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Sunshine Showcase

While surrounded by the sheer magic that accompanies a visit to Walt Disney World Resort, the Sunshine Showcase at ESPN Wide World of Sports, previously the Disney Field Hockey Showcase, promises to provide high-level competition, excitement and memories for every member of the field hockey family. This premier event gives all aspiring college athletes a platform to showcase their talents to many of the top college coaches and recruiters in the country.

The Disney Field Hockey Showcase began in 2006 with just 56 teams and grew to the most-ever with 240 teams in 2023. Disney and USA Field Hockey look to broaden the experience to include more field hockey athletes, coaches and umpires while making it an even more magical experience for the whole family. 

Dates, Locations & Age Divisions

Typical Dates:

  • End of January or early February

Location:

  • ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, 700 S Victory Way, Kissimmee, FL 34747
  • In 2016, the Presidents' Day Showcase was held in Lakewood Ranch, Fla.

Participating Age Division:

  • U-10 Co-Ed (7v7)
  • U-12 Co-Ed (7v7)
  • U-14 Co-Ed (7v7)
  • U-14 Girls (7v7)
  • U-14 Girls (11v11)
  • U-16 Girls (11v11)
  • U-19 Girls (11v11)

History & Sponsors

History:

  • Disney Field Hockey Showcase began in 2006 with just 56 teams and grew to 190 teams in 2015.
  • In 2016, USA Field Hockey did not return to the Disney Field Hockey Showcase as a sanctioned event but instead held the Presidents' Day Showcase, presented by Harrow Sports, in Lakewood Ranch, Fla.
  • In 2017, the Presidents' Day Showcase changed names to The National Hockey Showcase, presented by Harrow Sports, in Lakewood Ranch, Fla.
  • In 2018, USA Field Hockey returned to the Disney Field Hockey Showcase as a sanctioned event.
  • In June 2018, USA Field Hockey and Disney signed a three-year extension announcing the Disney Field Hockey Showcase will take place at the sports complex at Walt Disney World Resort through 2021, but the tournament will move to an earlier time of the year in order to meet the growing demand from club field hockey teams to compete at Disney.
  • In 2022, the name changed from Disney Field Hockey Showcase to Sunshine Showcase at ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World Resorts. A U-10 Co-Ed division was added. 
  • In 2023, the U-14 Co-Ed 7v7 and U-14 Girls 7v7 divisions were added.

Sponsors:

  • Team IP, presenting sponsor & official licensee, 2023
  • Harrow Sports, presenting sponsor, 2016, 2017 & 2022
  • Sanctioned Event through Disney Field Hockey, 2006-2015 and 2018 - present

2023 Sunshine Showcase Images

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