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26TH ANNUAL
SPRING TOURNAMENT

APRIL 11th-13th, 2025

2025/04/11 09:00:00
Virginia Beach Training Center / Sportsplex
Hampton Roads Soccer Complex
Virginia Beach, VA
in memory of Allie Rose Zambito (#27)
2026 SAVE THE DATE: TBD

2024 CHAMPIONS

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

ABOUT

This is the 26th Annual Spring Tournament, open to all active teams.

By completing a validated RSVP, you are committing to attend the tournament and pay the entry fee. You are also subject to any late fees and cancellation fees. The tournament is first come, first served until the maximum number of teams has been reached.

  • Teams are guaranteed at least 3-4 pool-play games.
  • The tournament is setup as pool-play and teams are ranked based on the fall 2024 standings.
  • The tournament first come first serve.
  • 2025 non-refundable tournament entry fee: $950/team

REQUIREMENTS & ELIGIBILITY

Team Eligibility
  • Must be an active NFHL member in good standing.
  • Must have reviewed the current Membership Guide and completed and passed the Annual Assessment.
  • Must have paid annual membership dues and not have an outstanding balance.
  • There are no minimum game requirements.
Participation Requirements
  • Teams that submit a validated RSVP are required to pay the entry fee and are subject to all cancellation and late fees. The tournament entry fee is non-refundable.
  • Teams must be able to send a full team to the the tournament OR merge with another NFHL team (for 11 players minimum).
  • All players must be eligible participants per each school’s specific club sports eligibility requirements. Rosters must be verified (signed and approved) by the school’s club sports rep.
  • All non-local teams (traveling >90 miles) are required to stay at a NFHL partner hotel using the links on the event website.
  • Teams must be available to play from 9am-7pm on Friday an d 7am-7pm on Saturday and from 7am-3pm on Sunday.
  • Teams can request to play non-Friday games on the RSVP form. The NFHL will do its best to accommodate all requests. Non-Friday game requests will be prioritized for teams traveling significant distances or with extenuating circumstances.
  • The schedule is subject to change and game times and/or opponents may be moved.
  • Teams must bring light and dark colored shirts/jerseys.

FIELD LOCATIONS

LOCATION 1
Training Center & Sportsplex

2181 Landstown Road Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Training Center Fields #1 & #2 – Astroturf
Sportsplex – Field Turf
click here for detailed map

LOCATION 2
Hampton Roads Soccer Complex

2276 Recreation Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Fields #6 and #8 – Field Turf
5 min drive from Location 1
click here for detailed map

2024 TEAMS

  • American University
  • Auburn University
  • Coastal Carolina University
  • College of William and Mary
  • East Carolina University
  • Elon University
  • George Mason University
  • George Washington University
  • Georgetown University
  • High Point University
  • James Madison University
  • Liberty University
  • Loyola University Maryland
  • Messiah University
  • Monmouth University – canceled
  • Old Dominion University – canceled
  • Rowan University – canceled
  • Rutgers University
  • Sacred Heart University – canceled
  • Salisbury University
  • Stony Brook University
  • Towson University
  • University of California Berkeley / Davis
  • University of California Santa Barbara – withdrawn
  • University of Connecticut – canceled
  • University of Florida
  • University of Maryland
  • University of Massachusetts Lowell
  • University of North Carolina Wilmington
  • University of Notre Dame
  • University of Pittsburgh
  • University of Rhode Island
  • University of South Carolina
  • University of Tennessee
  • University of Texas at Austin
  • University of Vermont
  • University of Virginia
  • Villanova University
  • Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Virginia Tech
  • Washington University in St. Louis
  • West Chester University
  • West Virginia University

PLAYER ELIGIBILITY

Player eligibility is determined by each school’s club sports participation policies. All players must be verified by a club sports rep on the final roster, confirming that they meet all university participation requirements. Captains/coaches should check with their club sports department for any eligibility questions.

PLAYER WAIVERS

All players must complete their waivers as part of the online registration process on LeagueApps. Players without waivers are not permitted to participate.

CO-ED TEAMS

Male Field Player Addendum: Male Players (Regular and OT) – “Up Two”: The number of male field players allowed for each team is determined prior to the start of the tournament. The team with more male field players, as listed on their final roster submitted to the NFHL, is allowed to field a maximum of 2 more than the number of male field players listed on the opposing team’s roster. The number of male field players on each team’s roster cannot change once the final roster is submitted, regardless of injuries, attendance, etc. The goalie is excluded from this rule.

NOVEMBER 1ST – RSVP DEADLINE

  • A validated RSVP is a commitment to attend and pay non-refundable tournament dues. You will be required to pay tournament dues if you submit an RSVP (even if you cancel). Please do not submit an RSVP unless you are 100% committed to coming with a full team and paying dues.

FEBRUARY 1ST – PAYMENT/P2P DEADLINE

  • OPTION 1: PAY ONLINE
    Easiest and fastest way to pay and avoid accruing late fees (late fees start accruing February 2nd – see below).
    ONLINE PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE THROUGH LEAGUEAPPS – click “login” above and pay using the TEAM ADMIN account. If you are a Club Sports Rep trying to make a payment on behalf of the team, please email kristin@nationalfieldhockeyleague.com and request that the invoice be transferred to your account.

 

  • OPTION 2: MAIL A CHECK
    If mailing a check, it must be received by the NFHL by February 1st (late fees start accruing February 1st – see below). If you have any concerns that your check will not make it to our office by February 1st, please also make sure your school submits a Promise to Pay (P2P) email (option 3) to avoid late fees.

 

  • OPTION 3: PROMISE TO PAY (P2P) FROM YOUR SCHOOL
    Download the tournament invoice to give to your school (to have them send us a check or pay online). Your school must send us a Promise to Pay (P2P) email by February 1st.  The P2P email must be sent from the team’s assigned school representative (Club Sports Director, etc.), or someone authorized on their behalf, and must include the following:

    • Verification that all paperwork has been submitted and that dues are being processed
    • Estimated timeline of when the NFHL should receive the check
  • This P2P email must be sent to info@nationalfieldhockeyleague.com by February 1st. For schools that submit a P2P email, the deadline for the NFHL to receive payment is April 1st, 2025.

MARCH 1ST – HOTEL DEADLINE

  • Teams traveling >90 miles are required to book their hotel reservations using only the booking links provided on our website.
  • Teams will be assigned to a hotel and must book as their assigned hotel.
  • Teams are required to submit their reservation numbers through the hotel survey by the assigned deadline.

MARCH 1ST – PRELIMINARY ROSTER DEADLINE

  • Rosters must be updated on the NFHL LeagueApps portal (using the team’s ADMIN account).
  • Add players: send them an invite via the Roster on LeagueApps. They will not appear on your roster until they accept the invitation and complete all registration steps. Players are considered ineligible until they have completed the registration and waivers and appear on your roster. All players must be fully registered and appear on your LeagueApps roster by the assigned deadline.
  • Remove players: complete the roster update form (sent to captains via email) and we will remove those players from your roster.

APRIL 1ST – APPAREL PRE-ORDERS

  • All tournament shirts and sweatshirts must be pre-ordered.
  • Apparel will be available for pick up at the Sportsplex/Training Center registration table only.
  • Captains/coaches should send the pre-order link to all players and spectators.

APRIL 4TH – FINAL/VERIFIED ROSTER DEADLINE

  • All teams are also required to have their Club Sports representative sign and date a printed copy of their LeagueApps roster (no other format is allowed). Their signature is verification that all players listed are eligible to participate on the club team.
  • Verified rosters must be emailed to info@nationalfieldhockeyleague.com by the assigned deadline.

LATE FEES

  • Dues OR P2P not received by February 1st: a late fee of $50 will be charged to a team’s account (this will be added on February 2nd).
  • Dues OR P2P not received by February 15th: an additional late fee of $50 will be charged to a team’s account (a total of $100 – both late fees – will be added February 16th).
  • Dues OR P2P not received by March 1st: if the NFHL has not received a team’s dues or a P2P by March 1st
  • the team will not be allowed to participate in the Spring Tournament. The team will be removed from the tournament
  • placed on probation and their account deactivated. The team will only be reinstated with a majority vote from the NFHL Board and once the tournament dues and the late fees have been paid.

CANCELLATIONS/WITHDRAWALS

All teams must cancel in writing (send email to info@nationalfieldhockeyleague.com). Teams that have submitted a written RSVP and cancel:

  • On or before February 1st: still required to pay dues by March 1st. Failure to pay dues will result in probation from the league. A team put on probation will be reinstated once the dues have been paid.
  • February 2nd – March 1st: still required to pay dues any accrued late fees PLUS a $200 fine by April 1st. Failure to pay dues any accrued late fees and the fine will result in probation from the league. A team put on probation will be reinstated once the dues any accrued late fees and fine have been paid.
  • March 2nd – March 15th: still required to pay dues any accrued late fees PLUS a $350 fine by April 15th. Failure to pay dues any accrued late fees and the fine will result in probation from the league. A team put on probation will be reinstated once the dues any accrued late fees and fines have been paid.
  • March 15th – day before tournament: still required to pay dues any accrued late fees PLUS a $750 fine by May 1st. Failure to pay dues any accrued late fees and the fine will result in probation from the league. A team put on probation and their account deactivated. The team will only be reinstated with a majority vote from the NFHL Board and once the tournament dues and the late fees have been paid.

NO SHOWS

Teams that have committed to coming to the Spring Tournament (by submitting an RSVP and sending their dues) and cancel on the day of the tournament or do not show up for 1 or more games at the tournament (including playoff games):

  • Will be put on probation until notified by the NFHL Board and must pay a fine of $950.
  • The team will be reinstated only by majority votes by the NFHL Board.

CODE OF CONDUCT

The NFHL is deeply committed to the safety and well-being of all participants in league events. The NFHL Code of Conduct applies to all league event attendees, including but not limited to, players, captains, coaches and spectators. The NFHL believes that these measures will contribute towards a more positive and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.

Key Points:

Zero Tolerance PolicyThe NFHL operates under a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination, harassment, or derogatory comments based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

Immediate Consequences: Any individual found in violation of the zero-tolerance policy will face immediate consequences, including removal from the premises or expulsion of their team from the tournament.

Team Responsibility: Teams, especially coaches/captains, are responsible forensuring that their fans/spectators adhere to the Code of Conduct. Separate incidents involving different individuals supporting the same team will result in theentire team’s disqualification from the tournament.

Reporting: All instances of misconduct or violations of the Code of Conduct should immediately be reported to the NFHL with a detailed email to info@nationalfieldhockeyleague.com.

Special NFHL rates for players and spectators. ALL non-local teams (teams traveling >90 miles) are required to stay at a NFHL partner hotel, using only the links below. Please do not book through third party sites (Expedia, etc.).

Click the Virginia Beach region below to see discounted hotel rates.

Hyatt House Virginia Beach Oceanfront

2705 Atlantic Ave
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-4200

  • $179 – 2 queen beds, den guest room (sleeps 4) – OCEANFRONT with BALCONY!
  • $179 – 1 king bed with sofa bed (sleeps 3) – OCEANFRONT with BALCONY!
  • Reservations must be made by: 3/12/25
  • Cancellation policy: 72 hours prior to arrival
  • Group code: G-FHA1
  • All rooms have oceanfront balconies overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the Virginia Beach Boardwalk
  • Free buffet breakfast included
  • Free parking – 1 car per room
  • Van/bus parking is complimentary BUT must be coordinated in advance with Elizabeth Rosier, elizabeth.rosier@hyatt.com
  • Complimentary van/bus parking lot is 1.2 miles away from the hotel
  • 20 minutes to the fields
  • Hotel website
  • Book online (please note, you can only book 2 rooms at a time online – to book more than 2 rooms, please make multiple reservations) or by calling 800-886-0451 and asking for the “National Field Hockey League” rate
SpringHill Suites Virginia Beach Oceanfront

901 Atlantic Ave
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 417-3982

  • $179 – 2 queen beds with sleeper sofa (sleeps 5) – OCEANFRONT with BALCONY!
  • Reservations must be made by: 3/12/25
  • Cancellation policy: 72 hours prior to arrival
  • Group code: NSTNSTA
  • Free buffet breakfast included
  • Free parking – 1 car per room
  • Van/bus parking is $25/day (1 block away) and must be coordinated in advance with Gioia Brown, gbrown@shsoceanfrontvb.com
  • 20 minutes to the fields
  • Hotel website
  • Book online (using button below) or call 800-874-9351 and ask for the “National Field Hockey League Spring Tournament” group rate
Hilton Garden Inn Town Center

252 Town Center Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 326-6200

  • $144 (Thurs) and $164 (Fri/Sat) – 1 king bed (sleeps 2)
  • TBD (Thurs) and TBD (Fri/Sat) – 2 queen beds (sleeps 4)
  • Reservations must be made by: 3/14/25
  • Cancellation policy:
  • Group code:
  • Free parking (van/bus parking is complimentary BUT must be coordinated in advance with Jewels Samson – jewels.samson@hilton.com)
  • Located in Town Center of Virginia Beach – with several restaurants, retail stores, and entertainment – all within walking distance
  • 20 minutes to the fields
  • Hotel website
  • Book online (using button below) or by calling 877-782-9444 and asking for the “National Field Hockey League Spring Tourney” rate
Hyatt Place Virginia Beach Town Center

355 Independence Blvd
Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23462
(757) 431-7000

  • $167 – 1 king bed plus sleeper sofa (sleeps 3) 
  • $177 – 2 queen beds plus sleeper sofa (sleeps 5) 
  • Reservations must be made by: 3/13/25
  • Cancellation policy: prior to 4pm 72 hours prior to arrival
  • Group code: G-HLST
  • Includes free breakfast in the Gallery Kitchen
  • Free parking (van/bus parking is complimentary)
  • Located in Town Center of Virginia Beach – with several restaurants, retail stores, and entertainment – all within walking distance
  • 20 minutes to the fields
  • Hotel website
  • Book online (using button below – please note, you can only book 2 rooms at a time online – to book more than 2 rooms, please make multiple reservations) or by calling (888) 591-1234 and asking for the “National Field Hockey League Spring Tournament” rate
Home2 Suites by Hilton Virginia Beach

1741 Community College Place
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 321-8201

  • TBD – 2 queen beds with sleeper sofa (sleeps 5) – CLOSEST HOTEL TO FIELDS!
  • Reservations must be made by:
  • Cancellation policy:
  • Group code:
  • Free buffet breakfast included
  • Free parking
  • Van/bus parking:
  • 7 minutes to the fields
  • Hotel website
  • Book online (using button below) or call XXXXXX and ask for the “National Field Hockey League Spring Tournament” group rate
Courtyard by Marriott Virginia Beach Norfolk

5700 Greenwich Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 490-2002

  • $149 – 2 double or queen beds (sleeps 4) 
  • Reservations must be made by: 3/13/25
  • Cancellation policy:
  • Group code:
  • Free parking (large bus parking is complimentary BUT must be coordinated in advance with Kayla Lawrence, Lacaila.Lawrence@marriott.com)
  • 20 minutes to the fields
  • Hotel website
  • Book online (using button below – please note, you can only book 3 rooms at a time online – to book more than 3 rooms, please make multiple reservations) or by calling 800-393-2480 and asking for the “Annual National Field Hockey Spring Tournament” group rate

in memory of Allie Rose Zambito

June 22, 1995 – June 21, 2019

The NFHL Spring Tournament is in memory of NFHL alumna Allie Zambito (#27) who played on the High Point University club field hockey team. Allie was an NFHL all-star and was on the team both her freshman and senior years, when High Point University qualified for the NFHL Fall Championship.

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