The State Games are a fun event for athletes in numerous sports from all over Michigan, and kick off with the Opening Ceremonies on Friday evening, June 24. This year, the field hockey competition is growing! Previously just a high school tournament, we are adding new divisions for youth, middle school, and adult play. Forest Hills will plan to enter one or two teams in each division, depending on numbers.

We will be hosting the State Games field hockey tournament at Forest Hills Central on Saturday and Sunday, June 25 & 26. The exact schedule will depend on the number of registrations, but we expect to play the 10U (elementary) and 14U (middle school) age groups on Saturday, with the high school and adult competitive teams on Sunday. We will need a large number of volunteers to help us pull off this event, from taking tickets at the gate, to concessions, and more. Parents, please sign up to help as part of the registration.

Here is information on the competition:

10U (5v5 play)- Boys and girls born in 2012 or later

14U (7v7 play)- Boys and girls born in 2008-2011

High school (7v7 play)- Girls who will be entering 9th grade next fall through just-graduated seniors

Adult casual- Men & women looking to play pick-up style for fun (great for field hockey parents!) NOTE: Individual registration for this division is through the State Games website.

Adult competitive (7v7 play)- Men & women with some playing experience.

Please sign up as soon as possible so we can confirm how may teams we will have! For more information on the State Games of Michigan, click here.