Welcome to WYB's Field Hockey home on the web!
2013 FALL REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Thru June 30th, 2013
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WE WILL TRY AND DO OUR VERY BEST TO ACCOMMODATE EVERYONE WHO WANTS TO PLAY !
Welcome to Worthington Field Hockey !!!!!
Worthington is the home of some of the best field hockey in the state - including numerous visits to the high school state final four and three high school State Championships in 1988, 2007, and 2011 !!!!!!!
WYB Field Hockey History:
In 1996, Worthington Youth Boosters started a middle school field hockey program. It began as a way to introduce girls to hockey at an earlier age. It also helped level the playing field with field hockey programs at private schools, that up until that point, had almost a monopoly when it came to who made it to the High School State Tournament.
In 2009, Worthington Youth Boosters continued to support Worthington field hockey by creating a elementary school age developmental program for 4th thru 6th grade athletes.
WYB Field Hockey Programs:
Middle School Program - The main focus of the the WYB Middle School program is on skill developement and having lots of fun!!!! While having lots of fun we also strive to field competitive teams. Our Middle School teams will play about 12 - 14 games in a season against other middle school programs accross Central Ohio. The Middle School season will culminate with participation in the Jerome Play day.
Elemetary School Program - Now in its fifth year, the elementary school age program is for grades 4th thru 6th and focuses on introducing players to the fun and exciting sport of field hockey. Skill development is the primary goal for this program. Games are typically played against the other WYB elementary teams. There are typically 4 - 6 games scheduled against other elementary age teams from the Central Ohio area.
2013 Fall Season Information:
Practices usually start the first week of August. There will be four practices a week for the Middle School program and three practices a week for the elementary school program. Weekday evening practices are usually around 5:00 or 6:00 pm, Saturday morning practices are before noon, and Sunday evening practices are around 4-6 pm.
Practices are held at our home field at McCord Park (not McCord Middle School) off of Wison Bridge Road and on the turf field at Thomas Worthington High School.
Middle school games usually start the third week of August and run thru the first week of October. Elementary school games are typically played in September.
Uniforms - Middle School athletes must, if not previously purchased, purchase a WYB Field Hockey uniform during the registration process. Middle school athletes will wear white uniform tops and white socks when we play at home. When we play away we will wear dark color tops and black socks.
Elementary school athletes are provided a t-shirt for their uniform and do not need to purchase uniforms during the registration process. Elementary school athletes will wear there t-shirt tops to all practices and games. They will need to provide their own black shorts. When we play as the home team they will wear white socks and when they play as away team they will wear black socks.
Socks - Tall solid black and solid white - no stripes - are required for games. Socks go over the shin guards. For games - Home teams wear white socks and away teams wear black socks.
Each Player must bring the following six (6) personal items to the first day of practice - these items can usually be purchased at a local sporting goods store like Dick's or Sports Authority:
Field Hockey Stick - height of the stick should be based roughly on length from foot to hip bone - hold the stick up to one leg and make sure the top of the stick goes up to about the hip bone, not more than an inch higher or lower. All field hockey sticks are right handed - there are no left handed field hockey sticks.
Approved Field Hockey Goggles - must meet the ASTM F2713-09 standard. This will usually be marked on the box or on the goggles. Goggles that do not meet this standard are not allowed. Lacrosse only goggles are not allowed.
Field Hockey Shin Guards - soccer shin guards are not allowed as they do not provide enough ankle protection, etc.
Mouth Guard - must be of a color other than white. Special mouth guards can be purchased to fit over braces.
Water Bottle - Full of water!!!!
Cleats or Running/Cross Trainer Athletic Shoes - If cleats are worn they must be of the soccer type. Cleats are required for middle school athletes.
