FAQ
What size stick do I need?
The general guideline is the stick reaches about hip height. A 32 inch stick will work for most Pee Wees.
What if I have never played field hockey?
No worries. We welcome all new players who have a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
Does Green Hornets Field Hockey do Evaluations?
No. See the Team Assembly section for how teams are put together. We do hold tryouts for Middie and Junior competitive A teams for girls who choose to tryout for those teams.
Where do I find game schedules and weather info?
The county makes the game schedules and decides on weather related closings. See the county site: www.aacounty.org/RecParks
How many players on a team?
Pee Wees play 7 versus 7 players on a half size field and have a maximum 14 players assigned to a team. All other age groups play 11 versus 11 and have a maximum 21 players assigned to a team.
How often are practices?
Practices are decided by coaches, but are generally held twice a week on weekday evenings. Teams in the A division may practice three times a week at the beginning of the season.
Where are practices?
Again decided by coaches, but are generally held at Severna Park schools or Kinder Farm Park.
When/where games?
The county makes the game schedule. Games start the first week of September and end by November. Pee Wee games are generally on weekends, but a few may be on weekdays at the beginning of the season. Pee Wee games are generally at Anne Arundel county school grass fields. Middie, Junior, and Senior games are on weekdays and weekends at Anne Arundel county high school turf fields.
How many games are played a season?
Pee Wees play 12 games. All other age groups play 10 games. All Middies and Juniors have playoffs following the 10 season games.
Do the Green Hornets participate in any other programs besides the county’s fall season?
No. But individual coaches may assemble teams to play in the county’s summer Middie and Junior leagues and in winter indoor leagues.
Commissioner: John Long
e-mail: gspafh@yahoo.com
For all questions, comments and inquires, please send me an e-mail.
Last updated 7/22/2011