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:

• This will be for U12, U14, U16 and U19 participants.  
• All levels welcome for the spring (space permitting) - great way to become involved in the club.

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:

• Sun. 3/14 - 10-12 PM U16; 12:15-2:15 U19 ONLY.  This will include U16/U19 trial exemption players as well as call backs from the 3/13 trials (participants will be notified the night of 3/13 after trials).
• Sat. 3/20 - 3:15-4:45 U12; 3:15-5:00 U14; 5:00 - 7:30 U16/U19
• Sun. 3/21 - 3:15-4:45 U12; 3:15-5:00 U14; 5:00 - 7:30 U16/U19
• Sat. 4/10 - 10-11:30 U12; 10-11:45 U14 (No U16/U19)
• *Sun. 4/11 - 10-11:30 U12; 10-11:45 U14; 11:45-2:15 U16/U19 CANCELLED
• Sun. 4/18 - 10-11:30 U12; 10-11:45 U14; 11:45-2:15 U16/U19 
• Sun. 4/25 - 3:15-4:45 U12; 3:15-5:00 U14; 5:00 - 7:30 U16/U19 
• *Sat. 5/1 - 10-11:30 U12; 10-11:45 U14 (No U16/U19) **MAKE-UP FROM 4/11
• Sun. 5/9 - 10-11:30 U12; 10-11:45 U14; 11:45-2:15 U16/U19 
• Sun. 5/16 - 10-11:30 U12; 10-11:45 U14; 10-12 U16/U19 (two separate fields at Capelli, you will be emailed your field assignment)
• Sun. 6/6 - 3:15-4:45 U12; 3:15-5:00 U14; 5:00 - 7:30 U16/U19
• Sun. 6/13 - 3:15-4:45 U12; 3:15-5:00 U14  *THIS COULD BE REPLACED WITH A FRIENDLY WITH ANOTHER CLUB, TIMES TBD BUT BETWEEN 3-7:30 PM).  NO U16/U19 ON THIS DATE.

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:

• Spring 5 week instructional league (most likely on Tuesdays between 5-8 PM in Eastern Monmouth County area - mid May-mid June)
• AND/OR our 5 week skills clinic (Wednesdays May 12-June 16 at Capelli Sports Center 5:30-7 PM). 
• Details will be posted under Clinic Page of our website once dates/field locations are confirmed.

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):

• *Sat. 4/24 - U12/U14/U16/U19 Local Tournament (Rowan University)
• Sun. 5/2/2021 - Local Tournament (Capelli, Age Groups TBD)
• Sat. 5/8/2021 - U12/U14/U16 Local Tournament (Somerset)
• *Sat. 5/15 - U12/U14/U16/U19 Local Tournament (Rowan University)
• *Sat. 5/22 - U14 Local Tournament (Monmouth County) OR Sun. 5/23 (Monmouth County)
• Sat & Sun. 5/29-5/30 - U14/U16/U19 Two day Big Apple Memorial Day Tournament, Brooklyn, NY
• Sat 6/12 - U16/U19 showcase at Capelli Sports Center (full day event)
• Sun. 6/13 - possible U12/U14 friendly with another club TBD

B. U12/U14/U16/U19 National Tournament Teams and JPOL Teams (SELECTION TEAMS ONLY):

• The Disney tournament was moved from January 2021 to tentatively June 18-20, 2021 due to COVID.  JI participates in this always fun and competitive tournament and plans to send U14, U16 and U19 teams again this year.  The tournament is held at Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports.  
• The USAFH Regional Club Championships (RCC) will be held over a weekend in the spring at a NJ location.  Information will be posted later in the spring.  If the team qualifies from the RCC, the USAFH U16 and U19 National Club Championships (NCC) will be most likely be held in Virginia Beach, VA over dates in July.
• U12/U14 selected players will participate in the Shooting Star - Kids Cup at Capelli Sports Center, July 31-August 1, 2021
• Thanksgiving showcase tournament 2021 (U14, U16 and U19)  (East Coast location).  We will have first round selections for this tournament at the END of the spring training sessions.  Club will enter number of teams based on club interest.  

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)

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. 

Fall training will take place from September through November at Capelli Sports Center 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 any travel tournaments.  You do not have to be affiliated with JI to participate but you will need to be a member of USAFH.   

Times:

• U12's will train in the fall from 10-11:30 
• U14's will train in the fall from 10-11:45
• U16s/U19s will train in the fall from 11:45-2:15 PM

Dates at Capelli Sports Complex, Field #6, 1569 Wayside Rd Tinton Falls, NJ, Field Turf #6:

• 9/20 - Capelli Sports Complex, 10-11:30 U12; 10-11:45 U14; 11:45 - 2:15 U16/U19
• 9/27 - Capelli Sports Complex, 10-11:30 U12; 10-11:45 U14; 10:00 - 12:15 U16/U19 Training Players only
• 10/4 - Capelli Sports Complex, 10-11:30 U12; 10-11:45 U14; 11:45 - 2:15 U16/U19
• 10/11 - Capelli Sports Complex, 10-11:30 U12; 10-11:45 U14; 11:45 - 2 U16/U19
• 10/18 - Capelli Sports Complex, 10-11:30 U12; 10-11:45 U14; 11:45 - 2:15 U16/U19
• 10/25 - Capelli Sports Complex, 10-11:30 U12; 10-11:45 U14; 11:45 - 2:15 U16/U19
• 11/1 - Capelli Sports Complex, 10-11:30 U12; 10-11:45 U14; 11:45 - 2:15 U16/U19
• 11/15 - Capelli Sports Complex, 10-11:30 U12; 10-11:45 U14; 11:45 - 2:15 U16/U19
• 11/22 - Capelli Sports Complex, U14, U16 and U19 Shooting Star Players ONLY.  Time TBD but between 10-2:15.  

Training Fees:

• U12 Training - $240
• U14 Training (non Shooting Star Showcase players) - $275
• U16/U19 Training (non Shooting Star Showcase players) - $400
• U14 Shooting Stars Players - $315**
• U16/U19 Shooting Stars players - $450**

DAILY HEALTH FORM

Trials for our outdoor showcase teams will take place on Saturday September 5th at the Capelli Sports Complex, 1569 Wayside Rd Tinton Falls, NJ, Field Turf #6. 

If you have a conflict on the 5th, please email Kathleen at kakelly@intensityfieldhockey.com.

9/5 Trial Times:

• U14 - 10-11:45 AM
• U16/U19 - 12:00-2 PM

Fee:

• $35

JI will be entering U14, U16 and U19 teams into the:

• 2020 Shooting Star Showcase in Richmond, VA to be held November 27, 28 and 29th.   
• We will also be entering outdoor teams into the TWO winter showcases usually held in mid-late January and the beginning of February.  Information on those tournaments will be forthcoming as soon as details are shared with clubs. 

Fall training will then take place for selected 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.

Times:

• U12's will train in the fall from 10-11:30 
• U14's will train in the fall from 10-11:45
• U16s/U19s will train in the fall from 11:45-2:15 PM

Training Fees:

• U12 Training - $240
• U14 Training (non Showcase players) - $275
• U16/U19 Training (non Showcase players) - $400
• U14 Shooting Stars and/or Winter Showcase players - $315**
• U16/U19 Shooting Stars and/or Winter Showcase players - $450**

**Note, these are practice fees only.  Separate Shooting Stars or Winter showcase tournament fees will apply.

To Register for the September 5th Trials, a click the link below.

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). 

2020-2021 club year trials have been altered due to COVID.  We will have trials in September 2020 then again in March 2021.

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, 2020
Example: you must be 15 or younger on Dec. 31, 2020 in order to be eligible for the Under-16 travel team