Introduction:
Philly Hockey Club is passionate about indoor hockey and many of our coaches have coached and played at the highest level of the indoor game. Indoor is as an ideal opportunity to develop high levels of skill, dexterity, game awareness, speed, and fitness.
We will base our indoor training programs at Philly Sport Center, Newtown PA, the clubs new facility. The facility features one indoor court, lobby and mezzanine area for spectator viewing, bathrooms and office space. Our members will have year-round exclusive access to a brand-new, high quality indoor hockey facility.
We will run:
Travel team programs
Individual and small group lessons
Club Clinics
University Showcases
Indoor Team Tournaments
Travel Squads:
Teams are competitive and training is challenging. We require a high level of commitment regarding attendance, personal fitness levels, and skill training on your own. Teams will be assigned a coach, train together weekly and compete in various tournaments through the indoor season.
U10 to U19 age groups – Indoor Travel Team Try-Outs.
U08 – Indoor Travel Team Try-Outs. Will play in tournaments if we can source.
Private Lessons:
Individual and small group lessons will be run prior to our scheduled training sessions. Lessons are designed to develop players skills and fitness, and are recommended for players aspiring to be the best player possible.
All of our programs follow FIH rules.
Indoor Season Try-Out – Registration Open NOW
Indoor 2025/26 Travel Team Program
Try-Out Date, Times, Location
U14, U16 and U19 Players and Gk’s need only register for one try-out for indoor travel season.
U12, U10 and U08 players should register for one try-out and may attend a second at no additional cost.
By registering to try-out for Philly HC you will be automatically added to the clubs email list.
If you cannot attend either tryout we have a make-up date on Sunday 10th August. If you would like more information, please reach out to:
Rennie Milne (Rennie@phillyhockeyclub.com) or Nicky Hitchens (Nicky@phillyhockeyclub.com) directly.
Try Out 1: Sunday, 1st June
Check in 30mins prior to try-out
U19 – 8am to 9.30am
U16 – 10am to 12.30pm
U14 – 1pm to 3pm
U12, U10, U8 – 1pm to 3.00pm
*GK’s register for your age level*
Try Out 2: Sunday, 15th June
Check in 30mins prior to try-out
U19 – 8am to 9.30am
U16 – 10am to 12.30pm
U14 – 1pm to 3pm
U12, U10, U8 – 1pm to 3.00pm
*GK’s register for your age level*
Try Out 3 Date: Sunday, 10th August
Check in 30mins prior to try-out
U14 – 8am to 9:30am
U12, U10, U8 – 10am to 11:30am
*GK’s register for your age level*
Address:
Philly Sport Center
576 Penns Park Road
Newtown PA 18940
Try-Out Cost:
$50 Per Player
Registration is now open – Link HERE>>
Players are expected to arrive 30 minutes prior to start of try-outs to check in.
In case of severe weather, cancelations will post on our website “NEWS” section and Facebook page
Training
Day & Times
Teams train once per week for 2 hours.
Additional sessions will be offered to teams November through December in preparation for tournaments and qualifiers.
Goalkeeper specific sessions offered weekly for all age groups.
After teams are selected you will be assigned your time slot and tournaments for the season.
Monday – 4-5pm Lessons, 5-7pm U10, U12, 7-9pm GK/Skills/Shooting
Tuesday – 4-5pm Lessons, 5-7pm U14, 7-9.30pm U19
Wednesday – 4-5pm Lessons, 5-7:15pm (PSC Premier League), 7:15-9.30pm U16
Thursday – 4.30-5.30pm Lessons, 5.30-7.30pm U16, 7.30-9.30pm Skill/Adults Training Teams.
Friday – 4-5pm Lessons, 5-7:15pm (PSC Premier League)
Saturday – Skill and small group session, Tournaments
Sunday – Skill and small group session, Tournaments
*Please note, above schedule is tentative and may change upon registration
*Players are expected to arrive 15min prior to start of session to warm up and prepare for session.In case of severe weather, cancelations will post on our website “NEWS” section and Facebook page
Tournaments
4 tournaments per team – U12, U10 ages
2 or 3 tournaments per team if available – U08 ages
Held over 5 dates, U19, U16 and possibly U14 Exterior Tournaments:
We will try and get each team to an external tournament not involved in USAFH Indoor Events:
*These events are not covered by program fees and are a separate cost*
USAFH National Indoor Tournament Qualifiers (NIQ’s);
Ages – U19 and U16
Qualification – Attend and compete for entry to NIT’s. If qualified, teams will compete at USAFH National Indoor Tournament. Qualifier costs typically around $120 per player. May vary depending on location of qualifier. If you attend a qualifier with your team you need to commit to the National Indoor Tournament.
USAFH National Indoor Tournaments (NIT) – U19’s Richmond Va 27th Feb to 1st Mar. Full commitment required
USAFH National Indoor Tournament (NIT) – U16’s Lancaster Pa 20th Feb to 22nd Feb. Full commitment required
USAFH National Indoor Tournament (NIT) – U14’s Spooky Nook Lancaster 13th to 16th Feb, Full commitment required (matches will take place on either Friday or Monday depending on teams wave assignment).
USAFH National Indoor Tournament (NIT) – U12’s Spooky Nook Lancaster 21st to 23rd Feb. Full commitment required
USAFH National Indoor Festival (NIF) – U19, U16 Virginia Beach Va 15th to 16th Feb. Full commitment required
USAFH Events – 2 to 6 hours away depending on age bracket. All tournaments take place on weekends or holiday Mondays
Team Selection
Team placement, (Mandatory):
Day – Sunday
Date – 5th October
Time – U19’s 8-10.30am, U16’s 11am to 1.30pm, U14’s 2pm to 3.30pm
Location – Philly Sport Club
Address – 576 Penns Park Road, Building 19, Newtown, Pa 18940
Once placed on a team you will receive your training dates and times. We will also try to include your tournaments for the season, however some dates may still need to be confirmed. At this point, we expect any season conflicts with training or tournament to be brought to our attention.
Age Classifications
IMPORTANT: the USA Field Hockey reference chart below has NOT YET been updated by USAFH for season 2025.26 and onwards. Please ensure you check players birthdays carefully prior to registering for tryouts. To use this OLD age group chart shift one column to the left to find your 2025.26 age group. Confirm using the written categories below.
Click on the age group chart below to enlarge
Ages – U08 U10 U12 U14 U16 U19
Under 19 – Birthdays between 1st Aug 2006 to July 31 2009
Under 16 – Birthdays between 1st Aug 2009 to July 31 2011
Under 14 – Birthdays between 1st Aug 2011 to July 31 2013
Under 12 – Birthdays between 1st Aug 2013 to July 31 2015
Under 10 – Birthdays between 1st Aug 2015 to July 31 2017
Under 08 – Birthdays between 1st Aug 2017 to July 31 2019
For the full announcement and details check the release posted HERE>>
Players may play up one age division if selected
In extraordinary circumstances we may play a player up two age divisions, however this will need to be approved by USAFH for National indoor or outdoor competitions.
Affiliation
Cost
$950.00 – U10, 12 includes all training and regular season tournaments, not USAFH Tournament or Festival.
$750.00 – U08, includes all training sessions, tournaments extra.
Address:
Philly Hockey Club
111 Maple Avenue
Dublin, Pa 18917PayPal:
No refunds
Additional costs:
$60 – U19, U16, U14 USAFH membership
$25 – U12 USAFH membership
Uniform for ages U14 to U19. U08 to U12 wear club skort, socks and pinnies,
Goalie uniform, good for duration of time with PHC
USAFH National Indoor Qualifiers, U19 and U16 only
USAFH Nationals Indoor Tournament, U19, U16, only if qualified
USAFH Nationals Indoor Tournament, U14, U12/10 if we enter teams
USAFH National Indoor Festival, U19, U16, if we enter teams
Training Location
Philly Sport Center
576 Penns Park Road
Building 19
Newtown, Pa 18940