The Capitalland Field Hockey Club is offering a number of fall field hockey programs which will take place on Clifton Common, which is located at 16 Clifton Commons Blvd., Clifton Park. Our professional staff includes some of the finest female coaches in the area. During each program players will be assigned to groups based on their age and skill level. Younger advanced players can play up a level. Every player will be given quality instruction that fits the player’s level of experience. Programs include individual skill work, offensive/defensive tactics & techniques, team concepts, goalie skills, as well as full field scrimmaging & recommendations.
Equipment: All girls will need a stick, mouthpiece, goggles and shin guards. We will have equipment available to rent on site for a fee. A security deposit is required that will be given back when the equipment is returned. All players need a mouthpiece which we will have available for $6 if one is needed. 
Bad Weather: If weather conditions are threatening, please contact 518-527-1340 or 518-527-6110 one hour before play is to begin to see if hockey is on. Players will be split into different skill and age divisions within each program.
Programs

• Learn to Play Grades K - 3: for all young players who want to learn how to play in a friendly, fun atmosphere.
• Advanced Beginner Grades 4 - 6 & 7 - 10: for girls who are beginners who want to learn how to play field hockey.
• Novice Grades 5 - 8 & 9 - 10: for girls who are novice field hockey players who need to sharpen their basic skills while being introduced to more advanced techniques that they will need in order to make their school teams. Girls will play in supervised scrimmages.
• Advanced Grades 8 - 12: Varsity-level coaches recreate a set of advanced-level practices full of skills & drills that advanced players need to be successful at the next level. Players are taught position-specific drills and full-field transition skills. This training definitely takes your game to the next level!

These programs offer an opportunity for beginning lacrosse players to learn and develop skills and for the more experienced players to be taught the more advanced skills that they will need for their school teams. The girl’s programs will feature highly qualified local coaches. The boy’s programs will highlight former Shen coach Chad Finck. The programs will take place at Clifton Common (16 Clifton Commons Blvd, Clifton Park) in front of the ice arena. 

• Equipment: Available to rent at the beginning of each program for a small fee. A security deposit is required. All players need a mouthpiece which we will have available for $6 if one is needed.
  • The co-ed learn-to-play group only needs a stick.
  • All boys’ programs will need a stick, helmet, gloves, arm and shoulder pads.
  • All girls’ programs will need a mouthpiece, goggles, and a stick
• Programs:
  • Co-Ed: 
    • Non-Contact (Stick Only) Learn-To-Play Grades K - 5
      This program is for beginners and is set in a fun, hands-on, positive environment. A puff ball will be used, and no contact is allowed. The emphasis is on fun!
  • Girls:
    • Girls Beginner & Novice Grades 3 - 10
      This program is for beginner or novice players who need to sharpen their basic skills, while being introduced to more advanced techniques.
    • Girls Advanced Skills Grades 6 - 9
      These programs are for the intermediate or advanced skill level players who have been playing lacrosse for a while and have a good deal of skill. These players want to refi ne their skills while being introduced to more advanced techniques so they can capture a starting position on their high school’s team.
  • Boys:
    • Boys Beginner Grades 2 - 5
      This program is for all levels of players who want to learn how to play lacrosse the right way. Players will sharpen their existing skills while being introduced to more advanced tactics.
    • Boys Beginner & Novice Grades 6 - 10
      This program is for the players who want to learn how to play lacrosse and for the players who have played lacrosse for a year or two and want to sharpen their existing skills while being introduced to more advanced tactics.
    • Boys Advanced Skill Grades 4 - 9
      These programs are for advanced players who want to take their game to the next level. Our staff will use a fast-paced skills and drill format similar to the one they use with their High School teams. Players will be divided by positions and by age groups when appropriate. Two years of experience is required.

Site: Locust Lane Clubhouse (5 Locust Lane, Clifton Park)
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Dates: (Tuesdays)
     Fall Session: September 1 - December 15, no class on 11/3
          Fee: $60 per season
          $5 per guest per night
     Winter Session: January 5 - April 27
          Fee: $68 per season
          $5 per guest per night

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