The Washington Wolves “Rec Squad” is a recreational program that develops the skills and field hockey knowledge of players in elementary and middle school. For most children, field hockey is a sport that they are only exposed to in middle school or, for many, in high school. This recreational program is designed to introduce the sport to girls and boys in elementary and middle school, with the hope that they will learn and love the sport as much as our coaches do.
Coaches include current and former college field hockey players from top programs, including Syracuse University, Tufts University, American University, University of Maryland and Roanoke College to name a few. Don’t miss out on a great opportunity to develop your field hockey skills!
The goals of the Req Squad are to:
- Teach players the rules and build on concepts
- Develop their fundamental skills, such as dribbling and passing, and introduce more advanced skills for both
- Challenge them and teach them life skills and lessons, such as the values of practice, hard work, and teamwork
- Create a fun and positive environment for them to learn field hockey
Please email us at rec@wolvesfieldhockey.com if you have any rec squad questions!
To be added to our mailing list for future rec and camp opportunities, please fill out the forms at: MailChimp
Fall 2024 Rec Squad Program (K-8th grades)
This fall, we will be hosting our 8-week OUTDOOR recreational program that will include approximately 60 minutes of skills and 30 minutes of games each week. In addition, we will hold a Play Day on on the final session (Oct. 26) that will host other teams and rec programs in the area so that our players can experience a “mini tournament.”
We will break the groups up in the same way the club does for age divisions (U8, U10, U12 and U14). For new players, we may have a player train with a younger age group, and for advanced players, we may have them play with an older group so that they can get the most out of this experience and learn at a pace that matches their skill level.
SPACES ARE LIMITED. REGISTRATION IS OPEN.
The goals of the spring program are to:
- Continue to teach players the rules and build on concepts learned in the past year and summer, help the prepare to try out for a club or travel team
- Strengthen their fundamental skills, such as dribbling and passing, and introduce more advanced skills for both
- Challenge them and teach them life skills and lessons, such as the values of practice, hard work, and teamwork
- Create a fun and positive environment for them to learn field hockey
Duration:
90 minutes
Age groups:
- Under 8 years
- Under 10 years
- Under 12 years
- Under 14 years
Saturdays:
- September: 7, 14, 21, 28 (3:00 – 4:30 PM due to conflict)
- October: 5, 12, 19, 26 (Play Day)
Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM (except on Sept. 28 when it will be 3:00 – 4:30 PM)
Location: Stone Ridge School (9101 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814 – Turf field)
Make-up date: If we need to cancel and of the sessions due to weather or driving conditions, our Make-up date will be on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 3:30 -5:00 PM.
We understand that a lot of our rec players have multiple rec pinnies and we welcome you to use those instead of purchasing a new one, even if it is a different color. For players needed to buy a pinnie, we will have them available for purchase for $18. Thank you.
Winter (2024-2025) Rec Squad Program (1st- 8th grades)
This winter, we will be hosting our 8-week indoor recreational program that includes 30 minutes of skills and 30 minutes of scrimmaging. Indoor field hockey is different from outdoor in that we use boards and play on a court, so it is fast-paced and very technical. SPACES ARE LIMITED.
Duration:
60 minutes
Age groups:
- Grades K – 4th: 2:30 – 3:30 PM (tentative)
- Grades 5- 8: 3:30 – 4:30 PM (tentative)
Saturdays (tentative):
- December: 7, 14,
- January: 11, 18
- February: 1, 8, 15, 22
Location: Stone Ridge School (9101 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814 – Gym)
Spring 2025 Rec Squad Program (K-8th grades)
This spring, we will be hosting our 8-week OUTDOOR recreational program that will include approximately 60 minutes of skills and 30 minutes of games each week. In addition, we will hold a Play Day on Saturday, May 10, that will host other teams and rec programs in the area so that our rec players can experience a “mini tournament.” Rec players registered for our spring program are invited and will be assigned teams.
We will break the groups up in the same way the club does for age divisions (U8, U10, U12 and U14). For new players, we may have a player train with a younger age group, and for advanced players, we may have them play with an older group so that they can get the most out of this experience and learn at a pace that matches their skill level.
SPACES ARE LIMITED
The goals of the spring program are to:
- Continue to teach players the rules and build on concepts learned in the past year and summer, help the prepare to try out for a club or travel team
- Develop their fundamental skills, such as dribbling and passing, and introduce more advanced skills for both
- Challenge them and teach them life skills and lessons, such as the values of practice, hard work, and teamwork
- Create a fun and positive environment for them to learn field hockey
Duration:
90 minutes
Age groups:
- Under 8 years
- Under 10 years
- Under 12 years
- Under 14 years
Saturdays:
- March: 15, 22, 29 (tentative)
- April: 5, 12, 26 (tentative)
- May: 3 & 10 (Play Day) (tentative)
Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Stone Ridge School (9101 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814 – Turf field)
Make-up date: If we need to cancel and of the sessions due to weather or driving conditions, our make-up date will be on Saturday, May 17 from 3:30 -5:00 PM.
We have a relationship with Longstreth Sporting Goods for a discount on all things field hockey. For brand new and young players, we recommend a basic composite stick (measured to the hip bone) to start with and Longstreth can help you. Locally, Dick’s Sporting Goods has a few sticks usually in stock as well.
