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.
Group AA/A conducted its first championship in 2000 with Tabb High School of Yorktown winning the title.
At the 2009 VHSL Field Hockey Championships, Cox won it's fourth consecutive title defeating Mountain View 5-0 in the Group AAA final. In Group A/AA, Tabb High School won its second straight title, 5-0, over over James Monroe, and its third overall which is the most in Group A/AA.
4,582 girls at 136 member schools participated in field hockey in 2008.
2010-11 Season
First Practice - Aug. 2, 2010
First Contest - Aug. 23, 2010
Contest Limits - 16
District Deadline - Oct. 30, 2010
Region Deadline - Nov. 6, 2010
VHSL Championships - Nov. 9, 12-13, 2010
Field Hockey News
- All News
| Jun 23 10 | Wachovia Cup for Athletics Announced |
| Jun 15 10 | 2009-2010 VHSL Champions |
| May 10 10 | New Field Hockey OT Procedure Approved by Executive Committee |
| May 10 10 | 2010 NFHS Field Hockey Rules Changes Announced |
Field Hockey Events
- All Events
| Sep 11 10 | VHSL Field Hockey Rules Clinic - Chantilly |
| Oct 30 10 | Deadline - Field Hockey District Contests |
| Nov 06 10 | Deadline - Field Hockey Regional Contests |
| Nov 13 10 | VHSL Field Hockey Championships |
In Field Hockey
Events
- Area Eligibility Meeting - Abingdon H. S., Abingdon Date: Sep 07 10 Location: Abingdon H.S. (Room 400)
- Area Eligibility Meeting - Glenvar H.S., Salem Date: Sep 08 10 Location: Glenvar H.S. (Middle School Forum)
- Area Eligibility Meeting - Brookville H.S., Lynchburg Date: Sep 21 10 Location: Brookville H.S. (Multi-Purpose Room)
- Area Eligibility Meeting - Turner Ashby H.S., Bridgewater Date: Sep 23 10 Location: Turner Ashby H.S. (Lecture Room)
- Area Eligibility Meeting - Tallwood H.S., Virginia Beach Date: Sep 27 10 Location: Tallwood H.S. (Scholar Room)
- Area Eligibility Meeting - Bethel H.S., Hampton Date: Sep 28 10 Location: Bethel H.S. (Library or Auditorium)
- Area Eligibilty Meeting - J. R. Tucker H.S., Richmond Date: Sep 29 10 Location: J.R. Tucker H.S. (Auditorium)
- Area Eligibility Meeting - James W. Robinson Secondary, Fairfax Date: Sep 30 10 Location: Robinson Secondary (Davala Hall)
- Area Eligibility Meeting - VHSL Office, Charlottesville Date: Oct 07 10 Location: VHSL Office (Lower Conference Room)
- Virginia High School Hall of Fame Banquet Date: Oct 18 10 Location: DoubleTree Hotel, Charlottesville
- VHSL Field Hockey Rules Clinic - Chantilly Date: Sep 11 10 Location: Westfield High School, Chantilly
- VHSL Wrestling Rules Clinic - Marion Date: Oct 04 10 Location: Marion H.S., Marion
- VHSL Wrestling Rules Clinic - Midlothian Date: Oct 12 10 Location: James River H.S., Midlothian
- VHSL Wrestling Rules Clinic - Falls Church Date: Oct 13 10 Location: Falls Church H.S., Falls Church
- Virginia High School Hall of Fame Banquet Date: Oct 18 10 Location: DoubleTree Hotel, Charlottesville
- VHSL Wrestling Rules Clinic - Virginia Beach Date: Oct 20 10 Location: Tallwood H.S., Virginia Beach
- VHSL Wrestling Rules Clinic - Newport News Date: Oct 21 10 Location: Heritage H.S., Newport News
- VHSL Wrestling Rules Clinic - Charlottesville Date: Oct 23 10 Location: VHSL Office, Charlottesville
- VHSL Field Hockey Championships Date: Nov 13 10 Location: TBA
- VHSL Cheer Championships Date: Nov 13 10 Location:
- VASDDC Conference Date: Oct 01 10 Location: English Inn, Charlottesville
- VHSL Academic Activity Rules Clinics - Charlottesville Date: Oct 02 10 Location: The English Inn, Charlottesville
- VHSL Publications Rules Clinics - Chantilly Date: Oct 04 10 Location: Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly
- VHSL Publications Rules Clinics - Roanoke Date: Oct 06 10 Location: Roanoke Higher Education Center, Roanoke
- VHSL Publications Rules Clinics - Richmond Date: Oct 08 10 Location: Richmond Convention Center, Richmond
- Virginia High School Hall of Fame Banquet Date: Oct 18 10 Location: DoubleTree Hotel, Charlottesville
- VHSL Theatre Festival (AA) Date: Dec 06 10 Location: Charlottesville, VA
- VHSL Theatre Festival (A) Date: Dec 07 10 Location: Charlottesville, VA
- VHSL Scholastic Bowl Championships Date: Feb 26 11 Location: Williamsburg, VA
- VHSL Theatre Festival (AAA) Date: Mar 05 11 Location: Charlottesville, VA
- Area Eligibility Meeting - Abingdon H. S., Abingdon Date: Sep 07 10 Location: Abingdon H.S. (Room 400)
- Area Eligibility Meeting - Glenvar H.S., Salem Date: Sep 08 10 Location: Glenvar H.S. (Middle School Forum)
- VHSL Field Hockey Rules Clinic - Chantilly Date: Sep 11 10 Location: Westfield High School, Chantilly
- Area Eligibility Meeting - Brookville H.S., Lynchburg Date: Sep 21 10 Location: Brookville H.S. (Multi-Purpose Room)
- Area Eligibility Meeting - Turner Ashby H.S., Bridgewater Date: Sep 23 10 Location: Turner Ashby H.S. (Lecture Room)
- Area Eligibility Meeting - Tallwood H.S., Virginia Beach Date: Sep 27 10 Location: Tallwood H.S. (Scholar Room)
- Area Eligibility Meeting - Bethel H.S., Hampton Date: Sep 28 10 Location: Bethel H.S. (Library or Auditorium)
- Area Eligibilty Meeting - J. R. Tucker H.S., Richmond Date: Sep 29 10 Location: J.R. Tucker H.S. (Auditorium)
- Area Eligibility Meeting - James W. Robinson Secondary, Fairfax Date: Sep 30 10 Location: Robinson Secondary (Davala Hall)
- VHSL Academic Activity Rules Clinics - Charlottesville Date: Oct 02 10 Location: The English Inn, Charlottesville
Resources
- » Event Guide - Field Hockey (PDF, 144 KB)
- » Fall Participant Safety Information (PDF, 27.0 KB)
- » Field Hockey Entry Form (MSWORD, 146 KB)
- » Field Hockey Rules Clinic PowerPoint (VND.MS-POWERPOINT, 4.11 MB)
- » Instructions for Taking Online Exams (VND.MS-POWERPOINT, 966 KB)
- » NFHS Standard Weeks Calendar (PDF, 67.7 KB)
- » Sanctions - 2010-11 Approved List (PDF, 37.1 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 Calendar 2010-11 (PDF, 49.1 KB)
- » VHSL Calendar 2011-16 (PDF, 306 KB)
- » VHSL Eligibility PowerPoint (VND.MS-POWERPOINT, 580 KB)
- » VHSL Field Hockey Tie-Breaking Procedure (NEW) (PDF, 39.4 KB)
- » VHSL Play for a Cure Toolkit (PDF, 1.58 MB)
- » VHSL Recommended Lightning Guidelines (PDF, 47.0 KB)
- » VHSL Sportsmanship Guidelines - State Events (PDF, 86.2 KB)
- More Resources
- » Event Guide - Field Hockey (PDF, 144 KB)
- » Fall Participant Safety Information (PDF, 27.0 KB)
- » Instructions for Taking Online Exams (VND.MS-POWERPOINT, 966 KB)
- » NFHS Standard Weeks Calendar (PDF, 67.7 KB)
- » Sanctions - 2010-11 Approved List (PDF, 37.1 KB)
- » VHSL Calendar 2010-11 (PDF, 49.1 KB)
- » VHSL Calendar 2011-16 (PDF, 306 KB)
- » VHSL Eligibility PowerPoint (VND.MS-POWERPOINT, 580 KB)
- » VHSL Field Hockey Tie-Breaking Procedure (NEW) (PDF, 39.4 KB)
- » VHSL Play for a Cure Toolkit (PDF, 1.58 MB)
- » VHSL Recommended Lightning Guidelines (PDF, 47.0 KB)
- » VHSL Sportsmanship Guidelines - State Events (PDF, 86.2 KB)
- More Resources
- » Field Hockey Rules Clinic PowerPoint (VND.MS-POWERPOINT, 4.11 MB)
- » VHSL Calendar 2010-11 (PDF, 49.1 KB)
- » VHSL Calendar 2011-16 (PDF, 306 KB)
- » VHSL Eligibility PowerPoint (VND.MS-POWERPOINT, 580 KB)
- » VHSL Field Hockey Tie-Breaking Procedure (NEW) (PDF, 39.4 KB)
- » VHSL Sportsmanship Guidelines - State Events (PDF, 86.2 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 »
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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
MVP Login
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