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Membership Benefits

Get the most out of you USA Field Hockey membership!

USA Field Hockey offers a wide variety of membership benefits, from coach education resources to discounts on gear and apparel.

Membership Benefits#

  • U-12 Membership

    • Can participate in various ways including recreational leagues and USA Field Hockey Regional, National and Sanctioned Events
    • Eligible to participate in Nexus, USA Field Hockey’s Olympic Development Pathway Program
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  • U-19 Membership

    • Can participate in various ways including recreational leagues, high school teams, and USA Field Hockey Regional, National and Sanctioned Events
    • Eligible to participate in Nexus, USA Field Hockey's Olympic Development Pathway Program
    • Recieve a complimentary NCSA Profile for college recruitment purposes
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  • Collegiate Membership

    • Receive $50 off Level 1 Instructional Coaching clinics and $75 off Level 2 Instructional Coaching clinics
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  • Adult Membership

    • Eligible to be selected to represent the United States as a member of the U.S. Men’s or Women’s Masters Team
    • Ability to upgrade to a Coach or Umpire Membership
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  • State Chapter Membership

    • Eligible to participate in local and State Chapter programs
    • Access to the In the Circle Member App
    • Ability to upgrade to State Chapter Coach
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  • Coach Upgrade

    • Special pricing on in-person and online coaching courses, including the Certification Climb, offering significant savings
    • Special pricing on high-profile events, such as the National Coaches Forum and High Performance Summit
    • Free access to the Connection-Based Coaching Course
    • Access to the member app, In the Circle
    • Use of the Mobile Coach platform to create practice plans, whiteboard, and access GO Cards (games and exercises)
    • Access to special pricing from USA Field Hockey sponsors and vendors
    • Eligibility to apply for paid and volunteer coaching and selector positions in USA Field Hockey programs, including Nexus, AAU Junior Olympic Games, and High Performance Programs

     

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  • Umpire Upgrade

    • Eligible to umpire at USA Field Hockey Regional, National and Sanctioned Events
    • Eligible to get rated by USA Field Hockey
    • Highly rated USA Field Hockey Umpires receive opportunities to work the highest level of domestic and international field hockey events, such as NCAA and FIH games and tournaments
    • Receive a copy of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Official Rule Book for Indoor and Outdoor competition
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  • Club Membership Benefits

    USA Field Hockey is here to help, with customized benefits that let you spend more time on the field—and less time on logistics.


    Why Become a USA Field Hockey Member Club?

    ✅ Insurance Protection Club Membership includes essential General Liability and Participant Accident Insurance through USA Field Hockey trusted partner, EPIC. Member Clubs are provided Certificates of Insurance for facility usage as needed and are able to purchase optional Directors & Officers (D&O) Insurance to protect leadership teams.

    ✅ Affordable Membership Options for Players & Coaches Insurance requires that all club participants have a current USA Field Hockey membership. New in 2025, USA Field Hockey is offering more flexible membership options to help cater to all levels and interests.

    ✅ Game-Changing Technology — FREE Starting in 2025, all Member Clubs will receive a FREE Playbook sports management platform, a $5000 value! Easily manage your club website, events, teams, communications, and USA Field Hockey memberships — all in one place.

    Club Members also have access to their account in Sport80, USA Field Hockey’s member management system, for registration to tournaments and events.

    ✅ Marketing and Visibility Get discovered! All Member Clubs are featured on USA Field Hockey’s Find A Club tool and on State Chapter websites to help families and players find your programs faster.

    ✅ Access to Premier Competitions Member Clubs are invited to compete in USA Field Hockey’s biggest events, including:

    · Sunshine Showcase

    · National Indoor Qualifiers and Tournament

    · National Indoor Festival

    · Regional and National Club Championships

    · National Hockey Festival

    · Plus USA Field Hockey Sanctioned events.

    ✅ Club Rankings Member Clubs have the opportunity to earn points and national recognition through the USA Field Hockey official Club Rankings system

    ✅ Equipment and Starter Packages Get your teams geared up with exclusive discounts from Longstreth, AAE, Blockstar, Yolo, Capelli Sport and more. New clubs can take advantage of Starter Packages with special pricing.

    ✅ Apparel Discounts with Capelli Sport Partner with Capelli Sport — the official outfitter of USA Field Hockey — training gear, and spirit wear. Plus, get help with logo design, branding, and a customized online store for easy ordering.

    ✅ Ongoing Communication and Community Support Stay informed and connected with regular updates, resources and monthly USA Field Hockey administrator calls.


    How to Get Started

    Starting a club begins with leadership—and it starts with you! To create a Member Club, you must:

    • Be an adult (18+) USA Field Hockey member
    • Have a Coach/Leader/Umpire upgrade and have completed SafeSport training and a background check, as required by federal law and USA Field Hockey safety standards.
    • Log into your individual Sport80 account and register your club by becoming a Club Member

    Join the movement. Grow the game. Start your USA Field Hockey Member Club today!

Additional Membership Benefits#

All USA Field Hockey Members have full access to USA Field Hockey's Member Benefits.