STICKSTARZ

Updated on July 17, 2008

All great players get their start somewhere.

And now with USA Field Hockey’s new program, getting started has never been easier.

Designed specifically for boys and girls ages 8-11, Stick Starz introduces young players to the game while building a foundation of solid skills. So whether your young athlete dreams of being an Olympic star or just wants to have a lifetime of field hockey fun and fitness, can get them started today.

How future stars get started.
Start young, have fun and love the game. Stick Starz focuses on a fun method of teaching skills through small games.

Stick Starz consists of eight, 1 ½ hour sessions with 45 minutes dedicated to skill development and 45 minutes of fun, small games designed to enhance and reinforce the skill development portion of the program.

The USA Field Hockey National Coaching staff developed the Stick Starz program based on the skills necessary to develop good, sound field hockey fundamentals. In addition, Stick Starz athletes receive expert instruction from the same knowledgeable Olympic Development staff currently coaching in the Futures program. Athletes reaching the age of 12 or entering 7th grade may be recommended into USA Field Hockey’s Futures Program from Stick Starz based on their performance.

Need Equipment? Come with your big brother's or sister’s equipment or purchase a Stick Starz Starter Kit from Harrow Sports. The pack includes all the mandatory equipment needed to get started: Field hockey stick, shin guard, mouth guard and Stick Starz T-shirt.

Stick Starz registration is $175.00. Participants must be USA Field Hockey members. Under-12 memberships are available for $25.00.

Registration is OPEN to all young athletes between the ages of 8 – 11. Participants must be members of USA Field Hockey to be eligible for Stick Starz.

For more information contact us at stickstarz@usafieldhockey.com.

2008 Stick Starz Sites

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