Message from the President

On behalf of the NHHS Field Hockey Boosters, I would like to welcome everyone to the 2017 hockey season. The FH Board and Head Coach Amanda Boyer have been meeting and planning over the off-season to make this year another memorable one for the girls. We have kept many of the Harbor traditions in place while trying to improve the program for our daughters.

The anticipation is now over and we no longer need to “go with the flow” as our beautiful new field and facilities have arrived! Our home games will truly be in our house, most befitting our team’s sudden death championship last year!

This year Amanda Boyer, our head coach will be joined again by Judy Schaefer with the addition of Madeline Storch. We are very fortunate to have them as our varsity coaching staff. We are proud to announce our new JV Coach, Emmy Mitchell, and the new Frosh/Soph coaches, Noelle Hubbard and Mia Bagiu. All three are NHHS alumni and bring with them a tradition of excellence

Each season presents various challenges, but one that is always present is generating enough funds for the program, so we can continue the exceptional level of coaching in the summer and fall, to the team building events, tournament participation, plus the annual expenses for equipment and uniform upgrades. This means that the funds you donate as parents help the program to meet its financial goals and help take the program to the highest level.

We are holding only two fund raisers this season. One is our “Ding Dong Dollars” door-to-door event, and the other is our “Finish Strong” campaign. Please contact us if your are interested in joining our campaign and/or making a donation. For more info, see our Parent Meeting Follow Up email.

I cannot thank the NHHS FH Board enough for their efforts since January. Jen Blanchfield, our newly appointed Vice President is once again on the board and brings a wealth of experience back to the program. Nancy Vaughn returns to us as Treasurer after a seasons hiatus, although she never really was away, thank you Raylene Groves’ for stepping in.  Buffi Hendrix has retired as our Secretary, however we are all in great hands with Rene Baldwin’s energy and commitment in her new role. Barbara Lucore returns as our Vice President of Volunteers and as we all know is laser focused on giving our volunteer chairs and the program the attention and resources they need. I would also like to introduce Todd Knipp as our Vice President of Facilities, who has already proven himself invaluable to the program.

Our girls truly take pride in continuing the traditions of one of the most successful programs at NHHS. We will continue to try to live up to the excellence of this program so we can continue to Finish Strong. The girls and coaching staff work very hard, have tremendous passion for the sport, and have a lot of fun. The rewards and memories for our daughters are something they will carry with them for a lifetime. I am honored and feel privileged to be able to continue to support this program and our daughter’s memories.

Lastly, I want to thank all of you parents who give so generously your time, support, and financial contributions. The continued excellence of this program starts with your generosity and commitment to your daughters and the program’s success. Please feel free to contact any of us with questions about whom, what, where and why details about the program for the upcoming season. Click here for more information on how you can get involved.

We look forward to another great season…………Go Newport!

Steven Dewan
NHHS Girls Field Hockey Board President
949.533.9227

Stix Weekly

The 2017 Field Hockey season is here! This is the first Stix Weekly post of the season. Each week there will be a post with everything you’ll need to know for the upcoming week and near future (as best as we can predict). There will be a ‘Program Wide’ section as well as individual team sections. These are our best laid plans for the week, so please be aware that information is always subject to change.

Program Wide
– Field Hockey Kickoff Night is Thursday, August 17, 5:30 p.m. at NHHS Davidson Field for parents and players to attend. Please see email sent on 8/10 for information on player registration.
– Uniforms distribution will be on Wednesday, August 23.
– Save the Date! ‘Ding Dong Dollars’ Fundraiser is Saturday, August 26, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. More information coming soon.
– Save the Date! Our Annual Parent Party is Sunday, September 10, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. More information coming soon.

Varsity
Monday – Practice at 7:30 – 10:00 a.m. at Davidson Field. Meet at Harper parking lot at 12:00 p.m. to depart for team trip.
Tuesday – Team Trip.
Wednesday – Arrive back from team trip at 12:00 p.m.
Thursday – Practice at 7:30 – 10:00 a.m. at Davidson Field.
Friday – Practice at 7:30 – 10:00 a.m. at Davidson Field.

JUNIOR VARSITY
Monday – Practice at 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. at Davidson Field.
Tuesday – Practice at 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. at Davidson Field.
Wednesday – Practice at 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. at Davidson Field.
Thursday – Practice at 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. at Davidson Field.
Friday – Practice at 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. at Davidson Field.

FROSH/SOPH
Monday – Practice at 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Davidson Field.
Tuesday – Practice at 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Davidson Field.
Wednesday – Practice at 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Davidson Field.
Thursday – Practice at 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Davidson Field.
Friday – Practice at 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Davidson Field.

Athletic Clearance Forms

If your student is planning to participate in athletics at Newport Harbor High School, it is mandatory for them to have the following documents completed and submitted to the athletic office prior to participating in a sport.  Please be sure to attach a copy of your student’s current medical insurance card.

Click here to download the 2017-2018 NHHS Athletic Clearance Forms.

July Reminders

Just some friendly reminders as camp quickly approaches:

> Newport Harbor Field Hockey Summer Camp begins on Monday, July 24 for New Players and Junior Highers, and Monday, July 31 for Returning Players. If you have not mailed in your 2017 NH Field Hockey Summer Camp Registration and payment yet, please bring it on the first day of camp.

> Our Twelfth Annual Newport Harbor Field Hockey Alumni Game is next Saturday, July 29. Join us at NHHS at 10 a.m. to warm up, game time will be around 10:30 a.m. Friends, families, and fans are welcome! For more info: www.facebook.com/nhhsfieldhockey.

> Players will not be allowed to participate in NHHS Field Hockey Tryouts (August 7-9) without the complete 2017-2018 NHHS Athletics Clearance Packet, which includes a physical.

Scrimmage Opportunity

This Friday (July 21) at 6:30 p.m., the league is hosting a night of 6 v 6 scrimmages at Huntington Beach High School. This will be where umpires get trained in game situations. There will be a mix of players from our league and is a great opportunity to get some playing and practice time in. Pizza will be served afterward.

12th Annual Alumni Game

Our Twelfth Annual Newport Harbor Field Hockey Alumni Game is Saturday, July 29. Join us at the brand new Davidson Field at 10 a.m. to warm up, game time will be around 10:30 a.m. Friends, families, and fans are welcome!

If you would like more information or to RSVP, check out the event on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/nhhsfieldhockey.

Alumni Game – 2016

Top 15: Singer & Hendrix

On Thursday evening, Newport Harbor Field Hockey seniors Jackie Singer and Katie Hendrix were among the top student athletes from Newport Harbor, Corona del Mar, and Sage, honored for their athletic and academic achievements, as well as community involvement, at the 56th Annual Athletic Awards Dinner. Special guest speaker, three-time Olympic swimmer Aaron Piersol, spoke about the importance of loving what you do and staying composed in all circumstances. Click here to see the article in the Daily Pilot.

Thank you to the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce for hosting such a special event to recognize the student-athletes.

Congratulations to Jackie and Katie for this exciting honor!

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