Reversible Jerseys or Pinnies
Every athlete will be issued a reversible jersey or pinnie, which is to be worn to every clinic, practice or game. They will be distributed the at the first meeting of the team by coaches. Each coach will have their own method for distributing jerseys; please do not ask for a specific number or jersey, unless prompted to by the coach.
Generally, the jerseys and pinnies are sized so that the lower #s be the smallest and the higher #s be the largest.
Team keep costs down, we collect, wash and reissue our jerseys and pinnies each season. Do not write your name or uniquely mark your issued uniform.
ALL jerseys & pinnies will be collected at the end of the season.
Shorts/Skorts
All players indicated a size for their shorts/skorts during registration. The cost for these are included in your registration and are yours to keep. Shorts are for grades 1st-4th and skorts are for grades 5th-8th. These will be distributed at a TBD time - typically at a preseason event. If you cannot pick up at the preseason event, an alternate date/time will be provided.
5th-8th grade skorts are to be worn for games only and are considered part of the uniform.
Travel Teams
Coaches/Teams will decide for each game the color of socks and under layers for game play (t-shirt, leggings, etc.).
While many of our athletes have their own unique style off the field, on the field DJFH has style rules that we may enforce for player safety.
Jewelry - Rule changes in 2023 removed all restrictions on jewelry. Athletes may wear earrings and other jewelry. However, we ask that athletes and parents use common sense. DJFH policy is that coaches may ask players to remove certain jewelry items if they believe they are a danger to the athlete or others.
Hair - DJFH's recommendation is that hair should always be pulled back, in a pony tail, braid or bun, so that it does not cover the eyes of the athlete. This is a safety issue.
For every Clinic, Practice or Game all athletes MUST have the following 4 items before stepping on the turf.
Players are required to have a mouthguard and shin guards or they will not be allowed to play due to player safety concerns, NO EXCEPTIONS.
While not required, DJFH highly recommends the following:
Field hockey gloves are helpful to protect players' hands from abrasions, stick checks and contact with balls and will help when the colder weather starts. They are not required
DJFH provides goalie gear. However, athletes may use their own equipment.
Here are a few external references to aid in choosing your stick and equipment.