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Blockstar Field Hockey and USA Field Hockey Renew Sponsorship

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Field Hockey is pleased to announce a sponsorship renewal with Blockstar Field Hockey, the creator of the Blockstar Shooting Target and Goal on the Go portable goal. Blockstar’s products give athletes the opportunity to convert any space into a field hockey playing and practice area.

Blockstar Field Hockey is an Official Supplier and Sponsor of USA Field Hockey in the portable lightweight goal and goal target category. Jill Dedman, Blockstar Owner and Product Developer, is a former U.S. Women’s National Team goalkeeper, former college coach, and current coach and consultant at Blockstar. As part of this partnership, Blockstar offers all current USA Field Hockey Members - both clubs and individuals - a 15 percent savings off MSRP on all Blockstar products. To purchase and utilize Blockstar’s exclusive member savings, log into your USA Field Hockey Member Account by clicking here.

Blockstar’s aim is to create lightweight and portable products that make field hockey accessible and fun! The Blockstar Shooting Target is a great addition to any team or athlete looking for a fun way to improve scoring. The Goal on the Go provides a regulation sized goal that is lightweight and portable to be used anywhere for training. Purchases can be made with or without a lightweight attachable backboard, which is a nice option for practicing corners or for game play.

To learn more about Blockstar’s history, mission and its founder, Jill Dedman, check out this article.

“We are so excited to be renewing this sponsorship for another year,” said Dedman. “As a small business it has been great teaming up with USA Field Hockey to reach a larger audience and get the word out about our products. The organization has been a pleasure to work with and have brought lots of enthusiasm and positive energy to the game. The first year was a wonderful partnership as we worked together to make field hockey more accessible to all. I am looking forward to seeing what we can do in the second year.”

“It is with great joy that we continue partnering with Blockstar,” said Ginger Wheeler, USA Field Hockey’s Commercial Partnership and Marketing manager. “Jill is so generous, supportive and creative with her time and energy. Blockstar’s Goal on the Go and shooting targets are ingenious additions to the field hockey community. Jill’s abundance of youth development initiatives and her generosity put these products into the hands of people who will teach and learn the sport because the products are easy to transport and assemble. Blockstar’s pricing and affordability are extremely competitive and USA Field Hockey Members can benefit from Blockstar’s attractive product discounts and sales by following Blockstar on social media channels.”