Field Hockey - Farmington Valley Girls Field Hockey League
The towns of Simsbury, Avon, Granby, Canton, Harwinton, Farmington and Wethersfield are working together on the Farmington Valley Girls Field Hockey League. Teams will be formed in each town consisting of players in grades 5 & 6. Teams will practice during the week in their respective towns and games will be played on Sunday afternoons in the various communities.
Practices are held at Simsbury High School.
Practice Schedule:
- Practices will be held on Wednesdays at Simsbury High School.
Game Schedule: Sundays @ 2:30 PM, held at various locations
IMPORTANT: Make Up Date Information
Week 3 games will be made up on Oct 11
Week 1 games will be made up on Nov 8
Week 2 games will be made up on Nov 15
The 5th & 6th grade team will play 8 v 8 games with no goalie. Players will need to bring shinguards, eye protection, mouth guards, cleats or sneakers, a stick and water. Jerseys will be provided. This is an instructional league, and scores will not be kept during games. Games will be run as 4, 15 minute quarters this season. Cones will be used to mark goals, unless the school has an easily movable goal, at which time actual goals can be used at the coaches' discretion.
IMPORTANT NOTE: There can be no jewelry worn at practices or games this includes ear rings or other piercings.
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7th & 8th Grade Field Hockey
More information on the program for this age group is available below under Links, or you can visit https://www.simsburyyouthfh.com/home.