WHY

When looking at the scoreboards and information around the 2022-2023 season and earlier, huge disparities can be seen.

out of the 26 MOCO high schools

7 SCHOOLS

did not have a JV FH team for the 2022-23 season

biggest score gap in MOCO Field Hockey varsity regular season was

19-0

Damascus FH (had JV team) won against Seneca Valley FH (no JV team)

MOCO powerhouse Churchill FH went

UNDEFEATED

throughout regular season (2022-23)

LACK OF JV TEAMS

For programs to grow, develop and be successful, having a JV program is crucial. They give students an opportunity to learn the game, improve, allow more students to play, and generate long-term interest in the game.

HOW WE HELP

Increase student engagement and interest

Use social media!!! We aim to select and post a Sticks Up MOCO player of the week for the 2023 season to spread the word about the amazing players to go watch! (Nominations will open in August!)

Youth Opportunites

Host free clinics for elementary and middle school. We are aiming to coordinate with other teams to be able to set these up.
Work to set up field hockey related presentations and activities between just high schools but between high schools and feeder schools!

ECONOMIC DISPARITIES

There is no denying that field hockey is an expensive sport. This is something that can prevent students from playing and make it seem like an elite sport.

AVERAGE COSTS

field hockey stick

$50-$200

shin guards

$30

mouth guard

$16

field hockey balls

$10 each

club season

$2000-3000

full set of goalie equipment

AT LEAST $900

HOW WE Aim to HELP

Donations

Give players who are graduating or who have old equipment a place to donate it!
Aim to be able to set up a free stick fair where such equipment will be given out for free.
Fundraisers to buy equipment to give out!
Reach out to retailers for discounts and donations.

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