PARPC 2025 Girls Field Hockey Program
In The Net • 798 Airport Road Palmyra, PA 17078 Organized by Palmyra Area Recreation and Parks CommissionAbout this event
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Join us for some field hockey FUN and LEARNING the game! All levels of experience are welcomed with games and practices all in Palmyra, PA.
Mid- August through late October we offer a 1st-8th grade field hockey program with teams divided in three age groups who play 7-8 games throughout the season with practices 2x per week until games start, then practices are 1x per week.
KINDERGARTEN is skills sessions with PHS field hockey Assistant Coach Kayla Ricker. Skill sessions and daily activities are specifically geared toward Kindergarteners for an introduction to the sport.
All PARPC players recieve a team t-shirt and field hockey socks. (KG-8th Grade)
All games and practices are in Palmyra, PA.
Event details and schedule
Your athlete must wear sneakers, a mouth guard, shin guards, and have a field hockey stick to play field hockey. Please bring a water bottle with their name on it for practices and games. *Instructions on stick size are on our website at www.palmyrarec.org
- Games start the weekend after Labor Day.
- Practices and games times are determined based on athlete and coach availability noted on registration forms as they are received. Each season practices and games are different because we balance ability, age, and schedule availability together with a parent coach to make the program as balanced as possible for the best experience for our athletes. We appreciate your patience with creating a schedule as registrations come in and later finalized after registration is closed, in order to accommodate our coaches, referees, and athletes each season. This is done in in an effort to leave no child behind. We appreciate your patience with schedules in order to accommodate our coaches and athletes each season.
- MANDATORY ASSESSMENTS AT TBD see our website for updated details.
- **Must be registered for the PARPC program to attend assessments.
- Mouth guard, field hockey stick, and shin guards are required to play hockey.
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- STICKS FOR SALE THROUGH JUNE 26TH : Discounted Field Hockey sticks- 28", 30", 32", 34", cost is $36. Also, available- 29” Sticks at a deep discount of $20. Email hhershey@palmyrarec.org if you are interested in a 29" stick which is in limited supply for $20, All other sticks can be ordered during online registration.
- . ***NO sticks will be ordered after June 26th to be in time for assessments*** (assessment dates are above)
- What field hockey stick size fits my child? Measurement is taken from the ground to the top of your athlete's hip bone to the nearest inch listed, going with a shorter stick as opposed to longer for better control. If you cannot afford to purchase a field hockey stick we might be able to help, please email me at hhershey@palmyrarec.org for more information.
- 7th and 8th graders are encouraged to either play Rec OR Middle School hockey- not both.
- SEASON INFORMATION: Players will be contacted by August 4th by their coach regarding practice times which begin the week of August 18th . NOTE: Not all coaches contact athletes on the same day. If you do not hear from your coach by August 4th, please first check your SPAM folder in the email you provided at registraion, then email hhershey@palmyrarec.org for team contact information.
- Placement is made depending on availability on registration forms, so please be sure to note days you are UNAVAILABLE. If your schedule changes after registration closes we cannot guarantee placement, but can refund your money minus a small processing fee if necessary.
- COACHES: 30-45 minute Mandatory Coach's meeting is scheduled July 21st at 5:30pm at the Palmyra Municipal Building Judge's Chambers at 325 South Railroad Street, Palmyra, PA. An email will be sent to coaches with more instructions the week of July 15th.
- Game days are as follows at In The Net - *Typically games run 5-8 grade, followed by 3&4 grade, and 1&2 grade games last (except any weekday games when 1&2 grades play first) . Exact game times for specific teams will be determined the week of August 26th at the latest, after registration is closed, teams are finalized, and coach availability is secured. Saturday games will begin at 9am and wrap up around noon. Sunday games will be in the afternoon typically between 1pm to 4pm. Please see the website for more detailed information on proposed game days for 2025.
When
August 18 - October 27, 2025
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
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Girls Kindergarten Field Hockey Program - Individual Age group/open
Girls Field Hockey Program FIRST THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE - Individual Age group/open
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