BANTAMS - Grades 1-4
The fall youth instructional program is offered to boys and girls of all skill levels entering grades 1-4. During the season, coaches follow the American Development Model of USA Field Hockey and work with players to discover, learn, and play the sport of field hockey. The focus of programming at this age is to learn the basics of the game and have fun while also enjoying smaller 7 v 7 games.
Games runs Sept. until the end of October and will include approx. 10 games played. Games may be played in Belchertown and neighboring towns which may include Northampton, Agawam, Longmeadow, Westfield, Holyoke, and others.
Practices will be held one evenings during the week beginning the week of 8/25.
Games TBD
Sticks are available to borrow during the season. If you do not have a stick or goggles yet, wait and ask us about sizing and safety requirements! You can also view information on equipment here: https://belchertownfieldhockey.com/equipment-essentials
JUNIORS - Grades 5-6
SENIORS - Grades 7-8
The fall youth recreation program is offered to boys and girls of all skill levels entering grades 5-8. During the season, coaches follow the American Development Model of USA Field Hockey and work with players to discover, learn, and play the sport, and also to develop and challenge them as the season progresses. The focus of programming at this age is to learn the game and have fun, develop game understanding and good sportsmanship, and develop a love of sport through practices and games during the season. Games runs Sept. until the end of October and typically includes approx. 15 games. Games may be played in Belchertown and neighboring towns which may include Northampton, Agawam, Longmeadow, Westfield, Holyoke, and others.
Practices will be held Mondays & Wednesdays evenings beginning 8/18.
Games TBD are mostly on weekends. Teams include Juniors (grade 5/6) and Seniors (grade 7/8). The season plans to offer players to participate in the Westfield State Jamboree (early September and Valley Cup (mid-October at the Junior and Senior levels.
Sticks are available to borrow during the season. If you do not have a stick or goggles yet, wait and ask us about sizing and safety requirements! You can also view information on equipment here: https://belchertownfieldhockey.com/equipment-essentials
All practices and home games will take played at Foley Field
Registration Deadline
- Registration deadline is 8/1/25
- Registration Deadline is 5 days prior to the start of the program.
- A $10.00 late fee applies to all registrations after the deadline.
- Coach Mike Graham - Bantom
- Coach Elissa Lafleur - Juniors
- Coach Dustin Gariepy - Senior
- Goalie Coach: Joe Dubois
- Coordinator: Larissa Murray
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- *Field hockey is played by both boys and girls around the world. This sport is actually dominated by men in every country but the U.S. We welcome all interested athletes!