Results of BFHA Fall/Summer League Survey: BFHA conducted a member survey to gather feedback on league organization, number of teams, etc...
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Association Schedule: Interested in picking up some additional playing time in the Fall? BFHA members can sign up to play in Association Play Days...

About Fall League

Overview

Tequila Sunrise (yellow) dominates possession.

The Baltimore Field Hockey Association's fall league is our busiest and most structured season of the year, but that only adds to the fun! As with all of our seasons, all experience levels are invited and encouraged to participate. The fall league begins in late August and runs through mid-November, and offers players two levels of participation: Fall Clubs and Association play.

Fall Club Play

Fall Clubs is organized much like the other seasons, in that you play once a week. Club play is held every Sunday on the turf fields at the Roland Park Country School in Baltimore, from noon until 3pm. The unique characteristic of the fall season is that the five teams keep the same rosters year after year. Therefore, each year new players are assigned by the Club Chairperson to one of the five teams, and will play with that same team every fall. Every Sunday, each team plays the other four club teams, and at the end of the season a club championship tournament is held with rankings determined by each team's win-loss record throughout the season. The five Fall Club teams are:

Chesapeake (blue)
Motley (red)
Tequila Sunrise (yellow)
Weekenders (grey)
Dragons (new in 2009!) (green)*

*The fifth team was established with volunteers from current teams who wanted to switch AND new participants to BFHA and the Fall League.

2010 Fall League

Join BFHA for competitive weekly Fall League for adults (both men and women). Played every Sunday from 12 - 3PM. Note that spaces are limited to 125 spots so register now to reserve your spot!

Season Dates

Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12PM - Sunday, November 07, 2010 @ 3PM local time

Venue

Roland Park Country School
5204 Roland Ave.

The league will be held on 2 turf fields at Roland Park Country School. ONLY water is allowed on the fields at all times. Please do not bring any colored liquids (gatorade) or food to the field at any time. Thank you for your cooperation.

Fees

$75 per person prior to August 16th; $85 after August 16th.

Date and Times

The league will run every Sunday from August 29, 2010 to November 7, 2010 from 12PM to 3PM EST. There is no hockey on September 5, 2010.

Availability

Registration is open to all Adults.

Teams

There will be 5 teams again this Fall, split from a total of 125 participants. Returning Fall players will return to their original Fall teams from the previous year. Players who are really unhappy with their current team assignment can request to be randomly switched to another team if possible. New players will be assigned accordingly. Players will provide their own shirt. New Players will be notified by email by August 26, 2010 to confirm team assignments.

Requirements

All participants must be USFHA members. If not, go to www.usfieldhockey.com for membership details.

Registration Info

To sign up, please complete the registration process and submit your payment.

Click here to proceed to the registration page!

Registration Deadline

August 16, 2010 is the early registration deadline! Sign up as soon as possible to guarantee a spot in the league. This league will most likely fill up quickly so please complete your registration as soon as possible! If spots are still available after August 16th, a late registration will be available until August 23, 2010; or until the league reaches its maximum capacity of 125 participants.

Waiting List

If you would like to be put on the waiting list please contact Diana Hegmann. The waiting list will only be used for replacement of a participant with permanent injury during the season.

Officiating

Each team will be required to officiate one game each Sunday. The team that is off and not playing will officiate. Please try to have a minimum of 3 players volunteer as weekly officials. These individuals will be the primary officials for the Fall League.

Waivers

All players must read and sign the USFHA & BFHA Waiver & Release of Liability. Waivers are included as part of the online registration process.

Inclement weather

In the case of inclement weather throughout the fall, please call our hotline at 410.558.BFHA (2342) to check the status of the league.

Refund Policy

No refunds.

Uniforms

Players must provide their own shirt according to their team color. However, you may have the option of purchasing a team shirt for $10.00 at the fields once placed on a team.

Questions?

If you have questions about Fall Club League, contact Diana Hegmann.

Fall Association Play

BFHA members take part in a Fall Association play day.

For those players interested in a more competitive playing environment, BFHA also offers Association play. For Association play, BFHA typically has one or two teams that practice together and compete in tournaments throughout the MD, VA, PA, and DC region. These tournaments are held throughout the fall on Saturdays and/or Sundays. Please note that to be eligible for Association play, players must also participate in Club play.

Questions?

If you have questions about Fall Association, contact Stacie Gado or Danielle Dinsmore.

SEFHA & BFHA

The Baltimore Field Hockey Association is part of a larger organization called the Southeast Field Hockey Association (SEFHA). SEFHA is currently comprised of three Associations: Baltimore Field Hockey Association (BFHA), Washington Field Hockey Association (WFHA), and Tidewater Field Hockey Association (Richmond, VA area). SEFHA and BFHA were both formed around 1923 and are still going strong today, despite many changes over the years. SEFHA actually used to be recognized as the 'Southeast Section' of the United States Field Hockey Association (USFHA). This was when USFHA had a tiered system of dividing the United States into field hockey 'Sections'. USFHA has recently reorganized their national regions and they no longer recognize the 'sectional' areas. However, SEFHA and all of its Associations remain strong and committed to our goal of over 85 years - to promote field hockey within our region.

Every year, all of the SEFHA Associations combine forces and send a women's team to compete in the USFHA's annual National Hockey Festival in southern California.

Through BFHA, players can choose playing opportunities starting from club and progress through to association and then sectional levels. With these various opportunities, you are sure to find a level of fall field hockey that fits your interest and schedule.

So come on out and join us!