Athletic Clearance Packet

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Just a reminder that it is mandatory for all Newport Harbor High School Field Hockey Summer Camp participants to complete the Athletic Clearance Packet before the first day of summer camp. Click here to download and print the Athletic Clearance Packet.

Physicals will be offered by Dr. Tischler at the Newport Orthopedic Institute on Monday, June 6 at 5:30 p.m. for $25. Make checks payable to NHHS Athletics. Bring completed forms (page 2 and 3 of the Athletic Clearance Packet). For more information, click here.

It should also be noted that it is mandatory for all students to have the Whooping Cough Vaccination by Fall 2011.

Spring Training – One Week Away

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Newport Harbor Field Hockey Spring Training starts in one week!

Spring Training will be offered to all returning Newport Harbor Field Hockey players from May 9 – June 16: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at Harper.

Those already participating in spring sports may use Field Hockey: Spring Training to complete their semester of PE credit.

We ask for a spring training contribution of $25 per student to help cover some costs. Players are to bring their running shoes, shin guards, stick, mouth guard, and water.

There will be field hockey regulated shin guards and goggles for players to try on so that they can determine their sizing, if needed. *Goggles will not be required at practice until the 2011 season begins in August.

Junior High Summer Camp

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This summer Newport Harbor Field Hockey will hold a Summer Camp for athletes in Junior High for the first time! Seventh and eighth graders are welcome to come learn the sport of field hockey.

The junior high camp will run two weeks (July 11 – 22) Monday thru Friday at 4 – 5:30 p.m. The cost is $125 and includes a camp tank top.

Due to field space, equipment, and coaching staff, the camp can only accept 40 junior high athletes. Acceptance will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. The first 40 registration packets received will be accepted into camp. Registration closing will be announced at newportharborfieldhockey.com.

Download the flyer and registration form here.

King to Louisville

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It’s official! Senior Sydney King will be attending University of Louisville in Kentucky to play NCAA Division I Field Hockey for the Cardinals. Newport Harbor Field Hockey is excited to cheer you and your team on this fall, Sydney! We are so proud!

Cardinals Coach, Justine Sowry, said, “I am excited to introduce seven well-rounded, respected, and hard working young women to the 2011 Louisville Field Hockey roster. This incoming group is extremely balanced, athletic, and versatile. With the ability to play multiple positions on the field hockey pitch, these incoming freshmen will give the 2011 squad great depth and flexibility.”

Read more about Sydney and her signing class at the University of Louisville here.

Response to Eyewear Ruling

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There has been a great deal of response to the recent mandate on protective eyewear for all high school field hockey players. The National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) has not responded to any of the statements against protective eyewear, or the models that are certified, as of yet.

To read the Executive Director of USA Field Hockey’s Weekly Report and stance on the ruling, click here.

Newport Harbor Field Hockey must follow whatever ruling is set by the NFHS.

USA vs. JAPAN

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The USA Women’s National Field Hockey Team will host Japan this weekend at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, California. If you have the opportunity, try to get down south to see a game. Watching the high level of field hockey that is played is a great experience.

Matches will be played on April 23, 24, 26, 27, and 28. All matches will be played at 2 p.m. The Olympic Training Center is located at 2800 Olympic Parkway, Chula Vista, CA.

For more information on the USA Field Hockey vs. Japan matches, click here.

New 2011-2012 Rule: Protective Eyewear

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The National Federation of State High School Associations Board of Directors voted to mandate the use of protective eyewear for all 64,000 high school field hockey athletes in the US, effective this fall.

“While serious eye injuries in field hockey are rare, the NFHS Board of Directors has concluded that an eyewear requirement is the right step,” said Elliot Hopkins, NFHS director of educational services and field hockey rules editor.

The goggles that meet the current American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standard for field hockey are the same that the lacrosse program currently uses at Newport Harbor High School. All returning players must have a pair of goggles at pre-season in August. We will have sample goggles for players to try-on at Spring Training in May, as well as information on where to purchase the goggles. We will encourage returning players to purchase goggles (navy or gray/silver) at that time due to the high demand across the country.

To read more on the new eyewear mandate, click here.