Welcome to Spring League

SPRING LEAGUE PHILOSOPHY

• Have fun!!
• Foster friendship and belonging
• Learn and develop field hockey skills
• Build self-confidence and leadership
• Promote sportsmanship
• Instill a life-long passion for sport

Spring League is the main field hockey season for our junior players and runs April-June.  Girls and Boys from Kindergarten to Grade 12 can join Spring League. New players in all age groups are welcome! We look forward to another great season with new faces, skills learned and lots of fun!

REGISTRATION DATES

Girls U6-U10:  Nov 3, 2025 - Feb 28, 2026

Boys U6-U10:  Nov 3, 2025 - Feb 28, 2026

Girls U11-U18:  Nov 3, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026

Boys U11-U18:  Nov 3, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026

Registration will remain open after these dates if space on teams is still available. If we are full you will be waitlisted. Payment will not be processed until we have confirmed we can place you onto a team.

Please consider registering early to assist us in determining where the demands are in each age group. 

Program age groups & details below

During Spring League, we offer these complementary activities for players wishing for more field time, more skill development or more competition:

• Free “New to Field Hockey” skills session led by our club coaches on Monday, Mar 30 (5-6 pm or 6-7 pm).  Sign up when you register for Spring League.
• Free Weekly skills sessions  led by club coaches for U9-U18 players throughout Spring League: Tuesdays 7-8pm 
• Free Goalie Clinics for U11-U18 players on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (6-7pm). Details will be sent at the start of Spring League
• Guest appearances and coaching from Men's National Team and Women's National Team players.
• Spring High Performance Pathway program for the athlete wishing for additional focused training and development.

U6 PROGRAM (2020 birthyear)

Dates: April 14 - June 9   
Location: Rutledge Field, West Vancouver 
Practice: Tuesday - 5-6 pm
Games: Mini games will be part of the Tuesday sessions.
Teams: No formal teams are created, although players will be grouped in numbers of approximately 10 players.
Uniform: A t-shirt and socks will be provided that you can keep. Please wear black shorts.
Registration period: November 3, 2025 to February 28, 2026
Cost: $145 + $38 (FHBC fees) = $183

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM FEATURES

• Club Coaches will be on-field throughout the Spring League season to provide extra guidance and coaching to teams.
• Free “New to Field Hockey” skills session led by our club coaches on Monday, Mar 30 (5-6 pm or 6-7 pm).  Sign up when you register for Spring League.

U7/U8 PROGRAM (2018 & 2019 birthyear)

The U7/U8 program aims to help your child develop athletic movement skills and learn field hockey-specific skills whilst having fun. The small group format allows players many opportunities to touch the ball. The focus at this age is on fun, movement, safety, and introduction to team sports.
 
Dates: April 14 - June 11   
Location: Rutledge Field, West Vancouver
Practice:  You can select between Tuesday ( 6-7 pm) or Thursday  (5-6 pm)
Games: Mini-games will be part of the practice sessions.  There will also be a Jamboree and a Fun Night.
Teams: Approximately  10-14 players.
Uniform: A t-shirt and socks will be provided that you can keep. Please wear black shorts.
Registration period:  November 3, 2025 to February 28, 2026 
Cost: $160 + $38 (FHBC fees) = $198

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM FEATURES

• Club Coaches will be on-field throughout the Spring League season to provide extra guidance and coaching to teams.
• Free “New to Field Hockey” skills session led by our club coaches on Monday, Mar 30 (5-6 pm or 6-7 pm).  Sign up when you register for Spring League.
• Guest appearances and coaching from Men's National Team and Women's National Team players.

U9/U10 PROGRAM (2016 & 2017 birthyear)

In the U9/U10 program, players continue to develop their field hockey skills. Game play is 5 v 5 on a small field to encourage many touches of the ball for all players.  There are no goalies, and we encourage lots of scoring!  The focus at this level is on fun, movement, skill development, and safety.    

• Practices  start April 7 - end June 14  
• Games start April 11/12  and end June 13/14  
• ***No games May 16/17 Long Weekend***

• U9 Girls - Saturdays 
• U10 girls - Sundays  
• U10 Boys - Sundays  (U10 Boys division includes Grade 3 and 4)

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM FEATURES

• Club  Coaches will be on-field throughout the Spring League season to provide extra guidance and coaching to teams.
• Free “New to Field Hockey” skills session led by our club coaches on Monday, Mar 30 (5-6 pm or 6-7 pm).  Sign up when you register for Spring League.
• Free Weekly skills sessions  led by club coaches for U9-U18 players throughout Spring League: Tuesdays 7-8 pm 
• Guest appearances and coaching from Men's National Team and Women's National Team players.

Looking to play more field hockey?  2016 Players can also participate in our High Performance program which is designed to add additional skills development and a competitive element to Spring League. 

Check out our Spring League FAQs for more information.

U11/U12 PROGRAM (2014 & 2015 birthyear)

The U11/U12 program aims to continue to develop field hockey skills and teamwork. Game play is 8 v 8 (7 players and a goalie) on a half-field, to encourage many touches of the ball for all players. The full rules of field hockey are introduced, including penalty corners and goalies.  Teams join the Greater Vancouver Junior Field Hockey League (GVJFHL) and will play teams from other clubs. 

Dates: 

• Practices  start April 7 - end June 14  
• Games start April 11/12  and end June 13/14 
• ***No games May 16/17 Long Weekend***

Practice: One practice per week (Tues, Weds, Thurs). Coaches will select the practice night for their team. Practices are on a turf field in North or West Vancouver (Ambleside E, Argyle, Confederation, Sutherland, William Griffin)

Games: 

• U11 Girls - Saturdays 
• U12 girls - Saturdays  
• U12 Boys - Saturdays  (U12 Boys division includes Grade 5 and 6)
•  ***Home games are on the North Shore;  away games may be played in other municipalities***

Teams: Approximately 14 players
Uniform: We provide a jersey (& skirt for girls) which you return at the end of the season and socks which you keep.
Registration period:  Registration Open: Nov 3, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
Cost:  $230 + $38 (FHBC fees) = $268

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM FEATURES

• Lead Coaches will be on-field throughout the Spring League season to provide extra guidance and coaching to teams.
• Free “New to Field Hockey” skills session led by our club coaches on Monday, Mar 30 (5-6 pm or 6-7 pm).  Sign up when you register for Spring League.
• Free Weekly skills sessions  led by club coaches for U9-U18 players throughout Spring League: Tuesdays 7-8 pm 
• Free Goalie Clinics for U11-U18 players on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (6-7 pm). Details will be sent at the start of Spring League
• Guest appearances and coaching from Men's National Team and Women's National Team players.

Looking to play more field hockey?  Players can also participate in our High Performance program which is designed to add additional skills development and a competitive element to Spring League. 

Check out our Spring League FAQs for more information.

U13 PROGRAM (2013 birthyear)

U13 Girls move from half field, to 11-a-side full field, full rules field hockey, while continuing to develop and consolidate their field hockey skills.   ***Grade 7 (2013) boys play U14 Boys (see below)***

As the players move to full field the team size will increase, with teams merging and realigning. At this age group players will be asked to provide additional information relating to their desired level of play, to help the Age Group Coordinator and coaches with the new team formations. This information will be collected during the registration process. 

 Teams play in the Greater Vancouver Junior Field Hockey League (GVJFHL) with teams from other clubs. 

• Practices  start April 7 - end June 14  
• Games start April 11/12  and end June 13/14 
• ***No games May 16/17 Long Weekend***

• U13 Girls - Sundays 
•  ***Home games are on the North Shore;  away games may be played in other municipalities***

Teams: Approximately 16-18 players with goalie
Uniform: We provide a jersey (& skirt for girls) which you return at the end of the season and socks which you keep.
Registration period:  Registration Open: Nov 3, 2025 - Jan31, 2026
Cost: $235 + $72 (FHBC fees) =$307

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM FEATURES

• Lead Coaches will be on-field throughout the Spring League season to provide extra guidance and coaching to teams.
• Free “New to Field Hockey” skills session led by our club coaches on Monday, Mar 30 (5-6 pm or 6-7 pm).  Sign up when you register for Spring League.
• Free Weekly skills sessions  led by club coaches for U9-U18 players throughout Spring League: Tuesdays 7-8 pm 
• Free Goalie Clinics for U11-U18 players on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (6-7 pm). Details will be sent at the start of Spring League
• Guest appearances and coaching from Men's National Team and Women's National Team players.

Looking to play more field hockey?  Players can also participate in our High Performance program which is designed to add additional skills development and a competitive element to Spring League. 

Check out our Spring League FAQs for more information.

U14 PROGRAM (2012 birthyear)

U14 players play 11-a-side full field, full rules field hockey, while continuing to develop and consolidate their field hockey skills.  As athletes move through the high-school years of Spring League, they develop at different rates, and priorities change. 

U14 players have an opportunity to request a change if they wish to realign their competitive preferences. Players will be asked to provide additional information relating to their desired level of play, to help the Age Group Coordinator and coaches with any player movement. This information will be collected during the registration process.

Teams play in the  Greater Vancouver Junior Field Hockey League (GVJFHL) with teams from other clubs. 

Dates: 

• Practices  start April 7 - end June 14  
• Games start April 11/12  and end June 13/14 
• ***No games May 16/17 Long Weekend***

Practice: One practice per week (Tues, Weds, Thurs). Coaches will select the practice night for their team. Practices are on a turf field in North or West Vancouver (Ambleside E, Argyle, Confederation, Sutherland, William Griffin)

Games: 

• U14 Girls - Saturdays 
• U14 Boys - Sundays  (Boys U14 division includes Grade 7 and 8)
•  ***Home games are on the North Shore;  away games may be played in other municipalities***

Teams: Approximately 16-18 players with goalie
Uniform: We provide a jersey (& skirt for girls) which you return at the end of the season and socks which you keep.

Registration period:  Registration Open: Nov 3, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
Cost: $235 + $72 (FHBC fees) =$307

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM FEATURES

• Free “New to Field Hockey” skills session led by our club coaches on Monday, Mar 30 (5-6 pm or 6-7 pm).  Sign up when you register for Spring League.
• Free Weekly skills sessions  led by club coaches for U9-U18 players throughout Spring League: Tuesdays 7-8 pm 
• Free Goalie Clinics for U11-U18 players on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (6-7 pm). Details will be sent at the start of Spring League
• Guest appearances and coaching from Men's National Team and Women's National Team players.

Looking to play more field hockey?  Players can also participate in our High Performance program which is designed to add additional skills development and a competitive element to Spring League. 

Check out our Spring League FAQs for more information.

U15/U16 PROGRAM (2010 & 2011 birthyear)

U15/U16 teams play 11-a-side full field, full rules field hockey while continuing to develop and consolidate their field hockey skills. As athletes move through the high-school years of Spring League, they develop at different rates, and priorities change.

U15/U16 players have an opportunity to request a change if they wish to realign their competitive preferences. Players will be asked to provide additional information relating to their desired level of play, to help the Age Group Coordinator and coaches with any player movement. This information will be collected during the registration process.

Teams at this level play in the Greater Vancouver Junior Field Hockey League (GVJFHL) with teams from other clubs. 

Dates: 

• Practices  start April 7 - end June 14  
• Games start April 11/12  and end June 13/14
• ***No games May 16/17 Long Weekend***

Practice: One practice per week (Tues, Weds, Thurs). Coaches will select the practice night for their team. Practices are on a turf field in North or West Vancouver (Ambleside E, Argyle, Confederation, Sutherland, William Griffin)

Games: 

• U15 Girls - Sundays
• U16 Girls - Saturdays 
• U16 Boys - Saturdays (Boys U16 division includes Grade 9 and 10)
•  ***Home games are on the North Shore;  away games may be played in other municipalities***

Teams: Approximately 16-18 players with a goalie.
Uniform: We provide a jersey (& skirt for girls) which you return at the end of the season and socks which you keep.

Registration period:  Registration Open: Nov 3, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
Cost: $235 + $72 (FHBC fees) =$307

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM FEATURES

• Free “New to Field Hockey” skills session led by our club coaches on Monday, Mar 30 (5-6 pm or 6-7 pm).  Sign up when you register for Spring League.
• Free Weekly skills sessions  led by club coaches for U9-U18 players throughout Spring League: Tuesdays 7-8 pm 
• Free Goalie Clinics for U11-U18 players on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (6-7 pm). Details will be sent at the start of Spring League
• Guest appearances and coaching from Men's National Team and Women's National Team players.

Looking to play more field hockey?  Players can also participate in our High Performance  program which is designed to add additional skills development and a competitive element to Spring League. 

Check out our Spring League FAQs for more information.

U17/U18 PROGRAM (2008 & 2009 birthyear)

U17/U18 teams play 11-a-side full field, full rules field hockey while continuing to develop and consolidate their field hockey skills. As athletes move through the high-school years of Spring League, they develop at different rates, and priorities change.

U17/U18 players have an opportunity to request a change if they wish to realign their competitive preferences. Players will be asked to provide additional information relating to their desired level of play, to help the Age Group Coordinator and coaches with any player movement. This information will be collected during the registration process.

Teams at this level play in the Greater Vancouver Junior Field Hockey League (GVJFHL) with teams from other clubs. 

Dates: 

• Practices  start April 7 - end June 14  
• Games start April 11/12  and end June 13/14 
• ***No games May 16/17 Long Weekend***

Practice: One practice per week (Tues, Weds, Thurs). Coaches will select the practice night for their team. Practices are on a turf field in North or West Vancouver (Ambleside E, Argyle, Confederation, Sutherland, William Griffin)

Games: 

• U17 & U18 Girls - Sundays
• U18 Boys - Sundays  (Boys U18 division includes Grade 11 and 12)
•  ***Home games are on the North Shore;  away games may be played in other municipalities***

Teams: Approximately 18+ players with a goalie.
Uniform: We provide a jersey (& skirts for girls) which you return at the end of the season and socks which you keep.

Registration period:  Registration Open: Nov 3, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
Cost: $235 + $72 (FHBC fees) =$307

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM FEATURES

• Free “New to Field Hockey” skills session led by our club coaches on Monday, Mar 30 (5-6 pm or 6-7 pm).  Sign up when you register for Spring League.
• Free Weekly skills sessions  led by club coaches for U9-U18 players throughout Spring League: Tuesdays 7-8pm 
• Free Goalie Clinics for U11-U18 players on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (6-7 pm). Details will be sent at the start of Spring League
• Guest appearances and coaching from Men's National Team and Women's National Team players.

Looking to play more field hockey?  Players can also participate in our High Performance program which is designed to add a competitive element to Spring League. 

Check out our Spring League FAQs for more information.