bull city field hockey
2025-2026 indoor season
WHAT’S NEW THIS YEAR
We will host Indoor Tryouts for those would want to be considered for Legacy Teams.
If you already know you want to join the Academy Program, you can register directly — no tryout needed!
At the conclusion of tryouts, players will be placed on either a Legacy Team or an Academy Team.
EARLY BIRD PRICING — DON’T MISS OUT!
Early Bird pricing for Legacy Tryouts is available for the next 7 days only!
Register before the deadline on October 30th to lock in your discounted rate.
SPACE IS LIMITED!
We will start a waitlist once programs reach capacity.
If you’re interested, sign up ASAP to secure your spot — spaces go fast every year!
REGISTER HERE
Legacy Team Tryouts
Academy Program
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
All players must have the correct gear to participate:
Indoor stick (no outdoor sticks allowed — we do NOT have any to lend)
Court shoes
Shinguards
Mouthguard
Left glove with closed fingers (right glove highly recommended)- Need indoor equipment? Click here to shop!
Please double-check your gear before tryouts begin!
LEGACY VS. ACADEMY — WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
LEGACY TEAMS
- Compete at the highest regional and national levels
- Playing time not guaranteed for qualifying events
- Train 2x per week
- Participate in multiple play days, NIQs, and NITs
- Tryouts: December 3 & 4, 2025
Training Schedule:
Tuesdays & Thursdays | Dec 9 – mid/late Feb
- U12: 4:30–6:00 PM
- U14: 4:30–6:15 PM
- U16: 5:45–7:15 PM
- U19: 7:00–8:30 PM
ACADEMY TEAMS
- Compete locally and regionally
- Equal playing time guaranteed
- Train 1x per week
- Participate in 2 weekend play days
Training Schedule:
Wednesdays | Dec 10 – Feb 11
- U10, U12 & U14: 4:30–6:00 PM
- U16 & U19: 5:45–7:15 PM
Play Days: @ Duke & @ Sweet Briar
Note: The U10 program is intended for experienced 7-, 8-, and 9-year-olds who are ready for the challenge and fun of indoor hockey!
PARKING: Parking is VERY limited due to construction so please drop off in front of Brodie Gym or park on Broad Street and walk across the street.
FACILITY NOTE: No parents or spectators allowed during any Bull City indoor event - only players & coaches.
Winter Indoor Season will once again be hosted at Brodie Gym on Duke’s East Campus! 
PLEASE READ AGE GUIDELINES CAREFULLY!!!
Indoor Age Guidelines:
U19: 18 or under as of 8/1/25
U16 : 15 or under as of 8/1/25
U14 : 13 or under as of 8/1/25
U12: 11 or under as of 8/1/25
How the winter season works
LOCATION
Winter Indoor Season will once again be hosted at Brodie Gym on Duke’s East Campus! 
Required Equipment
In order to play indoor field hockey, all players MUST have the following equipment:
- Indoor stick
- Left and Right indoor gloves
- Volleyball/Basketball court-style indoor shoes
- All players will have a special tape applied to their sticks by a coach upon registration to protect the gym floors.
Court shoes
Shinguards
Mouthguard