In 2005, Shannon Parkinson had a vision for a field hockey recreational program for girls in grades 3-8 in the town of Haddon Heights.  She asked two friends and fellow field hockey players, Wendy VanFossen and Jackie Valvardi, to join her in making this vision come to fruition.   The three worked hard applying for grants and asking local organizations for donations, and in the fall of 2005 the first season started with 58 girls wanting to learn to play the sport of field hockey. 

Fast forward to 2025, twenty years later, we now offer Fall clinic and travel programs, Spring skills and drills clinics, and Summer camp clinics. It all began with 1 person’s vision, 3 people’s hard work and now with a heavy heart, our last two founders have officially retired from the program. As much as we will miss them, we honor them by keeping their legacy alive. We can happily say that we are 20 years strong…and still growing!

Thank you to Shannon and Jackie and everyone else who has graced us with their time, ideas, and heart! We will continue to speak and spread the love of the sport of field hockey!