Outdoor Travel Teams

Program Overview

Travel Team is for players who are serious about playing field hockey at a very competitive level and who may have the desire to play as a college athlete. They are able and willing to organize their schedules to make multiple practices during the winter, spring and summer. In the winter they train 1-2 days per week. In the spring they train two days per week on filled turf for the outdoor game. And in the summer they train one day per week outdoor on filled turf.  In addition to training they are expected to attend all the scheduled tournaments. Players who participate in indoor travel will see 1-2 additional practices per week from November to February.

Spring & Summer Team Practices

TEAM/AGE GROUPDATESTIMELOCATION
U10'sWed March 15 & Mon March 20Wed 3/15 4:30-6:00p
Mon 3/20 4:00-5:30p
Highland Park Fieldhouse
U10'sTuesdays April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, May 9, May 16, May 236:00-7:30pmNorth Shore SportsCenter (formerly Athletico Center)
U10's Sundays April 16, April 23, April 30, May 7, May 214:30-6:00pmNorth Shore SportsCenter (formerly Athletico Center)
U10's Mondays June 12, June 195:00-6:30pmTechny Prairie Park Turf Fields
U12's - all teamsWed March 15 & Mon March 20Wed 3/15 4:30-6:00p
Mon 3/20 5:30-7:00p
Highland Park Fieldhouse
U12's - all teamsTuesdays April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 236:00-7:30pmNorth Shore SportsCenter (formerly Athletico Center)
U12 Blast Sundays April 2, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18 9:00-10:30amLake Forest Academy
U12 Heat and U12 FlareSundays April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 214:30-6:00pmNorth Shore SportsCenter (formerly Athletico Center)
12's - all teamsMondays June 12, 195:00-6:30pmTechny Prairie Park Turf Fields
U12 BLAST - SUMMER BASH PRACTICESMondays June 26, July 10, July 175:00-6:30pmTechny Prairie Park Turf Fields
U14's - all teamsWed March 1 & March 83/1 and 3/8 4:30-6:00pHighland Park Fieldhouse
U14 Blaze & U14 ForceTuesdays April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 237:30-9:00pNorth Shore SportsCenter
U14 Blaze Sundays April 2, 23, 30, May 7, 21, June 4, 11 & 189:00-10:30aLake Forest Academy
U14 ForceSundays April 2, 16, 23, 30, May 7, May 21, June 4, 11, 1810:30a-12:00pLake Forest Academy
U14 SparkTuesdays April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 13, 206:00-7:30pTechny Prairie Park Turf Field
U14 SparkSundays April 2, 23, 30, May 7, 21, June 4, 11 & 1810:30a-12:00pLake Forest Academy
U16's - all teamsSun March 12
Sun March 19
3/12 10:00-11:15a
3/19 10:00-11:15a
Highland Park Fieldhouse
U16 InfernoTuesdays April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23 7:30-9:00pNorth Shore SportsCenter
U16 InfernoSundays April 2, 23, 30, May 7, 21, June 4, 11, 1810:30a-12:00pLake Forest Academy
U16 FlameTuesdays April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 13, 20, 276:00-7:30pTechny Prairie Park Turf Field
U16 FlameSundays April 2, 23, 30, May 7, 21, June 4, 11, 189:00-10:30aLake Forest Academy
U19 - all teamsSun March 12
Sun March 19
3/12 11:15a-12:30p
3/19 11:15a-12:30p
Highland Park Fieldhouse
U19 StormTuesdays April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 237:30-9:00pNorth Shore SportsCenter
U19 StormSundays April 2, 23, 30, May 7, 21, June 4, June 11, 1810:30a-12:00pLake Forest Academy
U19 FireTuesdays April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 276:00-7:30pTechny Prairie Park Turf Field
U19 FireSundays April 2, 23, 30, May 7, 21, June 4, 11, 189:00-10:30aLake Forest Academy

Tournaments

Below is a tentative list of tournaments and dates for the different age groups. We will post more once dates/events are announced. Tournaments are mandatory for all athletes. All athletes will be responsible for all travel arrangements to tournaments. Windy City FH will communicate when and if we will chaperone athletes for upcoming tournaments.

TEAMSTOURNAMENTLOCATIONDATESDETAILS
U10s, U12s, U14 Blaze, U14 Force, U16 Inferno, U19 StormRegional CupSt Louis, MOMay 13 - 14, 2023Arrive anytime May 12 and depart after last game on May 14
U14 Spark, U16 Flame, U19 FireRegional Club ChampionahipsSt Louis, MOMay 13 - 14, 2023arrive anytime May 12 and depart after last game on May 14
U10's, U12's, U14 Force, U14 BlazeMidwest Youth FestivalMiami University, Oxford, OHJune 11, 2023arrive anytime June 10, depart after last game on June 11
U14 Spark (must qualify)National Club Championships (NCCs)Virginia Beach, VAJune 23 - 25, 2023
U10 and Roots, possibly U12Summer FHun PlaydayLake Forest Academy, ILJune 25, 2023WCFH Hosted
U16 Flame (must qualify)National Club Championships (NCCs)Virginia Beach, VAJune 26 - 28, 2023
U19 Fire (must qualify)National Club Championships (NCC's)Virginia Beach, VAJune 29 - July 1, 2023
U12 BlastSummer Bash at the BeachVirginia Beach, VAJuly 21-23, 2023Arrive anytime Th 7/20, departure details to come
U10, U12, U14 (optional)Midwest Best Fall FestSt Louis, MOSept 16, 2023more to come
5th-8th gradersPumpkin ClassicNorthfield, ILOct 22, 2023WCFH Hosted, invite only
U10s, U12s, U14s, U16s, U19sThanksgiving TournamentTBDThanksgiving Weekend 2023more to come
U12s, U14s, U16s, U19sSunshine ShowcaseWide World of Sports, FLJan 26 - 28, 2024
U16 & U19Winter EscapeBombah Sports Complex, FLJan 2024