire.
Tuesday Meet at Davidson field at 2:30 p.m. to celebrate and support the seniors at the Senior Game.
Wednesday – Away game at Bonita High School at 4:30 p.m. Bus departs at 2:15 p.m.
Thursday – Final Team Dinner hosted by the Hill Family, time TBA.
Friday – Team Bonding & Sign Making at 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. hosted by the Manclark Family.

Stix Weekly

PROGRAM WIDE
– Hats have arrived and will be added to the merchandise table this week at our home game!
– The ‘No Wash Car Wash’ Fundraiser is this Saturday, October 17 at 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Each player was asked to pre-sell ten tickets at $10 per ticket and the fundraising is due to your coach on Thursday, October 15.
– If you are interested in Futures email newportharborfieldhockey@gmail.com by Friday, October 16 so that we can coordinate the trial on a turf surface. Athletes who participated in the 2015 Futures program last year do not need to register for a trial.

VARSITY
Monday – Practice at 2:30 – 5:00 p.m. and Team Dinner hosted by the Porteous & Yokoyama Families.
Tuesday – Home Game vs. Westminster at 3:15 p.m. at Davidson Field. Be at the field at 2:10 p.m. ready to set up the field and warm up.
Wednesday – Practice at 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. at Estancia
Thursday – Practice at 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. at Estancia and Team Dinner hosted by the Boyer family. No Wash Car Wash tickets are due.
Friday – Away Game at Edison High School at 3:15 p.m. Bus departs at 1:35 p.m.
Saturday – Harbor Heritage Run & No Wash Car Wash Fundraiser!

JUNIOR VARSITY
Monday – Practice at 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Harper and Team Dinner.
Tuesday Home Game vs. Westminster at 4:30 p.m. at Davidson Field. Be at the field at 3:15 p.m. ready to set up the field and warm up.
Wednesday – Practice at 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Estancia
Thursday – Practice at 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Estancia. No Wash Car Wash tickets are due.
Friday – Away Game at Edison High School at 4:30 p.m. Bus departs at 1:35 p.m.
Saturday – Harbor Heritage Run & No Wash Car Wash Fundraiser!

FROSH/SOPH
Monday – Practice at 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Harper and Team Dinner hosted by the Burke family.
Tuesday Away Game at Glendora High School at 4:00 p.m. Bus departs at 1:45 p.m.
Wednesday – Practice at 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Harper.
Thursday – Practice at 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Harper. No Wash Car Wash tickets are due.
Friday – Away Game at Edison High School at 5:45 p.m. Bus departs at 2:50 p.m.
Saturday – Harbor Heritage Run & No Wash Car Wash Fundraiser!

USA Field Hockey: Futures

About the Futures Program

The Futures program is the Olympic Development division of the United States Field Hockey Association. The purpose of the Futures Program is to raise the level of field hockey throughout the United States.

Athletes will train in Futures Training Academies for seven, three-hour sessions and will have the opportunity to be selected to their Regional Team at the Regional Futures Tournament.  From the Regional Futures Tournament, Futures athletes have the opportunity to advance to higher levels of play through selection to elite teams at the National Futures Championship. Futures participants meet on scheduled off-season weekend dates at Huntington Beach High School or Moorpark College to receive coaching and skill development techniques. All coaches on staff are accredited USA Field Hockey coaches through their coaching education program.

Click here to learn more about US Field Hockey Futures.

Sign Up

If any player is interested in participating in the USA Futures Program, they must email us at newportharborfieldhockey@gmail.com. The coaches will hold a trial at the end of October which involves some timed pulls and a dribbling set up. Athletes who participated in the 2015 Futures program last year must email us, but they do not need to register for a trial.

We have had a number of Newport Harbor Field Hockey players participate in the past and they have had positive experiences. Futures is a really great environment for a player to reach new levels in their field hockey skill and experience.

Mulligan Field Hockey

Interested in playing more field hockey? Looking to improve your skills and expose yourself to elevated levels of play? Join the Mulligan Field Hockey Club for over 80 hours of training/extended playing opportunities!!

Founded by assistant Varsity Coach Judy Schaefer in 2008, Mulligan Field Hockey caters to high school athletes from the Orange County area who are looking to improve their level of hockey through extended practice and high level competition.  Ranked the #1 field hockey club in the LA/OC Region by USA Field Hockey, Mulligan has helped propel 20 athletes from our area to play field hockey at the collegiate level, 8 of those being Newport Harbor Field Hockey Alums.

Our specialized training curriculum focuses on expanding individual skill sets while exposing players to the advanced tactical strategies of club/showcase competition. The $655 club tuition covers 6 months of training, practice/game uniforms, and tournament fees for The International Cal Cup Tournament in Moorpark California over Memorial Day weekend. Further tournament and Spring league opportunities will be announced during the Winter/Spring club season for under 14, Under 16, and Under 19 divisions. Coaches will hold trials during October/November (exact date/time TBA) as the high school season comes to a close.

Please contact info@mulliganfieldhockey.com to join or visit mulliganfieldhockey.com for more info. Our goal at Mulligan is to assist high school players who are seeking to become more dominant in their high school careers, looking to play beyond the short Fall season, or hoping to pursue hockey at the highest of collegiate/international levels.

Stix Weekly

PROGRAM WIDE
– Please return your clean pink socks from the Play for the Cure games to the bin on Monday at practice.
– The ‘No Wash Car Wash’ Fundraiser is Saturday, October 17 at 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Tickets will be handed out at practice on Monday. Each player is asked to pre-sell ten tickets at $10 per ticket. Fundraising is to be turned in to your coach by Friday, October 16.
– Make sure to be taking lots of pictures and submitting them to your team photograph collectors for the team videos and memory book.

VARSITY
Monday – Practice at 2:30 – 5:00 p.m. and Team Dinner hosted by the Robinson & Kennedy families.
Tuesday – Homecoming Rally Dance!! And Home Game vs. Huntington Beach at 3:15 p.m. at Davidson Field. Be at the field at 2:10 p.m. ready to set up the field and warm up.
Wednesday – Practice at 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. at Estancia
Thursday – Away game at Fountain Valley High School at 3:15 p.m. Bus departs at 1:35 p.m.
Friday – Depart for Highlander Cup in La Mesa at 2:00 p.m. First game is at 7:00 p.m. at Helix Charter High School, 7323 University Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942. *Check team mom emails for much more information.
Saturday – Highlander Cup in La Mesa, game times are 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. with the possibility of semi-finals at 6:00 or 7:00, and finals at 8:00 p.m.

JUNIOR VARSITY
Monday – Practice at 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Harper and Team Dinner.
Tuesday Home Game vs. Huntington Beach at 4:30 p.m. at Davidson Field. Be at the field at 3:15 p.m. ready to cheer on Varsity and warm up.
Wednesday – Practice at 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Estancia
Thursday – Away game at Fountain Valley High School at 4:30 p.m. Bus departs at 1:35 p.m.
Friday – Practice at 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.

FROSH/SOPH
Monday – Practice at 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Harper.
Tuesday Practice at 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Harper.
Wednesday – Away game at Fountain Valley High School at 4:00 p.m. Bus departs at 2:30 p.m.
Thursday – Practice at 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Harper.
Friday – Practice at 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Harper.

Play for the Cure

Tuesday’s games were dedicated to ‘Play for the Cure’ and it was a huge success! There was a lot of pink to go around from their socks, to the ribbons, and even to the umpires and game ball! The Bake Sale raised more than double what we brought in last year for a total of $430!

Thank you to Marena Padden, Karen Warmington, Sheree Carter, Raylene Groves, and Barbara Lucore for making it such a great day with all of your organization and ethusiasm. Thank you to the NHHS Administration for making it the ‘Game of the Week’ and for grilling hot dogs for all of the fans. And thank you to Sue Dewan for making ribbons for all of the girls.