Welcome to Lynnfield Youth Field Hockey!
Our program is available to K-8th graders. At the younger levels we focus on early skills and learning the fun of the game, starting with skills only in K, introducing game play in 1st & 2nd. As they move along to middle school these young athletes will begin to gain further skills, have a little more challenge...and continue the fun!
Our goal is to create an environment that gives each player a solid foundation of skills and fosters a love for the sport!
2025 REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION FOR 2025 NOW OPEN! Deadline to register is June 15th!
Register here: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/476648
FIELD HOCKEY STORE
Please visit our store that will remain open year round with special pop up items at limited times here: https://signaturelocker.com/collections/lynnfield-field-hockey-0512
UNIFORMS & PRACTICE PINNIES
Uniform and practice pinnies are not included in the registration fee. Every player in grades 1-8th will require a uniform, and every player in the league (including Kindergarten) will require a practice pinnie. A link for purchasing will be sent out in late spring for purchase. We are working with a new vendor in the 2025 season and anticipate a 3-4 week turn around time.
Uniforms & pinnies must be purchased by July 11th for the 2025 season.
Have an old uniform or stick? Please consider donating! If you are interested, please drop off these items with Courtney Nunley.
ANTICIPATED PRACTICE & GAME SCHEDULE
Once registration is closed, we will be able to finalize the practice and game schedule. Similar to prior years, Grade K will have practice once per week. Grades 1-2 will have practice one day per week plus one game. Grades 3-8 will have practice twice a week plus one game. As soon as we have the schedule ready, it will be posted.
Grades 5-8 will have the opportunity to add approximately 8 games to the season through the Baystate Youth Field Hockey League - Select League! In order to be considered for the Select League 5/6 and 7/8 grade team, players must be registered for the town program.
SUMMER SKILLS/BOOTCAMP
Keep that stick in hand all summer long!
Summer skills clinics will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6-7pm at LHS in July and August. Dates are: 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/2. Skills clinics are for girls entering grades 1-6.
Bootcamp is an essential kick-off to the fall season! This 2 day event held at the end of August is hosted by the LHS Varsity team and consists of a series of drills and conditioning. Dates are: Tuesday 8/19 and Wednesday 8/20. Grades 1-2 will be from 4pm-5:30pm; Grades 5-8 will be from 5:30pm-7:30pm.
Send your player with lots of water, we'll provide the popsicles!
VOLUNTEERS
We are always looking for volunteers! Each grade group needs multiple coaches - no experience with field hockey is necessary! We have implemented Coaching Directors to help guide the practice plans to make it easier on new coaches.
We also have board positions available and have a rotation of 1-2 years, so there's always a spot available! Board information can be found under Mission below.
Please email lynnfieldyouthfh@gmail.com if you are interested.
GAME PLAY EXPECTATIONS
As coaches, our job in the Lynnfield Youth Field Hockey program is to build a love of the game and develop our players at all levels.
At the Classic level playing time is based on a play-to-learn format. We will try our best to provide equal playing time for all players. There can be considerations should numerous practices be missed or there are other unforeseen circumstances during a game, but players should expect close to equal time on the field.
Select playing time is based on a play-to-win format, and we cannot guarantee equal playing time across all players. Several factors go into how much field time each individual will receive and it can adjust game to game over the course of the season.
Regardless of time on the field we can we promise all players will be challenged and will grow throughout the season!
MISSION
Lynnfield Youth Field Hockey is a sports program offered through Lynnfield Youth Sports Program, Inc., a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
The purpose of Lynnfield Youth Field Hockey is to foster, encourage and promote the playing of field hockey for the children and residents of Lynnfield and to develop and promote the qualities of physical fitness, competitive spirit, team play, loyalty, citizenship, and good sportsmanship in those who participate in the program.
2025 LYFH Board:
President - Courtney Nunley
Vice President - Amanda Sheehan
Coaching Directors - Keri Connors, Colleen Hursh
Registration & Scheduler Coordinator - Laura Gargalowitz
Uniform & Swag Coordinators - Leah Hook, Crystal Lavino
Communications & Marketing Director - Pauline De la Mar
Fundraising - Kara Pagliuca
We are always looking for more volunteers! Whether you're intrested in coaching, helping on the sidelines, or joining the board please reach out! For 2025 we are in need of assitance in help coordinating with the refs and planning for the end of year banquet. We are always open to new ideas and welcome anyone interested - no experience with field hockey necessary!
If you have questions or are interested in joining please reach out to Courtney Nunley - (781) 405-9109 | ccnunley111@gmail.com