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The 11^th Annual Junior Premier Outdoor League (JPOL) came to a close on Sunday, June 9^th with the crowning of Champions in Region 5, 6, 7, as well as JPOL Elite. JPOL Regions 4, 8 and U14 Combined Championships were held the weekend of June 1 & 2.

This year, JPOL saw an increase in scheduling conflicts and availability of a steadfast venue in region 7 where a new league was formed. There were also a fewer number of university AstroTurfs available in some other regions due to the fact that many hockey facilities were being replaced and/or upgraded. We are excited to see the new and improved facilities and hope to be back next year!

Much appreciation to the universities and private institutions who granted access and use of their facilities this year. JPOL will continue to build upon and develop strong working and supportive relationships with venues that continue to make facilities affordable and accessible to youth club hockey.

While playing in a format mirroring that of NCAA and FIH Hockey, JPOL U16/19 Elite continues to showcase top level youth hockey as well as some top young Officials.

The goal of JPOL Elite is to create stronger competition across all Regions and to make players, coaches, officials and spectators more familiar with the NCAA and FIH formats of 15 minutes quarters with clock stoppages, thus creating an easier transition to the next level of competition as participants move to the next stage in their promising hockey careers.

Over the course of the spring season the benefits of participation were evident across all regions. Improvements in the quality of performance was seen across the board at the various Championships which reflected the commitment of the players, parents, coaches, umpires, technical officials and many others.

“We are a new club and this was our club’s first year competing in JPOL and appreciated the clear communication and professionalism from the leadership team. The organization on game day, staffing has been outstanding as well. We look forward to participating in 2025.” Stateline FH, MD

At this time, let’s pause to recognize and celebrate all the victors and show our appreciation to all participants, officials, supporters, volunteers and sponsors.

The continued success of this League would not be possible without the support of many who tirelessly give of their time and experience. Much appreciation to the Club Directors, Coaches, and their membership who join us each spring to make this league possible. Many thanks to the Umpire Managers (UMs), Technical Delegates (TDs) and their staff of dedicated Technical Officers (TO) and Umpires. You all give so much of you time and talent to be part of this event and its continued successes.

Much appreciation to our Site Coordinators who stepped forward to make sure the Officials and Volunteer staff are nourished and hydrated at each venue. The Video Operators who did a great job capturing the moments and making them available on our YouTube Channel, and last but not least our Athletic Trainers (ATC) and Physiotherapists who were ever and always present to attend to any and all injuries sustained on and off the field. These individuals perform a key role in making the JPH events pleasurable and enjoyable in a safe environment for all.

Special thanks and appreciation to the volunteer parent Judges from each Club who stepped up each week to give a helping hand at the Technical Table, making sure that the results, game clock and statistics were correct. We thank you for your service and hope you enjoy the front row seat!

To our dedicated JPH Directors who put in countless volunteer hours behind the scenes which allows JPH to continue to plan and organize these events. Thank you all for continuing to Grow the Game!

A shout out to those Collegiate Coaches who took the time to attend the numerous competitions in each region and to show their continued support. It is always a pleasure to see coaches in attendance showing your support for this event and hope you will continue to attend and recruit at all of JPH events. We believe that this is a perfect arena for recruiting and in most cases only a short drive away.

Special recognition to our major sponsor Rothman Orthopedics, Apparel Sponsor and Harrow Sports USA, Official Individual Awards Sponsor. Thank you for your continued support!

To USA FH and Staff who we worked with closely throughout the year, we appreciate the continued support shown in working together for the good of the sport and the wider USA FH membership. We thank you and look forward to continuing to build and strengthen our relationship as a USA FH Sanctioned event that benefits the membership and at the same time helping to Grow the Game by providing regional opportunities for Players, Coaches, Umpires, Umpire Managers and Technical Officials.

And now we recognize and congratulate the 2024 Champions and Special Award recipients from each of the participating Regions, Elite and U14 combined, for an outstanding performance.

U14 CHAMPIONS
U14 Combined – NEXT LEVEL
R8 – HUSEL FH

Harrow’s Most Valuable Player
U14 Combined – KELBY DINGS, NEXT LEVEL
R8 – KAYLEE HESTER, RELENTLESS FHC

Harrow’s Top Goal Scorer
U14 Combined – ALEXANDRA BEETY, UPRISE FHC
R8 – YSENS MASON, HUSEL FH

U16 CHAMPIONS
ELITE – MAIN LINE (MAYHEM) FHC
R4 – RYE ACADEMY
R5 – XCALIBUR FHC
R6 – SOUTH JERSEY EDGE
R7 – METRO HC
R8 – PANTHERS UNITED FH

Harrow’s Most Valuable Players
ELITE –  NORAH KIRSCH, MAIN LINE (MAYHEM) FHC
R5 – KENDAL GILBERT, XCALIBUR FHC
R6 – JENNA VIVADELLI, SOUTH JERSEY EDGE
R7 – RAYA McHENRY, METRO HC
R8 – AVERY JOHNSON, PANTHERS UNITED FH

Harrow’s Top Goal Scorers
ELITE – AIDA IERUBINO, MAIN LINE (MAYHEM) FHC
R5 – REESE D’ARIANO, WC EAGLES
R6 – MARLEY DUTCH, SOUTH JERSEY EDGE
R6 – CLARA MECCAGE, PRINCETON FHC
R7 – LUCY DEMCSAK, METRO HC
R8 – LILAH-GRACE LOGAN, PANTHERS UNITED FH

U19 CHAMPIONS
ELITE – FREEDOM HKY
R4 – RYE ACADEMY
R5 – ALLEY CATS FHC
R6 – PRINCETON FHC
R7 – SHORE FIELD HOCKEY
R8 – PANTHERS UNITED FH

Harrow’s Most Valuable Players
ELITE – NATALIE MACHIRAN, FREEDOM HKY
R5 – OLIVIA GAIN, ALLEY CATS
R6 – ADDISON McMANIS (GK), SOUTH JERSEY EDGE
R7 – CAROLINE KIMBALL (GK), SHORE FH
R8 – CAITLIN CARRAWAY, PANTHERS UNITED FH

Harrow’s Top Goal Scorers
ELITE – SHAE WOZNIAK, MAIN LINE (MAYHEM) FHC
R5 – KASEY RIEGER, FSC
R6 – SYLVIE NOTINE, JERSEY INTENSITY FH
R6 – OLIVIA MARTHINS, PRINCETON FHC
R7 – AMANDA MARTIN, METRO HC
R8 – SAWYER ANDERSON, HUSEL FH
R8 – MIKA HILBURGER, FOCUS FHC

In recognition of her dedication and all she does for Field Hockey in Region 8 especially the Virginia Beach area, a Sportsmanship award was donated and presented in honor of Terri Sawyer.

The 2024 recipient of the Terri Sawyer, Sportsmanship Award was awarded to Typhoon FHC.

Junior Premier Hockey is always looking for any hockey enthusiasts who would like to contribute their talents AND HELP To Grow The Game. Check out our Tech & Umpires section for the many areas where you can give back to the game. Training is provided!

For all results, final ranking and other information, please visit our website, JuniorPremierHockey.com.

On behalf of Junior Premier Hockey (JPH), its Directors, Rachael Bloemker and Nigel Traverso, we say many thanks to all for your hard work, dedication, commitment, support and cooperation in making this Junior Premier Hockey event a continued success.

Congratulations to the 2024 JPOL Champions!

The 10th Annual Junior Premier Outdoor League (JPOL) came to a close on Sunday, June 11th with the crowning of our Champions in Region 5, 6, and 7, as well as, our U14 Combine and JPOL Elite. Our Region 4 and 8 Championships were crowned last weekend, June 3 & 4.

New this year is the U16 JPOL Elite. Just like the U19 JPOL Elite that took flight in 2022, these events were created to showcase some of the top youth clubs in the US, while playing in a format mirroring that of NCAA / FIH Hockey. All games are played on water-based turf, with time stoppage for every goal, short corner, injury, etc.

The goal of the JPOL Elite is to create stronger competition across all regions and to make players, coaches, officials, and spectators more familiar with the NCAA format thus creating an easier transition to the next level of competition in their young and promising hockey careers.

Over the course of the spring season the benefits of participation can be attested across all regions. Improvements in the quality of performance from the first weekend in April to the various Championships are commendable and reflects the commitment of the players, parents, coaches, umpires, technical staff, and many others.

“This was our club’s first year competing in JPOL. We have appreciated the communication and professionalism from the leadership team. The organization on game day, staffing has been outstanding, as well. Scheduling wise, we’ve appreciated having games closely spaced together.” Next Level, MD

At this time, let us recognize and celebrate all the victors and show our appreciation to all participants, officials, supporters, volunteers and sponsors.

The continued success of this league would not be possible without the support of many who tirelessly give of their time and experience. Much appreciation to the club directors, coaches and their membership who join us each spring to make this league possible. Many thanks to the umpire managers (UMs), technical delegates (TDs) and their staff of dedicated technical officers (TO) and umpires. You all give so much of you time and talent to be part of this event and its continued successes.

Special thanks and appreciation to the parent judges who stepped up each week to give a helping hand at the technical T\table, making sure that the results, game clock and statistics are correct. We thank you for your service!

To our dedicated JPH Directors, Lurah Hess, Kim Scott, Rachael Bloemker, and Nigel Traverso, for the countless hours of dedication behind the scenes that allow JPH to achieve and celebrate this milestone of ten successful years of event planning and organization. Thank you all for continuing to Grow the Game!

A shout out to those collegiate coaches who took the time to attend the numerous competitions in each region and to show their continued support. It is always a pleasure to see you all in attendance showing your support for this event and hope you will continue to attend and recruit at all of our JPH events. We believe that this is a perfect arena for recruiting and in most cases just a short drive away.

Much appreciation to the university and private institutions for granting access and use of your facilities year after year. We hope to continue developing great working and supportive relationships and that you continue to make your facilities affordable and accessible to us.

Special recognition to our major sponsor Rothman Orthopedics and Harrow Sports USA – Official Individual Awards Sponsor. Thank you for your continued support!

To USA FH and staff who we worked with closely throughout the year, we appreciate the continued support shown in working together for the good of the sport and your membership. We thank you and look forward to continuing to build and strengthen our relationship as a sanctioned event, that benefits the membership and at the same time helping to Growing the Game by providing opportunities for players, coaches, umpires, umpire managers and technical officials.

And now we recognize and congratulate the 2023 Champions and Special Award recipients from each of the participating regions, Elite and U14 combined, for an outstanding performance.

U14 CHAMPIONS
U14 Combined – POWER HOUSE FH
R8 – SAINTS FHC

Harrow’s Most Valuable Player
U14 Combined – LEXY PATTON, POWER HOUSE FH
R8 – MADISON TROENDLE, KROSSFIRE FHC

Harrow’s Top Goal Scorer
U14 Combined – LEVY PATTON, PHILLY HC
U14 Combined – MADELYNN STAHL, ALLEY CATS
R8 – ISABELLA STECKLINE, SAINTS FHC

U16 CHAMPIONS
ELITE – MAIN LINE (MAYHEM) FHC
R4 – RYE FHC
R5 – WC EAGLES
R6 – JERSEY INTENSITY FH
R7 – METRO HC
R8 – FOCUS FHC

Harrow’s Most Valuable Players
ELITE – SHAE WOZNIAK, MAIN LINE (MAYHEM) FHC
R5 – TAYLOR BIGBIE, WC EAGLES
R6 – BRIELLA ELIAS, JERSEY INTENSITY FH
R7 – RILEY REDING (GK), EMPOWER FHC
R8 – KATHRYN CLARKE, METRO FHC

Harrow’s Top Goal Scorers
ELITE – CAITLIN CONNELL, MAIN LINE (MAYHEM) FHC
R5 – MARISSA CAGLIOLA, WC EAGLES
R6 – MARIELLE MONTENEGRO, JERSEY INTENSITY FH
R7 – JAELEN PEREZ, METRO HC
R8 – ELLIS CANNON, FOCUS FHC
R8 – ERMA RAILY, FOCUS

U19 CHAMPIONS
ELITE – FREEDOM HKY
R4 – CNY
R5 – MAIN LINE (MAYHEM) FHC
R6 – JERSEY INTENSITY FH
R7 – SHORE BYRDS FHC
R8 – RICHMOND PANTHERS FHC

Harrow’s Most Valuable Players
ELITE – AVERY RUCKMAN, FREEDOM HKY
R5 – HANNAH MANEY, WC EAGLES
R6 – HALEY HOFFMAN, NJ STARS
R7 – MARGOT HOULE (GK), WASHINGTON WOLVES
R8 –SAMANTHA GOIN, METRO FHC

Harrow’s Top Goal Scorers
ELITE – PIPER BORZ, FREEDOM HKY
ELITE – SKYLER GILMAN, FREEDOM HKY
ELITE – SARAH MUDD, WARHAWKS FHC
R5 – KEELY BOWERS, ALLEY CATS
R5 – ADDISAN SHOLLY, ALLEY CATS
R5 – BROOKE WEAVER, ALLEY CATS
R5 – CIARA MARGETICH, WC EAGLES
R5 – CAITLIN CONNELL, MAIN LINE (MAYHEM) FHC
R6 – OIVIA FRATICELLI, JERSEY INTENSITY FH
R7 – MACI BRADFORD, SHORE BYRDS, FHC
R8 – AMANDA MARTIN, METRO FHC

In recognition of her dedication and all she does for field hockey in Region 8 especially the Virginia Beach area, a Sportsmanship awarded was donated and presented in honor of Terri Sawyer.

The 2023 recipient of the Terri Sawyer, Sportsmanship Award was awarded to Bull City FHC.

We are also looking for any hockey enthusiasts who would like to contribute their talents as a volunteer. Check out our Tech & Umpires section for the many areas where you can give back to the game. Training is provided!

For all results, final ranking and other information, please visit our website, JuniorPremierHockey.com.
On behalf of Junior Premier Hockey (JPH), its Directors, Rachael Bloemker and Nigel Traverso, we say many thanks to all for your hard work, dedication, commitment, support and cooperation in making this Junior Premier Hockey event a continued success.

Congratulations to the 2023 JPOL Champions!

Over 80+ Clubs will participate in the 10^th Annual Junior Premier Hockey (JPOL) in three age divisions (U-14, U-16, U-19) representing five regions as well as our U16 and U19 Elite.

Competitions kicked off with the U16 JPOL Elite on Sunday, April 16 at Temple University!

As we move into our eleventh year of existence, we would like to highlight the three C’s that Clubs, their Membership, and Junior Premier Hockey (JPH) have had to navigate over the past 10 years in order to make Junior Premier Outdoor League (JPOL) a continued success.

Challenges: Busy spring schedules full of Nexus, RCC, High School sports, proms, and graduations that Clubs and their members must manage in order to participate in JPOL each season.

Choices: Clubs and their membership must organize and prioritize in order to maximize their efforts and provide the greatest amount of benefit for their athletes, which includes participating in JPOL each spring.

Competition: Properly preparing for the competition to fight for the JPOL Championship every year!

This year is no different and thankfully with the continued support of Clubs, parents, and their membership, we look forward to another successful year!

The vision started in 2013 with just one competition in Region 6 and continues to grow each year. This year’s expansion welcomes the inauguration of JPOL U16 Elite.

JPOL Elite was created out of discussions with clubs regarding their desire to play against the best competition and on water-based turf for a smoother transition to the NCAA format of play. Participation in JPOL Elite is invitation only. Each year, three spots become available in each of the U16 and U19 Division. All JPOL participating Clubs have the opportunity to earn one of those prestigious and well sought-after invitations, based on performance in their respective regions at both Junior Premier Hockey and USA Field Hockey qualifying events.

Each region’s JPOL league is played annually during the Spring, starting in April and ending no later than the second weekend in June. Participation is open to all USA FH member youth clubs and all are encouraged to participate in any of the three age divisions offered (U-14, U-16 and U19). JPH also continues to offer playing opportunities to our northern neighbors in Canada and look forward to welcoming them again in Region 4 this year.

With tremendous interest and support, JPH continues to host a U14 combined league that brings together clubs from Region 3 through 7 to compete over four competition dates. Region 8 continues to support its own U14 Division, competing over two full weekends at River City, Richmond and the Regional Training Center in Virginia Beach.

The 2023 JPOL Participants are:

JPOL U16 Elite
Central Penn FH – Dillsburg, PA
Freedom HKY – Annapolis, MD
Mayhem FHC (Main Line FH) – Wayne, PA
Powerhouse FH – Wayne, PA
South Jersey Edge – Erial, NJ
Spirit of USA – Cherry Hill, NJ
Uprise FH – Moorestown, NJ
Warhawks FHC – Glenwood, MD

JPOL U19 Elite
Central Penn FH – Dillsburg, PA
Freedom HKY – Annapolis, MD
Powerhouse FH – Wayne, PA
Princeton FHC – Princeton, NJ
Spirit of USA – Cherry Hill, NJ
Uprise FH – Moorestown, NJ
Warhawks FHC – Glenwood, MD
Xcalibur FHC – Elverson, PA

Region 1- 4 (Northeast / New York / Canada)
Coming soon!

Region 5 (Pennsylvania)
Alley Cats – Harrisburg, PA
Freedom HKY – Annapolis, MD
FSC – Mechanicsville, PA
High Styx FH – Kempton, PA
Horizon FHC – Wallingford, PA
Mayhem FHC (Mainline FH) – Wayne, PA
Nook Hockey – Manheim, PA
PA Revolution – Hummesltown, PA
Philly HC- Dublin, PA
Souderton Strikers –Hatfield, PA
WC Eagles – Spring City, PA
Xcalibur FHC – Elverson, PA

Region 6 (New Jersey)
Blue Star FH- Princeton, NJ
CT Elite HC – Darien, CT
Jersey Intensity FH – Monmouth Beach, NJ
Krossfire FHC – Mount Royal, NJ
Mid Jersey Knights – Highland Park, NJ
New Heights – Chatham, NJ
NJ Starz – Oxford, NJ
Princeton FHC – Princeton, NJ
South Jersey Edge – Erial, NJ
Total Dutch FH – Somerset, NJ
Uprise FH – Moorestown, NJ

Region 7 (Chesapeake)
Alpha Hockey – Ellicott City, MD
Empower FHA – Newark, DE
Freedom HKY – Annapolis, MD
H2O – Middletown, DE
Hymax FHC – Baltimore, MD
Maryland Legacy – MD
Mustangs FHC – Washington, DC
Next Level – Bethesda, MD
Oranje-Gottaloveit! – Millsboro, DE
Shore Byrds – Delmar, DE
Washington Wolves – Clarksburg, MD

Region 8 (South)
Bull City FH – NC
Carolina All Stars FH – Chapel Hill, NC
Charlotte Ambush FHC – Charlotte, NC
Focus FH – Williamsburg, VA
High Voltage – Fredericksburg, VA
Husel FH – Oakton, VA
Krossfire FHC – Mount Royal, NJ
Metro HC – Bethesda, MD
Panthers United – Richmond, VA
Saints FHC – Henrico, VA
Xtreme FH – Annandale, VA

U14 Combined Division
Alley Cats – Hatfield, PA
Central Penn FH – Dillsburg, PA
Freedom HKY – Annapolis, MD
H2O – Middletown, DE
High Styx FH – Kempton, PA
Maryland Legacy – MD
Mayhem FH (Main Line FH) – Wayne, PA
Next Level – Bethesda, MD
Powerhouse FH – Wayne, PA
Souderton Strikers –Hatfield, PA
South Jersey Edge – Erial, NJ
Spirit of USA – Cherry Hill, NJ
Uprise FH – Moorestown, NJ
Warhawks FHC – Glenwood, MD
WC Eagles – Spring City, PA
Xcalibur FHC – Elverson, PA

JPOL is a USA Field Hockey Sanctioned Event. Participation in JPOL provides athletes and coaches with an organized level of competition on a regular basis, that helps prepare them and their Club for success at RCC, NCC, National Hockey Festival, and other domestic competition.

Please subscribe to our YouTube where we will be posting many of this season’s matches.

In order to continue to Grow the Game, a key component that is often overlooked are the Officials. JPH events (JPOL & JPIL) are staffed with dedicated tournament officials (Umpires, Technical Officials and Site Coordinators) recruited from each region, who are sometimes entering hockey for their first time in a role other than an athlete or spectator. All JPH tournaments officials are developed and supported by highly experienced officials so they too can become key players in growing the game.

JPH continues its search for a Title Sponsor for this Junior Premier Outdoor League (JPOL), as well, as the Junior Premier Indoor League (JPIL), and hoping that some generous individual or company will come forward and support one or both of these great youth programs.

A special Thanks to our Sponsors: Rothman Orthopedics, Harrow Sports and Exeter Foot & Ankle Center. Please make sure to thank these Sponsors and support them for all your Orthopedic and Field Hockey needs. Information on Sponsorship and support can be found on here >.

Should you or your Club be interested in participating in future JPH events (JPOL or JPIL) or need additional information about this year’s event, Contact Us.

We invite you to join us and hope to see you at one or many of the regions.

Good Luck to all participants!

Make sure you tag us on social media: @JrPremierHockey #JPOL #JPH

Thank you all for your continued support and we look forward to reaching our next milestone in ten years!

Junior Premier Hockey is pleased to announce that the 11^th Annual Junior Premier Indoor League kicked off on Saturday, December 17^th, 2022.

Thank you for supporting and seeing us through our first successful decade of competition, and hope you will continue to support us as we embark on our second decade of providing a well-organized event for all levels.

Junior Premier Indoor Leagues are sanctioned by USA FH and are open to all member clubs.

“Much admiration to all those who have been part of the Junior Premier Indoor League (JPIL). The experiences the league has given to so many athletes, coaches and officials over these past ten years has been so valuable to their hockey development and most importantly has provided so much fun in a competitive environment.” – Simon Hoskins, CEO USA FH

The 2023 JPIL ELITE will be held over 6 dates for each of the U16 and U19 divisions. All matches will be played at the 422 Sportsplex in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.  The JPIL U14 division will be held over 4 dates and will be held at three different venues: 422 Sportsplex (PA), United Sports Training Center (PA), and CenterCourt (NJ).

U16 & U19 Divisions
@ 422 Sportsplex, PA
Sat, December 17
Sat, January 7
Sat, January 21
Sat, February 4
Sat, February 11
Sat, February 18 – Championships

U14 Division
Sat, December 17 @ CenterCourt, NJ
Sat, January 14 @ 422 Sportsplex, PA
Sun, January 22 @ USTC, PA
Sun, February 12 @ 422 Sportsplex, PA

“The Junior Premier Indoor League has been a phenomenal addition to indoor field hockey in the last ten years. As a program that is well run and highly competitive, I have enjoyed being both a head coach and college recruiter at these indoor games. Looking forward to another ten years of high-level indoor hockey for young adults to compete at!” – Susan Ciufo. Drexel University

We are pleased to announce the following Clubs have accepted our invitation and will be participating in the 2023 JPIL:

U-14 Division:
Central Penn FH (Dillsburg, PA), Freedom HKY (Annapolis, MD), H2O (Phoenix, MD), Oranje-Gottaloveit! (Millsboro, DE), South Jersey Edge (Erial, NJ), Total Dutch FHC (Somerset, NJ), Uprise FHC, (Moorestown, NJ),Warhawks FHC (Glenwood, MD)

U-16 Division:
Alley Cats (Palmyra, PA), Central Penn FH (Dillsburg, PA), Electric Surge (Dallas, PA), Freedom HKY (Annapolis, MD), FSC (Mechanicsville, PA), New York HC (Sommers, NY), Philly Hockey Club (Dublin, PA), South Jersey Edge (Erial, NJ), Uprise FHC, (Moorestown, NJ), Warhawks FH (Glenwood, MD)

U-19 Division:
Alley Cats (Palmyra, PA), Central Penn FH (Dillsburg, PA), Electric Surge (Dallas, PA), Freedom HKY (Annapolis, MD), FSC (Mechanicsville, PA), H2O (Phoenix, MD), Metro HC (Frederick, MD), New York HC (Sommers, NY), Philly Hockey Club (Dublin, PA), South Jersey Edge (Erial, NJ), Uprise FHC, (Moorestown, NJ), Warhawks FH (Glenwood, MD)

 Complete details including schedules, results, team rosters, etc. can be found on our web site, juniorpremierhockey.com.

“Junior Premier Hockey — people with passion for the game of hockey.  A hockey experience poised to provide young athletes, umpires and technical staff with an atmosphere where they can grow their talents, skills and excitement for the game.” – Regina Sands-Corl, JPH Technical Official

We are very pleased to announce that Rothman Orthopedics is the official sponsor of the Staff Apparel. Dita USA will continue its support and provide the Individual Awards.

Please make sure to acknowledge and support these two Sponsors and all our other Sponsors and supporters!

If you are interested in being a Sponsor or Supporter of any of our JPH events, please Contact Us. Regardless of how small, your support is greatly needed and appreciated!

Clubs interested in participating in any of our Junior Premier Hockey leagues should visit our web site for details, or Contact Us.

We thank all the Clubs, Umpires, Parent Judges, Technical Officials, Umpire Managers, College Coaches, Sponsors and Supporters who have played their part in helping us successfully reach our first decade milestone. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to serving you and continuing to Grow the Game for another ten years.

“As a parent of a player, a technical officer, and as a JPIL umpire, it’s a family affair with my entire JPH family! JPH has brought so many wonderful people into our lives that I consider family. Hockey is way more than just a game here at JPH!!” – Karen Uba, Parent and Umpire

Good Luck to all participants and please follow us on Social Media @JrPremierHockey, tag us using #JPIL and find our full length matches on YouTube.

HAPPY 10^TH ANNIVERSARY JUNIOR PREMIER HOCKEY!

The 9^th Annual Junior Premier Outdoor League (JPOL) came to a close on Sunday, June 12^th and it is with such a relief that we were able to overcome a few challenges in organizing and running this event during this new normal Covid-19 environment.

New this year was our U19 JPOL Elite which was created to showcase some of the top youth Clubs while playing in a format mirroring that of NCAA / FIH Hockey. All games were played at a university complex, on water-based turf, with time stoppage for every goal, short corner, injury, etc. The goal was to make everyone more familiar with the NCAA format thus creating an easier transition to the next level.

Over the course of the spring season the benefits of participation can be attested by those who were present at games being held across all regions. The improvements in the quality of games from the first weekend in April to the various Championships are commendable and reflects the commitment of the players, parents, coaches, umpires, technical staff and many others.

At this time, let us recognize and celebrate all the victors and show our appreciation to all participants, supporters, volunteers and sponsors.

The continued success of this League would not be possible without the support of many who tirelessly give of their time and experience. Much appreciation to the Club Directors, Coaches and their membership who join us each spring to make this league possible. Many thanks to the Umpire Managers (UMs), Technical Delegates (TDs) and their staff of dedicated Technical Officers (TO) and Umpires. You all give so much of you time and talent to be part of this event and its continued successes.

Special thanks and appreciation to the parent Judges from each Club who stepped up each week to give a helping hand at the Technical Table, making sure that the results, game clock and statistics are correct. We thank you for your service!

To our dedicated JPH Directors, Lurah Hess, Kim Scott, Rachael Bloemker and Nigel Traverso, for the countless hours of dedication behind the scenes that allow JPH to achieve and celebrate ten successful years of event planning and organization. Thank you all for continuing to Grow The Game!

A shout out to those Collegiate Coaches who took the time to attend the numerous competitions in each region and to show their continued support. It is always a pleasure to have you all and hope you will continue to attend and recruit at our JPH events. We believe that this is a perfect arena for recruiting at just a short drive away.

Much appreciation to the private institutions for granting us access and use of your facilities year after year. We hope to continue developing great working and supportive relationships and that you continue to make your facilities affordable and accessible to us.

Special recognition to our major sponsors Rothman Orthopedics, Savage Field Hockey – Official Ball Supplier, and Harrow Sports USA – Official Individual Awards Sponsor. Thank you all for your continued support!

To USA FH and Staff who we worked closely throughout the year, we appreciate the continued support shown in working together for the good of the sport and your membership. We thank you and look forward to continuing to build and strengthen our relationship as a Sanctioned event, that benefits the membership and at the same time helping to Growing the Game by providing opportunities for Players, Coaches, Umpires, Umpire Managers and Technical Officials.

And now we recognize and congratulate the 2022 Champions and Special Award recipients from each of the participating Regions, Elite and U14 combined, for an outstanding performance.

U14 CHAMPIONS
U14 Combined – CENTRAL PENN FHC
R8 – STICK POWER FHC

Harrow’s Most Valuable Player
U14 Combined – VIVIAN BOLER, CENTRAL PENN FHC
R8 – ALEXANDRA CURTIS, RICHMOND PANTHERS FHC

Harrow’s Top Goal Scorer
U14 Combined – MARGO SCHWARZ, POWER HOUSE FH
R8 – ALEXANDRA CURTIS, RICHMOND PANTHERS FHC
R8 – KIRA TRADER, FOCUS FH

U16 CHAMPIONS
R4 – ALLEGIANCE FH
R5 – XCALIBUR FHC
R6 – SPIRIT OF USA
R7 – WARHAWKS FHC
R8 – RICHMOND PANTHERS FHC

Harrow’s Most Valuable Players
R5 – MADELYN STEVENS, POWER HOUSE FH
R6 – MARY WODELMANN, SPIRIT OF USA
R7 – AVA HERSHBERGER, WARHAWKS FHC
R8 – CALLIE ROGERS, RICHMOND PANTHERS FHC

Harrow’s Top Goal Scorers
R5 – HADLEY HOFFSMITH, ALLEY CATS
R6 – MARY WODELMNN, SPIRIT OF USA
R7 – RILEY SCHMIDT, WARHAWKS, FHC
R8 – AMANDA MARTIN, METRO FHC

U19 CHAMPIONS
ELITE – FREEDOM HKY
R4 – ADK GOLD
R5 – PHILLY HC
R6 – PRINCETON FHC
R7 – SPARK
R8 – SAINTS FHC

Harrow’s Most Valuable Players
ELITE – ALYSSA KLEBASKO, FREEDOM HKY
R5 – HAILEY COPESTICK, PHILLY HC
R6 – ABIGAIL BOGGS, SOUTH JERSEY EDGE
R7 – BRIDGET DONOVAN, SPARKS
R8 –EMMERSON SCHWARTZ, SAINTS FHC

Harrow’s Top Goal Scorers
ELITE – JULIA BRESSLER, XCALIBUR FHC
R5 – ERIN O’DONNELL, FSC
R6 – TALIA SCHECK, PRINCETON FHC
R7 – KARLI PERNOD, GOTTALOVEIT ORANJE!
R8 – CALLIE ROGERS, RICHMOND PANTHERS FHC

In recognition of her dedication and all she does for Field Hockey in Region 8 and the Virginia Beach area, a Sportsmanship awarded was donated and presented in honor of Terri Sawyer.

The 2022 recipient of the Terri Sawyer, Sportsmanship Award was awarded to Charlotte Ambush.

We are also looking for any hockey enthusiasts who would like to contribute their talents as a volunteer.  Check out our Tech & Umpires section for the many areas where you can give back to the game.  Training is provided!

On behalf of Junior Premier Hockey (JPH), its Directors, Rachael Bloemker and Nigel Traverso, we say many thanks to all for your hard work, dedication, commitment, support and cooperation in making this Junior Premier Hockey event a continued success.

Congratulations to the 2022 JPOL Champions!

Over 120 Teams representing 70+ Clubs will celebrate Junior Premier Hockey 10th Anniversary by participating in three age divisions (U-14, U-16, U-19) and the newly formed U19 Elite, representing five regions as they get ready to kick off the 2022 Annual JPOL on Saturday, April 9.

Since 2013, the Junior Premier Outdoor League (JPOL) has been run under the umbrella of Junior Premier Hockey (JPH). Its creators, Nigel Traverso and Rachael Bloemker, whose vision and objective is to organize and run a competitive outdoor league in each region across the United States, whereby youth clubs and their membership have the opportunity to compete against each other on a regular basis and continue to Grow the Game.

This year JPH celebrates its 10th Anniversary with the launching of a new and exciting event called JPOL Elite.
The inaugural JPOL Elite kicks off on Saturday, April 9 at the Proving Grounds, PA. This event was created out of discussion with various clubs as to their need to play more often on water base turf regardless of the travel constraints and looking ahead to an easy transition to the NCAA format of play as their membership get ready for the next stage in their hockey career. The JPOL Elite is a U19 event and participation is by invitation only. Each year, four spots become available and all JPOL participating Clubs have the opportunity to earn one of those prestigious and well sought-after invitations, based on performance in their respective Regions.
JPH continues to work with clubs in all regions interested in participating in their leagues.

Each region’s JPOL league is played annually during the Spring, starting in April and ending with the Championships held no later than the second weekend in June. Participation is open to all USA FH member youth clubs and all are encouraged to participate in any of the three age divisions offered (U-14, U-16 and U19). JPH also continued to offer playing opportunities to our northern neighbors in Canada.

With tremendous interest and support, JPH will continue to host a U14 combined league that brings together clubs from Regions 3 through 7 to compete over six competition dates. Region 8 continues to support its own U14 Division, competing over three full weekends at River City, Richmond, VA, George Mason University, VA and a Championship weekend that will be held at the Regional Training Center in Virginia Beach on June 4 & 5.

THE 2022 JPOL PARTICIPANTS

JPOL U19 Elite
Central Penn FH – Dillsburg, PA
Freedom HKY – Annapolis, MD
Jersey Intensity FH – Monmouth Beach, NJ
Philly HC- Dublin, PA
SPark – Crofton, MD
South Jersey Edge FHC – Erial, NJ
Uprise FHC – Moorestown, NJ
X-Calibur FHC – Elverson, PA

REGION 1- 4 (NORTHEAST/NEW YORK/CANADA)
ADK – Round Lake, NY
Buffalo Hurricanes – Buffalo, NY
Cross-River Combo – New Paltz, NY
Empire United FH – West Henrietta, NY
Hudson Valley – Putnam Valley, NY
New York HC – Westchester County, NY
Strong Island – Farmingville, New York, NY

REGION 5 (PENNSYLVANIA)
Alley Cats – Harrisburg, PA
Central Penn FH – Dillsburg, PA
Freedom HKY – Annapolis, MD
Mayhem FHC (Mainline FH) – Philadelphia, PA
Philly HC- Dublin, PA
Souderton Strikers –Hatfield, PA
Vipers FHC – Collegeville, Pa
X-Calibur FHC – Elverson, PA
FSC – Mechanicsville, PA
High Styx FH – Kempton, PA
Powerhouse FH – Wayne, PA

REGION 6 (NEW JERSEY)
Centercourt FH – Morristown, NJ
Jersey Intensity FH – Monmouth Beach, NJ
Mid Jersey Knights FHC – Highland Park, NJ
NJ Starz FHC – Oxford, NJ
Princeton FHC – Princeton, NJ
South Jersey Edge – Erial, NJ
Red Knots FHC – NJ
New Heights FH – Chatham, NJ
Uprise FHC – Moorestown, NJ
Spirit of USA – Woodbury, NJ

REGION 7 (CHESAPEAKE)
Alpha Hockey – Ellicott City, MD
Empower FHC – Newark, DE
Freedom HKY – Annapolis, MD
H2O – Middletown, DE
Mustangs FHC – Washington, DC
Washington Wolves – Clarksburg, MD
Next Level – Bethesda, MD
Oranje-Gottaloveit! – Millsboro, DE
Rebels FHC – Taneytown, MD
SPark – Crofton, MD
Warhawks FHC – Glenwood, MD

REGION 8 (SOUTH)
Atlanta FHC – Atlanta, Georgia
Carolina All Stars FH – Chapel Hill, NC
Charlotte Ambush FHC – Charlotte, NC
Metro HC – Bethesda, MD
Saints FHC – Henrico, VA
Tidewater Undertow FHC – Richmond, VA
Focus FHC – Williamsburg, VA
Hammers FHC – Sterling, VA
High Voltage FHC – Fredericksburg, VA
Husel FHC – Oakton, VA
NC Fusion Platinum – Kernsville, NC
Panthers FHC – Richmond,VA
Stick Power Elite – Yorktown, VA
Xtreme FHC – Annandale, VA

U14 COMBINED
Alley Cats – Hatfield, PA
Centercourt FHC – NJ
Central Penn FH – Dillsburg, PA
Freedom HKY – Annapolis, MD
H2O – Middletown, DE
Mayhem FH (Main Line FH) – Wayne, PA
High Styx FH – Kempton, PA
Oranje-Gottaloveit! – Millsboro, DE
South Jersey Edge – Erial, NJ
Powerhouse FH – Wayne, PA
Red Knots FHC – NJ
Souderton Strikers –Hatfield, PA
SPark – Crofton, MD
Spirit of USA FH – Cherry Hill, NJ
Uprise FHC – Moorestown, NJ
X-Calibur FHC – Elverson, PA

JPOL is a USA Field Hockey Sanctioned Event. Participation in JPOL provides athletes and coaches with an organized level of competition on a regular basis, that helps prepare them and their Club for success at RCC, NCC, National Hockey Festival and other domestic competition.

In order to continue to Grow the Game, a key component that is often overlooked are the Officials. JPH events (JPOL & JPIL) are staffed with tournament officials (Umpires, Technical Officials and Site Coordinators) recruited from each region, who are sometimes entering hockey for their first time in a role other than an athlete or spectator. All JPH tournaments officials are developed and supported by highly experienced officials so they too can become key players in growing the game.

JPH continues its search for a Title Sponsor for this Junior Premier Outdoor League (JPOL), as well, as the Junior Premier Indoor League (JPIL), and hoping that some generous individual or company will come forward and support one or both of these great youth programs.

A special Thanks to our Sponsors, Mercian Sports, the Official Ball supplier; and Harrows Sport the Individual Awards supplier. Please make sure to thank these Sponsors and support them for all your Field Hockey needs.
Information on Sponsorship and support can be found at: https://www.juniorpremierhockey.com/sponsors/about-jph-sponsorship/.

We invite you to join us and hope to see you at one or many of the regions.
Good Luck to all participants!

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Thank you all for your continued support and for helping us reach this milestone. Hopefully with your continued support, we can look forward to reaching the next milestone in ten years!

The 10^th Annual Junior Premier Indoor League (JPIL) ended on Saturday, February 12 at the 422 Sportsplex in Pottstown, PA with the crowing of new U16 and U19 Champions. The U14 Championship was held on February 6 at the Indian Creek School in Crownsville, MD.

Those in attendance witnessed intense competition throughout the season and several highly contested matches on the final day.  After six league dates of competitive indoor hockey, all participating clubs were well prepared for success at any level of competition at their upcoming National Indoor Tournaments (NITs). Huge improvements were seen from all participating Clubs.  Their hard work is commendable and attributed to the commitment made by the players, parents, and coaches.

In a battle for bragging rights among their peers, the U14 Division Championship saw Central Penn Purple against Central Penn Black. In the end, Purple got the better of Black by a score of 6 – 3. Central Penn Purple was consistent each and every week, scoring an astonishing one-hundred-and-five (105) goals in eleven (11) matches. Alison Bechtel was the Dita’s Top Goal Scorer of the League with forty-one (41) goals and Jesse Ickes was awarded the Most Valuable Player Award.

In the U16 Division, Freedom HKY earned the opportunity to retain the Championship Trophy and exact revenge against SPark, who were the only team to defeat them during pool play. Both Clubs were ranked first and second respectively after pool play with Freedom suffering its only defeat at the hands of SPark and SPark suffering two loses. Who would reign supreme? Would Freedom HKY defend its 2020 Crown (2021 JPIL was cancelled due to COVID-19) or would SPark prevail in the only match that counts?

In this match of hometown rivals, SPark came out strong by scoring the first three goals and ending the half with a decent 3-0 lead. Two of the first three goals were off the stick of Dita’s Most Valuable Player Kylie Corcoran who helped lead her team to victory. Freedom began their way towards a comeback by scoring the next two goals of the game, however SPark wasn’t ready to give up. They responded with another four goals to end the match for a final score of 7 – 2 at the buzzer.

In the U19 Division, the first semi-final was the top-seeded and only undefeated team, Freedom HKY versus the fourth-ranked Alley Cats. Earlier in the season, Freedom beat Alley Cats with a close 3-1, and this semi-final proved to be just as exciting. Alley Cats came out early scoring the first two goals, but by half time Freedom had leveled it out 2-2. Over the next two quarters, Freedom pulled away with three more goals to Alley Cats’s one for a final score of 5-3. Freedom remained undefeated and moved to the Championship against the winner of the second semi-final.

Semi-final two saw the return of Xcalibur FHC, who had not seen the podium since 2019, against Central Penn FH, one of 2022’s hottest competitors throughout all JPIL divisions. In a highly contested match and a tie-score of 5-5, Xcalibur was awarded a penalty stroke in the final seconds of the game. Dita’s Top Goal Scorer with forty-eight (48) goals, Julia Bressler, stepped up and converted the goal to make it 6 – 5. Central Penn was unable to break through in the remaining seconds, paving the way for Xcalibur to the final match. Xcalibur, the five-time Champion, continued their hunt to reclaim their 2019 crown in this 10-year Anniversary edition of the league.

The Championship was set between two indoor powerhouses – Freedom HKY vs Xcalibur FHC.

The match began with a scoreless first quarter. In the second quarter the scoring began to open up, closing out the half with Xcalibur 2 and Freedom 1. At the start of the third quarter, Freedom HKY came out with aggression and determination to tie the game. Five minutes into the third period it was tied 2 – 2, but not for long. One-minute later Xcalibur FHC retook the lead 3 – 2. With eleven-minutes to go, Freedom converted a penalty corner to again tie the game at 3. The next five-minutes were a spectator’s treat with some of the best Indoor hockey seen thus far. The coveted Championship Trophy and newly designed JPIL medals were on the line.

With six-minutes left in the match, Xcalibur FHC earned a penalty corner and converted by Dita’s Top Goal Scorer Julia Bressler, for another clutch goal. This proved to be a game-winner as the last goal of the match to enable Xcalibur FHC to reclaim its sixth JPIL Championship.

As Junior Premier Hockey celebrates their 10^th Anniversary of JPIL, they would like to thank everyone past and present for your continued support over these ten years. They hope that you will continue to support JPH and what they do as we all look forward to the next decade of hockey competition and blooming talent.

The past, present and continued success of this League is not possible without the support of others who JPH would like to recognize: To the Umpire Managers, Donny Gobinsingh and Fran Corl, and their teams of dedicated Umpires. JPH appreciates your commitment and support and hope you will continue to make yourselves available in the years to come. To the Technical Director, Lurah Hess and her team of Technical Officers, including the Club parents who provided technical assistance as Judges, by keeping the games running on time and with accurate results reporting. JPH thanks you all! To the AltiusRT Director Kim Scott, who works tirelessly throughout the event to make sure all of the Team Rosters are set up and accurate and ready from day one. Much appreciation to her and her support crew! Junior Premier Hockey also wants to give recognition to the University coaches who took the time to be present and JPH hopes that you all were pleased with the level of competition and organization.

Last, but not least, many thanks to Junior Premier Hockey’s dedicated Sponsors: Dita USA, Official Award Sponsor; Mercian (dba Savage Field Hockey), Official Ball Supplier; Phoenix Hockey USA, Official T-Shirt designer; Rothman Orthopedics, JPH Gold sponsor and Exeter Foot, JPH Bronze Sponsor. Thank you for your continued support and for seeing the value for such an event in the development of our sport and its participating athletes. Junior Premier Hockey asks everyone to please show your support to these Sponsors throughout the year and by visiting them at NITs and the other National events. You can also go online and show your support by purchasing their products and services.

In celebration of their 10^th Anniversary, Junior Premier Hockey gave Special Recognition to the following individuals who were each presented with a $150.00 Gift Certificate thanks to the generosity of our Award Sponsor, Dita USA.

• U-14 Most Valuable Player: Jesse Ickes, Central Penn FHC
• U-14 Top Goal Scorers: Allison Bechtel, Central Penn FHC
• U-16 Most Valuable Player: Kylie Corcoran, SPark
• U-16 Top Goal Scorer: Skylar Gilman, Freedom HKY
• U-19 Most Valuable Player: Puja Nanjappa, Freedom HKY
• U-19 Top Goal Scorer: Julia Bressler, Xcalibur FHC

On behalf of the Junior Premier Hockey Directors, Rachael Bloemker and Nigel Traverso, thank you for your hard work, commitment, support and cooperation in making this tenth-year a tremendous success.

Congratulations to the 2022 Champions, Central Penn Purple (U-14), SPark (U-16) and Xcalibur FHC (U-19) and all the Clubs for your participation!

Please note that JPH continues to look for a Title Sponsor for both their JPIL and JPOL events for the period from 2022 – 2024, as well as other supporters. If you or anyone you know who may be interested, please contact them at your earliest.

For all results and final rankings, please go to our Results Archive.

Throughout the course of the season, the JPH umpires & tech staff aim to get on the court at Big Apple. Check out the selections for 2022 event on March 12 & 13 at The Training Center in Spring City, PA.