Fall 2026 · Grades 6–8

Middle school field hockey. With real games.

Come be a part of our inaugural middle school program. Keep building the skills you already have, or pick up a stick for the very first time. Both are welcome here.

Register · $200 See the Schedule

The Details

Everything you need to know

Who	Grades 6, 7 and 8. No experience needed, and beginners are genuinely welcome.
Cost	$200 for the season. Covers coaching, uniforms, team equipment (balls, goalie gear, cones) and official fees.
Season starts	Practices begin Sunday, September 13.
Registration closes	Sunday, September 20
Tuesday practice	Seaholm Baseball Field · 6:00–7:30 PM
Sunday practice	Groves Baseball Field · 3:00–4:30 PM Our grades 3–5 clinic runs at the same time on the same field, so families with players in both groups make one trip.
Games	Seven games across five dates, all away. Full schedule below.
Attendance	Come to what you can. Missing some practices is not a problem.
Required first	A current USA Field Hockey State Chapter membership. Select Great Lakes as your team affiliation. Get it here →
What to bring	Stick, shin guards and a mouthguard. Players also need an all-black skort for games. See the equipment guide →

Shin guards matter. Soccer shin guards are not allowed. Check the equipment guide before you buy.

The Schedule

Seven games this fall

Every game this season is away, so there is no home field to plan around. Two of the five dates are play days with back-to-back games.

Saturday, Sept 19	Play day at Grosse Pointe South · two games 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM · opponents to be announced
Friday, Oct 2	at Grosse Pointe South · 5:30 PM
Saturday, Oct 3	Two games at Sacred Heart, four-team play day 10:00 AM vs Sacred Heart · 11:00 AM vs Grosse Pointe United
Friday, Oct 9	at Cranbrook · 5:00 PM
Friday, Oct 16	at Sacred Heart · 5:00 PM

Registration

Claim your player's spot

Registration and payment run securely in one form. It takes about five minutes. Registration closes Sunday, September 20.

Before you register

Every player needs a current USA Field Hockey membership before signing up. The State Chapter level is all you need, and you select Great Lakes as your team affiliation. You will enter your membership number when you register. Get your membership →

Middle School · Grades 6–8

$200 · full fall season

Register · Middle School

Questions before you sign up? Reach out first →

If cost is a hardship for your family, please reach out. We have never turned a player away over money and we are not going to start. bhamfieldhockey@gmail.com

No surprises

Here is exactly what happens after you click

STEP 01

Register

Fill out a short form, add your membership number, and pay securely by card.

STEP 02

Confirmation

You get an email confirming your player's spot on the roster.

STEP 03

See you Sept 13

We send practice details and an equipment checklist before the first session.

Parent Questions

The things parents actually ask

My daughter has never played. Is this really for her?

Yes. This team is built for both. Some players are continuing from our summer clinic and some are picking up a stick for the first time this September. Field hockey is new to almost everyone in Michigan, so nobody has a five-year head start.

What does the $200 actually cover?

Coaching, uniforms, official fees for games, and all the team equipment including balls, cones and goalie gear. The only things you buy separately are a stick, shin guards, a mouthguard and an all-black skort for games.

What if we have to miss practices?

Come to what you can. This is a first-year program and we would rather have your player for part of the season than not at all. There are two practices a week specifically so families have some flexibility.

Does my child have to attend a Birmingham school?

The program is open to players from Birmingham and neighboring communities. We ask for your school on the registration form so we can keep track of everyone and plan around school calendars.

Why do we need a USA Field Hockey membership?

It is what covers the players for insurance. You only need the State Chapter level, and you select Great Lakes as the team affiliation. The membership is good for a year and carries over to any other program we run, including winter.

Are soccer shin guards okay?

No. Field hockey shin guards are a different shape and offer different protection. Also avoid the navy blue ones with slits in them. Bloomfield Sport carries the right kind, and the equipment guide walks through exactly what to look for.

I also have a younger player. Can they come at the same time?

Yes. Our Learn to Play clinic for grades 3 through 5 runs Sundays at the same time on the same field. One drop-off covers both. See the 3–5 clinic →

Is there a tryout or are players cut?

No tryouts and no cuts. Everyone who registers is on the team.