JPH COMMITMENT OF COMPETITION
I understand that in submitting my club’s registration to any JPH event I am agreeing, on behalf of my club, that we are committed to compete on all stated competition dates; will abide by all the requirements of the current season’s JPH Rules & Regulations, associated Appendices, and Code of Conduct; and that our club, participants and coaches are all USA FH members in good standing for the duration of their event.

U16 & U19 ELITE >
Invitation Only – See Invite Criteria below
Cost – $2600 per team, $200 non-refundable deposit required
Opens – January 10
Closes – February 10
Balance due – March 1*

REGION 1-4 U16 & U19 >
First come, First serve
Cost – $800 per team, $200 non-refundable deposit required
Opens – January 10
Closes – April 1
Balance due – May 1*

U14 COMBINED >
REGION 5 – U16/U19 >
REGION 6 – U16/U19 >
REGION 7  – U16/U19 >
REGION 8 – U14/U16/U19 >
If registration exceeds the maximum number of clubs allowed, selection will be made in accordance with our Invitation Criteria (see below). Selected clubs will be notified within one week after the close of registration.
Cost – $2100 per team, $200 non-refundable deposit required
Opens – January 10
Closes – February 10
Balance due – March 1*

*Registrations not paid in full by the stated deadline may be subject to automatic withdraw and forfeit of non-refundable deposit.

REFUND POLICY
No refunds will be granted after registration deadlines
A full refund will be given to any club not selected
Should unforeseen circumstances require JPH to cancel an event, all clubs will receive a prorated refund per cancelled competition date, less $100 admin fee.

U16 COMPETITION DATES
Sat 4/20 @ The Training Center
Sun 5/5 @ Towson University
Sun 5/19 @ Proving Grounds
Sat 6/8 @ Ursinus College

U19 COMPETITION DATES
Sun 4/21 @ The Training Center
Sat 5/4 @ Towson University
Sat 5/18 @ Proving Grounds
Sun 6/9 @ WC Eagles

FORMAT
Invitation only
U16 & U19 age divisions
Eight (8) club maximum with no more than three (3) clubs per region
Four (4) competition dates
Eight (8) match guarantee based on maximum participation
Full length match format in line with FIH and NCAA
4 quarters @ 15-min with clock stoppages as according to FIH rules
Round-robin format with crossovers
Water based astro turf only
Venues rotate between PA, NJ, MD, DE based on availability

COMPETITION DATES
Sat 4/27 @ Proving Grounds (astro)
Sun 5/5 @ USTC
Sat 5/11 @ Proving Grounds (astro & field turf)
Sat 6/1 @ Proving Grounds (astro & field turf)

FORMAT
Combines clubs from all regions
Open registration
U14 age division
16 club maximum
Four (4) competition dates
Venues in PA, NJ, MD, DE based on availability
Round-robin format with crossover
8 match guarantee based on maximum participation
All matches are 4 quarters of 12-min

COMPETITION DATES

REGION 1-4 NE / NY
Sat & Sun, Jun 1 & 2 @ Afrim’s SportS

REGION 5 PA
Sat 4/13 @ The Training Center – U16
Sun 4/14 @ The Training Center – U19
Sat 4/27 @ Drexel University – U19
Sun 4/28 @ Drexel University – U16
Sun 5/5 @ USTC – U16 & U19
Sat 6/8 @ Lehigh University – U16
Sun 6/9 @ Lehigh University – U19

REGION 6 NJ
Sat 4/13 @ Maria Gatta Fields – U16 & U19
Sat 4/27 @ Maria Gatta Fields – U16 & U19
Sat 5/18 @ Monmouth University – U19 only (Changed to avoid RCC conflict)
Sun 5/12 @ Monmouth University – U16 only
Sat 6/8 @ Monmouth University – U16 only
Sun 6/9 @ Monmouth University – U19 only

REGION 7 MD/DE
Sat 4/27 @ Garrison Forest School
Sat 5/18 @ Garrison Forest School
Sat 6/8 @ Garrison Forest School
Sun 6/9 @ Garrison Forest School

REGION 8 SOUTH
Sat 4/27 @ River City Sportsplex
Sun 4/28 @ River City Sportsplex
Sat 6/1 @ Virginia Beach Training Center
Sun 6/2 @ Virginia Beach Training Center

FORMAT
Open invitation
U16 & U19 age divisions^
8 club maximum per division
Four (4) competition dates per division*
Round-robin format with crossover
8 match guarantee based on maximum participation*
All matches are 4 quarters of 12-min

^Region 8 hosts U14, U16, & U19 divisions
*Region 4 hosts two (2) competition dates with a four (4) match guarantee

The maximum number of clubs accepted in each division is eight (8), except U14 Combined is 16.

Although we set maximum registration limits, JPH will continue to review the current event formats in each Region and make every effort to accommodate all interested Clubs wishing to compete in the Junior Premier Outdoor League (JPOL) in their Region.

U16 & U19 ELITE – INVITATION ONLY
Invitations to JPOL Elite in the U16 and U19 divisions will be sent to clubs based on the following criteria (8 maximum):

1. Top four (4) U16 & U19 clubs from the previous year’s JPOL Elite (1st – 4th Place)
2. Four additional U16 & U19 clubs will be selected by JPH Directors

IMPORTANT: Clubs and/or Coaches receiving notification for refusing to follow the Rules & Regulations and/or a breach of the Code of Conduct at any of the previous year’s JPOL events, may not be considered or accepted to participate regardless of their performance and final ranking.

U14 COMBINED
Each club may register one team in the U14 Combined, however, clubs may choose to register a second team. If more than sixteen (16) clubs/teams register, only one team will be accepted.

Should more than 16 Clubs register by the stated deadline, selection will be based on the following criteria:

1. Clubs that did not forfeit any of its scheduled games or withdraw from any JPH event (JPOL/JPIL) over the previous three years
2. Final Ranking in the most recently concluded JPOL in that Region (1^st – 5^th)
3. Clubs receiving a special invitation from JPH Directors
4. New Clubs based on most recent USA FH ranking

REGION 1-4 NE/NY
Registration is limited to eight (8) teams per age division.

Registration is first come, first serve. Clubs are welcome to register more than one team, however, we cannot guarantee that your teams will not play each other.

REGION 5 PA – REGION 6 NJ – REGION 7 MD/DE – REGION 8 South
Each club may register one team in each of the U16 & U19 division of their Region’s JPOL. Any club wishing to register a second team must submit an Official Written Request to JPH Directors prior to the Registration Deadline. Once registration closes, JPH will advise of acceptance of the second team.

Should more than 8 Clubs register by the stated deadline, selection will be based on the following criteria:

1. Clubs not Invited to the JPOL Elite in the respective division
2. Clubs domiciled within the Region
3. Clubs that did not forfeit any of its scheduled games or withdraw from any JPH event (JPOL/JPIL) over the previous three years
4. Final Ranking in the most recently concluded JPOL in that Region (1^st – 5^th)
5. Clubs receiving a special invitation from JPH Directors
6. New clubs based on most recent USA FH ranking

PARTICIPATION OUTSIDE OF DOMICILE REGION
JPH will continue to entertain clubs interested in participating outside of their respective Domicile Region, based on the following criteria:

1. The maximum number of registrations has not been met in the non-Domicile Region
2. Submit an Official Written Request to JPH prior to the Registration Deadline
3. Have not forfeited or withdrawn from any JPH events in the preceding three years
4. Have Registered a team in the same Division in their respective Region

Final selection will be based on:

• Previous participation in and most recent JPOL Ranking in Division of the non-Domicile Region
• Most recent JPOL Ranking in Division of Domicile Region.

For complete league Rules & Regulations >

TEAM ROSTER VERIFICATION DEADLINES
Team Rosters are due on the SUNDAY PRIOR TO YOUR FIRST COMPETITION DATE at 11:45pm via USA FH online roster verification system.

No additions or changes are permitted to Team Rosters past the roster verification deadlines for the duration of the season. Should any changes be necessary beyond the deadline, a $50 late fee will be charged prior to processing the request.

TEAM ROSTERS
Unlimited players and coaches for ALL JPH EVENTS
Players may play up two (2) age divisions
Players may play for more than one age division on any date/weekend provided they are verified on each age division’s Team Roster
Players may not play on more than one team in the same event/age division
Club Affiliation IS required for Elite, R5, R6, & U14
Club Affiliation is NOT required for R1-4, R7, & R8
College players are NOT eligible to participate
Boys are permitted to participate based on approval from other participating clubs, JPH Boys Participation Policy
All clubs, participants & coaches must be USA FH members in good standing for the entire duration of their event

MATCH LINEUPS
18 player and 2 coach maximum per match
Players & staff can be selected from your verified Team Roster (see above)
Match Lineups must be submitted via AltiusRT by 12noon the Friday preceding each competition date
Match Lineups may be adjusted up to 1 hour prior to match time
Failure to enter match lineups by Friday at 12noon will result in no individual goal stats kept for your players.

AFRIM’S SPORTS
969 Watervliet Shaker Rd, Colonie, NY 12205

CAPELLI SPORTS COMPLEX
1569 Wayside Rd, Tinton Falls, NJ 07712
Fields #5 & #6

Athlete Waiver >

DREXEL UNIVERSITY
Vidas Athletic Complex, 4300 Powelton Ave, Philadelphia, Pa 19104

PARKING MAP > park in the main lot off of Powelton Ave, then walk around to the back of the facility to Buckley Field. There will be no parking in the smaller/middle lot.

GARRISON FOREST SCHOOL
300 Garrison Forest Rd, Owings Mills, MD 21117

PARKING & CAMPUS MAP >
Enter campus through the Reisterstown Road entrance
See campus map with parking areas circled in red
Do not park in any coned off spots or curbs
Do not park in any Residential Life Faculty parking spots (cars will be towed)
Do not block any driveways
Please be respectful of our residential community and do not wander around campus

LEHIGH UNIVERSITY
Ulrich Astroturf Field ,151 Goodman Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18015

MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY
So Sweet a Cat Field, 400 Cedar Avenue, W. Long branch, NJ 07764

PROVING GROUNDS
707 Conshohocken Road, Conshohocken, Pa 19428
Field #9

RIVER CITY SPORTSPLEX
13030 Genito Rd, Midlothian, Va 23112
Fields #10, #11, & #12

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Hampton Inn Richmond Midlothian Turnpike Hotel
800 Research Rd, Richmond, VA 23236
Phone: (804) 897-2800
Contact the hotel directly to book a reservation
Group Block Name: USM
Group Rate: $149 + Tax
Deadline to book: April 5, 2024

TOWSON UNIVERSITY
Field Hockey Complex, Auburn Drive, Towson, MD 21252
Park in Lot 7
Map >

URSINUS COLLEGE
203 E 9th Ave, Collegeville, PA 19426
WAIVER for all athletes >

USTC (United Sports Training Center)
1426 Marshallton Thorndale Road, Downingtown, PA 19335
Facility Map >

WC EAGLES – THE TRAINING CENTER PA
88 Wells Road, Pottstown, PA 19465

VA BEACH REGIONAL TRAINING CENTER
2181 Landstown Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456

JPOL LIVE STREAM @ VIRGINIA BEACH >

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Hilton Garden Inn Virginia Beach Town Center
252 Town Center Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Phone: (757) 326-6200

Direct Booking Link >
Group Name: JPOL
Group Rate: $204 (King) /$224 (2 Queens)
Deadline to book: May 8, 2024
Cancellation Policy: 72-hours prior to check in
Any issues: Contact Kellie.Clough@hilton.com, (757) 448-2105