News Summary:
USA Field Hockey recently announced the 2026 Bessant Grow the Game Grant awardees on April 19, 2026. This grant supports leaders in establishing "Field Hockey Hot Spots," aiming to make the sport accessible for discovery, play, learning, competition, and development. Previously, on April 1, 2026, the organization extended its partnership with YOLO Sportswear through 2029, continuing an enduring and influential collaboration. Under the renewed agreement, YOLO Sportswear will serve as the presenting sponsor for the National Indoor Tournament (NIT) and National Indoor Tournament Qualifier (NITQ) from 2027 through 2029. Earlier, on March 22, 2026, USA Field Hockey appointed four officials—Kim Scott as technical delegate, Gus Soteriades as umpire manager, and Katelyn Makovec and Brian Tyson as umpires—to represent the U.S. at the 2026 Junior Pan American Cups in Santiago, Chile. On March 9, 2026, it announced the National Umpire Forum, a two-day development experience designed to support umpires in navigating higher domestic and international levels. On the same day, USA Field Hockey also revealed an updated format for the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games, scheduled from August 2 to 6 in Iowa City, Iowa, with field hockey competitions hosted at the University of Iowa at Grant Field.
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