DD considering changing sports to field hockey

[Anonymous]

Our DD has been playing one sport for four years and is on a travel team. She's mentioned trying out for field hockey, but she's never played. What age do girls typically start this sport and is it highly competitive like Lacrosse and Soccer?

[Anonymous]

It depends on your school - eg at Yorktown in Arlington its quite competitive, but there is also a freshman team where some kids get their start. Its not usual for soccer kids to switch to field hockey and be successful.

[Anonymous]

I think PP meant to say “not unusual” for girls to switch from soccer to FH. Plenty of girls pick up field hockey in HS. If she’s a strong athlete she will be fine unless her school has a crazy amazing team.

[Anonymous]

Yes, sorry definitely meant not unusual! It’s a natural change actually.

[Anonymous]

Thank you for the responses! She's heading into middle school and considering learning field hockey. With most sports around here kids start early (5-8 age) so I wasn't sure how late she would be to the sport.

[Anonymous]

It's a great time to start! If she likes it and wants to get better quickly, she may want to seek out a club opportunity. But trying out for her school team would be a low-key way to try it. Keep an ear out to see if they have any clinics or camps in your area this summer.

[Anonymous]

SCAA is holding a free clinic on 3/30 from 4-6pm for kids to come out a try FH. check out their website. if she likes it they have a spring league with practices every sunday and some play days against local rec clubs

https://www.sccolts.com/scaafieldhockey

[Anonymous]

Beyond Sticks is a great local program for kids looking to learn the sport. They have spring sessions as well if she wants to get her feet wet!


https://www.beyondsticks.com

[Anonymous]

My DD started in 7th Grade and made Varsity in 9th. It’s a great time to start. She had never played a Team sport before.