TRIALS Sunday, March 9th:
Age as of Aug. 1, 2024.
Examples, if you were 11 or younger on Aug. 1, 2024 you are in the Under-12 age group; if 12 or 13 on Aug. 1, 2024 you are U14.
If you were 14 or 15 on Aug. 1, 2024, you are in the U16 and if you were 17 or 18, you are U19.
Location: Monmouth University So Sweet a Cat Astro-turf Field (Sneakers or turfs only, NO CLEATS).
Try-out Fee: $35
To Register click the link below
I. What is the Practice Schedule?
All training will take place on the "So Sweet a Cat" astro-turf field at Monmouth University.
U12/U14 (we will primarily keep 5th/6th graders together as U12; & 7th/8th graders as U14).
U12/U14 – $550
U16/U19 GROUP 1 TRAINING SCHEDULE:
U16/U19 GROUP 2 TRAINING SCHEDULE:
II. Local and National Tournament Playing opportunities
The club will participate in tournaments for various levels throughout NJ. The U12/U14/U16 traveling teams will be entered into the following events (note: teams may be different for each event, selection to one does not guarantee all):
A. Local Tournament Opportunities – U12/U14/U16 selected players will be eligible for local 7-aside tournaments (NJ). U12/U14/U16 local teams will be entered in approximately 2-3 tournament/play-day dates. Team rosters will be dependent on availability. A google form will be sent out to all who are selected for your spring availability and teams will then be made accordingly. We understand players are involved in other sports; therefore, teams may be different for each local tournament based on player's availability. Fees are charged PER tournament to allow more flexibility in player's schedules. Pay the day of: range from ~$70-$115 per tournament (dependent on number of players playing that day).
"Local" Tournament Dates (*these are possible dates, the organizers are waiting on field confirmations). Dates may be adjusted:
B. U16/U19 SELECT TEAMS ONLY:
If you are selected to the a Junior Premier Outdoor League roster, below are the dates (pay per league day ~$65-$80). NOTE - we will be rotating players, so players may be asked to play anywhere from 1-4 dates.
U16/U19 2025 JPOL Venue & Dates:
U16 & U19 Regional Club Championships
We will also select *U14, U16 and U19 Regional Club Championship Teams...this will be our most selective team and players will be evaluated over the course of the spring season.
U12 & U14 WINTER EVENTS
Age Groups: the new birthday cut-off is now August 1, 2024:
U12 - must be 11 or younger on 8/1/2024 (primarily 5th & 6th graders)
U14 - must be 13 or younger on 8/1/2024 (primarily 7th & 8th graders)
Players can be evaluated for any or all of the following:
1) U12/U14 Indoor Season
2) U14 Outdoor National Sunshine Showcase Tournament (turf skills practices will be mandatory if selected to the team)
3) U12/U14 Turf Skills Training (No National tournament)
4) Combo of the above!**
**The indoor game compliments the outdoor game. To gain maximum improvement, players are encouraged to participate in BOTH the "indoor" and outdoor (outdoor meaning turf skills) winter skills. The schedule is designed to work together so there are no conflicts between the two styles of play.
The winter season is great prep for our outdoor competitive season starting in early/mid March!
I. U12 players (must be 11 or younger on 8/1/2024, primarily 5th/6th graders) can be evaluated for any or ALL of the following:
A) The U12 club "Indoor" season consists of a different style of play - where we train indoors at Monroe Sports Center on Sundays and play in intersquad scrimmages and/or friendlies with another NJ club. The indoor game is played with different sticks and rules - 5 players and GK on the court (which is a little bigger than a basketball size court). Boards are placed along the sidelines, so players play rebounds off the side. It is a very fast paced game that helps with stickwork tremendously. You can click indoor field hockey you tube to see how it is played. Indoor is great to develop faster stick skills and decision-making skills.
Training will take place on Sundays, ~1-2:45 at Monroe Sports Center.
Tentative dates: 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29, 1/5, 1/12, & 1/19
Fee: ~$420 (dependent on final number of sessions)
B) U12 Turf Training - approximately 7 sessions will take place on Mondays at Good Sports in the Dec/Jan months. Focus is on outdoor skills and combined with the indoor training is a great prep and lead-in to our spring outdoor teams.
Monday dates (6:30-7:30 PM): 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20 & 1/27* (1/27 6:30-8 PM)*
Fee: ~$300-$325 dependent on final number of sessions
II. U14 players (must be 13 or younger on 8/1/2024, primarily 7th/8th graders) can be evaluated for any or ALL of the following:
A) The "Indoor" season (different style of game, click here to watch highlights indoor field hockey you tube).
We will have various level of teams. But for all U14 teams, the most important part of indoor is the focus on proper fundamentals which will carry over into your outdoor game. All players train with all our club coaches and will have potential opportunities to scrimmage against other NJ clubs based on progression.
Training will take place on Sundays, ~1-2:45 at Monroe Sports Center.
Tentative dates: 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29, 1/5, 1/12, & 1/19
Fee: ~$420 (dependent on final number of sessions)
B) U14 Turf Training - approximately 7 sessions will take place on Mondays or Tuesdays at Good Sports in the Dec/Jan months. Focus is on outdoor skills and combined with the indoor training is a great prep and lead-in to our spring outdoor teams.
Monday dates (6:30-7:30 PM): 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20 & 1/27* (1/27 6:30-8 PM)*
Fee: ~$300-$325 dependent on final number of sessions
C) We will be taking ONE U14 7-aside team to the Sunshine Field Hockey Tournament to be held Jan. 24-26 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports. This is always a club favorite and is a great atmosphere for our U14 players. The Sunshine Showcase training dates which are mandatory will take place on Mondays or Tuesdays at Good Sports between Dec-Jan.
Monday dates (7:30-8:30 PM): 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6, 1/13 & 1/20
Tuesday dates (6:30-7:30 PM): 1/7 & 1/28
"Training Fee": ~$325 dependent on final number of sessions
Sunshine Showcase Outdoor "Tournament Fee" - the final fee will be determined once all expenses are known and final roster size is determined but in year's past it has been ~$450-$475.
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WHEN & WHERE ARE U12/U14 WINTER CLUB TRIALS:
Sunday 11/3 - Monmouth University, So Sweet a Cat Field (TURF SHOES or SNEAKERS ONLY, NO CLEATS!!)
Players need to have all their own equipment.
Session Time (if you are already enrolled in our fall U12/U14 training sessions THERE IS NO TRIAL FEE, simply fill out the registration form so we know which events you want to be evaluated for):
10:00-12:00 (check-in starting at 9:45)
TO TRY OUT CLICK BELOW:
The Registration "Club Teams" is not currently available.
U16/U19 WINTER EVENTS
Age Groups: the new birthday cut-off is now August 1, 2024:
U16 - must be 15 or younger on 8/1/2024 (primarily 9th & 10th graders)
U19 - must be 18 or younger on 8/1/2024 (primarily 11th & 12th graders)
Players can be evaluated for any or all of the following:
1) Outdoor HS Winter Escape Showcase
2) Outdoor U16/U19 Sunshine Showcase Tournament
3) Turf training (great for those who aren't selected to a National tournament or for those who can't make commitment to Florida events)
4) U16/U19 "Indoor" club season
5) All of the above!
WHEN & WHERE ARE U16/U19 WINTER CLUB TRIALS:
Sunday 11/3 - Monmouth University, So Sweet a Cat Field (TURF SHOES or SNEAKERS ONLY, NO CLEATS!!)
Players need to have all their own equipment.
SESSION TIME (if you are already enrolled in our fall U16/U19 training sessions THERE IS NO TRIAL FEE as this is a regularly scheduled session, simply fill out the registration form so we know which events you want to be evaluated for):
11:45-1:45 (check-in starting at 11:30)
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I. WINTER ESCAPE OUTDOOR SHOWCASE - Jan. 17-19, 2025 (HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS ONLY)
The Winter Escape showcase will be held on field turf in Sanford, Florida Jan. 17-19. This event is held in conjunction with the National Field Hockey Coaches Association convention. NOTE: this tournament is only open to HS players. Divisions are "OPEN" so all teams participating will be combinations of U16 & U19 players.
Good Faith Outdoor Tournament Fee Estimates:
*If you are selected for BOTH the WE and Sunshine Showcase, this training fee is only paid once.
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II. USAFH U16/U19 SUNSHINE SHOWCASE - Jan. 24-26, 2025
The USAFH Sunshine Showcase to be held at Disney's Wide World of Sports will take place from Jan. 24-26th. This tournament is age dependent, so it is based on your age as of 8/1/2024. For example, you must be 15 or younger on 8/1/2024 to be eligible for U16. You must be 18 or younger on 8/1/2024 to be eligible for U19.
Good Faith Outdoor Tournament Fee Estimates:
*If you are selected for BOTH the WE and Sunshine Showcase, this training fee is only paid once.
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III. U16/U19 TURF TRAINING - Turf training (great for those who aren't selected to a National tournament or for those who can't make commitment to Florida events). We will look to participate in a more local in-state turf tournament in January.
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IV. INDOOR SEASON (this does not conflict with either outdoor event)
This is a separate club season where we train indoors at Monroe Sports Center on Sundays and play in tournaments/league (Saturdays) between Dec-Jan months.
Training will take place on Sundays at the Monroe Sports Center. Feb. schedule TBD but will mainly be scrimmage/competition dates.
-Select U16s/U19s will participate in tournaments as well as USAFH qualifiers for the National Indoor Tournament. Not everyone will be selected for a NIT qualifying team.
-Additional players will be selected for training and local scrimmages/tournaments.
12/8; 12/11 (Wed.6-8PM); 12/15; 12/18 (Wed. 6-8PM); 12/22; 12/29; 1/5; 1/12; 1/19
**The following National events are dependent on qualifying. Please note, not everyone will be selected for a USAFH NIT qualifying team.
If you have any questions about anything, please email Kathleen at kakelly@intensityfieldhockey.com
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TO REGISTER FOR TRIALS FOR ANY OF THE ABOVE EVENTS CLICK BELOW:
JI will be hosting open training for players wishing to train and learn from our club coaches. Spaces will be limited but will be open for players in the U12/U14/U16 & U19 age groups.
Fall training will take place from September through November at Maria Gatta Fields (Oceanport) and at Monmouth University primarily on Sundays. Training will be open for U12/U14 players as well as those U16/U19 players wishing to train with the club but who won't be attending the Thanksgiving travel tournament. You do not have to be affiliated with JI to participate but you will need to be a member of USAFH.
FALL TRAINING FEE: $500
Location:
Fall Open Training Schedule (Please note all training times. Also note, training time may be adjusted depending on the final number of players in each age group):
CLICK BELOW ON AUG 19TH TO REGISTER FOR FALL TRAINING
Trials for our outdoor showcase teams attending the Shooting Star Tournament in Richmond, VA Nov. 29-Dec. 1 will take place on Sunday September 8th at Monmouth University, So Sweet a Cat Field Hockey Field. Please note, final age group team entries will be confirmed after trials. If you try out for a specific age group team and we do not end up taking a team in that particular age group - you will be issued a trial refund.
If you have a conflict on the 8th, please email Kathleen - kakelly@intensityfieldhockey.com.
9/8/2024 Trial Times:
Fee:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Fall training will take place for selected U12/U14/U16/U19 Shooting Star teams from September through November at Monmouth University and Maria Gatta fields primarily on Sundays. Training is mandatory for our selected showcase team players. Training will also be open for U12/U14/U16/U19 players wishing to train with the club but who won't be attending the showcase from Sept. 15-Nov.10. See next block for registration.
Locations:
Fall Shooting Star Team's Training Schedule (please note all times, also note, times subject to change due to MonmouthUniversity FH schedule):
Shooting Star Teams Training Fees: $500
Players selected to a Shooting Star team will play in a local tournament on 11/17 and train on 11/23 and/or 11/24. Those additional fees will be incorporated into the SS tournament fee. Note - there is a separate Tournament Fee for Shooting Star and players are responsible for their own transportation/hotel.
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CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER FOR SHOOTING STAR TRIALS
The Registration "Club Teams" is not currently available.
JIFH is an elite, championship caliber travel club with a long history of success. Our club attends all the major college National showcases and has helped numerous athletes attend the colleges of their choice (see our Alumni section). Intensity has garnered medals in every major tournament hosted by USAFH and Shooting Star.
The staff of Jersey Intensity is made up of passionate, elite level coaches with high school, collegiate and international experience. We pride ourselves in having a low coach/player ratio. Our head coaches have been with the club since its inception and travel hundreds of miles every week to coach at our weekend training sessions and tournaments. They are dedicated and committed to the improvement of every player's skill level and as well as their hockey IQ. We coach to prepare you for the higher levels of the college game. Goalies work with specialty goalkeeping coaches each session, in most cases having three GK coaches per session!
In addition to aiding athletes in achieving collegiate play, JIFH has had representation at all levels of our USA National squads, from the U17 National Squad up to the Senior National Squad.
Jersey Intensity also offers Academy training opportunities for those players wishing to improve their skills in a competitive but fun environment. This Academy is designed for young players first learning the game (U-12 and U-14) or for older players (U-16/U-19) who need more time developing and honing their skills before they are ready to move up to one of our championship level National travel teams. It is also for the player who wants to train with our ELITE level coaching staff but who cannot commit to National tournaments. U12/U14/U16/U19 Tournament opportunities will be available primarily in winter and spring/early summer.
We traditionally have 3 try-outs a year (if you miss a trial email Kathleen to arrange coming to a practice for an evaluation as we will evaluate newcomers throughout the year).
Trials for our Thanksgiving showcase teams takes place in early September. We then have trials for the indoor season in early December. Spring season trials take place in March of each year.
The U12/U14/U16 and U19 traveling teams will be entered into the following events (note: teams may be different for each event, selection to one does not guarantee all):
We have teams in the Under-19, Under-16, Under-14, and Under-12 age groups. Age as of August 1, 2024
Example: you must be 15 or younger on August 1, 2024 in order to be eligible for the Under-16 travel team