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This website is your resource guide for everything you need to know about the upcoming season. All pertinent information, links, etc. will be on here. It will be updated as more information becomes available. Check out what you need to know below!
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To sign up for field hockey, you must pre-register to be put on the 2025 list. Complete the form HERE. The deadline for signing up is June 1st, after that you will be removed from the database.
All physical forms must be turned into the Main Office of Shawnee High School by AUGUST 1st. Shawnee is only open Monday – Thursday (7:30 - 4:00) in the summer. FORMS
PHYSICALS SHOULD BE TURNED IN BY AUGUST 1ST!!!
PERMISSION FORMS: Genesis Parent Portal after July 1st
PARTICIPATION FEE: The district will open this on School Cash Online. We will notify you once it is open.
Click on the CALENDAR link to access the schedule, practices, games, pasta parties and any other SHSFH event will be on the calendar. The calendar will be updated as more information becomes available.
SUMMER PRACTICE: see calendar
There will be Summer Practices at the Shawnee turf throughout the course of the summer. These are great opportunities for you to practice, work out and do stick work drills with your teammates. All levels are welcome and encouraged to come. If you are at home in Medford, you should do everything in your power to be there! You must bring all of your field hockey gear as well as sneakers.
Sunday, August 16th, Shawnee Auditorium, 6:00 PM
We will meet the night before the first day of practice to go over team rules and expectations, discuss upcoming events and everything you will need for the upcoming season.
The parent meeting will be held in conjunction with the team meeting. We are requesting that at least one parent/guardian be present at the meeting so we can all be on the same page about the program. This is when the coaches get an opportunity to talk to the parents and/or guardians about how the program is run, our philosophy, the direction we want this season’s team to be moving into and we will be available to answer any questions you might have. The Corners Club will be organizing dates fundraisers, pasta parties and various other important things that you don’t want to miss out on.
FYI – It is a STATE LAW that you attend six practices before you are allowed to participate in a scrimmage. Missing practice will interfere with your eligibility. Beyond the 6 practices, it is the discretion of the coaches to decide when you are “ready” to play in a scrimmage/game.
As the Shawnee Field Hockey program continues to grow, our coaching staff remains dedicated to our mission of shaping young people into respectful, responsible, and compassionate individuals through education-based athletic experiences.
To maintain the high standard of safety, individual coaching, and meaningful playing time that our athletes deserve, we are transitioning to a competitive roster format for the 2026 season. This decision was made with the following core priorities in mind:
Player Safety: Proper coach-to-player ratios are essential for safe supervision and technique-focused training.
Athlete Development: Smaller rosters ensure that every player receives the individual feedback and "reps" necessary to reach their full potential.
The Shawnee Experience: We want every student-athlete to have a positive learning environment where they can contribute meaningfully to the team’s success.
We understand that this represents a change in our program's tradition. However, we believe it is a necessary step to protect the integrity of the sport and the well-being of our players. Detailed tryout criteria will be provided at our upcoming parent/player meeting.
All Players: Monday, August 18, 2025 8:00 - 11:00
PRACTICES: During preseason, practice begins at 8:00AM sharp, please be there early to help with equipment, set up the fields & foam roll. If you need to be taped by the trainers, you must report early as well. You must bring enough water to last the whole practice as well as a snack for when given time to eat. Be prepared for our testing!
During the school year, practice begins at 2:45, please be on time every day.
You must bring with you the following items every day:
Your own water jug (you need to bring your own everyday)
Running shoes
A mouth guard (Don’t even think about trying to get on the field without one!)
Cleats/turf shoes
Hockey stick
Shin guards (You will not be allowed to practice without them.)
A cooler with snacks and adequate beverages.
This year we will complete 3 tests. These 3 tests will help the coaches make decisions during tryouts. Tryouts will not be based on these tests only.
1. Mile Run – 7:30 or under
2. 2 - 300 yard shuttles in 1:10 with 2 minute rest
3. The Manchester - 100 yard sprint in 20 seconds / 20 second rest - continue until exhaustion - Goal is 10 - 12
You should be running varying distances between 1 - 3 miles and incorporating sprint work 5 - 6 days a week. It is also important to work on strength training, check out the routine on the Strength & Conditioning page. (Free weights at a gym or even good old fashion push-ups and squats/lunges, etc. work just as well.)
The 21st annual “Getting to Know You Dinner” will be on August 20th at 6:00pm, in the Shawnee Cafeteria. It is a “covered dish” event and each family will be responsible for bringing something. All players are required to attend! Form coming soon!
This year an online clothing form will be completed once the teams have been determined. There are a few items that are mandatory to order; everything else is optional. ALL FIELD PLAYERS must have shin guard sleeves, both white and navy. The other is the team t-shirt, which has our season’s quote on the back of it. An email will be sent to you with directions and the clothing items that are available in June.
Each player should purchase a foam roller that can be brought to practice every day. This will assist with injury prevention and to make sure your muscles are ready to practice. Foam Rollers can be purchased at sporting goods stores or online at various sites. Make sure it is high density. (The white ones are not high density.)
There is a tentative Varsity and JV on the calendar, however, occasionally things change. To keep up to date with changes and to upload the calendar to your phone, visit www.olympicconference.org you can add the schedule to your personal calendar on your phone.
While our schedule officially starts in August, the road to the State Finals in mid-November begins now. As you prepare for the 2026 season, ask yourself: What am I doing today to become an asset to this team?
Take some time to reflect on last year—the highs, the lows, and the areas where you felt held back by fear or frustration. Use this summer to turn those weaknesses into strengths. You have total control over the conditioning and the skill set you bring to the turf on August 17. Let your fitness be a clear signal of your dedication to this program. We can’t wait to see the work you put in at our summer practices.
I look forward to seeing you at Summer Practices. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me via email (rtoliver@lrhsd.org). Enjoy your summer and prepare for preseason so you and the team can get the most out of it.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Toliver, Varsity Coach
Mrs. Green, Asst. Coach
Mrs. Dietz, Asst. Coach
Mrs. Marshall, Asst. Coach