OVERVIEW OF LIFHA PROGRAMS

    SUMMER- Monday / Wednesday night is the high school 11 on 11 with mixed teams.  Thanks to those who made the committment to becoming a better team player- making our 20th year a huge success! 
    
    SUMMER- Tuesday / Thursday night is the ALUMNI LEAGUE.

Special thanks to the players who made our summer alumni program such a huge success.  LIFHA is always looking for current college or post high school field hockey players who are interested in competitive play during the summer. Gather up your current or past teammates and join us on Tuesday/Thursday nights for a great workout and to get those competitive juices flowing again. Rosters with a minimum of 10 players can participate or, if you prefer, join as an individual.

BOTH ABOVE PROGRAMS ARE RUN ANNUALLY AT CARLE PLACE HIGH SCHOOL DURING THE LAST WEEK IN JUNE AND THE FIRST 3 WEEKS IN JULY, FROM 6-8pm.

LIFHA FALL JUNIOR LEAGUE- 5TH AND 6TH GRADERS

Six years ago, LIFHA started  competitive play on fall sunday afternoons for players in grades 5&6 so they could travel and represent their schools in our Junior League Program. All you need to get started is PASSION, a parent/organizer and an e-mail to this web site- and coaches, this is a great way to help your seniors give back to your program and receive community service at the same time.

ADELPHI UNIVERSITY AGAIN HOSTS JUNIOR LEAGUE CLINIC IN 2009!

Adelphi University in 2008 reinstated their field hockey program and plays their home games in a brand new multimillion dollar turf stadium. New coach, Gloria O'Connor (Carle Place High School graduate), sponsored "OPENING DAY" of our 2008 Lifha Junior League program with her players hosting a clinic prior to our lifha round-robin tournament.  By the smiles on everyones faces and skills that were demonstrated, it was easy to see that a good time was had by all who attended.  This has now become an annual event, so coaches it is a great way to introduce hockey at a young age!

THIS YEAR'S DATE IS SUNDAY, OCT 4TH, 2009!


                         LIFHA SPONSORSHIPS

JOAN GRUNEBAUM MEMORIAL- Co-Sponsored with the Nassau County Coaches Association

In September of 2002, the Nassau County Coaches Association lost a dear member when Joan Grunebaum, long time coach at Great Neck North, passed away very suddenly. To honor her memory, a memorial tournament was started and has become an annual event with 100% participation from nassau county field hockey teams. As a result of Joan's passion for the Special Olympics, it was decided that they would be the recipients of all monies raised.

 Anyone wanting to make their donation to the "great neck spirits", can mail it to me at 310 jamaica blvd, carle place, 11514. Our 6 year total is just under $30,000!

SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE THIS POSSIBLE! YOU HAVE GIVEN THE GRUNEBAUM FAMILY GREAT JOY IN KNOWING JOAN'S SPIRIT LIVES ON! Love, carol



Remember, LIFHA's E-MAIL ADDRESS is lifieldhockey@yahoo.com!!! If you are not on our mailing list, please e-mail me and I will add you on.

see you soon!
Carol Nesdill
President-LIFHA