State Chapters are partners in USA Field Hockey’s efforts to promote and develop the game for future generations to enjoy. USA Field Hockey’s mission is to Grow the Game, Serve Members and Succeed Internationally. State Chapters focus on growing the game and inspiring and serving membership in their state, while developing their field hockey stakeholders to succeed both on and off the field.
In 2019, USA Field Hockey launched the first pilot State Chapter in Michigan. In 2020, California and Kentucky were added and in 2021 North Carolina and South Carolina were added.
USA Field Hockey recognizes that sustaining and growing a sport in the United States requires effective sports leaders. Exponential growth can only occur when national, regional and local sports leaders work together, adopting and applying shared goals, values and development philosophies.
Field hockey is a sport for all and a sport for life, and yet how it is enjoyed throughout the United States is very different. As a result, each area of the country has unique opportunities and challenges. It is USA Field Hockey’s vision that engaging and empowering volunteers at the state level will result in exponential growth and increased interest and investment on behalf of all stakeholders. The foundational structure of State Chapters will create fluid communication between USA Field Hockey and leaders who share the goal of promoting and developing field hockey for future generations to enjoy.
USA Field Hockey would like to thank all the State Chapter volunteers. If you are interested in learning more about State Chapters and want to start a chapter in your state, please email sportdevelopment@usafieldhockey.com.
