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Men's U16 2001 Schedule

Male athletes age 15 and younger  as of Dec. 31, 2000 are invited to try out for the U.S. Under 16 Team when the U.S. Field Hockey Association conducts its 2001 team trials, Jan. 13-14, 2001 at Moorpark College in Moorpark, Calif. and Feb. 3-4, 2001 at the Capital Sports Training Center in Hershey, Pa.

The trials open Saturday, Jan. 13 (West) and Feb. 3 (East) with a morning session from 7:30-11:00 am and an afternoon session from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Trials continue on Sunday (Jan. 14, West; Feb 4, East) with sessions from 8:00-11:00 am and 1:00-3:00 pm. Athletes are permitted to attend one trial. The participation fee for the trials is $75.00 and all trial participants must be US citizens and current members of U.S. Field Hockey.

Applications for participation in the trials are available from the U.S. Field Hockey National Office at 719-578-4567, ext. 7374. The completed application, proof of citizenship and trial fee are due to the National Office by Jan. 1, 2001. Athletes attending the trials are responsible for their own housing, meals and transportation costs

The U.S. Under 16 Team is scheduled to compete in the Netherlands over Easter in 2001 with additional tours tentatively scheduled for Vancouver and the Carribean. In addition, team members will compete in the U.S. Field Hockey California League in the summer and will host a team from Canada in August.

Additional informaiton is availableby contacting  Kate Roberts at the USFHA National Office by phone at 719-578-4567, x 7374 or by email at kateroberts@usfieldhockey.com

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Trial Information:

Travel
Travel to the Trial site and transportation to and fromt he field is the responisbility of the athelte. Moorpark can be accesed by both the LA and Burbank airports. Hershey can be accessed by the Harrisburg/Middletown airport.

Directions to Moorpark College and the Capital Sports Training Center

Housing
Housing costs are the financial responsibility of each participant. For the West Coast Trial, athletes may choose to stay at the Grand Vista Hotel, 999 Enchanted Way, Simi Valley, CA 93065, phone 805-583-2000. For the East Coast Trial, athletes may choose to stay at the Days Inn Hershey, 350 Weest Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033, phone: 717-532-2162

Fitness Level
Athletes are expected to be at a high level of physical fitness for the Trial, as fitness testiong will occur at both Trials. Athletes will participate in a 12-minute run and the 40-meter dash. Results will only be used to collect data, not for selection purposes.

Selections
Please note that the 2001 Men's U16 Team will be chosen from the pool of athletes who attend the West and East Coast Trials. The Team, and alternates if needed, will be announced ont he USFHA website, www.usfieldhockey.com, no later than February 11, 2001

The selection procedures are available here

Facilities
At the West Coast Trial, all hockey sessions will be held outside on wet turf. At the East Caost Trial, all hockey sessions will be held indoors on dry turf. Fitness testing will be conducted outside on either a dirt or rubber track. Please dress accordingly.

Schedule:
The Schedule is as follows:

Saturday January 13 West and February 3 (East)

Please note that htis schedule is tentative and that some sessions may be cut short. Therefore, please have flexible transportation arranged.

Passport
All athletes are encouraged to start the process of securing a passport. The Team will have at least one international event in 2001. Passports are the financial responsibility of the athlete.

Trainer/Insurance
A certifies trainer will be on-site during the Trial. Please bring your insurance card with you to each session. Athletes will be responsible for the cost of any medical care related to injuries that occur during the Trial.

Paperwork
Please complete the registration form and return it with the trial fee, proof of US citizenship, USFHA membership and payment, if necessary by January 1, 2001. At that time, you will be sent an Athlete Packet which needs to be completed and brought to the Trial.

What to Bring
1-2 sticks
mouth guard
shin guards
water bottle with your name on it
insurance card
wet (West) or dry (East ) turf shoes
running shoes
notebook and pen

*Goalkeepers must have a full set of protective equipment including helmet, throat protector, shoulder/arm/chest protector, pelvic/leg protection, pads, kickers and gloves.

For more information contact Kate Roberts at 719-578-4567 ext 7374 or kateroberts@usfieldhockey.com