U14 2020-2021 INDOOR SEASON
At the U14 level we will be stressing PROPER FUNDAMENTALS!!! Due to COVID, we did not have an indoor season last winter so this year will especially be a learning and developmental year with the indoor game. If you haven't played this style of hockey before, it's a completely different game - different sticks and indoor gloves are needed for the winter season. We will have a couple friendlies with another NJ club to put what we are learning at practice in a competitive setting. The primary goal of the indoor game is to increase the speed of not only your stick skills but of your decision making as well. It is a fast game with only 5 players and a GK on the team. The court is much smaller so decisions have to be made quickly. Field hockey is a very skilled sport and in order to advance at the upper U16/U19 levels this level is where the proper techniques need to be enforced. The increased speed of the indoor game will greatly improve your decision making skills under pressure or your HOCKEY IQ!
U14 INDOOR PRACTICE SCHEDULE (sessions held at monroe sports center – www.monroesportscenter.com).
PRACTICE SESSIONS WILL BE CLOSED TO PARENTS. IF YOU WANT TO WATCH, YOU CAN SIT ONLY IN THE WAITING AREA AND VIEW THROUGH WINDOWS. NO PARENTS WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE GYM AREA.
12/5: 1:00-2:30 (U14)
12/12: 1:00-2:30 (U14)
12/19: 1:00-2:30 (U14)
1/2: 1:00-3:00 (U14)
1/9: 1:00-3:00 (U14)
1/16: 1:00-3:00 (U14)
1/23: 1:00-3:00 (U14)
2/6: 1:00-3:00 (U14)
U14 Indoor Fees:
U14 Friendlies:
1/22 - Somerville, NJ
2/5 - Stamford, CT
2/12 - Somerville, NJ
Fees will be charged per friendly and will be divided by the number of players available that day.
U16 2020-2021 INDOOR SEASON
U16 Training will take place on Sundays at the Monroe Sports Center. Teams (U16 Elite U16"E" or U16 Academy U16"A") will be finalized after our first several practices and your remaining training schedule will be based on your team placement.
PRACTICE SESSIONS WILL BE CLOSED TO PARENTS. IF YOU WANT TO WATCH YOU CAN SIT ONLY IN THE WAITING AREA AND VIEW THROUGH WINDOWS. NO PARENTS WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE GYM AREA.
U16 INDOOR PRACTICE SCHEDULE - www.monroesportscenter.com).
12/5 - 2:30-4:00 (U16 E & U16 A)
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12/12 - 2:30-4:00 (U16 E & U16 A)
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12/19 - 2:30-4:00 (U16 E & U16 A)
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1/2 – 3:00-5:00 (U16 E)**No U16 A training
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1/9 - 3-5:00 (U16 A)**U16E is scheduled for a qualifier tournament
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1/16 - No U16 training
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1/23 – 3-5:00 (U16 E)**NO U16 A training
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1/30 – 1-3:00 (U16 A)
1/30 – 3-5:00 (U16 E)
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2/6 - 3-5:00 (U16 E) **NO U16 A training
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2/13 – 1-3:00 (U16 E & U16 A)
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2/20 – 1-3:00 (U16 E & U16 A)
U16 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Possible U16 Indoor tournament dates (you would NOT be assigned to all of these):
12/18 - U16 E Feasterville, PA
1/8 - U16 E Feasterville, PA
1/9 - U16 E Qualifier, Spring City, PA
1/22 - U16 Academy Friendly, Somerset area
2/12 - U16 E Feasterville, PA
2/12 - U16 Academy Friendly, Somerset area
2/19 - U16 E Feasterville, PA
2/26 - U16 Academy Friendly, Somerset area
3/4-3/6 - TBD based on qualifiers - U16 E, National Indoor Touranment - Spooky Nook, Lancaster, PA
U16 INDOOR FEES
U16 Practices $315 (U16"A") or $415 (U16"E") - team dependent). Practice fees are non-refundable and will not be pro-rated.
Tournament fees will be based on team placement.
We will have one U16 Elite team and two U16 Academy teams. Tournament fees for Elite team will be charged the same way as in year’s past. A rough estimate fee for tournaments will be $325. For every tournament you participate in, that fee will be deducted from your account/credit. Each tournament fee is divided by the number of players on the roster. If, after all the tournaments you have money left, you will receive a refund check for the difference. Teams will play in 1-2 tournaments a month (Dec, Jan & Feb.). The majority of tournaments we will enter will be on Saturdays in PA. Please note, each tourney can range from $50-$90 depending on the number of players playing that day. If you play in more than 4 tourneys, you will most definitely owe money at the end of the season. This fee does not include the National Indoor Tournament Qualifier & National Indoor Tournament should you be placed on a select team. NOTE: tourney fee commitment – as described these fees are based on a limited number of players playing on a team. Because of the smaller roster size, if one or two people don’t play the fees go up a lot as it’s just divided by the number of athletes playing that day. If we are told in advance that you can not play in a tournament I usually am able to find a replacement. If you tell me the day before you will still be charged the tourney fee as it’s not fair to other players on the team for the price to go up substantially.
Academy U16 teams will pay per playday. We will schedule 3 play-days in NJ area. Fees will be charged per friendly and will be divided by the number of players available that day.
Also note – not everyone will play in a National Indoor Tournament Qualifier – selected players will attend this tournament. Should the team qualify, they will also participate in the National Indoor Tournament (March 4th-6th) at the Spooky Nook sports center in Lancaster, PA. If you commit to the qualifier that means you are also available for the NIT. Note - there will be an additional fee and overnight stay required for this National tournament. Missing school on Friday is a possibility as well, depending on schedule.
U19 2020-2021 INDOOR SEASON
U19 Training will take place on Sundays at the Monroe Sports Center. Teams placement will be finalized after our first several practices.
PRACTICE SESSIONS WILL BE CLOSED TO PARENTS. IF YOU WANT TO WATCH YOU CAN SIT ONLY IN THE WAITING AREA AND VIEW THROUGH WINDOWS. NO PARENTS WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE GYM AREA.
U19 INDOOR PRACTICE SCHEDULE - www.monroesportscenter.com).
12/5 - 4-6 PM (U19)
12/12 - 4-6 PM (U19)
12/19 - 4-6 PM (U19)
1/2 – 3:00-5:00 (U19)
1/9 - 3-5:00 (U19 teams not scheduled for qualifier tournament)
1/16 - No U16 & U19 training
1/23 – 3-5:00 (U19 teams not scheduled for qualifier tournament)
1/30 – 3-5:00 (U19)
2/6 - 3-5:00 (U19)
2/13 - 3-5 PM (U19)
2/20 - 3-5 PM (U19)
U19 Indoor Tournament Dates (you would NOT be assigned to all of these):
-Select U19s will participate in the Junior Premier Indoor League (JPIL) as well as National Indoor Qualifiers for the National Indoor Tournament.
-Players will also play in tournaments in Feasterville, PA on Saturdays as well as play-days in Somerville, NJ
12/18 - U19 JPIL, Pottstown, PA
12/18 - U19 Feasterville, PA
1/8 - U19 JPIL
1/8 - U19 Feasterville, PA
1/9 - U19 Qualifier, Spring City, PA
1/15 - U19 JPIL
1/22 - U19 JPIL
1/22 - U19 Academy Friendly, Somerset area
1/23 - U19 Qualifier, Feasterville, PA
2/5 - U19 JPIL
2/12 - U19 JPIL
2/12 - U19 Feasterville, PA
2/12 - U19 Academy Friendly, Somerset area
2/19 - U19 Feasterville, PA
2/26 - U19 Academy Friendly, Somerset area
2/25-2/27 - TBD based on qualifiers - U19 NIT, Richmond, VA
U19 Indoor Fees:
U19 Practices $450 (potentially missing a training due to a tournament is already factored into the cost). Practice fees are non-refundable and will not be pro-rated.
Tournament fees will be based on team placement.
We will have two U19 Qualifying teams and one U19 local Academy team. Tournament fees for select teams will be charged the same way as in year’s past. How the tournament fees work is as follows: A rough estimate fee for tournaments will be $325. For every tournament you participate in, that fee will be deducted from your account/credit. Each tournament fee is divided by the number of players on the roster. If, after all the tournaments you have money left, you will receive a refund check for the difference. Teams will play in 1-2 tournaments a month (Dec, Jan & Feb.). The majority of tournaments we will enter will be on Saturdays in PA. Please note, each tourney can range from $50-$90 depending on the number of players playing that day. If you play in more than 4 tourneys, you will most definitely owe money at the end of the season. This fee does not include the National Indoor Tournament Qualifier & Tournament should you be placed on a select team. NOTE: tourney fee commitment – as described these fees are based on ~9-10 players playing on a team. Because of the smaller roster size, if one or two people don’t play the fees go up a lot as it’s just divided by the number of athletes playing that day. If we are told in advance that you can not play in a tournament I usually am able to find a replacement. If you tell me the day before you will still be charged the tourney fee as it’s not fair to other players on the team for the price to go up substantially.
Local Academy U19 team will pay per playday. We will schedule 3 play-days in NJ area. Fees will be charged per friendly and will be divided by the number of players available that day.
Also note – not everyone will play in a National Indoor Tournament Qualifier – selected players will attend this tournament. Should the team qualify, they will also participate in the National Indoor Tournament (Feb. 25-27) at the Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, VA. If you commit to the qualifier that means you are also available for the NIT. Note - there will be an additional fee and overnight stay required for this National tournament. Missing school on Friday is a strong possibility as well, depending on schedule.
WINTER ESCAPE OUTDOOR SHOWCASE - Jan. 14-16, SANFORD, FL
Jersey Intensity has entered two teams into the Winter Escape this year. That event will be held on field turf in Sanford, Florida Jan. 14-16. This event is held in conjunction with the National Field Hockey Coaches Association convention at the same venue so there will be a big audience of college coaches from every level. THIS EVENT IS OPEN FOR OUR COLLEGE COMMITTED PLAYERS.
Selected players will have training on Mondays at Good Sports:
12/6 - 7-8:30
12/13 - 7-8:30 PM
12/20 - 7-8:30 PM
12/27 - 6:00- 8:00 PM
1/3 - 7-8:30 PM
1/10 - 7-8:30 PM
Tournament fee, including training will be $600.
For more information on the event go to:
https://collegeconnectionathletics.com/tournament/nfhca-winter-escape-showcase/
Under-14 Sunshine Showcase Field Hockey Outdoor Tournament to be held in Disney (age as of Dec. 31st, 2021)
We will be entering 7-aside travel teams into the Sunshine Showcase to be held Jan. 28-30 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports. This is always a club favorite and is a great atmosphere for our younger U14 players. This USAFH tournament is age dependent so if you turn 14 BEFORE 12/31/2021 you are unfortunately not eligible.
Disney Training for Selected Players - held at Good Sports
12/6 - 5:30-7:00 PM
12/13 - 5:30-7:00 PM
12/20 - 5:30-7:00 PM
1/3 - 5:30-7:00 PM
1/10- 5:30-7:00 PM
1/17 - 5:30-7:00 PM
Disney Tournament fee, including JI Monday training will be $250 training + tournament fee (in past years it has been around $400). The final fee will be determined once all expenses are known and final roster size is determined.
https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Field-Hockey/EVENTS/2022/January/28/Sunshine-Showcase
We are looking forward to getting back to club hockey this fall.
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.
Open (for additional players not going to Shooting Star tournament) Fall training will take place from September through November at Capelli Sports Center and Monmouth University primarily on Sundays. Training will be open for U12 players as well as those U14/U16/U19 payers 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.
Times:
Dates at Capelli Sports Complex, Field #6, 1569 Wayside Rd Tinton Falls, NJ, Field Turf #6. Monmouth University - field hockey turf (turf shoes or sneakers only, NO CLEATS at Monmouth).
Training Fees:
OPEN TRAINING FOR U12/U14 IS LIVE NOW. SPACES ARE ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS.
THE LINK TO REGISTER FOR THE OPEN U16/U19 FALL TRAINING WILL GO LIVE ON MONDAY SEPTEMBER 13th AT 5 PM.
Trials for our outdoor showcase teams attending the Shooting Star Tournament in Richmond, VA Nov. 26-28 will take place on Sunday September 12th at the Capelli Sports Complex, 1569 Wayside Rd Tinton Falls, NJ, Field Turf #6.
If you have a conflict on the 12th, please email Kathleen kakelly@intensityfieldhockey.com.
9/12 Trial Times:
Fee:
JI will be entering a U14 7-aside team and U16 and U19 11-aside teams into the:
Fall training will then take place for selected U14/U16/U19 teams from September through November at Capelli Sports Center primarily on Sundays. Training is mandatory for our U14/U16 and U19 selected showcase team players. Training will also be open for U12 players as well as those U14/U16/U19 payers wishing to train with the club but who won't be attending the showcase.
We are looking forward to getting back to club hockey this fall.
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.
Open (for additional players not going to Shooting Star tournament) Fall training will take place from September through November at Capelli Sports Center and Monmouth University primarily on Sundays. Training will be open for U12 players as well as those U14/U16/U19 payers 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.
Times:
Dates at Capelli Sports Complex, Field #6, 1569 Wayside Rd Tinton Falls, NJ, Field Turf #6:
Training Fees:
Note, these are practice fees only. Separate Shooting Stars or Winter showcase tournament fees will apply.
To Register for the September 12th Trials, click the link below.
The Registration "Club Teams" is not currently available.
Saturday, March 13th: Trials at the Capelli Sports Complex, Tinton Falls.
U12 and U14: 3-5 PM. Age as of Dec. 31, 2020 (if 11 or younger on Dec. 31, 2020 you are in the Under-12 age group; if 12 or 13 on Dec. 31, 2020 you are U14
U16 and U19: 5:15-7:15 PM (If you are 14 or 15, you are U16 and if you are 17 or 18, you are U19). **Only U16 and U19 players who participated in either the 2021 Club indoor training or the Winter Turf skills sessions are exempt from attending trials. If you were U14 in the fall of 2020 and now need to try-out in the U16 age group this spring, YOU MUST STILL ATTEND TRIALS**
Location: Capelli Sports Center, (1569 Wayside Rd Tinton Falls, NJ, Field Turf)
The spring is a great time to become involved in the club for all levels! Training opportunities are also available for players who simply want to practice within the club environment (no tournaments) as well.
Young players encouraged - U12 (4th-6th grade) is a perfect time to get involved with the club. Various commitment levels for multiple sport athletes!! At the Academy and U12/U14 levels, we are looking for athletic players interested in learning proper fundamentals as well as Goalkeeping!
SUMMARY
I. Outdoor spring/summer travel club teams:
II. What is the Practice Schedule?
All outdoor teams will train at both Cedar Stars Facility (Capelli Sport Complex, 1569 Wayside Rd Tinton Falls, NJ, Field Turf) as well as possibly at Monmouth University's field hockey "So Sweet a Cat" astro-turf field (COVID dependent). All times are still being finalized – a complete detailed schedule, including all fees, will be updated once all dates are finalized. Typically total of 8-10 sessions over spring months.
Tentative Practice Schedule (all below dates at Capelli), times/dates/locations may be slightly adjusted as we get closer:
TRAINING FEES: U12 - $300; U14 - $350; U16/U19 - $450
III. Additional Training for U12/U14 players
U12/U14 are also HIGHLY encouraged to participate in the following events:
IV. Local and National Tournament Playing opportunities
The club will participate in various tournaments for various levels throughout NJ.
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):
A. Local Tournament Opportunities – All U12/U14/U16/U19 spring players will be eligible for local 7-aside tournaments (NJ). We will not be sorting out our spring teams until after trials and will be entering teams in local day tournaments – pay the day of: range from ~$50-$85 per tournament (dependent on number of players playing that day). Team rosters will be dependent on availability. A google form will be sent out to all for 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.
"Local" Tournament Dates (*these are possible dates, the organizers are waiting on field confirmations):
B. U12/U14/U16/U19 National Tournament Teams and JPOL Teams (SELECTION TEAMS ONLY):
If you are selected to the U16 or U19 Junior Premier Outdoor League roster, below are the dates (pay per league day ~$45-$55).
U16/U19 2021 JPOL Venue & Dates:
Sat. 4/10/2021 - U16/U19 JPOL for Selected Players (Capelli)
Sat. 4/17/2021 - U16/U19 JPOL for Selected Players (Capelli)
Sat. 5/1/2021- U16/U19 JPOL for Selected Players (Capelli)
Sat. 5/8/2021 - U16/U19 JPOL for Selected Players (Capelli)
Sat. 6/12/2021- U16/U19 JPOL for Selected Players (Rowan University)
Sun. 6/13/2021 - U16/U19 JPOL for Selected Players (Rowan University)
JIFH is an elite, championship caliber travel club with a long history of success. Our club attends all the major United States Field Hockey Association (USFHA) 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 - to see the history of our championships click here - http://www.intensityfieldhockey.com.prod.sportngin.com/news_article/show/673184?referrer_id=2687941-news
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 in every player's skill level and 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 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. Tournament opportunities will be available throughout the year:
1. U-12 year-round training and tournament/league opportunities
2. U-14 year-round training and tournament/league opportunities
3. U-16/U-19 winter training and tournament opportunities
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):
Academy teams: U12, U14, & U16 winter indoor, spring and summer local 7-aside outdoor tournaments/league (December-July)
Spring Junior Premiere Outdoor League (U16, U19)
USAFH U16 and U19 Regional Club Championships
USAFH U16 and U19 National Club Championships (NCC), July, Virginia Beach, VA
Thanksgiving Showcase, Shooting Stars Richmond, VA 2020
Outdoor National showcases, January or February of every year (both Winter Escape and Disney Showcase - traditionally has been Florida)
National Indoor Qualifier Tournaments (elite teams) U16 & U19
National Indoor Tournament U16, U19, late February
We have teams in the Under-19, Under-16, Under-14, and Under-12 age groups. Age as of December 31, 2021
Example: you must be 15 or younger on Dec. 31, 2021 in order to be eligible for the Under-16 travel team