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About the club

Who we are

To provide an outlet for co-ed athletes to participate in the competitive sport of field hockey with an emphasis on teamwork, athletic ability, and dedication.

The club

Co-ed. Competitive. Student-run.

We compete in the National Field Hockey League alongside more than 100 other colleges, in the A Division. Almost every year we qualify for the NFHL National Tournament at the Virginia Beach Sports Complex in Virginia Beach, VA.

The roster carries 49 members this season. Tournament squads are picked by the coaches based on practice attendance, attitude, motivation and devotion.

The JMU Club Field Hockey team on the home turf

Two seasons

The year in hockey

Fall

Second week of September → November

The competitive season. Three to five tournaments, one of them hosted here at JMU, ending with the National Tournament in Virginia Beach.

Spring

Early March → mid-April

Stay sharp and have fun. Three practice nights a week and one or two tournaments.

Dues

$250 a semester

Dues completely cover tournament fees, travel, hotels, equipment and other team expenses. The amount is set each year at the team’s discretion.

Member expectations

Taken seriously

  • Attend practice
  • Participate in community service
  • Help fundraise for the team

These are required of every member, every season.

History

Trophy case

The team with the NFHL Fall Challenge Cup champions banner
  1. 2026Southern Regional ChampionsNFHL · Spring
  2. 2021Fall Challenge Cup ChampionsNFHL
  3. 2018National Runner-UpNFHL Spring Nationals
  4. 2010National ChampionsNational Field Hockey League
  5. 2006–07Sport Club of the YearJMU UREC
  6. 2000National ChampionsNational Field Hockey League