USA Field Hockey is excited to announce the first ever National Field Hockey Day on September 15th, 2012. The mission is to increase awareness of field hockey and to encourage participation in the sport nationwide.

Join Elmira College in celebrating Field Hockey at their home opener on Sunday, September 16th against Anna Maria College at 1:00 p.m. at the Murray Athletic Center. Harrow Sports will award a prize to the institution with the highest attendance from Friday to Sunday, so help us celebrate and grow the sport of field hockey.

Students, fans, parents and faculty can get involved by emailing pictures or event information to funfh@usafieldhockey.com, tweeting @usafieldhockey and #fieldhockeyday or posting on the group's Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/USAFieldHockey