SAN DIEGO -- RUSH Field Hockey's success is beginning to look more routine than a competition to be had. To outsiders the pattern might look like: RUSH competes at a showcase, RUSH wins gold, and RUSH rises in yet another USA Field Hockey club ranking poll. However, ask any RUSH player and they would say it is so much easier written than done.
In the month of March and high school off season for field hockey, the success of RUSH can be seen for what it really is: a gradual climb built on RUSH training sessions and their indoor league while providing and supporting opportunities for game play.
COMPETITIONS: In back-to-back weekends, RUSH made the trip up to the Bay Area to participate in spring clinics hosted at Cal Berkeley and UC Davis. RUSH players from Under-14 to Under-19 age groups competed in multiple 6v6 & 7v7 games after a short introductory clinic to begin each weekend. Teams from all over the state compete to win their pool with games typically only 15-minutes long. The annual clinics also provide players the chance to see a California field hockey college, and interact and be seen by their coaching staff. RUSH will participate in the annual Stanford Field Hockey Clinic coming in April.
RUSH TRAINING SESSIONS: Spring Training sessions for U15-U19 will begin Thursday, March 31st at 4S Ranch Sport Park. This training block will focus on: goal scoring, circle play, and special skills. All Sessions will end with game play and hockey fitness. Sessions are 90 mins., from 4:30-6:30pm on the outdoor enclosed courts. For membership click here. Once you have your membership you can register here.
For RUSH Elite Performance Group members, the Elite Spring Training is also now open. For more information click here.
RUSH SPRING LEAGUE: RUSH Spring League is an indoor field hockey league played at Kit Carson Sport Center on the covered roller rink in a 5v5 format. This league differs from winter league in a few ways: Each player will be assigned to a team and teams will be coached by RUSH coaches. Players will be placed on a team in either Division 1 or Division 2 based on the athlete's most recent high school season. Each game will consist of three 12-minute periods. The court is surrounded by boards on all sides to keep the ball continuously in play. No penalty corners. Be on the lookout for POGO League for Under-14 boys and girls this summer. For more information click here.
RANKINGS UPDATE: The RUSH Field Hockey Under-19 team jumps one spot to No. 5 in the USA Field Hockey National Club Rankings poll as released earlier this month. With 407.50 points, RUSH earned their latest ranking after winning their pool at the first annual Presidents' Day Showcase in February. The next highest ranking California club is Quicksilver Cats (No. 58) with 87.50 points.
For more information, questions or comments contact: molly@rushfieldhockey.org
