Herndon-Reston Youth Field Hockey Program Description
HRYFH Program Description
Herndon-Reston Youth Field Hockey (HRYFH) is a sports program organized under the Optimist Club of Herndon, Virginia. We are a recreational, developmental youth field hockey program run entirely by volunteers. The HRYFH management team are people in your community who share a commitment to giving back to their community and improving the lives of children in our community. Our program focuses on skill development, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.
Fall Season Teams
Fall is the primary season for field hockey in the United States. We have two team practices a week beginning in mid-August at Herndon High School. Games are held on Saturdays beginning in early September at Herndon High School and Nike Park. Games conclude by the end of October.
November 11v11 Competition
Grade 7-8 and 9-12 teams compete on Saturday afternoons in November at Herndon High School.
Spring Season Teams
We have a short spring season. We have one optional team practice a week beginning in mid-April at Baron Cameron Park. Games are held on Saturday evenings beginning in mid-April at Herndon High School and Nike Park. Games conclude before Memorial Day weekend.
Participant Eligibility - Fall and Spring Seasons
All girls and boys in grades 3 thru 9 are eligible; participants are grouped into divisions based on their grade (e.g., 3-4, 5-6, 7-9). There are no school or county boundaries.
The success of all players depends of significant parent participation – especially for our youngest athletes. Parent engagement in all aspects of our program is crucial for the cognitive, emotional, and physical development of all young athletes.
Coach and Team Assistant Eligibility
Coaching or assisting a team is a volunteer position. Head Coaches must be at least 19 years old. Assistant Coaches and Team Assistants must be at least 14 years old.
All adult volunteers must complete a background check and a youth abuse prevention online training course and exam before leading or assisting in any HRYFH activity.
Equipment Needed
Participants must provide their own stick, mouth guard, shin guards, and athletic shoes.
Registration Fees
Fall Season: $140; Includes reversible game jersey
November 11v11 Competition: $10
Spring Season: $100; Includes reversible game jersey
Payment Options
- Credit/Debit Card
- Electronic Check/Funds Transfer (ACH)
Discounts / Financial Aid - Fall and Spring Seasons
- Family Multi-Participant Discount: Each additional family member receives a $40 discount.
- Fairfax County Athletic Scholarship: Fairfax County residents only; Request financial aid and provide supporting documentation during the registration process.
- Head Coach Discounts: Head Coach with an active USA Field Hockey certification - registration fee waived for one child per season; All other Head Coaches - registration fee reduced by $50 for one child per season; Enter the appropriate Head Coach discount code during the participant registration process.
Refunds
- Email hryfhtreasurer@gmail.com with your refund request.
- If a participant or family is removed from the program for refusing to follow HRYFH Code of Conduct Rules or Fairfax County/HRYFH health and safety rules/protocols, no registration fees will be refunded.
- If Fairfax County cancels our access to field space, the amount of registration fees refunded, if any, will depend on the costs already incurred by the program.
Current Season Information
HRYFH Current Season Information
Fall season team practices begin the week of August 18th.
Fall season games begin Saturday September 7th and conclude October 26th.
The November 11v11 Competition is held afternoons on November 2nd, 16th, and 23rd at Herndon High School.