USA Field Hockey National Event RFP 2025/2026

About USA Field Hockey National Event RFP 2025/2026

Please read through attached document for all host requirements and how to officially submit a bid. If you have any questions you can contact me directly or message me on Playeasy:

Madeline Rascon
mrascon@usafieldhockey.com
413-522-6971

With the 42nd running of the National Hockey Festival (Festival) set to take place over Thanksgiving in 2024, it is one of the longest running field hockey events in the country. Coupled with a rich history as one of the largest outdoor field hockey events in the world, USA Field Hockey aims to continue to deliver this premier playing opportunity for athletes in 2025 and 2026.

At Festival, U-16 Girls and U-19 Girls athletes from across the country will have a national platform to showcase their talents in front of Division I, Division II and Division III college programs from across the nation. Additionally, Festival offers a robust profile of playing opportunities outside of recruitment-based play including U-12 Co-Ed, U-14 Girls, U-17 Boys and Adult Divisions.

It is our goal to continuously evolve Festival as a platform to develop athletes, coaches and umpires to be lifelong advocates of the game. Through additional ancillary event offerings like the National Coaches Meeting, College Information Night and Coaching Courses, Festival is truly an event that can be enjoyed by all constituents in our Hockey community.

The National Hockey Festival is structured to be a five-day event that includes three days of competition and two additional days pre- and post-competition for ancillary programs. Traditionally, Festival has been held on Thanksgiving weekend.

Bids can be submitted for the following weekends:
2025: November 27 – 30 (Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend) or November 24 – 26
2026: November 26 – 29 (Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend) or November 23 – 25

*Bids and venues with availability on both weekends listed per year are ideal

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