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.
News & Updates
2025/26 Winter Indoor Field Hockey Registration is Still Open!
Evaluations have begun - register soon!
The Eliminators are looking for U10, U12, U14, U16 & U19 experienced players to tryout for the 2025/2026 Winter Indoor Field Hockey Travel Team Club. Registration is still open and evaluations have begun.
SOMD Eliminators Field Hockey Rec League officially kicked off its 8th season this past weekend — and what a start it was!
The Southern Maryland Eliminators Rec League kicked off its 8th season with a record-breaking 250+ players and an unforgettable Opening Day. From our youngest beginners to returning athletes, the fields were alive with energy, teamwork, and excitement for the season ahead. Thanks to our dedicated coaches, junior umpires, and volunteers, the day was a huge success and a reminder of how much the sport of field hockey is growing in our community.
U10, U12 and U14 Travel Team Friday Night Practices
Extra Friday night practices are open this fall for U10, U12, and U14 travel players who have played on a travel team previously. Athletes who have not played on a travel team and are interested in Winter Indoor Field Hockey Club tryouts can email us for more information.
Winter Indoor Registration is now closed.
The Registration "Home" is not currently available.
Who should play indoor?
Indoor field hockey is a fantastic way for athletes to develop quickness, speed, footwork, on-and-off ball movement, technical skills, and tactical decision-making. It’s a great opportunity for players to enhance and refine their individual skills. If your athlete loves field hockey and wants to keep improving, indoor is for them!
Age Groups / Eligibility
|
Club Team |
Eligible Age |
|---|---|
|
U10 |
Born after July 31, 2015 |
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U12 |
Born after July 31, 2013 |
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U14 |
Born after July 31, 2011 |
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U16 |
Born after July 31, 2009 |
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U19 |
Born after July 31, 2007 |
When does it start?
Practices begin early to mid-November with tournaments starting in December.
Where & how often do we practice?
Teams will practice twice a week - one weekday and one weekend day - at St. Mary’s College, Leonard Hall, and various local schools.
Where do we play?
Teams will attend four weekend tournaments throughout the season held in Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania. The season runs from mid-November through February.
The 2026 National Indoor Tournament (NIT) will be hosted from Friday, February 13th to Sunday, March 1st. (Please note that there has been a shift due to the availability of facilities.)
- February 13-16, 2026: U14 Co-ed & Girls NIT (Lancaster, PA)
- February 20-22, 2026: U16 Girls NIT (Lancaster, PA)
- February 27-March 1, 2026: U10 & U12 Co-ed NIT (Lancaster, PA)
- February 27-March 1, 2026: U19 Girls, Boys & Adult NIT (Richmond, VA)
when & where are Evaluations held?
U14, U16 & U19:
- Fall assessments are held for these age groups.
- Attendance at both evaluation dates is highly recommended, but not required.
Pre-Season Evaluation Dates at St. Mary’s College:
- Sunday, September 21st
- U14: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- U16: 12:15 PM – 2:00 PM
- U19: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
- Sunday, September 28th
- U14: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- U16: 12:15 PM – 2:00 PM
- U19: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
U10 & U12:
- Players are evaluated during the Rec League by coaches, first, in order to have the opportunity to compete for a spot as a tournament or practice player.
- Further evaluations will also occur during the first 2-3 weeks of the winter indoor practices to finalize rosters for tournament and practice team players.
- Not all registrants will be approved to participate due to limited space.
CONTACT US
Questions or concerns about your player’s ability or if they haven’t participated in the SOMD Eliminators Rec League? Please email us for more information.
Players not quite ready for travel competitive-level play can join our clinics starting in December (registration opens in November).
Registration Fees
|
Age Group |
Early Bird Registration |
Regular Registration |
Deposit Due at Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
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U10 & U12 |
$500 + processing fee |
$550 + processing fee |
$150 |
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U14, U16 & U19 |
$550 + processing fee |
$600 + processing fee |
$150 |
other fees & info
- Goalkeepers (U14, U16 & U19) have a $75 gear rental fee.
- Practice player fee is $225.
- Payment plans, sibling discounts, and scholarships are available for those who qualify.
Important Notes
- Practice player spots are limited and offered based on space and coach evaluation. Accounts will be adjusted/refunded to the $225 practice player fee if selected.
- If your player does not make a tournament team and does not utilize or receive the practice player option, a full refund (minus the $25 processing fee) will be issued.
- Completing the registration does NOT guarantee placement on any team as a tournament or practice player.
USA Field hockey membership required
- All Eliminator Club members must be a CURRENT member of USA Field Hockey.
- Membership expires after 12 months from the date of registration unless it is renewed.
- Membership needs to remain current through March 2026 to participate in the Eliminators Winter Indoor Field Hockey Club and can be renewed early or automatically.
- General information about the types of membership can be found here.
- Here is a link to USA Field Hockey Membership FAQs.
Fall Rec League Information
Please use this link for more information about our Fall Recreational program.
upcoming winter CLINICS
Registration for Winter field hockey clinics will be announced in mid-November and begin in December.
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Scholarship Program
The Eliminators are proud to offer financial assistance through our Scholarship Program, made possible by the generosity of our Sponsors and the success of our fundraising events throughout the year. If you are interested in applying, please complete our Financial Assistance Application.
Upcoming Fundraising Events!
The SOMD Eliminators is a non-profit organization. We hold fundraisers throughout the year to help raise money to pay for equipment, field rentals, reduce the cost of registration, and offer scholarships for athletes! Please support us by attending one of our fundraising events and by sharing the events on your social media with family and friends.
