JPOL
All Junior Premier Hockey events are USA FH sanctioned. To provide a standardized competition structure for you and your athletes, we host several outdoor leagues throughout the spring season for most USA FH regions. These events are under the umbrella of the Junior Premier Outdoor League (JPOL) and take place in Region 1-4 (Northeast/New York), Region 5 (Pennsylvania), Region 6 (New Jersey), Region 7 (Chesapeake) and Region 8 (South) with additional events for U16 & U19 Elite and U14 Combined. If your region is interested in being a part of JPOL in the future, please Contact Us. Event details are outlined below.
All USA FH member clubs are eligible
USA FH sanctioned
Full field 11 v 11
Field turf or astro turf
Team Roster verification required
Registration limited to one (1) team per club per division (See Invitation Criteria below)
All clubs will be scheduled and expected to play on each competition date
All competition dates are held on Saturdays and/or Sundays from April to June
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NOTE: Throughout the planning process we do our best to coordinate with USAFH to avoid many, if not all, Nexus and RCC conflicts. However, with limited facility availability and the continually evolving Nexus schedule, we are unable to avoid all conflicts. As noted throughout the JPOL registration process, all registered clubs are committed to compete on all stated competition dates, so please plan accordingly.
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.
ONLINE REGISTRATION via USAFH >
U16 & U19 ELITE
Invitation Only – See Invite Criteria below
Cost – $2800 per team, $200 non-refundable deposit required
Opens – January 17
Closes – February 17
Balance due – March 1*
REGION 1-4 U16 & U19
First come, First serve
Cost – $900 per team, $200 non-refundable deposit required
Opens – January 17
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 – $2300 per team, $200 non-refundable deposit required
Opens – January 17
Closes – February 17
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.
COMPETITION DATES
Sat 4/12 @ The Proving Grounds – U16
Sun 4/13 @ The Proving Grounds – U19
Sat 5/3 @ St. Joseph’s University – U19
Sun 5/4 @ St. Joseph’s University – U16
Sat 5/17 @ The Proving Grounds – U19
Sun 5/18 @ The Proving Grounds – U16
Sat 6/7 @ St. Joseph’s University – U16
Sun 6/8 @ St. Joseph’s University – U19
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 4/5 @ The Proving Grounds (field turf #4 & 5)
Sun 5/4 @ Garrison Forest School
Sun 5/11 @ The Proving Grounds (astro & field turf #2)
Sat 6/7 @ Bryn Mawr College – based on pool ranking
Sun 6/8 @ Bryn Mawr College – based on pool ranking
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, May 31 & Jun 1 @ Afrim’s Sports
REGION 5 PA
Sat 4/12 @ Bryn Mawr – U16
Sun 4/13 @ Bryn Mawr – U19
Sun 5/4 @ USTC – U16 & U19
Sat 5/10 @ The Proving Grounds – U16 & U19 (astro & field turf)
Sat 6/7 @ Ursinus – U16
Sun 6/8 @ Ursinus – U19
REGION 6 NJ
Sat 4/12 @ Capelli – U16 & U19
Sat 5/10@ Capelli – U16 & U19
Sat 5/17 @ Monmouth University – U19 only
Sun 5/18 @ Monmouth University – U16 only
Sat 6/7 @ Monmouth University – U16 only
Sun 6/8 @ Monmouth University – U19 only
REGION 7 MD/DE
Sun 4/13 @ Garrison Forest School
Sun 5/4 @ Tower Hill – U16 only
Sun 5/18 @ Tower Hill – U19 only
Sat 6/7 @ Garrison Forest School
Sun 6/8 @ Garrison Forest School
REGION 8 SOUTH
Sat 5/3 @ Stratton Park Richmond
Sun 5/4 @ Stratton Park Richmond
Sat 5/31 @ Virginia Beach Training Center
Sun 6/1 @ 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):
- Top four (4) U16 & U19 clubs from the previous year’s JPOL Elite (1st – 4th Place)
- Four additional U16 & U19 clubs will be selected and invited 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:
- Clubs that did not forfeit any of its scheduled games or withdraw from any JPH event (JPOL/JPIL) over the previous three years
- Final Ranking in the most recently concluded JPOL in that Region (1st – 8th)
- Clubs receiving a special invitation from JPH Directors
- 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:
- Clubs not Invited to the JPOL Elite in the respective division
- Clubs domiciled within the Region
- Clubs that did not forfeit any of its scheduled games or withdraw from any JPH event (JPOL/JPIL) over the previous three years
- Final Ranking in the most recently concluded JPOL in that Region (1st – 4th)
- Clubs receiving a special invitation from JPH Directors
- 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:
- The maximum number of registrations has not been met in the non-Domicile Region
- Submit an Official Written Request to JPH prior to the Registration Deadline
- Have not forfeited or withdrawn from any JPH events in the preceding three years
- 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
BRYN MAWR COLLEGE
910 New Gulph Rd, Bryn Mawr PA 19010
Applebee Field, New Gulph Rd & Roberts Rd, Bryn Mawr, Pa 19010
Parking map >
CAPELLI SPORTS COMPLEX
1569 Wayside Rd, Tinton Falls, NJ 07712
Fields #5 & #6
Waiver >
GARRISON FOREST SCHOOL
300 Garrison Forest Rd, Owings Mills, MD 21117
Parking 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
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
ST. JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY
5600 City Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Parking Map >
Waiver >
STRATTON PARK SPORTS FIELDS
5201 Ridgedale Parkway, Richmond, VA 23234
TOWER HILL SCHOOL
2900 Pennsylvania Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806
Parking map >
URSINUS COLLEGE
203 E 9th Ave, Collegeville, PA 19426
Waiver >
USTC (United Sports Training Center)
1426 Marshallton Thorndale Road, Downingtown, PA 19335
Facility Map >
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