Big Apple
BAHF, Inc. (d/b/a Big Apple Hockey) an organization formed out of the need for more competitive and quality field hockey on the east coast. To this end the primary focus was championing events under its umbrella to provide top level clubs a venue to showcase their skills in a fun and festive atmosphere within local communities where the sport is lesser known.
As such, BAHF, Inc. embarked on a campaign to build up three respective events – Big Apple International Indoor Championship, Memorial Six-A-Side Tournament, and Big Apple Hockey Festival to a level that would be the benchmark of club and tournament hockey locally and globally. With this goal in mind, the following are our current events:
INTERNATIONAL INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIP
This tournament has essentially grown out of the need for hockey during the sport’s winter recess. BAHF, Inc.’s initial step was to expand the international indoor event. Key locations were researched and partnerships considered. Finally, BAHF, Inc. and Field Hockey America created a partnership which presents to the field hockey community a true International flair across differing age groups. International teams compete in a three (3) tiered Indoor arena under FIH Indoor rules and are exposed to differing styles of play. This partnership now showcases men, women and collegiate divisions. The competition is usually held the first weekend in March.
MEMORIAL SIX-A-SIDE
The Memorial Six-A-Side Tournament flourished from the recent passing of some of our most beloved hockey players. The challenge trophy in both men and women divisions emboldened with the names which we will never forget stands as a tribute to hockey players all over the world and shall live on in their memory. Additional divisions include Under-14, Under-16 and Under-19 girls divisions. The competition, held over the Memorial Day weekend in New York City, is only appropriate as a token of our heartfelt condolences.
BIG APPLE HOCKEY FESTIVAL
This event started in 1998 on Labor Day weekend and was meant to be our showcase event bringing together men and women teams from all over the world as well as some of the top Umpires from across the globe. The success of this event attracted the interest of the Mayor of New York City office and the New York City Sports Commission and a partnership was formed making it a Mayor’s Cup. After ten plus successful years, attracting clubs from Austria, Barbados, Bermuda, Canada, Croatia, England, France, Germany, Holland, India, Pakistan, Poland, Russia, Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, Ukraine and other top hockey playing nations, we were forced to make the decision to suspend this event in 2011 until further notice. The Organizing Committee is looking at different ways to renew the interest in this event as the economy starts to improve.
BAHF, Inc. is the face for the three Directors who, year after year, work to bring you world class events. We are: Nigel Traverso, Michael Serrette, and Richard Francois
Additionally, we are supported by numerous umpires (international and US Based), volunteers and, sponsors, but most importantly the players and parents who year after year represent the light that shines for all to see and thus make these events top level.
Thank you for your support!!!
WHEN
Feb 28 – Mar 2, 2025
SCHEDULES
Women’s (Competition starts Friday @ 5pm) >
Men’s (Competition starts Friday @ 5pm) >
Collegiate (Competition starts Saturday @ 8am) >
FORMS
Registration Form >
Team Roster Form >
RULES & REGULATIONS
Big Apple Rules & Regulations >
FIH Rules of Indoor Hockey >
FIH Tournament Regulations >
Appendix 7 – Shoot Out Competition >
Coach/Player Briefing >
Team Manager Tournament Briefing >
Team Manager AltiusRT User Guide >
FIH Sanctioned >
WHERE
WC Eagles – The Training Center
88 Wells Road
Spring City, PA 19475
FORMAT
3 divisions – Men, Women, & University (only University/College teams)
Each team will play a minimum of 4 x 40-min matches
A Champion will be crowned in each division
COST
$800.00 US per team
Venmo:
Richard Francois @Richlfran
Last 4 of phone: 8328
Checks:
BAHF, Inc
PO Box 428
Baldwin, NY 11510
ACCOMMODATION
Crowne Plaza Philadelphia – King of Prussia
260 Mall Blvd, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Phone: (610) 265-7500
Group Rate: $135 plus tax per room, includes full buffet breakfast (2 breakfast coupons per room)
Group Name: Big Apple Hockey
Reservation Deadline: February 5
Reservation Link >
Or Call (610) 265-7500
REGISTRATION
Entry Form and fee due: January 5
Space is limited!
CONFIRMATION
Teams will be notified of their acceptance no later than January 15
REFUND POLICY
No refunds will be granted after January 15
ROSTERS/SCHEDULES
Maximum of 12 players and 2 coaches per team
All accepted teams will be required to submit Team Rosters by February 15
The Tournament Schedule will be posted by February 20
WHEN
May 24-25, 2025
SCHEDULES >
RULES & REGULATIONS >
FORMS
Registration Form >
Team Roster Form >
WHERE
Aviator Sports & Recreation Complex
Floyd Bennett Field 3159 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11234
Directions >
FORMAT
Women, U14, U16, and U19 Girls
A minimum of six (6) teams per division is required
COST
$500.00 US per team
PAYMENT BY VENMO
Richard Francois @Richlfran
Last 4 of phone: 8328
PAYMENT BY CHECK
Payable to ‘BAHF, Inc’
PO Box 428, Baldwin, NY 11510
ACCOMMODATION
Marriott New York, JFK Airport
135-25 142nd Street, Jamaica, NY 11436
Reservation Call: 1-646-764-9416
Reservation Deadline: April 20, 2025
Reservation Link >
REGISTRATION
Entry Form and fee due: April 1
Teams will be accepted in the order in which Entry Fee is received
Space is limited!
RESTRICTIONS
Players in their respective U14, U16, and U19 Divisions must be of age by December 31, 2024, in accordance with USA FH rules
CONFIRMATION
Teams will be notified of their acceptance no later than April 5
REFUND POLICY
No refund will be granted after April 5
ROSTERS/SCHEDULES
All accepted teams will be required to submit Team Rosters by May 5
The Tournament Schedule will be posted by May 15
