FIELD HOCKEY 101

Game Play

Team Age GroupField SizeGoal SizeField Players Game FormatCornersFree HitsSubs
1/2Half Regulation Field – 60 yards x 35-40 yardsSmall pop-up (non-regulation)7v7
no Goalie
(2) 20 min running Halves with a 5 min HalftimeNo Corners playedNo Self StartsAllowed any time during game
3/4Half Regulation Field – 60 yards x 35-40 yardsRegulation Goals 7’H x 12’W x 4’D8v8
7 field plus Goalie
(2) 20 min running Halves with a 5 min HalftimeNo Corners playedSelf Start allowedAllowed anytime during game
5/6Full Regulation FieldRegulation Goals 7’H x 12’W x 4’D11v11
10 field plus Goalie
(4) 10 min Quarters with 2 mins between each qtr.Corners AllowedSelf Start AllowedAllowed anytime during game
7/8Full Regulation FieldRegulation Goals 7’H x 12’W x 4’D11v11
10 field plus Goalie
(4) 12 min Quarters with 2 mins between each qtr.Corners AllowedSelf Start Allowed Allowed anytime during game

Equipment

For all grade levels – Sticks, mouth guards and shin guards are required. Approved eye protection optional.

For grade Levels 3/4, 5/6 & 7/8 – USFH Regulation Goalie Equipment including throat guard are required.

Sticks – Players have different preferences based on their level of play and what feels best to them. The most common method by which a stick can be chosen is based on a height chart.

Player HeightStick Length
4’0″ & under28”
4’1” – 4’3”30”
4’4” – 4’6”32”
4’7” – 5’0”34”
5’1” – 5’3”35”
5’4” – 5’6”36” – 36.5”
5’7” – 5’9”37” – 37.5”
5’10” & up38”