Field Hockey - Farmington Valley Fall League

The league will consist of teams in each division from the participating Towns - Avon, Burlington, Canton, Farmington, Granby, and Simsbury. This is a Recreation Travel League, so there are no tryouts, cuts, etc. Limits will only be placed on the number of players on each team based upon a first-come, first-served basis. More players will result in more teams as long as the minimum number for each team can be met. If necessary, and possible, players from other towns may be included once their town registrations are completed. The goal is to get everyone involved; at least to the extent that it is possible. Playing time for each player will be regulated within the one hour of game time (split into 4 quarters).

Grades 5/6 will play 8 v 8 on a small sided field – no goalie, no goals (cones will be used).

Grades 7/8 will play 11 v 11 on a regulation field with a goalie (fully equipped by the League) and regulation goals.

Full sets of “Rules” for each division are being developed at this time.

General Information
  • Practices and Home Games at Avon High School. Away games sites in the other towns are to be determined.
  • Practices are held weeknights in Avon at the coaches’ discretion beginning the week of August 13, 2012.
  • Games (6 games) will be played on Sundays from September 9 – October 21, 2012 (no games on October 7); October 28 is a Rain Date. Grades 5/6 will be at 3:00 pm; Grades 7/8 will be at 4:15 pm.
  • Each player must bring a field hockey stick, cleats/sneakers (cleats preferred), mouth guard, shin guards, proper eye protection, and their own water bottle (plastic only). A reversible game jersey will be provided.
  • Grades 5/6 – Min.: 12; Max.: 16. Grades 7/8 – Min.: 16; Max.: 20. Another team will be created in each division, depending upon registration. Should that occur, ratings/evaluations will be held and teams will be split equally.
  • Volunteer Head and Assistant Coaches are needed!!!
Avon Coordinator
  • Terri Ziemnicki.
  • Avon High School Varsity Field Hockey Coach.