The fall 2026 season is underway

Birmingham's First Field Hockey Program

No experience needed. A real pathway from 3rd grade all the way to varsity, built right here in Birmingham, Michigan.

Middle School Team → Grades 3–5 Clinic

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Fall 2026 registration is closed, and both programs are in season. Here is what each one is, and how to hear about the next round of sign-ups.

Middle school field hockey

Birmingham Bobcats

Grades 6–8 · Middle School

Our inaugural middle school team, and it plays real games. Eight games against Grosse Pointe, Sacred Heart and Cranbrook, plus two practices a week. Learn the game for the first time or sharpen what you already have.

Fall season · $200

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Young field hockey players

Birmingham Bobcats

Grades 3–5 · Learn to Play

Where it starts. A five-week Sunday clinic to try the sport. Stick skills, small-sided play, and fun first. No games against other teams, and absolutely no experience needed.

Five Sundays · $85

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High school varsity field hockey

High School

Where it pays off. Everything built in the youth program leads to Birmingham United, the varsity and JV program at Seaholm and Groves. Field hockey became an MHSAA sport in 2025.

Varsity & JV · Birmingham United

About High School
3rd–12th

One program, one pathway, every grade. No experience needed at any level.

3rd–5th

Learn to Play, our Bobcats clinic. Open to Birmingham and surrounding communities, boys and girls.

6th–8th

Our Bobcats middle school team. Players must attend a Birmingham middle school.

9th–12th

Birmingham United, the girls varsity and JV program for Birmingham district high schools. An MHSAA sport since 2025.

Goalmouth action

New this fall

The middle school team plays real games

This is the piece Birmingham has never had. Our 6–8 team practices twice a week and plays eight games against Grosse Pointe, Sacred Heart and Cranbrook, including two play days. Missing the occasional practice is not a problem, and beginners are genuinely welcome.

The $200 registration covers coaching, uniforms, official fees and all team equipment including goalie gear.

Middle School Details

Why Field Hockey

The best new-sport bet for your child

Field hockey is the fastest path to varsity in a sport almost no one local has a head start in. Small rosters, fast playing time, a real college pipeline, and a team where every player belongs.

Field hockey players moving together

A Team Where Every Player Plays

Small rosters mean real minutes and real belonging. Your child will not sit the bench, they will be part of something from day one.

Player taking a shot on goal

A Real Future, Not a One-Off

This is a true pipeline. Skills built in 3rd grade carry through middle school and into Birmingham United high school field hockey.

Birmingham stadium

Built by Birmingham

Run by the same coaches who lead the high school program, on Birmingham fields, for Birmingham families. Hometown through and through.

The Pathway

From first stick to varsity letter

Most programs are a season. Ours is a path. Here is exactly where your child grows.

STEP 01

Grades 3–5

Where it starts. Stick skills and fun first.

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STEP 02

Grades 6–8

Where it gets real. Two practices a week and eight games.

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STEP 03

High School

Where it pays off. Birmingham United varsity.

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Registration is closed for 2026

Sign-ups for both fall programs closed Sunday, September 20. Join the interest list and we will email you the moment registration opens again.

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