The Southern Maryland Eliminators Field Hockey Club was started over 17 years ago to help grow the sport with young athletes in our tri-county area. We are a non-profit organization that operates year-round offering field hockey to kids ages 4 to 18 through our fall recreational league, winter indoor travel team, spring travel team and clinics. Our board of directors, coaches and officials are part of the USA Field Hockey organization and many were collegiate athletes and coaches.
 
Our U10 to U19 travel teams compete in national tournaments in the winter and spring, providing athletes with valuable experience and skill development. We also support high school players by connecting them with college recruiters, leading many to earn athletic scholarships and commit to colleges as early as their junior year. Check out our Recruits & Prospects page to learn more.

We strive to keep costs low to create more opportunities for athletes in Southern Maryland and to foster a love for the game from a young age.

Spring Registration is now open.

Outdoor Field Hockey Club Information

Who should play outdoor?

Outdoor field hockey is the traditional and most complete version of the game. It helps athletes develop field awareness, endurance, positioning, tactical decision-making, passing patterns, and team play on a full-size field. Outdoor play emphasizes reading the game, building fitness, and applying technical skills in real match situations.

If your athlete loves field hockey and wants to grow as a well-rounded player in a competitive environment, outdoor is for them!

Club Team Age Group / Birth Year

(Same as this past indoor season)

• U10: Players born after July 31, 2015

• U12: Players born after July 31, 2013

• U14: Players born after July 31, 2011

• U16: Players born after July 31, 2009

• U19: Players born after July 31, 2007

Practice & Tournaments

Practice Location

Lancaster Park – Field #7 (pending permit approval)

Practice Schedule

Teams practice two days per week: one weekday and Sundays.

Tuesdays (starting April 7):

• U10/U12: 5:30 – 7:30 PM

Thursdays:

• U14: 5:00 – 6:45 PM (starting April 2)

• U16/U19: 6:00 – 8:00 PM (starting April 9)

Sundays:

• U10/U12: TBD

• U14: TBD

• U16/U19: TBD

First Practice Dates

• U10: Likely Tuesday, April 7

• U12: Likely Tuesday, April 7

• U14: Tuesday, March 24

• U16/U19: TBD

Each travel team will participate in four tournament events.
Tournament dates TBA.

High School Spring Sport Athletes

We understand that weekday practices may be difficult for spring sport athletes.

• Weekday practices are optional

• Sunday attendance is expected

• Athletes may also choose the practice player option to maintain skills

• If selected or able to attend a tournament, players may later be invoiced $50 per tournament

TEAM EVALUATIONS

Evaluation Checklist

Players must arrive with:

1. Registered and current USA Field Hockey membership valid through June 2026

2. Tennis shoes or turf shoes

3. Outdoor stick

4. Mouth guard

5. Shin guards

6. Water bottle

USA Field Hockey Membership (Required)

All Eliminators Club members must be a CURRENT member of USA Field Hockey.

• Purchase or renew at: USA FH Membership

• Membership must remain valid through June 2026

• You may renew early — your expiration date will extend 12 months from the current date

Team Placement (All Age Groups)

Coaches will use the first few weeks of practices to determine tournament teams.

Players not selected for a tournament team may:

• Remain as a practice player

• Serve as alternates if space allows

If a practice player is invited to play in a tournament, they will be invoiced:
$50 per tournament

Registration Fees

U10 & U12

• Through Jan 31: $500 + processing fee

• Feb 1 or later: $550 + processing fee

U14, U16 & U19

• Through Jan 31: $550 + processing fee

• Feb 1 or later: $600 + processing fee

$100 deposit due at time of registration

Practice Player Option

• Practice player fee: $225

• Spots are not guaranteed and based on evaluation

• Players must demonstrate basic fundamentals

• Discounts do not apply to practice player option

If selected as a practice player:
Accounts will be adjusted or refunded to reflect the $225 fee.

If your player is not placed on a tournament team or retained as a practice player:
A full refund minus $25 will be issued.

Payment Options

We offer:

• Payment plans

• Sibling discounts

• Scholarships for families in need

Contact Information

If you have questions about your player’s readiness:
eliminatorsfh@gmail.com

If your player has not participated in SOMD Eliminators Rec League or club previously, please email before registering.

Players new to the sport or not ready for travel competition may participate in our May clinics.