The Rheems Athletic Association's purpose is to provide a safe, fun, & rewarding atmospheres for all children within our community, who choose to participate in our multiple venues. We believe that through our organization these future leaders will learn the value of teamwork, relationships, & success, which is necessary in today's society.
Welcome To Etown Youth Field Hockey
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Please remember to scroll to the bottom of this page to see Summer camp and Fall league registration for 2023.
ANY and ALL School Districts are Welcome to Join!
Our goal is to provide players the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of the sport and have fun doing it.
The Fall League program is offered for anyone entering grades 2nd through 6th for the 2024 -2025 school year for all skill levels.
Summer Clinic
July 15th - 19th
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Entering Fall 2024 into Kindergarten - 6th Grade
Calling all rising Kindergarten through 6th grade girls who enjoy playing field hockey!
Come join the Etown Youth Field Hockey coaching staff for a fun and competitive summer clinic. Improve your skills, get a jump start to the fall season, and grow your love for the game!
Elizabethtown Turf Field
Please park in the East High parking lot on the High school side. Players should enter through the gate on the East High side of the field
Given To Each Player
Drawstring Bag, Water Bottle, T-shirt and a field hockey ball to keep
Equipment Required
Mouth guard
Shin guards
Field Hockey Stick - if you need advice or guidance to choose the correct size please contact:
Kim Yocum, league commissioner, [email protected]
Fall Season - Is scheduled to begin Practice:
starting the week of August 13th to October
Entering Fall 2023 into kindergarten - 6th Grade
Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Tuesday & Thursday 5:30pm -6:30pm
3rd - 6th Grade Team
Tuesday & Thursday 5:30pm -7pm
Practice days and times are subject to change based on the number of teams, availability of coaches & fields
Practice Location
Mount Joy Township Grass Field - corner of Elizabethtown Road & Greentree Road
8853 Elizabethtown Road, Elizabethtown
Please Park in the Mount Joy Township building parking lot in front of the building. Do NOT Park in front of the police entrance at any time.
League Games
Lancaster/Lebanon League
Schools Playing against:
Conestoga Valley, Hempfield, Lampeter Strasburg, Lancaster Country Day School, Manheim Central, Norlanco Penn Manor
Game will be on Saturdays and Times will be announced when available. Each team will play 2 - 25 minute games each game day. Players are only expected to stay for their individual team games only.
Game Dates & Locations
September
September
September
October
October
All age groups will be playing at the same locations each week.
Game
This is subject to change due to rain delays or school restrictions
To ensure the safety of our players and their families, COVID 19 Policies (masks/sanitization/distancing) will be establish and communicated to all registered families as we near the start of our season. Please be patient as we establish our procedures according to the CURRENT CDC and State guidelines. Please note that these guidelines may change throughout the season.
Uniforms
Included - Reversible Jersey
should be worn to Practice and Games. Please have your child wear something underneath the jersey in case they would need to switch their jersey to the opposite side
Not Included - Black shorts/pants - games only
Equipment Required
Mouth guard
Shin guards
Field Hockey Stick - if you need advice or guidance to choose the correct size please contact Kim Yocum, league commissioner, [email protected]
Player Expectations
This is a learning league. Which means ALL skill levels are given the same opportunity to learn. It is NOT about winning and losing. It is NOT about who scored or how many goals an individual player had. It is NOT about starting each game or playing every minute. It is NOT about playing one position and being a ball hog.
However, it is all about having FUN. It is about learning the skills of field hockey - passing, pulling right, shooting. It is about ENCOURAGING your teammates. It is about CHEERING FOR EVERYONE and taking turns sitting out. It is about RESPECTING your coaches. It is about learning to HONOR OFFICIALS and the calls they make. It is about falling in love with a sport that offers so much on and off the field.
Our league reserves the right if any player has any poor sportsmanship or misconduct of any kind that player will be asked to sit out of the remainder of the practice or game.
Fundraising
R & K Subs - Form will be handed out at the First PracticeDue Date: TBAEach player will be required to sell a minimum of 15 subs, unless you have multiple children (2 children = 25 subs)If you choose to Opt-out, it is $75 a player or $70 for more than one player in the family. Opt-out does not crossover to other sports with in the RAA Organization.Apparel -Online store to buy clothing and accessories. The link will be sent to each player during the season.Team Pictures
There will be team and individual pictures taken. Wear your game jersey.Dates: September 26th will be promptly at 5:30pm so please arrive early to set up for the team picture.
K-1st grade - September xx promptly at 5:30
2nd-3rd grade - September xx promptly at 5:30
4th-6th grade - September xx promptly at 5:30Introducing Our Coaching Staff
K - 3rd Grade Head Coach
Gina Miller
Elizabethtown Area High School
3-year varsity starter & 2-year team captain
Eastern University
2017 - Graduated with B.S., 2020 - Graduated with MEd, 4-year team starter, 2-year team captain, 3 time all conference player, 2 time all region player, 1 time academic all MAC team, 1-time academic all-area team (Philly), 3-time NFHCA national academic squad
Coaching
2012- 2014 - GEARS youth clinics, 2018 - 2020 - Eastern University Graduate Assistant, 2020 - present - Etown Youth Field Hockey
Professional
1st grade teacher at Donegal Primary School
Why I want to coach youth field hockey
I am so honored to be part of the Etown Youth Field Hockey coaching staff. RAA and Etown youth sports were an important part of my life, as well as my parents and brother. I truly grew up on the RAA fields and enjoyed every minute of it. When I discovered field hockey at age 8, youth programs were not established, meaning I was on my own to grow as a player. I am beyond excited to be part of growing the love of this great game with so many young athletes.
Assistant Coach
Cassie Rawa
Elizabethtown Area High School
Shippensburg University
4 years from 2013-2016 where she was a forward. During her time at Shippensburg, the team won 2 National Championship titles, her freshman and senior season where she was co-captain her senior season.
Coaching
She has helped coach multiple camps throughout her time as a student athlete at Shippensburg. After she graduated at Ship, she attended Shenandoah University where she obtained her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2020. She is looking forward to volunteer coaching with Rheems Athletic Department this summer!
Morgan
Elizabethtown Area High School
4th - 6th Grade Head Coach
Mallary Anderson
Donegal High School
4-year varsity starter
Lebanon Valley College
4-year varsity starter. National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHC). Second-Team All American and an NFHC First-Team All-region pick. She helped lead Lebanon Valley College to the NCAA division III Final four in 2006. A MAC Commonwealth First-Team All-Conference honoree following her senior season, she was named to the 2006 NCAA All-tournament Team and ended her college career as the programs All-time Leader in defensive saves.
Coaching
Coached at mid-Atlantic field hockey camp while in college at Lebanon Valley College for 2 seasons. Helped coach youth programs for Donegal youth sports in various sports while in high school.
Why I want to coach youth field hockey
Coaching youth through sports is extremely rewarding to teach kids the value of teamwork skills hard work and the importance of exercise. Along with teaching children the love of game of field hockey.
Any questions or concerns please contact Kim Yocum, league commissioner at [email protected] or call 717-371-4652