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.

The Tavern is located at the corners of Grooms and Sugar Hill Roads in Clifton Park (290 Sugar Hill Road). Parking is off of Grooms Road to the rear. Please enter the building from the back entrance. Presentations typically run 1-2 hours, and all have a chance to explore the Historic Tavern afterward. All programs are free, require NO registration, and are open to the public.
Questions? Contact Parks and Recreation Department at 518-371-6667 or email parksrec@cliftonpark.org.

 In our 30th year, our program emphasizes instruction, recreation and fun! No tryouts - all players are placed on teams. Must live in the Shenendehowa School District or Town of Clifton Park/Rexford and not be playing on a “grades 8 & younger” travel team, to be eligible to play. Some 1st graders may be accepted if they can compete with 2nd and 3rd graders. SPACE IS LIMITED and it is filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so please register as early as possible (by October 9 is highly recommended). 

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Go Kids Lego School Break Camps were designed to keep brains moving in a different way than the traditional Go Kids programming. Each child will be given an individual challenge as well as small group challenges throughout the camp morning. They will sketch, build, and present their finished work to their peers. No supplies are necessary; Go Kids will provide all Legos. Due to the structure of this class, all students must be able to build their Lego creations independently. Weather permitting, we will take a break to play outside. Program will be held at Locust Lane Clubhouse.

Go Kids, the Capital Region’s only multi-sport and exercise program specifically designed for children ages 2-5. Go Kids’ sports and fitness activities teach preschoolers the fundamentals of 7 different sports in a social, team-based, non-competitive environment. Go Kids seeks to promote a healthy lifestyle, help develop a lifelong passion for physical activity, decrease childhood obesity, increase confidence and prepare children for participation in school and the broader community. Classes will be held at Collins Park until October 31, then at Locust Lane Clubhouse.

Go Kids, the Capital Region’s only multi-sport and exercise program specifically designed for children ages 2-5. Go Kids’ sports and fitness activities teach preschoolers the fundamentals of 7 different sports in a social, team-based, non-competitive environment. Go Kids seeks to promote a healthy lifestyle, help develop a lifelong passion for physical activity, decrease childhood obesity, increase confidence, and prepare children for participation in school and the broader community. Classes will be held at Collins Park until October 31, then at Locust Lane Clubhouse.

The Go Kids All-Sports Program was created for kids who love to be active and enjoy playing sports/games with their peers.  During class, participants will be on the move, competing in recreational classics like Capture the Flag, Four Square, as well as variations of basketball, soccer, etc. Children of all skill and fitness levels are invited to play. Go Kids strives to provide an atmosphere in which children of varying ages can come together and learn skills that will lead them to a lifetime of health, fitness, and fun. Classes will be held at Collins Park until October 31, then at the Locust Lane Clubhouse.

Beginner Balance Bike (Level 1). This program is designed for those new to balance bikes. Parent participation may be required. Riders will practice skills needed to progress into the Level 2 drop-off program. Riders may choose to ride their own balance bike, but they do not need their own to participate. Go Kids will provide a balance bike for those who need one. All riders MUST have their own helmet. The first day of the program will be at Hayes Nature Park on Moe Road. The instructor will then choose a park for that skill level, where the program will be held for the remaining weeks.

MTB (Level 2): This program is for riders with prior balance bike experience. This program will be taught on balance bikes provided by Go Kids. All riders MUST have their own helmet. This is a drop-off program. The first day of the program will be an assessment of the registrant’s skill level at Hayes Nature Park on Moe Road. The instructor will then choose a park for that skill level, where the program will be held for the remaining weeks.