Seasons
News and Announcements
Congrats to 2023 Canada West All-Stars (Kodie Kutyn, Alana Madrid) and Gail Wilson Nominee (Jadyn Campbell)
Congrats to Kodie Kutyn and Alana Madrid on being named to 2023 Canada West All-Star Team!
Congrats to Jadyn Campbell on being nominated for Gail Wilson Award!
See article – https://www.canadawest.org/sports/fh/2023-24/photos/basrapoty23
Astros Jr. Fall OUTDOOR and Jr. Fall/Winter INDOOR Programs - REGISTRATION OPEN
Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2023 Fall Outdoor Junior Program – https://www.astrosfieldhockey.com/forms/13244-Astros-Junior-Registration
There are TWO programs available:
- 2023 Fall OUTDOOR CJFH Program – Runs September & October
- 2023-24 Fall and Winter INDOOR Program – Runs September – December, January – March
2023 FALL OUTDOOR CJFH – U12, U14, U16/U19
- PRACTICES – Tuesdays (7pm – 9:30pm), Wednesdays (7:30pm – 9:30pm) at U of C Hawkings Field
- Practices start September 5, 2023
- GAMES – Sundays at U of C Hawkings Field, starting September 10th
- U12s will be 6v6 (quarter-field games), U14s will be 7v7 (half-field games) and U16s will be 7v7 (half-field games)
- Fall Festival on October 29th
- Last practice will be October 25, 2023
- Cost is approx. $300 (we are waiting for confirmation regarding CJFH fees)
- You will receive an invoice via TeamSnap to submit payment
2023 FALL OUTDOOR PROGRAM – REGISTRATION STEPS
- Astros U12, U14, U16 / New-U18s Registration – https://www.astrosfieldhockey.com/forms/13244-Astros-Junior-Registration
- 2023-24 FHA/FHC Membership (choose JUNIOR) – FHA/FHC Membership and Insurance
- https://www.rampregistrations.com/login?v3=1052d84f
- Valid from Sept. 1/2023 – Aug. 31/2024
- Choose SEASON – FHA 2023 – 2024
- Choose JUNIOR for U14, U16, or U18 team; choose YOUTH for U12 team
- Experienced U18 athletes may complete the regular Astros registration – https://www.astrosfieldhockey.com/forms/11087-Astros-Club-Registration
- FunStix should register on the FHA website – http://fieldhockey.ab.ca/content/fall-2023-funstix-u10-and-u12-programs
2023-24 FALL/WINTER INDOOR PROGRAM – U14, U16, U18
- PRACTICES – Thursdays (7:30pm – 9:30pm) at U of C Gold Gym
- Practices start September 21, 2023
- BOOT CAMP – Saturday, October 21, 2023 (11am – 2pm) at MNP Centre, Gyms 2 & 3
- PRE-SEASON SCRIMMAGE – Saturday, October 28th (2pm – 5pm) at MNP Centre, Gyms 2 & 3
- GAMES – Sundays at U of C Hawkings Field, starting November 5, 2023
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FALL MIXED UP MINI-TOURNAMENT – Saturday, December 10, 2023 at MNP Centre, Gyms 2 & 3
- Indoor practice fees are paid directly to U of C Active Living
- Fee for Indoor Boot Camp, League Games, Mini-Tournament is approx. $300
- You will receive an invoice via TeamSnap to submit payment
2023-24 FALL/WINTER INDOOR PROGRAM – REGISTRATION STEPS
- Astros Indoor Junior Registration – https://www.astrosfieldhockey.com/forms/13244-Astros-Junior-Registration
- 2023-24 FHA/FHC Membership (choose JUNIOR) – FHA/FHC Membership and Insurance
- If you paid for this for the 2023 Fall OUTDOOR Program, you do not need to pay it again
- https://www.rampregistrations.com/login?v3=1052d84f
- Valid from Sept. 1/2023 – Aug. 31/2024
- Choose SEASON – FHA 2023 – 2024
- Choose JUNIOR for U18
- Indoor Practices Registration – https://www.ucalgary.ca/ActiveLiving/registration/Program/1257?path=All_Field-Hockey
PLAYERS WILL NEED
- To wear T-shirt, shorts, and running shoes
- Shin guards (soccer ones will be fine to start), mouth guard (MANDATORY; available at Sport Chek), water bottle
FUNDING/GRANTS
- Canadian Tire JumpStart – https://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/pages/individual-child-grants
- KidSport – https://kidsportcanada.ca/alberta/calgary/apply-for-a-grant/
CLFHA Golf Tournament - August 26th @ McKenzie Meadows Golf Course
The CLFHA Golf Tournament is coming up soon, and we have a little over half of our 32 spots filled. After giving CLFHA members, past and present, an initial chance to register, we’re now opening the invitation up to friends, future recruits, and partners or spouses. If you know someone who would like to golf, please feel free to extend the invite and share this registration link with them: https://forms.gle/WNjLEuiQdRf821ji6
Please note that the deadline to register is August 15, 2023.
Event details:
- Date: August 26, 2023
- Time: First tee off will be between 12 PM and 12:30 PM
- Fee: $130 per player
Your registration will include:
- 18 holes of golf
- Hot Dog & Beverage Ticket
- Power Cart
- Use of Range and Practice Facility
- Fun prizes and more!
Thanks,
CLFHA Golf Tournament Planning Committee
2023 Astros Ladies Outdoor Team Registration - OPEN
REGISTRATION STEPS
- Astros Registration – https://www.astrosfieldhockey.com/forms/11087-Astros-Club-Registration
- Get 2022-23 FHA/FHC Membership, which includes Insurance
o Select SENIOR (>18) or JUNIOR (<18) and 2022-23 Season
o https://www.rampregistrations.com/login?v3=1052d84f
o Valid from Sept. 1/2022 – Aug. 31/2023
o This is only required to be done ONCE per year for each athlete and covers ALL programs
PARKING AT U of C
- There is free parking on the road by the movie theatre near the field
- There is also 3-hour free parking in the underground lot by the STAPLES near the field (remember to register your license plate on the main level before you exit the lot)
Contact(s) to purchase field hockey equipment – sticks, shin guards, gloves, bags
- Hamza Sohail – hamzaues@gmail.com or 587-892-7171
- Sohail Abdullah – sohail63@gmail.com or 403-690-6195
FUNDING/GRANTS (U18 AGE ATHLETES)
- Canadian Tire JumpStart – https://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/pages/individual-child-grants
- KidSport – https://kidsportcanada.ca/alberta/calgary/apply-for-a-grant/
2023 Astros JUNIOR Spring Outdoor Field Hockey - NOW OPEN
Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2023 Spring Outdoor Junior Program – https://www.astrosfieldhockey.com/forms/13244-Astros-Junior-Registration
ASTROS U12 / U14 / U16-U18 SPRING OUTDOOR FLYER – https://www.canva.com/design/DAFbQGAnMxk/4eqqOd5apsLJ1WJyfgmA2w/view?utm_content=DAFbQGAnMxk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink
ASTROS JUNIOR (U12/U14/U16-U18) OUTDOOR PROGRAM INFORMATION – https://www.astrosfieldhockey.com/clubs/4268/documents/556293
REGISTRATION STEPS
- Astros U12, U14, U16 / New-U18s Registration – https://www.astrosfieldhockey.com/forms/13244-Astros-Junior-Registration
- Cost is approx. $350 – $375 (we are waiting for confirmation and price of artificial turf practice fields)
- You will receive an invoice via TeamSnap to submit payment
- 2022-23 FHA/FHC Membership (choose JUNIOR) – FHA/FHC Membership and Insurance
- If your athlete played 2022 Fall Outdoor or 2022-23 Fall/Winter Indoor, they should have this already
- https://www.rampregistrations.com/login?v3=1052d84f
- Valid from Sept. 1/2022 – Aug. 31/2023
- Choose JUNIOR for U14 or U16/U18 team; choose YOUTH for U12 team
- Experienced U18 athletes may complete the regular Astros registration – https://www.astrosfieldhockey.com/forms/11087-Astros-Club-Registration
- U12s and FunStix should register on the FHA website – http://fieldhockey.ab.ca/content/funstix-programs-u8-u10
PRACTICES
- March Preseason Practices (Inside)
- April Practices (Inside) – Genesis Centre
- May/June Practices (Outside) – Shouldice, McMahon Stadium
- Practices will Wednesdays and/or Thursdays, depending on field availability
- Last practice will be June 22nd
IMPORTANT DATES
- April 30 – League Games commence
- May 11 – CLFHA Jr. Boot Camp @ UC Hawkings Field
- May 12 – CLFHA One-Day Open Jr. Tournament @ UC Hawkings Field
- May 22 – Victoria Day Weekend – Off
- May 27 – Lacombe/Red Deer Festival
- June 18 or 25 – Last League games
- June 25 or July 8 – Calgary Festival
- July 2 – Canada Day Weekend – Off
OTHER THINGS
- League games will be on SUNDAYS
- U12s will be 6v6 (quarter-field games), U14s will be 7v7 (half-field games) and U16s will be 11v11 (full field games)
PLAYERS WILL NEED
- To wear T-shirt, shorts, and running shoes
- Shin guards (soccer ones will be fine to start), mouth guard (MANDATORY; available at Sport Chek), water bottle
FUNDING/GRANTS
- Canadian Tire JumpStart – https://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/pages/individual-child-grants
- KidSport – https://kidsportcanada.ca/alberta/calgary/apply-for-a-grant/