Current News
-Seniors (High School) players register directly on the county site. Use this registration form
-Pee Wees and Juniors getting new uniforms for the 2011 season!
-Protective eyewear is now mandatory. Both polycarbonate lens style and wire frame (Lacrosse) style protective eyewear are acceptable for county (and High School) play, so long as they meet the ASTM F2713-09 safety standard. As an example, the vendor Bangerz makes acceptable polycarbonate lens style eyewear.
-Green Hornets shirts and hoodies will be for sale at times during the season. Colors available are black/green and green/black. Proceeds go to GH field hockey.

ABOUT: Welcome to Field Hockey- the greatest girls sport! Green Hornets Field Hockey participates in the Anne Arundel County Fall sports program. We are the largest Field Hockey organization in the county; in 2010, we fielded over 300 girls among 17 teams. Our mission is to provide a positive team experience, while teaching solid field hockey skills to our girls. We have a wonderful group of volunteer coaches who dedicate countless hours to this sport and our organization. Girls- play hard, have fun. Parents- cheer loud, enjoy the games. Sticks down and work together!!

AGE RANGE: Girls must be 8 years old by the start of the season, which is typically the first week of September, to play Green Hornets field hockey. The teams are organized by school grade level at time of the season as follows:
Pee Wee: 3rd and 4th Grade
Middie: 5th and 6th Grade
Junior: 7th and 8th Grade
Senior: High School (Seniors register directly with county- See link below)

TEAM ASSEMBLY: At the Pee Wee level, teams are mainly determined by school grade level and school attended. Thereafter, teams are typically determined by coach or parent request. Parents should use the Special Request section of the online registration form to request a team with a specific coach, school mates, or carpools. We do our best to accommodate all requests.
Starting in 2011, we will hold tryouts for Middie and Junior competitive A division teams.

SEASON AND KEY DATES: The county sets the season game schedules.

The schedules are posted on the county site: www.aacounty.org/RecParks/sports

Games typically start the first week of September and end by November. All games are played in Anne Arundel county- generally on school fields. Pee Wees play 7 versus 7 players on half size grass fields. Pee Wees play 12 season games, usually on the weekends, although a few games may be played on weekdays. All other ages play 11 versus 11 players on full size turf fields. Middies and Juniors play 10 season games on weekdays and weekends, followed by single elimination playoffs.

Here are key dates to remember:

May 24- Registration starts online at www.GreenHornets.org (Seniors directly with county at www.aacounty.org/RecParks/sports)
June 15- Registration ends (although there is usually a waitlist after the first week of June)
Early August- Practices Start
1st week September- Games Start
Last week October- Middie and Junior playoffs start
Beginning of November- Season ends

COST: There this a $95 fee per player per season. This fee is used to pay for team equipment, uniforms, county fees, and officiating fees.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Players need a stick, protective eyewear, shin guards, colored (not clear) mouth guard, and water bottle.

FIELD HOCKEY LEADERSHIP:
Commissioner: John D. Long - gspafh@yahoo.com
Senior Coordinator: Scott Luthcke
Junior Coordinator: Suzi Patterson
Middie Coordinator: John Gremillion
Pee Wee Coordinator: TBA

POINTS OF INTEREST
-We are always looking for volunteers to coach or help during the season. If you want to volunteer, complete the volunteer form at www.Greenhornets.org
-Severna Park High School Field Hockey hosts a Green Hornets clinic around the last week of August.
-Severna Park High School Field Hockey hosts a Green Hornets appreciation night at a Falcons game typically in early October.
-The ever popular end of season Ice Cream Social is held the first week of November at the high school.

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