WYFH PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Wilton Youth Field Hockey is a not-for-profit volunteer organization whose purpose is to develop youth players, grades K-8, into competitive, well-rounded athletes, while promoting respect, sportsmanship and a love for the sport of field hockey.
The Wilton Youth Field Hockey Program is a developmental program focused on providing age appropriate training and competitive play that enables girls to grow to their fullest potential and providing them with the guidance to evolve as a player and a ‘Warrior’.
Wilton Youth Field Hockey is a member of the Fairfield County Field Hockey League which provides competitive play opportunities throughout the season through a mix of jamborees and travel games coordinated by grade level.
Wilton Youth Field Hockey player development follows the USFHA Athlete Development Model. The ADM is a guiding framework for players, coaches, umpires, program leaders and fans to get into the sport earlier and stick with it longer. Field hockey is a sport for life, and the ADM provides best principles for and stage appropriate development on how, what and when we teach, train and play to maximize fn and enjoyment of field hockey.
Grades K-2 Clinics:
Coaching: All K-2 clinics are led by parent volunteer coaches utilizing practices of the USFHA Athlete Development Model.
Grades K-2: This is a clinic-based program where girls learn the fundamentals of the game as a group. Clinics are held once weekly on Saturdays @ 9:30am
Grades 3-6 Intramural League:
Coaching: All K-4 Intramural programs are led by parent volunteer coaches utilizing practices of the USFHA Athlete Development Model.
Grade 3: This is a clinic-based program where girls learn the fundamentals of the game as a group. The 3rd Grade group practices once during the week and on Saturday with some "Play Days" with nearby towns on some weekends.
Grade 4: This is a clinic-based program where girls learn the fundamentals of the game as a group. The 4th Grade group practices once during the week and on Saturday with some "Play Days" with nearby towns on some weekends.
Grades 5 & 6: This is a combined program where 5th and 6th grade players will be assigned to mixed and balanced teams. Teams practice twice during the week and play either an intramural game or travel game on Saturdays and/or Sundays. Games will be both home and away and game schedules will be posted the first week of the season. Practices will take place on Monday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-6:30 pm.
Grades 7 & 8 Travel League:
This is a full Travel program where 7th and 8th grade players play competitively throughout the season as part of the Fairfield County Field Hockey League. Teams will be assigned based on player evaluations. There are NO CUTS.
Games will rotate between home and away and will be on Saturdays and/or Sundays. 7th and 8th grade Travel teams practice 2 nights per week in the evening for 1 ½ hours per practice. Game schedules to be confirmed closer to the season. Practices will take place on Monday and Thursday evenings from 7:30-9 pm.
Coaching:
WYFH employs the highest caliber coaches for all of our paid coaching programs, including working collaboratively with the WHS Field Hockey program to employ many of their staff.
Travel Team Commitment:
Each player who would like to be considered for the 7th or 8th Blue teams will need to provide a signed Travel Commitment letter available under the "Documents" tab. If you player is selected for the Blue team, field hockey must be their #1 priority. Practices and games are mandatory. Another sport or activity is not considered a reason to miss a game or practice. For all players, practice is mandatory and will affect decisions made come game time relative to starting and playing time.
EQUIPMENT:
Players must provide their own stick, mouth guard and field hockey shin guards. Cleats or sneakers can be worn. Any player without protective gear will not be able to participate. There are no exceptions to this policy.
PAYMENT & REFUND POLICY:
- Bounced checks will incur a $25.00 fee.
- Refunds will incur a $25.00 administrative fee. No refunds will be issued after August 15th.
- NO PLAYER WILL BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY PROGRAM UNLESS REGISTRATION IS COMPLETE, WAIVERS HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED/SIGNED AND FEES ARE PAID IN FULL. No exceptions
For more information about each of the WYFH programs, visit each program’s page under the “Programs” menu
