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The youngest team at the national showcase stepped into the U19 division and delivered one of the most significant performances in JVF history. TINTON FALLS, N.J. — They arrived as the youngest team in the tournament, a collection of mostly 14- and 15-year-olds asked to compete in the U19 division against bigger, older and more experienced opponents. The JVF Dragons did more than belong. They went undefeated. Playing four games at the Surf & Sand Summer College Showcase on Sa

Guilford -- As we conclude our sixth season of JVF Dragons Field Hockey, we are excited to announce the next evolution of our program. For six seasons, JVF has remained committed to one mission: providing talented student-athletes with opportunities to pursue excellence while removing financial barriers through scholarship support. As our program continues to grow, so too must the way we identify, recruit, and develop the next generation of JVF Dragons. Scholarship Admissions

New Haven -- The James Vick Foundation (JVF) is proud to announce its official roster for the 2026 Regional Club Championship (RCCS), which will take place June 13–14 at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut. Representing nine communities across Connecticut and New Jersey, twenty student-athletes will compete on behalf of the Foundation in one of the region’s premier field hockey events. For the athletes, RCCS represents the culmination of eight months of training, c

BETHANY, Conn. — The James Vick Foundation is excited to announce its 2026 Free Summer Field Hockey Clinic, scheduled for Sunday, July 12, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at CFC Park in Bethany, Connecticut. Open to athletes entering grades 6 through 10, the clinic is designed to introduce new players to the sport while providing current athletes with an opportunity to develop their skills in a fun, positive, and competitive environment. The event is completely free to attend. Th

East End Field Hockey Head Coach Jaedyn Hannigan with the 2026 Yale Series Trophy (JVF) New Haven — The James Vick Foundation proudly concluded the Yale Series Championship 2026 on Sunday at Johnson Field at Yale University, capping off another unforgettable spring of competition, collaboration, and community. Despite difficult weather conditions throughout the weekend, athletes, families, coaches, officials, volunteers, and supporters created an incredible atmosphere from th

New Haven — The James Vick Foundation has officially released the bracket, format, and full schedule for Championship Sunday of the 2026 Yale Series, scheduled for Sunday, May 24 at Johnson Field at Yale University. Over the course of the spring, the Yale Series brought together clubs and athletes from across Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and surrounding regions for multiple weekends of competition at Yale University. Championship Sunday will conclude the tournament with

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 19, 2026, New Haven, Connecticut James Vick Foundation Announces Longstreth Sporting Goods as Supporting Equipment Partner for 2026 Spring Competition Season The James Vick Foundation (JVF) today announced that Longstreth Sporting Goods will serve as a Supporting Equipment Partner for JVF Field Hockey during the 2026 Spring Competition Season, as athletes prepare for both the 2026 Yale Series Championship at Johnson Field in New Haven and particip

New Haven, Conn — The James Vick Foundation has officially released the group stage schedule for the 2026 Yale Series Championship, which returns this spring to Johnson Field at Yale University across three competition dates: April 26, May 3, and Championship Sunday on May 24. Now entering the third year of the championship, the Yale Series continues to bring together leading regional club programs from across the Northeast for a competitive and enriching experience for all t

New Haven -- As winter seasons conclude, spring begins, and RCC decisions are finalized, JVF Field Hockey will open a limited Spring Evaluation Window for athletes seeking meaningful competitive opportunity heading into April. The JVF Dragons will host the 2026 Yale Series, compete at RCCS, and train at the beautiful Johnson Field at Yale University in New Haven. This evaluation period is designed for players navigating the RCC process who are still looking to compete at a h

Kenzie Rooney and Mallory Lisy at the JVF Tryout on November 16th, 2025 (JVF) New Haven -- For years, the James Vick Foundation Athlete of the Year award followed a familiar path. It recognized dominance. Production. Visibility. The athlete who filled stat sheets, took over games, and stood at the center of the spotlight. This year, we chose a different path. As the James Vick Foundation continues to grow, so too must our definition of excellence. We believe the most importan

New Haven, CT — The James Vick Foundation (JVF) is proud to announce plans to offer free basketball and soccer clinics for children at local New Haven elementary schools in Spring 2026. These clinics represent a return to the roots of the organization. Long before JVF expanded into multiple sports and regional programming, basketball and soccer were the foundation of its work in New Haven, serving children, families, and schools through access-driven, community-based opportu

New Haven — The James Vick Foundation has officially opened registration for the 3rd Annual Yale Series Championship, concluding with the championship tournament on May 24 at Johnson Field in New Haven. 3rd Annual Yale Series Championship The Yale Series returns for its third year as the James Vick Foundation’s premier club competition, bringing teams together in a competitive, accessible, and professionally organized environment. Yale's Johnson Field, the site of the 2026 Y

Bethany - (September 6th, 2025 ) The James Vick Foundation (JVF) is proud to announce that its founder, Christian Vick, will serve JVF...

Bethany, Conn. — The James Vick Foundation is proud to announce the next phase of its elite player identification and scholarship...

BETHANY, Conn. — The James Vick Foundation will host a free competitive field hockey clinic on Sunday, July 6, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at...

The JVF Panthers on the victory stand in Tinton Falls New Jersey on June 14th, 2025 (JVF) TINTON FALLS, N.J. — The U14 JVF Panthers...

GREENWICH, Conn. — The James Vick Foundation Dragons entered this weekend’s USA Field Hockey Regional Club Championship Series (RCC) as...

New Haven -- On a clear spring afternoon in New Haven, Connecticut, a collection of the region’s most respected field hockey programs...

New Haven, CT — The stage is set. After months of build-up, viral moments, and emotionally charged battles, the 2025 Yale Series...

New Haven-- The 2025 Yale Series Championship is more than just a tournament, it's an expression of community and competition. Born from...