KSG FIELD HOCKEY

Keystone State Games High School Field Hockey Tournament

July 31-August 1, 2024 at Wilkes-Barre Area HS Sports Complex

Athletes and Coaches: You have been working so hard throughout the Spring and Summer months to prepare for the upcoming scholastic field hockey season and we want to provide you with the opportunity to put all of that hard work into action. This year, we are hosting a High School Field Hockey Tournament on July 31-August 1, 2024 at the Wilkes-Barre Area HS Sports Complex that is for School Based Teams Only – NO Club Teams.

After speaking with PIAA Officials, August 1 is the last day to host a team competition prior to the 10 day “cooling off period” rule. This takes you to the very end of your pre-season opportunities to work on your athlete’s fitness, skill work, and team strategy.

An added bonus to this year’s event – We will be hosting an ALL-STAR GAME at the conclusion of the tournament for the High School Varsity Division to include 18 field players and 2 goalies from each pool to represent the Keystone Gold and Commonwealth Blue teams.

TOURNAMENT FORMAT:

School based teams only – NO Club Teams
Game Length 54 total minutes: 12-minute Quarters with 2-minute breaks between. New games start on the hour
11 V 11 format, roster unlimited High School Division
7V7 format, roster unlimited Junior High Division, maximum of 3 players allowed that are not from your school to assist in filling teams and allowing for substitutes at the junior high level
Junior High will play 25 minute games on a reduced sized field
Roster due at check-in the day of the tournament – changes permitted up until start of first game
All games played on artificial turf
Certified officials for every game

DIVISIONS: Current 2024-2025 School Year. Players must be affiliated with the High School program that they represent by being enrolled in the school district for the 2024-2025 school year. Teams may be represented as a “club” by name, but again, players must be affiliated with school program (exception at junior high level see above)

High School Varsity – Grades 12 and under. (12 teams)
Jr. High - 7v7 Format for Grades 9 and under. (12 teams)

Athletes may play in multiple divisions within the same high school program. For example – a 9th grade student may play in both the high school and junior high divisions. Director reserves the right to make changes to tournament and/or move a team to a different division, as needed

COST: $375 per team High School Varsity / $300 Junior High 7v7

UNIFORMS: Teams must supply their own like colored shirts with numbers and like colored shin guards. (Alternate color would be recommended) Turf Shoe (small, multi-studded) or flat shoes recommended. Official School Issued Uniforms are not allowed per PIAA Rules.

AWARDS: Gold, Silver, & Bronze medals

DEADLINE: July 19, 2024 or until divisions fill.

SPECTATOR FEE: There will be a $5 admission per day for spectators.

SCHEDULE: CLICK HERE for Tentative Schedule based on All Divisions being Filled

ONLINE REGISTRATION:

Click Here to Register Online for High School Varsity – Grades 12 and under. (12 teams)
Click Here to Register Online for Jr. High - Grades 9 and under. (12 teams)

LOCATION: Wilkes-Barre Area High School, 2021 Wolfpack Way, Plains, PA 18705

Mail In Entry: If unable to register online please contact jcostello@ksgoffice.com or text at 570-760-0352

CANCELLATION POLICY:
If the competition is held, as scheduled or rescheduled, there is no refund of the registration/finals fee. The option is the individual’s or team’s as to whether to compete or not. If the competition is cancelled, and not rescheduled, and there is no opportunity for the individual or team to compete, then there may be a full or partial refund depending on the circumstances.

This policy is for all Keystone State Games and Premier Amateur Sports sporting events. Refund considerations may require additional paperwork and will be reviewed after the completion of the competition. Refund inquiries are to be emailed to: refund@ksgoffice.com