Clarke Field Hockey
Bring your BARK, go Clarke!
Coaches:
Ms. Denham edenham@lexingtonma.org
Ms. Harrington kharrington@lexingtonma.org
Joining a Team
Field hockey has historically been a no-cut sport at Clarke. Everyone is welcome, no matter your experience level! The JV team is generally made up of people who have not played before (no matter what grade), nearly all sixth graders, and about half the seventh graders. The varsity team is generally made up of eighth graders (who have played before), about half the seventh graders, and a small number of sixth graders (who have played before and demonstrated proficiency or potential). Of course, each year this is subject to change based on the number of players and their experience levels.
2023 season: Thanks for a great season! Please drop off your clean uniform in Coach Harrington's room ASAP.
Practice Schedule (2023 season)
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 2:50-4:20
No practice on half-day Fridays
(THESE TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE) Games typically start at 3:45 and generally last about an hour.
Equipment needed for 2023
Stick (should come up to 2" below top of hip bone)
Shinguards (preferably blue, or have blue socks to cover)
Mouthguard (not white or clear) with no tab sticking out of the mouth (helmet attachment)
Goggles (rated for field hockey with code ASTM 2713, check for the vertical bar!)
Field hockey ball (labeled with player name)
Cleats AND sneakers (for turf field games or indoor practices)
Water Bottle - no sharing!
Suggested: beach towel (for outdoor stretching on the grass)
Game Schedule (as of 10/26/23)
Tuesday, 9/19 against Diamond W 1–0
Thursday, 9/21 vs. Weston W 4–0
Tuesday, 9/26 vs. Watertown W 5–1
Thursday, 9/28 vs. Bedford L 2–4
Tuesday, 10/3 away at Acton-Boxborough W 4–0
Thursday, 10/5 vs. Diamond L 1–2
Tuesday, 10/10 away at Weston W 4–0
Thursday, 10/12 away at Watertown T 3–3
Tuesday, 10/17 away at Carlisle T 2–2
Wednesday, 10/18 away at Bedford L 4–5
Thursday, 10/19 vs. Acton-Boxborough W 2–1
Thursday, 10/26 vs. Carlisle W 3–0
Final Record: 7–3–2
Players take a bus to and back from all away games (except no bus back from games at Diamond or Lincoln Field in Lexington). Parents may bring their children home from the games as long as they communicate the plan with the coaches at the field before leaving.
Away game locations
Acton-Boxborough: Elm Street Field or Leary Field in Acton or TJ O'Grady Skate Park (ABRHS Lower Fields, 66 Hayward Road, Acton)
Bedford: John Glenn Middle School (Plateau Field, 99 McMahon Rd - back parking lot) or Liljegren Field at Bedford High
Carlisle: Spalding Field (120 Church Street)
Lincoln: Lincoln Middle School (6 Ballfield Rd)
Sudbury: Curtis Middle School (22 Pratts Mill Rd)
Waltham: Veterans Field (385 Forest Street)
Watertown: Saltonstall Park (149 Main Street)
Weston: Weston High School
Videos
•Basic Rules of Field Hockey (international rules, some modifications for middle school!)
•Three types of shots (we only really use slap shots on grass fields)