Rec Program Overview
Our player development Recreation program is run entirely by volunteers. Every Fall and Spring season we have almost 300 players, 20 teams and over 40 volunteer coaches. We offer a 5-6 game season with trained referees on a dedicated grass field at Bolen Park in Leesburg (Field 17). The primary goal of the Recreation program is to develop the players’ love of the game and teach basic skills. We also offer additional skill development clinics throughout the year for those that want to cross over to the Travel program. If interested in becoming one of our volunteer coaches, please fill out the information link below and our commissioner will contact you. Prior knowledge of the game is not required. We also offer a USA Field Hockey introductory training program to get you going.
INCREASING SKILL: FOCUS ON PLAYER AND TEAM DEVELOPMENT
The Youth Rec League program is for 3rd through 8th grade* players regardless of experience. Players will be teamed by school and/or high school cluster to promote school spirit and club play. Clusters may be grouped together to make teams. Our program is focused on providing players of all skill levels the opportunity to develop and grow.
PRACTICES
Fall team practices will begin in August and continue through October. Spring team practices will begin in March and continue through June. Team practices last for 1.5 hours once a week with the start times between 5:00 and 7:30 p.m., depending on the coach, age group, and field availability.
GAMES
Fall games will be held on Saturdays from September through October. Spring games will be held on Saturdays from April through June.
2025
PreK/Kindergarten
Practices - Location
Practice for fall will be on Mondays at Bolen Park, field #17, from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. This age group has no games, only practices.
Games
No Games - Practice Only
1st/2nd Grade
Practices - Location
Practice for fall will be on Mondays at Bolen Park, field #17, from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Games
Bolen Park Field 17, Saturday mornings.
Grade 3/4
Practices - Location
Practice for fall will be on Thursdays or Fridays at Bolen Park field #17 for 1.5 hours between 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Games
Bolen Park Field 17, Saturdays.
Grade 5/6
Practices - Location
Practice for fall will be Wednesdays at Bolen Park field #17 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. or 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Games
Bolen Park Field 17, Saturdays.
Grade 7/8
Practices - Location
Practice for fall will be at Bolen Park field #17 or Dulles Sportsplex in Sterling. Practice hours are for 1.5 hours between 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Games
Bolen Park Field 17, Saturdays.
TEAMS
Teams are first determined by the grade of the player for the academic school year. 1st & 2nd, 3rd & 4th, 5th & 6th, and 7th & 8th grade players are teamed together. Teams are then created in priority of:
- Current school
- High school cluster
Special requests for specific team placement based on friends, a particular coach, practice time, or carpool arrangements will not be accepted.
Teams vary in size from 7 to 10 players for 5v5 play, 9 to 13 players for 7v7 play, and 15 – 21 for 11v11 play. All 7 v 7 and 11 v 11 teams must play with a goalie. If players need to rotate this position, goalie gear must be cleaned and sanitized prior to the next player using the equipment. Players registered after teaming has been done will be placed where space exists. Clusters may also be combined to make appropriately sized teams.
SEASONS
The Youth Rec League program runs in both spring and fall. The Spring season typically runs from the end of March through early June. The Fall season typically runs from late August through late October.
EQUIPMENT
UNIFORM
All players will be given a Hammers pinnie that must be worn at all practice sessions and games.
Registration
For open registrations please go to “About” and then “Registration”
