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. 

Parent Engagement

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 players.

Player Eligibility

Fall and Spring Leagues: All girls and boys in grades 3 thru 9 are eligible; players are grouped into divisions based on their grade (e.g., 3-4, 5-6, 7-9). There are no school or county boundaries. Younger players are welcome to play with our partner Great Falls Lacrosse and Field Hockey.

Fall Pick Up Program: All girls and boys in grades 7 through 12 and adults are eligible. Adults must complete a background check before participating.

Late Winter Program: All girls and boys in grades 5 through 12 are eligible.

Summer Program: All girls and boys in grades 7 through 12 and adults are eligible. Adults must complete a background check before participating.

Coach Eligibility

Coaching or assisting a team is volunteer position. Head Coaches must be at least 18 years old. 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.

All Head Coaches and Team Assistants are encouraged to complete the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) Double Goal Coach online training course which is provided free of charge to registered Team Staff.

Fall League

Fall is the primary season for field hockey in the United States. We have two team practices a week at Herndon High School starting in mid-August. Games are usually held on Saturdays at Herndon High School or Nike Park starting in early September and concluding by the end of October.

Registration Fee: $140; Includes reversible game jersey

Fall Pick Up Program

Middle and high school and adult player pick up games are held on Sunday evenings at Herndon High School from mid-August through the end of October.

Registration Fee: FREE

Late Winter Program

Our winter program is held on Sunday afternoons at Herndon High School during the month of February.

Registration Fee: $10

Spring League

We have a short spring season. We have one optional team practice a week at Baron Cameron Park starting in mid-April. Games are usually held on Saturday evenings at Herndon High School or Nike Park starting in mid-April and concluding before Memorial Day weekend.

Registration Fee: $100; Includes reversible game jersey

Summer Program

Our summer program at Herndon High School begins the end of June and concludes by the end of July. 

• Middle and high school player prep sessions are held on Tuesday evenings (weather related makeup sessions held on Thursday evenings)
• High school and adult player pick up games are held on Sunday evenings

Registration Fee: $15

Player Equipment 

Players must provide their own stick, mouth guard, shin guards, and athletic shoes. 

Payment Options

• Credit/Debit Card
• Check

Discounts / Financial Aid

• Family Multi-Player Discount for Fall and Spring Leagues: Each additional player receives a $15 discount
• Fairfax County Athletic Scholarship: Fairfax County residents only; Request financial aid and provide supporting documentation during the registration process
• Head Coach Discount: Registration fee waived for one child per season; Enter the head coach discount code during the player registration process

Player Fees Refunds

• Email hryfhtreasurer@gmail.com with your refund request
• If a player or family is removed from the league 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 league

Spring League practices will start the week of April 7th. Games will begin Saturday April 13th and conclude May 18th.