2003 Open Trial - Fall

The US Field Hockey Association will conduct a Women’s National Team Open Trial, August 28-Aug. 31, 2003 at the S Field Hockey National Training Center at Virginia Beach, Va. 

The Trial is open to all female athletes who have graduated from college or who are willing to leave school in order to commit to a full-time residency program.

Athletes selected to the team from the Open Trial will be expected to relocate to Virginia Beach immediately following the trial to join the team in residency full-time. 

If selected to the Team, all athletes will receive a small Basic Grant from the USOC, USOC Elite Athlete Health Insurance and a living stipend from the USFHA.   Athletes will also be assisted in finding housing in the area and securing employment. 

All athletes must be current USFHA members and US Citizens to attend the trial.   Athletes must also begin the process of securing a U.S. passport immediately, as international travel may take place in the near future.   

A $75.00 participation fee is required to compete in the trial.  Make checks payable to “USFHA”.  Athletes are responsible for travel to and from the Trial as well as all housing and meal expenses while at the Trial. 

The Open Trial Registration Form must be completed and returned to the USFHA National Office.  Full payment and proof of US Citizenship (copy of  birth certificate or picture page of  passport) must  accompany the registration form.  Upon receipt of all registration materials, athletes will be mailed a confirmation packet regarding the details of the Trial. 

For additional information on the Open Trial,  contact Kate Roberts, at the National Office at kateroberts@usfieldhockey.com  or 719-866-4374.

Trial participants should anticipate arriving on the afternoon of Aug. 28. The trial will consist of 2 daily sessions Aug. 29, 30 and 31. Departures should be scheduled no earlier than the evening of Aug. 31.

Trials participants are responsible for all transportation to and from the Trials site, housing, food and other expenses incurred through participation in the trials.