The Junior Festival games will be played at Mt Laurel Turf fields on Saturday Nov 4.  Schedule is posted under a headline tab 

The Senior Festival games will be played at the Mt Laurel Turf fields on Sunday Nov 5. 

Welcome to the 2023 season

Please follow all instructions for parking and spectator areas.

SOUTHAMPTON fields: DO NOT PARK ON THE GRASS NEXT TO THE FIELDS OR BEHIND THE FIELDS; use the Parking lot at 5 Retreat Rd near the playground/ behind the municipal building off Route 206.

MT LAUREL site: Parents/spectators are to remain OUTSIDE the Fenced fields & the area between between the 2 fields (between the nets).

BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP Field: Spectators: Parents/spectators are to sit on the sideline closest to Restroom. 

MARLTON Turf Field: Parents and spectators are to remain OUTSIDE THE FENCED field

NOTE on SR Games: The STANDINGS / RESULTS IN NO WAY REFLECTS WHO ARE THE BETTER TEAMS.  This is a RECREATION PROGRAM for the girls to enjoy playing the game and to want to continue to play. Any emphasis on winning at all costs is unacceptable. There are 11 towns that represent 50 teams in the JR and SR program. Teams are to be creative if a game appears to be a mismatch....there is no way for anyone to know the ability of their team until games have been played. Coaches must know and abide by the rules (mercy, etc). They can be found under headlines if needed.

Parents/Fans: Enjoy the moments of your child playing; we all know all fast they grow up.

MISSION STATEMENT/LEAGUE OBJECTIVE:

Promote the game of field hockey through teaching basic fundamentals while having fun and building self-esteem. Growing from 140 players to currently over 625 young girls playing and more then 100 VOLUNTEER coaches. Our goal is for the girls to prepare to play at the next level. (Ex. playing on middle / high school teams). Although many games are competitive the outcome of the game is not our purpose. We ask that all Coaches, Parents and fans support the players in a positive manner. 

The BCYFH recreation program provides an opportunity for girls in grades 3-8 to learn and play the game of field hockey while also understanding the rules of the game. The league is comprised of 2 divisions: JUNIORS: 8+gk (9v 9) Saturdays, Grades 3 to 5;  SENIORS: 11 v 11, Sundays, Grades 6 to 8. Several Friday nite games for both divisions. Girls must play on their own town team. Should a town not have a team, a player may play with another town.

In the event of ANY postponed/rescheduled games, notifications will be posted on this site.

***RULES FOR JRS AND SRS (explained on Headline Tab: Jr and Sr Rules)

I. Coaches & Parents: NO Jewelry,items on wrists, earrings, or metal objects/beads in hair can be worn in game. Player will be carded (green) and removed from game for 2 mins. That team plays down a player!   NO WARNINGS!

 Regarding hair items: Rule 1 Section 5 Article 8: Hair control devices may be worn IF it is made of a soft material and does not pose a safety hazard to self or others. 

II. The BENCH side is for PLAYERS ONLY. All parents & spectators are to sit on the FAR SIDELINE ONLY. DO NOT sit on the ENDLINE or behind the Goal Cage. (For the safety of players and refs, you will be asked to move and you must comply).Due to Covid-19, parents/spectators are asked to sit directly across field from their team away from opponents spectators.

III. Required Equipment:  A) Shinguards (up to the top of the shin below knee) are required equipment;  B) Mouthguards: worn properly in the mouth; do NOT attach mouthguard to goggles; it may not have any protrusions. 

IV. Goggles: MUST be worn over the eyes, not on forehead. Each town decides if their team will wear goggles.

 USE OF CARDS (GREEN, YELLOW, RED) BY OFFICIALS: PLEASE SEE SEPARATE TAB FOR EXPLANATION

 **SENIOR GAMES: Should a game end it a 0-0 TIE it is listed as 1-1 because the website does not acknowledge 0-0 games.

   ** Junior games: scores are not recorded on website.

QUESTIONS? If you have any questions, e-mail your coach