Spring 2026 Registration is open!

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.

Practices every Sat and Sun morning  

2026 Spring Registration

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Practice Schedule:
Saturdays – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

• Jan 24, 31
• Feb 7,21,28
• Mar 14,21,28
• Apr 18,25
• May 2,9,16

Sundays – 10:45 AM to 12:45 PM

• Jan 25
• Feb 1,8,22
• Mar 1,15,22,29
• Apr 19,26
• May 3,10,17

Total Practices: 26 (13 Saturdays + 13 Sundays)

Tournaments: 
Berkeley
Stanford
Davis

California Cup May 23-25 @ Moorpark College, Moorpark California USA  

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

Coaches:

Head Coach Connor

A/C Keegan

Head Coach Carlton

Head Coach Yad

A/c Jaiveer

Head Coach Rajneesh

Coach Amelia

FALL SEASON FEE:    (Its for the entire season irrespective of 

$500 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 $300 now and $200 by February 27th).

$300 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.

Fall Season Fee Policy
Season fees cover the full program and remain the same regardless of attendance. Missed practices, games, or tournaments do not reduce or prorate the season fee.

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"

   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.