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2027/04/16 09:00:00
28th Annual NFHL Spring Tournament
April 16th-18th, 2027
Virginia Beach Tournament Center / Sportsplex
Hampton Roads Soccer Complex
In memory of Allie Rose Zambito #27
2028 SAVE THE DATE: April 7-9, 2028
Hampton Roads Soccer Complex
2026 CHAMPIONS
PENN STATE
GOLD
ABOUT
The 2027 event is the 28th 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.
- There are two divisions – the competitive Championship division and the Social Cup division.
- All teams are guaranteed 4 pool-play games.
- The tournament is setup as pool-play and teams are ranked based on the fall 2026 standings.
- The tournament first come first serve and has a max of 36 teams total.
- 2027 non-refundable tournament entry fee: $1020/team
- The Social Cup division is limited to 12 teams and teams ranked #1-20 from Fall 2026 standings are not allowed to enter. Two teams advance to playoffs.
- The Championship division will have up to 24 teams. Fourteen teams advance to playoffs.
CHAMPIONSHIP VS. SOCIAL CUP DIVISIONS
Championship Division
- Designed for high-performing teams seeking top-tier competition and a run at the national title.
- 4 pool play games guaranteed across Friday and Saturday.
- Top 14 teams advance to the Sunday Playoff Bracket for a chance at the Championship trophy.
- $1020 per team entry fee.
- Open to all eligible member teams and mandatory for Fall Top 20 teams.
Social Cup Division
- A fun and social division for teams seeking competitive balance.
- 4 pool play games guaranteed against similar competition.
- Standalone Sunday morning Championship Game exclusively for the top 2 Social Cup teams.
- Capped at 12 teams maximum on a first-come and first-served basis during RSVP.
- $1020 per team entry fee.
- Teams ranked in the Top 20 from Fall 2026 final standings are ineligible for the Social Cup and will automatically be placed in the Spring Championship division.
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.
2027 TEAMS
- TBD
FIELD LOCATIONS
LOCATION 1
Field Hockey Tournament Center & Sportsplex
2044 Landstown Road Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Tournament Center Fields #1 and #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
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.
PRELIMINARY & VERIFIED FINAL ROSTERS
Preliminary Rosters – due March 1st
- All rostered players must meet your school’s specific eligibility requirements. Per NFHL rules, verified alumni are also allowed to be rostered. If your team is found to have any ineligible players on your team, your team can face up to suspension from the league.
- All confirmed players must be added to the team’s LeagueApps roster by this deadline.
Verified Rosters – due April 4th
- Rosters can be downloaded in the LeagueApps portal. A Club Sports Rep must sign and date the roster. This signature verifies that all players are ELIGIBLE players per your school’s club sports policies. If your team is found to have any ineligible players on your team, your team can face up to suspension from the league.
- Verified rosters must be sent to info@nationalfieldhockeyleague.com.
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 15TH – RSVP DEADLINE
- An RSVP is a commitment to participate in the tournament.
- You will be required to pay tournament dues unless the withdrawal is ON OR BEFORE November 15th. If the team captain or Club Sports Rep withdraws in writing to info@nationalfieldhockeyleague.com ON OR BEFORE November 15th the team will be removed without penalty and will not be charged the tournament entry fee or any withdrawal fees.
- Withdrawals after November 15th are subject to the tournament fee ($1
- 020) and all withdrawal fees as stated below.
- Tournament fees are non-refundable.
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 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:
- Confirmation that the NFHL will receive payment by an extended deadline of March 1st.
For teams that have a P2P sent by Club Sports, the deadline for payment is extended to March 1st.
MARCH 1ST – HOTEL RESERVATION BOOKING DEADLINE
- Teams traveling >50 miles are required to stay at an NFHL partner hotel.
- Teams will be assigned a hotel for the tournament based on their preferences submitted on the RSVP.
- Teams will receive their hotel assignment in December. Team are required to book at their assigned hotel using only the booking link provided.
- Teams must have a credit card authorization completed by March 1st if they will not have the card used for payment with them upon check in.
MARCH 1ST – PAYMENT DEADLINE FOR TEAMS THAT HAD A P2P SUBMITTED BY CLUB SPORTS
- If a P2P was submitted by Club Sports the deadline to receive payment is March 1st.
MARCH 1ST – PRELIMINARY ROSTER DEADLINE
- All players listed on your roster must be eligible players (per your school’s club sports rules). Per NFHL rules – verified alumni are also allowed to be added to your roster.
- If you are found to have any ineligible players on your team your team can face up to suspension from the league.
- All confirmed players must be added to the team’s LeagueApps roster by this deadline.
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 9TH – FINAL/VERIFIED ROSTER DEADLINE
- Rosters can be downloaded in the LeagueApps portal.
- A Club Sports Rep must sign and date the roster. This signature verifies that all players are ELIGIBLE players per your school’s club sports policies.
- Verified rosters must be sent to info@nationalfieldhockeyleague.com.
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 and placed on probation and their account deactivated on the NFHL website. The team will only be reinstated with a majority vote from the NFHL officers and once the tournament dues and all 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 November 15th: no penalty. The team will not be responsible for tournament dues.
- On or before February 1st: still required to pay dues by February 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 and any accrued late fees PLUS a $350 fine by March 1st. Failure to pay dues and fine and any accrued late fees will result in probation from the league. A team put on probation will be reinstated once the dues any accrued late fees and the fine have been paid.
- March 2nd – April 1st: still required to pay dues and any accrued late fees PLUS a $500 fine by April 1st. Failure to pay dues and fine and any accrued late fees 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.
- April 2nd or later: still required to pay dues and any accrued late fees PLUS a $750 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.
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 $900.
- 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 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 for ensuring that their fans/spectators adhere to the Code of Conduct. Separate incidents involving different individuals supporting the same team will result in the entire 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 >50 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.). Teams will be assigned to a specific hotel, based on their request listed on the RSVP.
Teams are required to book at their assigned hotel.
Spectators and fans may request the booking links for discounted rates by emailing info@nationalfieldhockeyleague.com.
Click the Virginia Beach region below to see discounted hotel rates.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Oceanfront
1901 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
- Breakfast included
- Free parking for 1 car/room (NO BUS PARKING AVAILABLE)
- Located on VA Beach Oceanfront
- 20 minutes to the fields
- Hotel website
Delta Hotels Virginia Beach Waterfront Suites
2800 Shore Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
- Breakfast is NOT included
- Free parking for 1 car/room (NO BUS PARKING AVAILABLE)
- Located on VA Waterfront, Chesapeake Bay
- 25 minutes to the fields
- Hotel website
Hilton Garden Inn Town Center
252 Town Center Dr.
Virginia Beach, VA
- $4 off (per person per night) breakfast of choice in the Garden Grille Restaurant
- Free parking (NO BUS PARKING AVAILABLE)
- 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
Hyatt Place Virginia Beach Town Center (BUS PARKING AVAILABLE)
355 Independence Blvd
Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23462
- Includes free breakfast in the Gallery Kitchen
- Free parking (bus parking is complimentary but must be coordinated in advance)
- 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
The Westin Town Center
4535 Commerce St
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
- Breakfast not included
- Free parking (NO BUS PARKING AVAILABLE)
- 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
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.
