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

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by USA Field Hockey

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.

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