ELITE
WINTER TEAMS
One goal. NIT 2027.
U10 · U12 · U14 · U16
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The Program
Built to compete at the highest level.

Steel FHC Elite Winter Teams are tryout-based competitive squads for players U10 through U16. Selected players compete in 3 to 5 winter tournaments across December, January, and February — representing Steel FHC against top clubs regionally and nationally.

This is competitive field hockey for players who are ready to put in the work and compete on a bigger stage. Our primary goal is NIT 2027.

Tryout Details
Dates, location & cost.
U10 & U12
June 23, 2026
U14 & U16
June 24, 2026
Location
St. Luke’s Facility 3801 Brookside Road Macungie, PA 18062
Tryout Fee
$30 per player · Non-refundable
Register
Via LeagueApps — link below
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Competitive teams for U10 · U12 · U14 · U16
Team selection is based on birth year, not grade. Make sure you know which age group your player falls into.
View USFHA Age Groups ↗
Season Timeline
Tryouts through tournaments — everything in one place.

Every key date, payment, and milestone for the Steel FHC Elite Winter Team season from tryouts through NIT 2027.

June 23 & 2
2026
Tryouts
St. Luke’s Facility - Macungie, PA. Register in advance via LeagueApps.
Due
$30
Non-refundable
3 Days After
Teams Announced
Selected players notified by email within 3 days. Confirm your spot before the team fee is due.
 
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Upon Selection
Team Fee Due
Due only if your player makes a team. Covers uniforms and all practice sessions for the full winter season.
Due
$500
Uniforms + practices included
Dec 7
2026
Practices Begin
Full practice schedule below. Location: St. Luke’s Facility - Macungie, PA. Included in team fee.
 
Included
In team fee
September
2026
Tentative Tournament Schedule Posted
A tentative Dec, Jan, Feb tournament schedule posted here. Dates and locations subject to change through October.
 
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October
2026
Tournament Schedule Finalized
Final schedule confirmed and communicated to all team members with full event details.
 
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November
2026
Tournament Fees Due
Covers 3–5 winter tournaments. NIT 2027 fees are separate and only apply to qualifying teams.
Due
~$500
3–5 tournaments
Dec 2026 –
Feb 2027
Tournament Season
3–5 competitive tournaments across December, January, and February. All selected with NIT 2027 qualification in mind.
 
Included
In tournament fee
U10/12s:  2/26-29
U14s:  2/12-14
U16s:  2/29-21
NIT 2027 — The Goal
National Invitational Tournament. The primary goal this entire season is built toward. Qualifying teams receive full NIT details separately.
If Qualified
TBD
Separate from all other fees
Ready to compete? Tryouts open June 2026.
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Practice Schedule
Winter practice dates & times.

All practices at St. Luke’s Facility - 3801 Brookside Road Macungie, PA 18062

December 2026
Dec 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 28, 30
Mondays — Dec 7, 14, 21, 28
U105:00 – 6:30pm
U126:30 – 8:00pm
Wednesdays — Dec 2, 9, 16, 30
U145:00 – 6:30pm
U166:30 – 8:00pm
U16 season begins in January
Jan – Feb 2027
Jan 4–Feb 22 (Mon) · Jan 5–Feb 9 (Tue)
Mondays — Jan 4, 11, 18, 25 · Feb 1, 8, 15, 22
U105:00 – 6:15pm
U126:15 – 7:30pm
U167:30 – 9:00pm
Tuesdays — Jan 5, 12, 19, 26 · Feb 2, 9
U147:00 – 8:30pm
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All practices at St. Luke’s Facility - 3801 Brookside Road Macungie, PA 18062
Schedule included in team fee
FAQ
Common questions.
Does my player need to be a current Steel FHC member to try out?
No — tryouts are open to any eligible player. If your player makes a team, Steel FHC membership is included in the team fee.
What happens if my player doesn’t make a team?
The $30 tryout fee is non-refundable. Players not selected are welcome to participate in Steel FHC programs and will be notified of future tryout opportunities.
Is the team fee due at tryouts?
No — the $500 team fee is only due if your player makes a team, and is collected after teams are announced. You will have time to confirm before payment is required.
Are tournament fees included in the team fee?
No — tournament fees (~$500) are separate and due in November once the schedule is finalized. NIT fees are also separate and only apply to teams that qualify.
How do I know which age group my player is in?
Age groups are based on birth year per USFHA guidelines — not school grade. View the USFHA age chart here ↗
TRYOUTS OPEN
JUNE 2026.

$30 tryout fee · U10 through U16 · St. Luke’s Facility- Macungie, PA. Don’t miss your shot.

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