Events Department Announces Update to National & Regional Club Events Age Division Classifications

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - USA Field Hockey’s Events and Club Services Department is pleased to announce an update to the National and Regional Club Events age divisions classifications. This update reflects a thoughtful consideration of club and athletes’ needs and better aligns with the school systems to promote a more cohesive experience for participants. The adjustment to the August 1 birthdate for age groups aims to streamline the process, allowing players to compete alongside their classmates, whenever possible.

This update specifically applies to club-specific events, which include the National Indoor Tournament, National Indoor Tournament Qualifiers, National Indoor Festival, National Hockey Festival, Regional Club Championships, National Club Championships, Summer Bash Series, and Sunshine Showcase. This update will be implemented for the 2025 club season.

Here's a breakdown of the updated age classifications for the 2025 club season:

• Under-8 Age Classification: Players born after July 31, 2016, are eligible.
• Under-10 Age Classification: Players born after July 31, 2014, are eligible.
• Under-12 Age Classification: Players born after July 31, 2012, are eligible.
• Under-14 Age Classification: Players born after July 31, 2010, are eligible.
• Under-16 Age Classification: Players born after July 31, 2008, are eligible.
• Under-19 Age Classification: Players born after July 31, 2006, are eligible.

It's important to note that athletes of a younger age classification may play in older age divisions, but an older age division player may not play in the younger age division. This ensures fairness and appropriate competition levels.

Participants and organizers can refer to the USA Field Hockey’s National and Regional Club Events Age Division Reference Chart for further details and eligibility criteria during the specified period from August 1, 2024, through July 31, 2025.