When

January 17, 2025 – January 19, 2025

Where

Boombah Sports Complex, Seminole County, FL

NFHCA Winter Escape Showcase runs in partnership with the member coaches of the NFHCA.

The event offers a holistic recruiting experience by providing learning opportunities, position-specific showcases, and, of course, an audience of college field hockey coaches from every level!

There are limited spots. Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. With only 108 team slots available, demand will out-weigh capacity.

ONLY 2 Teams per club may participate in NFHCA Winter Escape Showcase.

TEAM WAITLIST AVAILBLE
INDIVIDUAL ATHLETES Click Above “Individual Athletes” tab

PLEASE NOTE – WES will have 4 GAME MINIMUM this year. One game Friday January 17, Two games Jan 18 and one game Jan 19 (completed by 3pm)

Presenting Sponsor:

Registration

WES 2025 Clubs Attending

Location

Boombah Sports Complex
3450 E Lake Mary Blvd.
Sanford, FL 32773

Schedule

FRIDAY, January 17

Ready2Coach Clinic – 1:30pm – 2:30pm

Games – 3:00pm-9:00pm EST

SATURDAY, January 18

Games – 8:00 am-2:00 pm EST

SHOWCASE BREAK

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Uncommitted Showcase, Ready2Play Clinic Showcase and Shot Stopper and Shooter Showcase

Games – 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST

SUNDAY, January 19

Games 8:00 am – 2:00 pm EST

4 games guaranteed

** As a showcase format, the NFHCA WES does not recognize pool winners.

Hotels

STAY TO SAVE with TTS!

| HOTEL WEBPAGE HERE |

For questions or assistance with booking, please reach out to

fieldhockey@teamtravelsource.com or text/call us at 502.354.9103.

We look forward to working with you!

Film

NLV will be the exclusive film supplier at NFHCA Winter Escape Showcase! THERE IS NO OUTSIDE FILMING PERMITTED!

ALL games will recorded and available to purchase as part of the film package options!

| FILM PACKAGES to COME |

Event spectators may film their own matches for personal use, so long as it does not interfere with NLV’s ability to record matches and they do not use elevated filming equipment that extends above their natural head height or above six (6) feet, whichever is less.

Eligible Athletes

Players must be a Prospective Student- Athlete (PSA) to attend WES. This is defined by having started classes in the 9th grade. This would also mean athletes with Year of Graduations: 2025, 2026, 2027 & 2028

Exception: Each team has an option to roster a maximum of two 2029 YOG athletes

Fees and Format

There is one OPEN division. Teams are pooled based on level identified by the club coaches and age eligibility of the majority of the rostered athletes.

Team Fee $1,850

Max rosters of 18 players/2 coaches

4 games guaranteed

About the Area: Seminole County, Florida

Take a look at this website for information on the region Click Here

Individual Athletes OPTIONS!

Be a HOUSE TEAM Player or GUEST PLAYER

If you don’t have a club team attending, but still want the exposure and opportunity to play, this is for you!

House Team – Players will be placed on a first-come, first-served basis to the 2 NFHCA House Teams and then will be placed as Guest Player with club teams.

Club Teams will put in request for a guest player. Once requested, the individual will be placed with club team as a guest player for the tournament. All opportunities are available on a first-come, first-served basis. You are only charged the player fee if you are placed!

Eligible Athletes: 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028 Year of Graduation

Cost: $200 per player

HOUSE TEAMS are CURRENTLY FILLED – allocations won’t begin until 4-5 weeks out from WES.
GK WAITLIST AVAILABLE

| INDIVDUAL GUEST PLAYER REGISTRATION HERE |

| GOALKEEPER WAITLIST HERE |

Refund Policy

Refund Policy 2024

3Step Sports, LLC/Field Hockey Division INDIVIDUAL PLAYERS

Timeline

Refunds will be issued 30 days after the last scheduled day of the Shooting Star Tournament

Credits will be issued 30 days after the last scheduled day of the Shooting Star Tournament and will be valid for 25 months (two years) from the last scheduled day of Shooting Star Tournament

Cancelation for COVID- 19 Policy

Should the Shooting Star event be cancelled due to federal mandates related to COVID- 19, all individuals will be refunded the tournament fee MINUS a $25.00 processing/administrative charge.

Expenses

Shooting Star or its staff will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by any individual, team, club or organization if the tournament is canceled in whole or in part.

Individual Withdraws

Any withdraws or cancelations on the Individuals behalf prior to Shooting Star tournament will continue to follow the established Refund Policy (see below)..

Rescheduled Events

Should Shooting Star reschedule an event the Refund Policy (see below) will be adhered to.

Individual Player Refund Policy

All individual player fees are paid in full at time of booking registration.

If you cancel more than 21 days before the tournament date, a fee of $25 (processing fee) will be charged for each participant and the remaining balance will be refunded to the registrant’s card that was utilized at the time of payment.

If you cancel less then 21 days before the tournament date, no refund will be provided.

If you are placed on a team and you cancel after the placement, no refund will be provided.

In the event that the athlete does not have a placement available, you will receive a full refund of all fees paid minus the credit card processing fee.

When will athletes be place on a team?

Athlete placement is typically within the month before the tournament. As soon as an individual player is placed, the athlete will be notified with more information.

What happens when an athlete is placed?

When an athlete is placed on a house team, there is an introductory email with the athlete and 3Step Sports. Once the athlete is notified and receives the game schedule, they will meet their coach at the field prior to their first game.

What happens if an athlete is not placed?

If an athlete is not placed 2 weeks prior to event, you will have the option to request a full refund. If you live close to the facility, and have the ability to travel last minute, we can keep the athlete on the waitlist should any clubs have a last minute injury or drop out. If you remain on the waitlist and are not placed on a team by the start of the tournament, a full refund will be processed at that point in time.

Will we pay for any additional fees?

As an individual player, you will receive no additional tournament fees. You will be provided a uniform for the tournament, and will be responsible for arranging all travel, hotels and meals on your own.

How do you place athletes?

All athletes are placed on a first-come first-served basis in accordance with age division.

Uncommitted Showcase-

College Coaches on the sidelines

TIME: Saturday 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Showcase your skill vs. other uncommitted athletes in the premier showcase game with college coaches on the sidelines!

Each team can nominate up to 3 players on their roster (Eligible athlete YOG 2025, 2026 & 2027) for the game. Each Club coach will be provided a CODE to open the registration for their recommended players! That code will be provided to the coaches directly by Shooting Star Staff.

Athletes will be assigned teams based on year of graduation and will compete in 2 x 25 minute halves.

This special event, the UNCOMMITTED SHOWCASE, will be LIVE- STREAMED and available for purchase!

$125/Athlete

READY2PLAY Clinic Showcase

College Coaches coaching the open CLINICS!
Opportunity for athletes too young or not invited to UCS

| REGISTER HERE FOR R2PC |

TIME: SATURDAY 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET

Showcase your skill at individual skills clinics with College Coaches from D1, D2 and D3!

PACKAGE -Multiple stations with different skills and games conducted by College Coaches!

$125/Athlete – pinnie included in registration fee!

Shot Stopper Showcase & Clinic

| REGISTER HERE for Shot Stopper |

SATURDAY 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Showcase your skill & grow your game with 45 min. of coaching and 45 min of shooting drills at the Shot Stoppers Showcase and Clinic. The showcase will be filmed by First Scout and available for purchase.

Be coached by US Field Hockey and Monmouth University Assistant Coach David Williamson, while being recruited and evaluated by college coaches.

This event will hit capacity months before the start of the event… be sure to register ASAP.

$125/Athlete

Shooter Showcase

| REGISTER HERE for Shooter Showcase |

SATURDAY 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

All rostered athletes are eligible to compete in 90 minutes of different shooting stations to showcase their scoring ability and shooting skillset.

This event runs in conjunction with the Shot Stoppers Showcase, to provide the ultimate “in the circle” recruiting opportunity for college coaches. The showcase will be filmed by NLV and available for purchase.

$65/Athlete

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RECRUITING SEMINARS

Free for participants & families

As part of your NFHCA Winter Escape Showcase team registration, you have free access to recruiting seminars hosted at the Boombah Sports Complex. These seminars will take place on-site at the fields for you and your family to attend prior between your games!

Recruiting Seminar Schedule

Saturday January 18th TIME TBD

Attend one of the seminar times that works with you game schedule.

NO REGISTRATION is needed.

SPORTSRECRUITS is the NFHCA partner for the best in class recruiting platform and they will dispel recruiting myths, outline important steps in the college recruiting process, and answer all of your questions!

Opportunity to engage in recruiting conversations and questions will be facilitated through the chat option during the seminar.

Please join the NFHCA one of the recruiting seminars!

Refund Policy

3Step Sports, LLC/Field Hockey Division

Special Events

Cancelation for COVID- 19 Policy

Should the Shooting Star event be cancelled due to federal mandates related to COVID- 19, all individuals will be refunded the tournament fee MINUS a $25.00 processing/administrative charge. These refunds will be processed 30 days after the event that the individual was registered was to be completed.

Expenses

Shooting Star or its staff will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by any individual, team, club or organization if the tournament is canceled in whole or in part.

Individual Withdraws

Any withdraws or cancellations on the Individuals behalf prior to Shooting Star tournament will continue to follow the established Refund Policy (see below). These refunds will be processed 30 days after the event that the individual was registered in has been completed.

Rescheduled Events

Should Shooting Star reschedule an event the Refund Policy (see below) will be adhered to.

Special Events Refund Policy

All player fees are paid in full at time of booking registration.

All refunds are processed 30 days post event that the individual is registered in.

HENNIKER, NH

Division III

In person

Division III

In person

YORK COLLEGE OF PA

YORK, PA

Division III

Virtual

Area Info

Tournament Location:
Boombah Sports Complex
3450 E Lake Mary Blvd.
Sanford, FL 32773

Seminole County has numerous attractions to see; from wildlife preserves and nature parks to beaches, theme parks, and shopping plazas! Take a look at Seminole County’s website for more information about the region Click Here.

Refund Policy 2024/2025

3Step Sports, LLC/Field Hockey Division

Timeline

Refunds will be issued 30 days after the last scheduled day of the Shooting Star Tournament.

Credits will be issued 30 days after the last scheduled day of the Shooting Star Tournament and will be valid for 12 months from the last scheduled day of Shooting Star Tournament.

Shooting Star Tournaments: A $400.00 non- refundable/non- transferable deposit is required

All balances DUE for Shooting Star events will be processed on specific dates for each event.

Cancelation for COVID- 19 Policy

Should the Shooting Star event be cancelled due to federal mandates related to COVID-19, all teams will be credited the full amount paid for the tournament fee MINUS a $100.00 processing/administrative charge. These credits will be applied in the corresponding account to be eligible for any future Shooting Star events.

Shooting Star or its’ staff will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by any individual, team, club or organization if the tournament is canceled in whole or in part.

Rescheduled Events

Should Shooting Star need to reschedule an event the Refund Policy below will be adhered to relative to the NEW date being offered.

Refund Policy- WHEN THE CLUB CHOOSES TO WITHDRAW

Any withdraws or cancelations on the Clubs behalf prior to Shooting Star tournament will continue to follow the established Refund Policy stated.

All requests for cancellation/refund must be made in writing to fieldhockey@threestep.com

Upon registering, Clubs have held their spot with a $400.00 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT/NON- TRANSFERABLE. This deposit is non-refundable for ANY reason, including any “Act of God.” The only exception is the stated Cancelation for COVID- 19 Policy above.

Fees paid, EXCLUDING the $400.00 NON-REFUNDABLE/NON-TRANSFERABLE DEPOSIT, will be refunded if notice of cancellation is received PRIOR to the date established for team balances to be processed for the tournament.

No refunds of any kind will be granted if cancellation is made AFTER the date established for team balances to be processed for the tournament. This also holds true even when the Shooting Star staff have a waitlist of teams for that event.

Once the tournament fee is paid in full and the date of balances processed has past, all funds paid are non-refundable. This policy includes injury, illness, family commitments, late arrivals or early departures & expulsion from the tournament.

$40 for member

$55 for non-member

FRIDAY 11:00am – 3:00pm

NFHCA READY2CAOCH WEBSITE HERE

Winter Escape Showcase

When

Where

TEAM WAITLIST AVAILBLE INDIVIDUAL ATHLETES Click Above “Individual Athletes” tab

PLEASE NOTE – WES will have 4 GAME MINIMUM this year. One game Friday January 17, Two games Jan 18 and one game Jan 19 (completed by 3pm)

Presenting Sponsor:

Registration

Location

Schedule

Hotels

STAY TO SAVE with TTS!

| HOTEL WEBPAGE HERE |

Film

| FILM PACKAGES to COME |

Eligible Athletes

Fees and Format

About the Area: Seminole County, Florida

Individual Athletes OPTIONS!

Be a HOUSE TEAM Player or GUEST PLAYER

HOUSE TEAMS are CURRENTLY FILLED – allocations won’t begin until 4-5 weeks out from WES. GK WAITLIST AVAILABLE

| INDIVDUAL GUEST PLAYER REGISTRATION HERE |

| GOALKEEPER WAITLIST HERE |

Refund Policy

When will athletes be place on a team?

What happens when an athlete is placed?

What happens if an athlete is not placed?

Will we pay for any additional fees?

How do you place athletes?

Uncommitted Showcase-

College Coaches on the sidelines

This special event, the UNCOMMITTED SHOWCASE, will be LIVE- STREAMED and available for purchase!

READY2PLAY Clinic Showcase

College Coaches coaching the open CLINICS! Opportunity for athletes too young or not invited to UCS

| REGISTER HERE FOR R2PC |

Shot Stopper Showcase & Clinic

| REGISTER HERE for Shot Stopper |

SATURDAY 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Shooter Showcase

| REGISTER HERE for Shooter Showcase |

SATURDAY 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

RECRUITING SEMINARS

Free for participants & families

Recruiting Seminar Schedule

Saturday January 18th TIME TBD

College Coach Attendance

ALBRIGHT COLLEGE

ALLEGHENY COLLEGE

ALVERNIA COLLEGE

AMHERST COLLEGE

BABSON COLLEGE

BATES COLLEGE

BELLARMINE UNIVERSITY

BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY

BOSTON UNIVERSITY

BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE

BRYN MAWR COLLEGE

CEDAR CREST COLLEGE

CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

CENTRE COLLEGE

CLARK UNIVERSITY

COLGATE UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY WISCONSIN

CONNECTICUT COLLEGE

CONVERSE UNIVERSITY

D'YOUVILLE UNIVERSITY

DAVIDSON COLLEGE

DEPAUW UNIVERSITY

DICKINSON COLLEGE

DREW UNIVERSITY

EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY

EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY

EASTERN MENNONITE UNIVERSITY

EASTERN UNIVERSITY

ELMIRA COLLEGE

FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY

FRANKLIN & MARSHALL COLLEGE

HAMILTON COLLEGE

HARTWICK COLLEGE

ITHACA COLLEGE

TEAM WAITLIST AVAILBLE
INDIVIDUAL ATHLETES Click Above “Individual Athletes” tab

HOUSE TEAMS are CURRENTLY FILLED – allocations won’t begin until 4-5 weeks out from WES.
GK WAITLIST AVAILABLE

College Coaches coaching the open CLINICS!
Opportunity for athletes too young or not invited to UCS