Indoor Elite Tournament Team (ETT) - Winter 2027

ELITE TOURNAMENT TEAMS- For those interested in a higher, more competitive experience this winter, players should participate on one of our Elite Tournament Teams (ETTs). These teams will train throughout the winter (December-March), with weeknight practices and attend a minimum of 5 tournaments, in preparation for the National Indoor Tournament (NIT). We offer teams in the following age groups (players younger may play up an age division): U12, U16, and U19

Note:  Sunday Skills, Qualifiers, Weekday Practices, and all regular season tournaments are included in this registration. 

Tournaments will take place at WC Eagles (WC) in Spring City, PA, United Sports (US)  in Downington, PA, and Viper Sports (VS) in Royersford, PA. 

U12 Dates- 12/19 (WC), 1/2 (VS), 1/23 (WC), 2/6 (US), 2/13 (VS), 2/20 (US), NIT’s 2/26-2/28

U16 Dates- 12/12 (WC), 12/19 (WC), 1/3 (VS), 1/23 (WC), 2/6 (US), 2/13 (VS), NIT’s 2/19-2/21

U19 Dates- 12/12 (WC), 12/19 (WC), 1/23 (WC), 2/3 (US), 2/13 (WC), 2/20 (US), NIT’s 2/26-2/28

Qualifiers: U16 and U19 ETT teams must attend a National Qualifying Tournament in order to earn their spot at their respective NIT. Both teams will compete at the Meadowbrook Athletic Center in Ellicott City, MD. U16 will play on 1/2, and U19 on 1/3.

Weekday practices: U12- Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 and Thursdays 5:00-6:00, U16/U19- Thursdays 5:00-7:00 at the Franklin Municipal Bldg. (2093 Route 57, Broadway, NJ) starting on 11/10 (second week of season).

Cost: Full program cost is $1,200, with $300 due at registration and $300 due on 12/1, 1/1, and 2/1. *U16/U19- Additional $250 due if team qualifies for NIT’s.

For More Information, email us at njstarzfh@gmail.com 

Indoor Sunday Skills ONLY - Winter 2027

Sunday Skills- Our winter season starts November 1st with the first session of Sunday Skills and concludes on February 14th (with 3 makeup days built in). Sunday Skills is open to players of all ages and ability levels. Players involved in this program will participate in weekly practices that aim to increase each individual’s skills, confidence, game sense, and sportsmanship.

Coaching Staff:  All of our coaching staff are past Division 1, II,  and III collegiate players with numerous individual/team accolades collected over their playing careers, with many years coaching experience. We also have a designated goalie coach for players in the goalkeeping position.

Location: Franklin Community Center, 2093 Route 57, Broadway, NJ.

Cost: Each session will last 1.5 hours. Cost is $450, with $250 due at registration and the balance on December 1, 2026.

Practice Times: U10, U12, & U14 - 11:00am-12:30pm & U16/U19 from 12:30am-2:00pm.

Note: No Sunday Skills on November 29th and December 27th.  Last Sunday Skills will be Feb. 14, 2026.

Shooting Star Thanksgiving Tournament 2026 - Fall 2026

Shooting Star Thanksgiving Tournament: This national collegiate recruiting showcase takes place at the River City Sportsplex, 13030 Genito Road, Midlothian, VA 23112 from November 27-29 (the day after Thanksgiving). Over 200 college coaches are expected to attend in person, while ALL coaches have free access to video footage of each game. Program registration includes multiple weeknight practices held at Warren Hills Regional High School (dates TBA).

Age Divisions: We will be taking one U19 11v11 team. It is open to players graduating in 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030 (rosters capped at 16 field players, 2 goalies).

Cost: $450 with a $250 deposit due at registration and the balance due November 1, 2026.

Hotel Room Block: Shooting Star is a STAY-TO-SAVE tournament, but we have secured a room block at the La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Richmond Midlothian. Feel free to use the following link to book a room: https://presto.eventpipe.com/event/282f938e-216d-4612-a8f5-3f70ac2fd66a/groups/745f4429-b343-4e02-adc2-5e4723cc7711

Tournament Home Page: https://performancesportevents.com/tournament/shooting-star-thanksgiving-2026/

Winter Escape Tournament 2027 - Winter 2027

NFHCA Winter Escape: This national collegiate recruiting showcase takes place at Bombay Sports Complex at 3450 E. Lake Mary Blvd, Sanford, FL 32773. Five full games will be  played from January 15-17 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend). This event takes place at the same time as the National Field Hockey Coaches Association Convention, with over 200 college coaches attending to recruit during game play, as well as special showcases, throughout the weekend.

Age Divisions: New this year, all U16 and U19 players will compete in an Open Division, rather than two different groups. It is open for players graduating in 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030 (maximum of four 2031 graduates). We will be taking one 11v11 team (roster capped at 16 field players, 2 goalies).

Cost: $450 with a $250 deposit due at registration and the balance on December 15, 2026.

Hotel Room Block: Winter Escape is a STAY-TO-SAVE tournament, but we have secured a room block at the Hampton Inn Orlando-North/Alamonte Springs. Feel free to use the following link to book a room: https://presto.eventpipe.com/event/2894d0c2-8724-49e2-9a65-cb8544887cbd/groups/051a77cf-05d1-494f-afba-ea011f9ed100

Tournament Home Page: https://nfhca.org/events/winter-escape-showcase/