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.
