Field Hockey
DID YOU KNOW - Groveton High School won the first-ever VHSL field hockey championship in 1977, but since then the team title has been won 16 times by Frank W. Cox High School of Virginia Beach. Cox won seven straight championships from 1989-95 which is third on the NFHS (National Federation of State High School Associations) all-time charts, while former Cox coach Nancy Fowlkes' 392 career wins is 12th on the NFHS all-time list.
At the 2008 VHSL Championships, Cox once again took the gold, it's third consecutive title, defeating Princess Anne 3-0 in the Group AAA final. Group AA/A conducted its first championship in 2000 with Tabb High School of Yorktown winning the title. Heading into 2008, Cox and Western Albemarle High School of Crozet will be defending champions.
At the 2008 VHSL Field Hockey Championships, Cox won it's third consecutive title defeating Princess Anne 3-0 in the Group AAA final. In Group A/AA, Tabb High School won a 3-2 double-overtime thriller over James Monroe, Tabb's first title since 2000.
4,582 girls at 136 member schools participated in field hockey in 2008.
Field Hockey News
- All News
| Nov 05 09 | VHSL Play for a Cure |
| Oct 29 09 | VHSL Field Hockey Pairings Announced |
Field Hockey Events
- All Events
| Nov 14 09 | VHSL Field Hockey Championships |
In Field Hockey
Events
- VHSL Cross Country Championships Date: Nov 14 09 Location: Great Meadow, Warrenton
- VHSL Cheer Championships Date: Nov 14 09 Location: VCU-The Siegel Center, Richmond
- VHSL Field Hockey Championships Date: Nov 14 09 Location: National Training Center, Virginia Beach
- R & R Meeting - Initial Plan Date: Nov 17 09 Location: VHSL Office, Lower Conference Room
- VHSL Theatre Festival (A) Date: Dec 07 09 Location: Charlottesville, VA
- VHSL Theatre Festival (AA) Date: Dec 08 09 Location: Charlottesville, VA
- Allstate/VHSL Football Championships - Div. 1 & 2 Date: Dec 12 09 Location: Salem City Stadium
- Allstate/VHSL Football Championships - Div. 3 & 4 Date: Dec 12 09 Location: Lane Stadium, Virginia Tech
- Allstate/VHSL Football Championships - Div. 5 & 6 Date: Dec 12 09 Location: Scott Stadium, University of Virginia
- R & R Meeting - Plan Modifications Date: Jan 26 10 Location: VHSL Office, Lower Conference Room
- VHSL Cheer Championships Date: Nov 14 09 Location: VCU-The Siegel Center, Richmond
- VHSL Field Hockey Championships Date: Nov 14 09 Location: National Training Center, Virginia Beach
- Allstate/VHSL Football Championships - Div. 1 & 2 Date: Dec 12 09 Location: Salem City Stadium
- Allstate/VHSL Football Championships - Div. 3 & 4 Date: Dec 12 09 Location: Lane Stadium, Virginia Tech
- Allstate/VHSL Football Championships - Div. 5 & 6 Date: Dec 12 09 Location: Scott Stadium, University of Virginia
- VHSL Theatre Festival (A) Date: Dec 07 09 Location: Charlottesville, VA
- VHSL Theatre Festival (AA) Date: Dec 08 09 Location: Charlottesville, VA
- VHSL Scholastic Bowl Championships Date: Feb 27 10 Location: Williamsburg, VA
- VHSL Theatre Festival (AAA) Date: Mar 20 10 Location: Charlottesville, VA
- VHSL Forensics Championships Date: Apr 10 10 Location: Harrisonburg, VA
- VHSL Debate Championships Date: Apr 23 10 Location: Lynchburg, VA
- VHSL Swim & Dive Rules Clinic - Fredericksburg Date: Nov 09 09 Location: Chancellor H.S., Fredericksburg
- VHSL Swim & Dive Rules Clinic - New Kent Date: Nov 12 09 Location: New Kent H.S., New Kent
- VHSL Swim & Dive Rules Clinic - Chesapeake Date: Nov 12 09 Location: Great Bridge H.S., Chesapeake
- VHSL Cheer Championships Date: Nov 14 09 Location: VCU-The Siegel Center, Richmond
- VHSL Swim & Dive Rules Clinic - Bristol Date: Nov 14 09 Location: Virginia H.S., Bristol
- VHSL Field Hockey Championships Date: Nov 14 09 Location: National Training Center, Virginia Beach
- VHSL Swim & Dive Rules Clinic - Lynchburg Date: Nov 18 09 Location: Heritage H.S., Lynchburg
- VHSL Swim & Dive Rules Clinic - Alexandria Date: Nov 24 09 Location: West Potomac H.S., Alexandria
- Allstate/VHSL Football Championships - Div. 1 & 2 Date: Dec 12 09 Location: Salem City Stadium
- Allstate/VHSL Football Championships - Div. 3 & 4 Date: Dec 12 09 Location: Lane Stadium, Virginia Tech
Resources
- » Event Guide - Field Hockey (PDF, 598 KB)
- » Field Hockey Approved Officials Listing (2009) (PDF, 17.3 KB)
- » Field Hockey Entry Form (MSWORD, 146 KB)
- » Instructions for Taking Online Exams (VND.MS-POWERPOINT, 966 KB)
- » Sanctions Approved Listing (PDF, 54.4 KB)
- » Tournament Bracket - 4 Teams (VND.MS-EXCEL, 210 KB)
- » Tournament Bracket - 8 Teams (VND.MS-EXCEL, 211 KB)
- » Tournament Bracket -16 Teams (VND.MS-EXCEL, 210 KB)
- » VHSL Eligibility PowerPoint (VND.MS-POWERPOINT, 580 KB)
- » VHSL Play for a Cure Toolkit (PDF, 1.58 MB)
- » VHSL Recommended Lightning Guidelines (PDF, 47.0 KB)
- More Resources
- » Event Guide - Field Hockey (PDF, 598 KB)
- » Field Hockey Approved Officials Listing (2009) (PDF, 17.3 KB)
- » Instructions for Taking Online Exams (VND.MS-POWERPOINT, 966 KB)
- » Sanctions Approved Listing (PDF, 54.4 KB)
- » VHSL Eligibility PowerPoint (VND.MS-POWERPOINT, 580 KB)
- » VHSL Play for a Cure Toolkit (PDF, 1.58 MB)
- » VHSL Recommended Lightning Guidelines (PDF, 47.0 KB)
- More Resources
- » VHSL Eligibility PowerPoint (VND.MS-POWERPOINT, 580 KB)
- More Resources
Information For:
Sportsmanship
Respect! That's what good sportsmanship is all about - plain and simple. VHSL schools are solid in their commitment to conducting their programs in a manner which reflects positively on their schools and communities. Before purchasing a ticket to a VHSL event, please make sure you are aware of our event standards. Read more »
Register PFAC Events
If your school is hosting or participating in a "VHSL Play for a Cure (PFAC)" event, let us know so that we can add you to the list. Email or Lora Bickley or Joyce Sisson. For a current list of schools, click here »
Cash for Quotes
Schools Earn up to $10,000!
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You make the call!
Officials are critical to the success of VHSL programs. You can make a positive difference in the lives of students by becoming a VHSL official.
Location
1642 State Farm Blvd.
Charlottesville, VA 22911-8609
Take 29 south into Charlottesville to the 250-East Bypass toward Richmond. Drive approximately four miles on 250. After you pass the Pantops Shopping Center (Applebees, Giant, Starbucks, Liberty Gas Station), turn RIGHT onto State Farm Blvd. The VHSL building is the fourth building on the right.
Take I-64 East to Exit 124/Shadwell. Turn left at the bottom of the exit ramp onto Hwy. 250. At the fourth light, turn left onto State Farm Blvd. The VHSL building is the fourth building on the right.
I-64 West to Exit 124/Shadwell. Turn right on Rt. 250. At the fourth light, turn Left on State Farm Blvd. The VHSL building is the fourth building on the right.
Take I-64 East to Exit 124/Shadwell. Turn left at the bottom of the exit ramp onto Hwy. 250. At the fourth light, turn left onto State Farm Blvd. The VHSL building is the fourth building on the right.
Contact us
- Phone: 434-977-8475
- Fax: 434-977-5943
- Email: info@vhsl.org
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