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News and Announcements
2024 Spring Astros JUNIOR Outdoor Program - REGISTRATION OPEN
Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2024 Spring Outdoor Junior Program – https://www.astrosfieldhockey.com/forms/13244-Astros-Junior-Registration
LEAGUE GAMES/FORMAT
- League games will be on SUNDAYS at U of C Hawkings Field during the day
- U12s will be 6v6 (quarter-field games)
*U14s will hopefully be 11v11 (full field games - U17s will be 11v11 (full field games)
REGISTRATION STEPS
- Astros U12, U14, U17s Registration – https://www.astrosfieldhockey.com/forms/13244-Astros-Junior-Registration
- Cost is $375
- You will receive an invoice via TeamSnap to submit payment
- What age group am I in (link for FHA age group categories) –
https://cloud.rampinteractive.com/fieldhockeyab/files/FHA%20YOUTH%20AGE%20GROUP%20CATEGORIES%20V2.pdf
- 2023-24 FHA/FHC Membership (choose JUNIOR) – FHA/FHC Membership and Insurance
- If your athlete played 2023 Fall Outdoor or 2023-24 Fall/Winter Indoor, they should have this already
- https://www.rampregistrations.com/login?v3=1052d84f
- Valid from Sept. 1/2023 – Aug. 31/2024
- Choose JUNIOR for U14 or U17 team; choose YOUTH for U12 team
- U8s and new U10s should register for FunStix on the FHA website – http://fieldhockey.ab.ca/content/spring-2024-cjfh-funstix-u8-program or http://fieldhockey.ab.ca/content/spring-2024-cjfh-u10-program
PRACTICES
- March Preseason Practices for U14/U17 (U of C Gold Gym, 7:30pm – 9:30pm) – March 21, 28, April 4
- April Practices for All Age Groups – Genesis Centre Indoor Turf – April 11, 16, 23, 30
- May/June Practices for All Age Groups – McMahon Stadium, Viper Dome
- Wednesdays practices are at McMahon Stadium, 7pm – 9pm (May 1, 8, 15, 29, June 12, 19)
- Thursdays practices are at McMahon Stadium, 7pm – 9pm (May 9, 16, 23, 30, June 13, 20) or Viper Dome, 6:30pm – 9:30pm (June 6)
- Last practice will be June 20th
IMPORTANT DATES
- May 5 – League Games commence … May 5/12, June 2/9/16 plus playoffs
- May 9 – CLFHA Jr. Boot Camp @ UC Hawkings Field (U14, U17, Goalies)
- May 10 – CLFHA One-Day Open Jr. Tournament @ UC Hawkings Field (U14, U17)
- May 20 – Victoria Day Weekend – Off
- May 26 – Lacombe/Red Deer Festival (All Age Groups)
- June 16 – Last League games
- June 23 – Calgary Festival (All Age Groups)
PLAYERS WILL NEED
- To wear T-shirt, shorts, running shoes or turf shoes (no cleats)
- Shin guards (soccer ones will be fine to start), mouth guard (MANDATORY; available at Sport Chek), water bottle
FIELD HOCKEY EQUIPMENT CONTACT
- Sohail Abdullah – sohail63@gmail.com or 403-690-6195
FUNDING/GRANTS
- Canadian Tire JumpStart – https://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/pages/individual-child-grants
- KidSport – https://kidsportcanada.ca/alberta/calgary/apply-for-a-grant/
Junior Outdoor Try-It-Free Session -- Sat., Feb. 24, 2024, 2pm - 5pm @ MNP Centre
The CLFHA Clubs (Astros, Bluestreaks, and Cougars) are jointly hosting a TRY-IT session on Saturday, February 24th from 2pm – 5pm at MNP Centre.
No experience required. Here is the form to register – https://forms.gle/4vrjyvCMWPZtP5KN7
Congrats to 2023 Canada West All-Stars (Kodie Kutyn, Alana Madrid) and Gail Wilson Nominee (Jadyn Campbell)
Congrats to Kodie Kutyn and Alana Madrid on being named to 2023 Canada West All-Star Team!
Congrats to Jadyn Campbell on being nominated for Gail Wilson Award!
See article – https://www.canadawest.org/sports/fh/2023-24/photos/basrapoty23
Astros Jr. Fall OUTDOOR and Jr. Fall/Winter INDOOR Programs - REGISTRATION OPEN
Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2023 Fall Outdoor Junior Program – https://www.astrosfieldhockey.com/forms/13244-Astros-Junior-Registration
There are TWO programs available:
- 2023 Fall OUTDOOR CJFH Program – Runs September & October
- 2023-24 Fall and Winter INDOOR Program – Runs September – December, January – March
2023 FALL OUTDOOR CJFH – U12, U14, U16/U19
- PRACTICES – Tuesdays (7pm – 9:30pm), Wednesdays (7:30pm – 9:30pm) at U of C Hawkings Field
- Practices start September 5, 2023
- GAMES – Sundays at U of C Hawkings Field, starting September 10th
- U12s will be 6v6 (quarter-field games), U14s will be 7v7 (half-field games) and U16s will be 7v7 (half-field games)
- Fall Festival on October 29th
- Last practice will be October 25, 2023
- Cost is approx. $300 (we are waiting for confirmation regarding CJFH fees)
- You will receive an invoice via TeamSnap to submit payment
2023 FALL OUTDOOR PROGRAM – REGISTRATION STEPS
- Astros U12, U14, U16 / New-U18s Registration – https://www.astrosfieldhockey.com/forms/13244-Astros-Junior-Registration
- 2023-24 FHA/FHC Membership (choose JUNIOR) – FHA/FHC Membership and Insurance
- https://www.rampregistrations.com/login?v3=1052d84f
- Valid from Sept. 1/2023 – Aug. 31/2024
- Choose SEASON – FHA 2023 – 2024
- Choose JUNIOR for U14, U16, or U18 team; choose YOUTH for U12 team
- Experienced U18 athletes may complete the regular Astros registration – https://www.astrosfieldhockey.com/forms/11087-Astros-Club-Registration
- FunStix should register on the FHA website – http://fieldhockey.ab.ca/content/fall-2023-funstix-u10-and-u12-programs
2023-24 FALL/WINTER INDOOR PROGRAM – U14, U16, U18
- PRACTICES – Thursdays (7:30pm – 9:30pm) at U of C Gold Gym
- Practices start September 21, 2023
- BOOT CAMP – Saturday, October 21, 2023 (11am – 2pm) at MNP Centre, Gyms 2 & 3
- PRE-SEASON SCRIMMAGE – Saturday, October 28th (2pm – 5pm) at MNP Centre, Gyms 2 & 3
- GAMES – Sundays at U of C Hawkings Field, starting November 5, 2023
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FALL MIXED UP MINI-TOURNAMENT – Saturday, December 10, 2023 at MNP Centre, Gyms 2 & 3
- Indoor practice fees are paid directly to U of C Active Living
- Fee for Indoor Boot Camp, League Games, Mini-Tournament is approx. $300
- You will receive an invoice via TeamSnap to submit payment
2023-24 FALL/WINTER INDOOR PROGRAM – REGISTRATION STEPS
- Astros Indoor Junior Registration – https://www.astrosfieldhockey.com/forms/13244-Astros-Junior-Registration
- 2023-24 FHA/FHC Membership (choose JUNIOR) – FHA/FHC Membership and Insurance
- If you paid for this for the 2023 Fall OUTDOOR Program, you do not need to pay it again
- https://www.rampregistrations.com/login?v3=1052d84f
- Valid from Sept. 1/2023 – Aug. 31/2024
- Choose SEASON – FHA 2023 – 2024
- Choose JUNIOR for U18
- Indoor Practices Registration – https://www.ucalgary.ca/ActiveLiving/registration/Program/1257?path=All_Field-Hockey
PLAYERS WILL NEED
- To wear T-shirt, shorts, and running shoes
- Shin guards (soccer ones will be fine to start), mouth guard (MANDATORY; available at Sport Chek), water bottle
FUNDING/GRANTS
- Canadian Tire JumpStart – https://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/pages/individual-child-grants
- KidSport – https://kidsportcanada.ca/alberta/calgary/apply-for-a-grant/
CLFHA Golf Tournament - August 26th @ McKenzie Meadows Golf Course
The CLFHA Golf Tournament is coming up soon, and we have a little over half of our 32 spots filled. After giving CLFHA members, past and present, an initial chance to register, we’re now opening the invitation up to friends, future recruits, and partners or spouses. If you know someone who would like to golf, please feel free to extend the invite and share this registration link with them: https://forms.gle/WNjLEuiQdRf821ji6
Please note that the deadline to register is August 15, 2023.
Event details:
- Date: August 26, 2023
- Time: First tee off will be between 12 PM and 12:30 PM
- Fee: $130 per player
Your registration will include:
- 18 holes of golf
- Hot Dog & Beverage Ticket
- Power Cart
- Use of Range and Practice Facility
- Fun prizes and more!
Thanks,
CLFHA Golf Tournament Planning Committee