United States Field Hockey Association
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Athletes Earn Invitations to A-Camp

Colorado Springs, Colo. -- One hundred twenty five of the nation's most promising field hockey athletes will compete for spots on the 2001 U.S. National and Junior National Teams selections at U.S. Field Hockey's A Camp in Chula Vista, Calif.

Scheduled for Dec. 27-31, 2000 and Jan. 2-6, 2001, A Camp represents the final leg in earning a spot on one of the U.S. National Teams. At A Camp, U.S. Field Hockey will select the U.S. National Team, the U.S. Under-18 Team and U.S. Under-21 Team. Athletes advanced to A Camp based on their current status as a member of the US Natioanl or US Junior Teams, by performances at B Camp, performances during the United Airlines Field Hockey League, selection as a Division I All-American in 1999 or through an open tryout at the National Hockey Festival.

Current senior team selections will advance directly to the second week of  A Camp and join current National Team members, selections from the United Airlines Field Hockey League and  selected players from the 2000 National Hockey Festival in tryouts for spots on the 2001 U.S. National Team. Athletes under 21 years of age will participate in the first week of A Camp for spots on the Under-18 and Under-21 teams. Based on performances during the first week of A Camp, top athletes may earn invitations to the second week and a chance to compete for spots on the National Team.

In 2001, the U.S. National Team is tentatively scheduled for competition at the inaugural Americas Cup tournament in Jamaica, FIH World Cup Qualifying Tournament in France and the FIH Champions Challenge in India. The National team will enter a residency program in Virginia Beach, Va. beginning April 15, 2000.

The U.S. 2001 Under-21 Team will compete in the FIH Junior World Cup in Buenos Aires.

Athletes invited to A Camp and their age group qualifications are listed below: