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Individual Team Game Schedules

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Varsity 2021

Opponents	Date	Weekday	Start time	End time	Location	League	Result
Guilderland High School	9/8/2021	Wed	6:00 PM	7:45 PM	Nicholas Budowski Field – Columbia H.S.	L
@ Niskayuna High School	9/10/2021	Fri	4:15 PM	5:55 PM	Field #1	L
Saratoga Springs High School	9/13/2021	Mon	6:00 PM	7:45 PM	Nicholas Budowski Field – Columbia H.S.	L
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake HS	9/15/2021	Wed	6:00 PM	7:45 PM	Nicholas Budowski Field – Columbia H.S.	L
@ Shenendehowa High School	9/17/2021	Fri	4:15 PM	5:55 PM	Shen High School East Stadium (Turf Field)	L
@ Shaker High School	9/20/2021	Mon	6:15 PM		Arthur Walker Field	L
Bethlehem High School	9/22/2021	Wed	6:00 PM	7:45 PM	Nicholas Budowski Field – Columbia H.S.	L
@ Queensbury	9/24/2021	Fri	4:30 PM	5:55 PM	Queensbury HS, Field 2W	NL
@ Guilderland High School	9/27/2021	Mon	4:15 PM	5:55 PM	Afrims Sports Park	L
Niskayuna High School	9/29/2021	Wed	6:00 PM	7:45 PM	Nicholas Budowski Field – Columbia H.S.	L
@ Saratoga Springs High School	10/4/2021	Mon	4:15 PM	5:55 PM	SSHS Turf Field	L
@ Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake HS	10/6/2021	Wed	6:00 PM		BH-BL HS Centennial Field	L
Shaker High School	10/8/2021	Fri	6:00 PM	7:45 PM	Nicholas Budowski Field – Columbia H.S.	L
@ Bethlehem High School	10/13/2021	Wed	4:15 PM	5:55 PM	High School Field Hockey	L
Shenendehowa High School	10/15/2021	Fri	6:00 PM	7:45 PM	Nicholas Budowski Field – Columbia H.S.	L

Date: 2021-07-29

JV 2021

Opponents	Date	Weekday	Start time	End time	Location	League	Result
Guilderland High School	9/8/2021	Wed	4:15 PM	5:55 PM	Genet Elementary School	L
@ Niskayuna High School	9/10/2021	Fri	5:45 PM	6:55 PM	Field #1	L
Saratoga Springs High School	9/13/2021	Mon	4:15 PM	5:55 PM	Genet Elementary School	L
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake HS	9/15/2021	Wed	4:15 PM	5:55 PM	Genet Elementary School	L
@ Shenendehowa High School	9/17/2021	Fri	5:45 PM	7:10 PM	Shen High School East Stadium (Turf Field)	L
@ Shaker High School	9/20/2021	Mon	4:15 PM	5:55 PM	TBD	L
Bethlehem High School	9/22/2021	Wed	4:15 PM	5:55 PM	Genet Elementary School	L
@ Queensbury	9/24/2021	Fri	4:30 PM	5:55 PM	Queensbury HS, Field 5W	NL
@ Guilderland High School	9/27/2021	Mon	6:30 PM	8:15 PM	Afrims Sports Park	L
Niskayuna High School	9/29/2021	Wed	4:15 PM	5:55 PM	Genet Elementary School	L
@ Saratoga Springs High School	10/4/2021	Mon	6:30 PM	8:15 PM	SSHS Turf Field	L
@ Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake HS	10/6/2021	Wed	4:15 PM	5:55 PM	BH-BL HS Centennial Field	L
Shaker High School	10/8/2021	Fri	4:15 PM	5:55 PM	Genet Elementary School	L
@ Bethlehem High School	10/13/2021	Wed	4:15 PM	5:55 PM	High School Field Hockey	L
Shenendehowa High School	10/15/2021	Fri	4:15 PM	5:55 PM	Genet Elementary School	L
Date: 2021-07-30

Modified 2021

Opponents	Date	Weekday	Start time	End time	Location	League	Result
Saratoga Springs High School (Blue)	9/13/2021	Mon	4:15 PM	5:55 PM	Genet Elementary School	L
Shenendehowa High School (Shen Green)	9/20/2021	Mon	4:15 PM	5:55 PM	Genet Elementary School	L
@ Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake HS (Modified)	9/23/2021	Thu	4:15 PM	5:55 PM	O’Rourke MS Field Hockey Field	L
Niskayuna High School	9/27/2021	Mon	4:15 PM	5:55 PM	Genet Elementary School	L
@ Shenendehowa High School (Shen White)	9/30/2021	Thu	4:15 PM	5:55 PM	Shen Field 18	L
Bethlehem High School	10/4/2021	Mon	4:15 PM	5:55 PM	Genet Elementary School	L
@ Guilderland High School (Modified)	10/7/2021	Thu	4:15 PM	5:55 PM	Farnsworth Middle School Field Hockey	L
@ Shaker High School	10/14/2021	Thu	4:30 PM		TBD	L
@ Saratoga Springs High School (White)	10/18/2021	Mon	4:15 PM	5:55 PM	Maple- Brower Lane Field Hockey	L
@ Saratoga Springs High School (Blue)	10/21/2021	Thu	4:15 PM	5:55 PM	Maple- Brower Lane Field Hockey	L
Shenendehowa High School (Shen White)	10/25/2021	Mon	4:15 PM	5:55 PM	Genet Elementary School	L
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake HS (Modified)	10/28/2021	Thu	4:15 PM	5:55 PM	Genet Elementary School	L
Date: 2021-07-30

Youth 2021
Practice Sessions: (Grades 1st-6th):
Thursday 8/26	@ Genet	5:30-7:00pm
Tuesday 8/31	@ Genet	5:30-7:00pm
Thursday 9/2	@ Genet	5:30-7:00pm
Thursday 9/9	@ Genet	5:30-7:00pm
Thursday 9/16	@ Genet	5:30-7:00pm
Thursday 9/23	@ Genet	5:30-7:00pm
Thursday 9/30	@ Genet	5:30-7:00pm

Play Days (Grades 3rd-6th):
Sunday 9/12	@ Skidmore	8:00am-12:00pm
Sunday 9/19	@ Burnt Hills	8:00am-12:00pm
Sunday 9/26	@ Johnstown	8:00am-12:00pm
Sunday 10/3	@ Shenendehowa	8:00am-12:00pm
	*Times are tentative

July 30, 2021August 19, 2021 by Coach

Columbia Field Hockey 2021 Master Schedule

July 30, 2021October 17, 2021 by Coach

2021 Youth Field Hockey Program

We’re excited to announce that our Columbia Youth Program is officially back for 2021! This is offered to all incoming 1st-6th graders and includes 7 practice sessions, plus 4 “play days” for our 3rd-6th grade division. Rain dates may be added if necessary.

When:
- End of August – Beginning of October
Who:
- Grades 1st – 6th (3rd-6th travel to four “play days”)
Where & When:
- All practice sessions will be held at the Genet athletic fields
  - Thursday 8/26, Tuesday 8/31, Thursday 9/2, Thursday 9/9, Thursday 9/16, Thursday 9/23, and Thursday 9/30.
    From 5:30pm – 6:45pm
- There will be 4 play days at various schools for our 3rd-6th grade levels from approximately 8AM – 12PM, tentatively as follows:
  - 9/12 Saratoga/Skidmore
  - 9/19 Burnt Hills High School
  - 9/26 Johnstown – Knox Field
  - 10/3 Shenendehowa High School
What you need:
- Mouth guard
- Stick (we have loaner sticks upon request)
- Shin Guards
- Water
- A positive attitude
Cost:
- 3rd – 6th Graders: $115 which includes a team reversible penny with partial proceeds going to the Mohawk Field Hockey Club
  - 2nd child $60
- 1st & 2nd Graders $60
What you need to do to join:
- Registration is available through Saturday 9/4 via online @ https://columbiafieldhockey.com/2021-online-youth-fall-registration/.
- You can try us out with no obligation on the first day, to do so choose the above online option and indicate in the “Questions/Comments” section that you are just trying us out first.

Columbia Youth Field Hockey Fall 2021 Registration (Click to open pdf)

July 16, 2021August 28, 2021 by Coach

Off-season Workouts/Skill Development

Below are some off-season workout ideas as well as some skills you can do at home with tight space to get ready for the new season. If you haven’t been running or working out, start slow! Start with long walks some days mixed with moderate 20-30 minute runs on opposite days. Drink lots of water!!! Ensuring you have at least one day rest each week if starting out maybe go – workout 3 days, day off, work out two days, day off, repeat giving 2 rest days for the week.

Columbia Athletics is pleased to announce a new strength and conditioning program being offered by our Athletic Trainer Sean Leggett and our very own strength and conditioning coach, Coach Thomas Libardi. Each week (beginning Wednesday 7/7) from 8-9am Monday and Wednesday there will be a field hockey strength and conditioning session in which all athletes trying out for JV & Varsity are encouraged to attend. There will also be open lift for younger athletes or those who cannot make our designated time slot, this is each day from 10-11am & 3-5pm Tuesday and Thursday. For information on open lift please contact Sean directly at leggettse@egcsd.org or (518) 207-2084.

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May 31, 2021July 31, 2021 by Coach

Summer 2021

We are so excited to be back! Our official youth season (grades 1st-6th) will begin mid-August and will run through the month of September, please visit our “2021 Youth Field Hockey Program” page on the tab above. Summer play is available on the turf for all EGCSD students entering grades 7th-12th every Thursday from 5:30pm-7:00pm through Thursday August 19th.

We also have strength and conditioning each week, please see our workouts and skill development section below for more information and for a strength and conditioning schedule.

For our high school players looking for workouts and skill development, please visit https://columbiafieldhockey.com/2021/05/31/off-season/.

OUTSIDE CAMPS/CLINCS:

ADK – ADK field hockey is our Capital District club team offering various programs throughout the year including clinics and club teams. Please visit adkfieldhockey.net for more information. Registration for 2021 summer camps is live.
Skidmore College Individual Field Hockey Camp (day August 2-6th, grades 5th-12th) – visit https://www.skidmore.edu/summer_sports/field_hockey/field-hockey-camp.php
Skidmore College TEAM CAMP (evening Aug 2-5th, varsity only) – visit https://www.skidmore.edu/summer_sports/field_hockey/field-hockey-team-camp.php
Russell Sage Field Hockey Camp (day June 18th-26th, grades 7th-12th) – visit https://www.sagegators.com/sports/fh/2020-21/releases/20210513nmws0w for more information.
Union College (day June 28th-July 1st , grades 7th-12th) – visit https://campscui.active.com/orgs/UnionCollege#/selectSessions/2984544/filter/session=51348344.
Capitalland Field Hockey – offers various playing opportunities throughout the year for all age levels. Please visit https://www.hometeamsonline.com/teams/default.asp?u=CAPITALLANDLACROSSE&s=lacrosse&p=custom&pagename=2021+Summer+Field+Hockey for more information.