This is the 26th Annual Spring Tournament, open to all active teams.
By completing an 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.
Withdrawals on or before November 15th are not subject to the tournament/withdrawal fees.
2181 Landstown Road Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Training Center Fields #1 & #2 – Astroturf
Sportsplex – Field Turf
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2276 Recreation Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Fields #6 and #8 – Field Turf
5 min drive from Location 1
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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.
Preliminary Rosters – due March 1st
Verified Rosters – due April 4th
All players must complete their waivers as part of the online registration process on LeagueApps. Players without waivers are not permitted to participate.
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.
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 the team’s ADMIN account (managed by the captain/coach) in the LeagueApps portal. To have the invoice transferred to a different account (Club Sports Rep), please email info@nationalfieldhockeyleague.com with your request.
OPTION 2: MAIL A CHECK
If mailing a check, it must be received by the NFHL by February 1st. Late fees start accruing February 2nd – 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 Club Sports Rep submits a Promise to Pay (P2P) email (option 3) to avoid late fees.
OPTION 3: PROMISE TO PAY (P2P) SENT BY CLUB SPORTS DEPARTMENT
Submit the tournament invoice (page 2) to your Club Sports Department if they will be making payment on your team’s behalf. Your Club Sports Rep must send the NFHL a Promise to Pay (P2P) email by February 1st. The P2P email must be sent directly from the team’s Club Sports Rep (or assigned advisor) to info@nationalfieldhockeyleague.com, and include the following:
For teams that have a P2P sent by Club Sports, the deadline for payment is extended to March 1st.
All teams must cancel in writing (send email to info@nationalfieldhockeyleague.com). Teams that have submitted a written RSVP and cancel:
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):
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 Policy: The 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
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
Reporting: All instances of misconduct or violations of the Code of
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.
2705 Atlantic Ave
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-4200
901 Atlantic Ave
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 417-3982
252 Town Center Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 326-6200
355 Independence Blvd
Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23462
(757) 431-7000
1741 Community College Place
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 321-8201
5700 Greenwich Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 490-2002
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.
