Overview
The Denver Site has a number of programs for high schoolers looking to become the best field hockey players they can be. Our most competitive program is our Travel Team(s). Travel Team Tryouts take place in August each year, and the Travel Season runs for a full year from Dec-May and again in Sep-Nov, with a break over the summer. If you missed our Travel Team tryouts or simply want to improve your skills in the off season, you are welcome to join our High School Development Team (see below). Our Development Team trains together in the Winter and Spring months. Development Team training is focused on building the fundamental skills required to play at the next level. Lastly, high school players can be invited to participate in one of our Adult Leagues. Adult Leagues are run in the Winter and Spring Seasons.
Development Team Winter Season
Our Development Team is for athletes looking to improve their game in the off season, perform the best they can during their high school seasons, and/or be selected to one of our Travel Teams in the future. Our Development Team is open to current and new Bears players. Travel Team tryouts are no longer a requirement to participate on our High School Development Team.
Once registration closes, players will be split up into ability groups. These groups are dynamic and are meant to ensure that players are appropriately challenged within our Development Team. Parents with questions can reach out to Club Director, Emma Bozek at emma@coloradobears.com.
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Age Group
High School: 9-12th Grade
Cost
$475
*Includes 8 Skills Sessions + 3 PlaydaysPractice Schedule
Dates & Times: Thursdays 7:30-9PM
12/14, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22
Make Up Date: 2/29
Location: Colorado Academy - West Gym & Field House
Playdays
Indoor Scrimmage v. RMFHC: 1/21 @ Colorado Academy 3pm-7pm
Indoor Round Robin v. Travel Teams: 2/3 @ Foothills Field House 7am-11am (may move to 1-4pm TBC)
Polar Bear Playday: 2/24 @ Colorado Academy 9am-3pm
Winter Season Resources
All players are required to have
- indoor field hockey stick
- left handed glove
- mouth guard
- shinguards / tall socks
- indoor sneakers or court shoes
- water bottle
- CO Bears Reversible Pinnie (can use one from a previous season)
Our Development Team is open to C, JV, and Varsity Level field hockey players. The Development Team can be used as a pipeline to make it onto one of our Travel Teams, or as a way to improve a players' skills in the offseason. Once registration closes, players will be split up into ability groups based on skill levels. These groups are dynamic and can change based on a players' performance at practice. Players can also be invited up from the Development Team to play on one of our Travel Teams, at the discretion of the Colorado Bears Coaching Staff.
No refunds will be given. Registrations are nonrefundable after receipt. No exceptions. The Colorado Bears do not pro-rate or offer makeups for missed dates