Winter Skills

2026-27 Winter Skills

During the winter season, Rippers offers high-performance skills sessions designed for athletes who want to elevate their individual field hockey game. Available for players from kindergarten through high school, training is tailored by age and skill level under the guidance of dedicated coaches. 

Ideal for BOTH multi-sport athletes looking to sharpen their field hockey skills without a travel commitment AND for for dedicated field hockey players seeking to maximize their time on the field. 

These high-impact sessions focus on: 

• Core field hockey form and mechanics
• Advanced stickwork including precision dribbling, pulls, and 3D skill techniques
• Passing and hitting techniques emphasizing power and accuracy
• Specialized GOALIE SKILLS instruction led by coach Conor Mangat (requires separate goalie registration)

Open to players of all skill levels (beginners to advanced).

Our K-2nd grade players will focus on one to two fundamental skills per session and then have fun with small-sided game play.

Weather policy: We play in light rain, but heavy downpours will be canceled. In the event of weather cancellations during this wet winter, we will do our best to schedule make-up sessions. Save 2/13 and 2/27 as potential makeup rain dates.

Dates: 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, *2/27   (1/9 & 1/30 skill session time is TBD as there is a RHS soccer game). 

Location: Ghilotti Turf Field at Redwood High School

3rd - 8th Grade and High School Players:

• Time: 9am-10:30am
• Cost: $365

Kindergarten - 2nd Grade Players:

• Time: 9:15am-10:30am
• Cost: $315

Current USA Field Hockey Membership Required for All Players:

All players must be members of the USA Field Hockey Association in order to participate in practices and non-USFHA sponsored local tournaments. You may either purchase a USA Field Hockey Membership directly from the USFHA (select "Golden Gate Rippers" as your club affiliation). Or you may purchase your annual USFHA membership through Rippers for $10 during registration through the USFHA club support program. Memberships last for one year. 

Required Equipment

• ALL players MUST have a mouthguard AND shin guards – field hockey shin guards are recommended (soccer ones acceptable for younger players) or they will NOT be allowed to participate
• Field hockey loaner sticks and balls will be available for use, but we recommend players have their own stick
• Goalie equipment is available to use for interested players
• Running shoes, turf shoes or cleats are acceptable footwear, though turf shoes are the best (note some tournaments do not allow cleats due to their type of turf)

Questions?  Contact us at FH@goldengaterippers.com