Spring 2026 Registration Opens : Dec 1 2025

Practices will continue to be at Foothill College Stadium  starting                                                                   Sat  Jan 24 2026 - May 17th 2026

Fees include participation in all tournaments including CalCup

Tournaments:

Davis
Berkeley
Stanford                                                                                                                                        

Calcup

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FALL 2025 Registration OPEN!!!!

Practices will continue to be at Foothill College Stadium starting August 16th.

Practice Schedule:
Saturdays – 11:45 AM to 1:45 PM

• Aug 16, 23
• Sept 20
• Oct 4, 11, 25
• Nov 1, 15, 22
• Dec 6

Sundays – 10:45 AM to 12:45 PM

• Aug 17, 24
• Sept 7, 14, 21, 28
• Oct 5, 12, 26
• Nov 2, 16, 23
• Dec 7, 14

Total Practices: 24 (10 Saturdays + 14 Sundays)

Tournaments: 

 Tournaments will be held throughout the season.

Dates/locations will be posted as they are scheduled on Sportsengine. 

Coaches:

Connor

A/c Keegan

Carlton

Yad

A/c Jaiveer

Rajneesh

Amelia

2025 Fall Registration

FALL SEASON FEE:    

$425 per player  for U10 and above which covers all practices and tournament registrations (there are two payment options: pay in full at the time of registration or pay $250 now and $175 by October 20th).

$250 per player for U8 which covers all practices and tournament registrations.

There is also a 20% Siblings Discount. The discount will be applied at check-out to the cart when two or more players are registered at the same time.

Scholarships Available!   Please Contact Us at: clubmanager.lightning@gmail.com

All Players must be registered with both Lightning and USAFH to join in our activities.

Based on parent feedback, it is easier to complete this registration form on a desktop/laptop device vs a mobile one.

"Uniting Passion, Powering Dreams"

THUNDERSTRUCK TOURNEY 2025

   At Lightning Field Hockey, we strive to enhance the field hockey community in the Bay Area.

Who We Embrace:
Boys and girls | Grades 1 to 12 | Players of all skill levels

Our coaches are dedicated and knowledgeable, committed to nurturing talent.

Core Values:

Enthusiasm | Commitment | Connection | Competitive Spirit | Growth

Boys' hockey thrives here

At Lightning Field Hockey, we’re proud to be led by a dynamic team of dedicated board members, strategic officers, and passionate coaches who drive our mission both on and off the field.

Board of Directors (Guiding Vision & Strategy)

    •    Connor

    •    Yad  

    •    Sheetal

    •    Jörg

    •    Dhiraj

Club Officers (Leadership & Operations)

    •    Sheetal Saini –  Director of Strategy & Operations

    •    Dhiraj Sehgal – Secretary

    •    Jörg Tonndorf – Treasurer

Coaching Staff  (Inspiring Excellence on the Field)

    •    Coach Conor 

    •    AC Keegan

    •    Coach Carlton

     •    Coach Yad

    •    AC Jaiveer

    •    Coach Rajneesh

    •    Coach Amelia

✅ Note:

Several board members also serve as coaches, reinforcing our club’s commitment to leadership through action and mentorship.”

Lightning offers the following teams - aligning ages and mixed-boy-girl with USAFH designations. 

Starting August 1st 2024, USAFH has updated Age Groups and related cut-off dates are now defined by August 1st (previously Jan 1st)

Here's a breakdown of the updated age classifications for the 2025/26 club season:

• Under-8 Age Classification: Players born after July 31, 2017, are eligible.
• Under-10 Age Classification: Players born after July 31, 2015, are eligible.
• Under-12 Age Classification: Players born after July 31, 2013, are eligible.
• Under-14 Age Classification: Players born after July 31, 2011, are eligible.
• Under-16 Age Classification: Players born after July 31, 2009, are eligible.
• Under-19 Age Classification: Players born after July 31, 2006, are eligible.

It's important to note that athletes of a younger age classification may play in older age divisions, but an older age division player may not play in the younger age division. This ensures fairness and appropriate competition levels. We are not accepting players under the age of 5 years.

Lightning Youth Field is a Non Profit 501(c)(3) EIN: 87-3769932 and is a member club of the USA Field Hockey Association. https://www.teamusa.org/usa-field-hockey

Our Mission is to teach field hockey skills and game fundamentals to youth in a recreational and supportive environment.

HIRING!!!! 

FIELD HOCKEY COACH

**USAFH Membership (required to play)**

Please acquire the following items for your Player. These are available for purchase a sporting goods stores and also on Amazon.

• Shin Guards (required to play)
• Mouth Guard (required to play)
• Field Hockey Stick (see size chart, available to purchase at: Longstreth Sporting Goods,HFS Sport, etc )
• Water Bottle
• Cleats / Turf Shoes
• Pinnie provided by Lightning Club

We are excited to announce that Lightning Field Hockey has established a partnership with Longstreth Field Hockey, a renowned provider of field hockey equipment and apparel. As part of this partnership, we are pleased to offer you a special discount to use when shopping with Longstreth.