Young Men’s & Women’s National Championship Gets Underway Wednesday

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - On Wednesday, 71 male athletes across four teams and 162 female athletes across ten teams will compete in the 2021 Young Men’s and Women’s National Championship at the Virginia Beach Regional Training Center in Virginia Beach, Va. Taking place Tuesday, June 15 through Sunday, June 20, this event will feature the top athletes in the country in their respective divisions competing to be crowned national champions.

 

As the squads begin their quest, here’s everything you need to know about this year’s event!

 

Teams & Rosters

USA Field Hockey confirmed the rosters for the YMNC and YWNC last week, as well as the coaching staff for each squad. View the Young Men’s National Championship rosters. View the Young Women’s National Championship rosters.
*Jersey numbers will be posted once assigned.

 

Schedule

TIME	FIELD	DIVISION	TEAM 1		TEAM 2
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Training/Practice Day
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
8:30 AM	1	Women	Freedom	vs	Pride
10:30 AM	1	Women	Patriots	vs	Courage
	2	Men U-16	Stars	vs	Stripes
12:30 PM	1	Women	Dream	vs	Unity
2:30 PM	1	Men U-22	Stars	vs	Stripes
	2	Women	Honor	vs	Spirit
4:30 PM	1	Women	Brave	vs	Liberty
Thursday, June 17, 2021
8:30 AM	1	Women	Pride	vs	Patriots
10:30 AM	1	Women	Courage	vs	Honor
12:30 PM	1	Women	Freedom	vs	Brave
2:30 PM	1	Women	Dream	vs	Spirit
4:30 PM	1	Women	Unity	v	Liberty
Friday, June 18, 2021
12:30 PM	1	Men U-16	Stars	vs	Stripes
2:30 PM	1	Men U-22	Stars	vs	Stripes
Saturday, June 19, 2021
8:30 AM	1	Women	Courage	vs	Dream
10:30 AM	1	Women	Freedom	vs	Unity
12:30 PM	1	Women	Pride	vs	Honor
2:30 PM	1	Women	Patriots	vs	Liberty
4:30 PM	1	Women	Brave	vs	Spirit
Sunday, June 20, 2021
8:30 AM	1	Men U-16	Stars	vs	Stripes
	2	Women	9th	vs	10th
10:30 AM	1	Men U-22	Stars	vs	Stripes
	2	Women	7th	vs	8th
12:30 PM	1	Women	3rd	vs	4th
	2	Women	5th	vs	6th
2:30 PM	1	Women	1st	vs	2nd

 

Live Stream

All games on Field 1 on Sunday, June 20 will be live streamed free provided by Hometown Sports Management. Viewing links will be shared prior to the event day. 

Field hockey enthusiasts can come watch any of the matches. Admission is free.

Selection Opportunity

The Young Men’s National Championship (YMNC) serves as the initial selection opportunity for the 2021-22 U.S. U-16, U-18, U-21/22 Men’s National teams.

 

The Young Women’s National Championship (YWNC) serves as the initial selection opportunity for the 2021-22 U.S. U-21/22 and Women’s National Development Teams. Athletes will also be evaluated for the senior U.S. Women’s National Team.

 

For more information on the 2021 YMNC and YWNC, visit the official Event Page.