Over 80+ Clubs will participate in the 10th Annual Junior Premier Hockey (JPOL) in three age divisions (U-14, U-16, U-19) representing five regions as well as our U16 and U19 Elite.
Competitions kicked off with the U16 JPOL Elite on Sunday, April 16 at Temple University!
As we move into our eleventh year of existence, we would like to highlight the three C’s that Clubs, their Membership, and Junior Premier Hockey (JPH) have had to navigate over the past 10 years in order to make Junior Premier Outdoor League (JPOL) a continued success.
Challenges: Busy spring schedules full of Nexus, RCC, High School sports, proms, and graduations that Clubs and their members must manage in order to participate in JPOL each season.
Choices: Clubs and their membership must organize and prioritize in order to maximize their efforts and provide the greatest amount of benefit for their athletes, which includes participating in JPOL each spring.
Competition: Properly preparing for the competition to fight for the JPOL Championship every year!
This year is no different and thankfully with the continued support of Clubs, parents, and their membership, we look forward to another successful year!
The vision started in 2013 with just one competition in Region 6 and continues to grow each year. This year’s expansion welcomes the inauguration of JPOL U16 Elite.
JPOL Elite was created out of discussions with clubs regarding their desire to play against the best competition and on water-based turf for a smoother transition to the NCAA format of play. Participation in JPOL Elite is invitation only. Each year, three spots become available in each of the U16 and U19 Division. All JPOL participating Clubs have the opportunity to earn one of those prestigious and well sought-after invitations, based on performance in their respective regions at both Junior Premier Hockey and USA Field Hockey qualifying events.
Each region’s JPOL league is played annually during the Spring, starting in April and ending no later than the second weekend in June. Participation is open to all USA FH member youth clubs and all are encouraged to participate in any of the three age divisions offered (U-14, U-16 and U19). JPH also continues to offer playing opportunities to our northern neighbors in Canada and look forward to welcoming them again in Region 4 this year.
With tremendous interest and support, JPH continues to host a U14 combined league that brings together clubs from Region 3 through 7 to compete over four competition dates. Region 8 continues to support its own U14 Division, competing over two full weekends at River City, Richmond and the Regional Training Center in Virginia Beach.
The 2023 JPOL Participants are:
JPOL U16 Elite
Central Penn FH – Dillsburg, PA
Freedom HKY – Annapolis, MD
Mayhem FHC (Main Line FH) – Wayne, PA
Powerhouse FH – Wayne, PA
South Jersey Edge – Erial, NJ
Spirit of USA – Cherry Hill, NJ
Uprise FH – Moorestown, NJ
Warhawks FHC – Glenwood, MD
JPOL U19 Elite
Central Penn FH – Dillsburg, PA
Freedom HKY – Annapolis, MD
Powerhouse FH – Wayne, PA
Princeton FHC – Princeton, NJ
Spirit of USA – Cherry Hill, NJ
Uprise FH – Moorestown, NJ
Warhawks FHC – Glenwood, MD
Xcalibur FHC – Elverson, PA
Region 1- 4 (Northeast / New York / Canada)
Coming soon!
Region 5 (Pennsylvania)
Alley Cats – Harrisburg, PA
Freedom HKY – Annapolis, MD
FSC – Mechanicsville, PA
High Styx FH – Kempton, PA
Horizon FHC – Wallingford, PA
Mayhem FHC (Mainline FH) – Wayne, PA
Nook Hockey – Manheim, PA
PA Revolution – Hummesltown, PA
Philly HC- Dublin, PA
Souderton Strikers –Hatfield, PA
WC Eagles – Spring City, PA
Xcalibur FHC – Elverson, PA
Region 6 (New Jersey)
Blue Star FH- Princeton, NJ
CT Elite HC – Darien, CT
Jersey Intensity FH – Monmouth Beach, NJ
Krossfire FHC – Mount Royal, NJ
Mid Jersey Knights – Highland Park, NJ
New Heights – Chatham, NJ
NJ Starz – Oxford, NJ
Princeton FHC – Princeton, NJ
South Jersey Edge – Erial, NJ
Total Dutch FH – Somerset, NJ
Uprise FH – Moorestown, NJ
Region 7 (Chesapeake)
Alpha Hockey – Ellicott City, MD
Empower FHA – Newark, DE
Freedom HKY – Annapolis, MD
H2O – Middletown, DE
Hymax FHC – Baltimore, MD
Maryland Legacy – MD
Mustangs FHC – Washington, DC
Next Level – Bethesda, MD
Oranje-Gottaloveit! – Millsboro, DE
Shore Byrds – Delmar, DE
Washington Wolves – Clarksburg, MD
Region 8 (South)
Bull City FH – NC
Carolina All Stars FH – Chapel Hill, NC
Charlotte Ambush FHC – Charlotte, NC
Focus FH – Williamsburg, VA
High Voltage – Fredericksburg, VA
Husel FH – Oakton, VA
Krossfire FHC – Mount Royal, NJ
Metro HC – Bethesda, MD
Panthers United – Richmond, VA
Saints FHC – Henrico, VA
Xtreme FH – Annandale, VA
U14 Combined Division
Alley Cats – Hatfield, PA
Central Penn FH – Dillsburg, PA
Freedom HKY – Annapolis, MD
H2O – Middletown, DE
High Styx FH – Kempton, PA
Maryland Legacy – MD
Mayhem FH (Main Line FH) – Wayne, PA
Next Level – Bethesda, MD
Powerhouse FH – Wayne, PA
Souderton Strikers –Hatfield, PA
South Jersey Edge – Erial, NJ
Spirit of USA – Cherry Hill, NJ
Uprise FH – Moorestown, NJ
Warhawks FHC – Glenwood, MD
WC Eagles – Spring City, PA
Xcalibur FHC – Elverson, PA
JPOL is a USA Field Hockey Sanctioned Event. Participation in JPOL provides athletes and coaches with an organized level of competition on a regular basis, that helps prepare them and their Club for success at RCC, NCC, National Hockey Festival, and other domestic competition.
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In order to continue to Grow the Game, a key component that is often overlooked are the Officials. JPH events (JPOL & JPIL) are staffed with dedicated tournament officials (Umpires, Technical Officials and Site Coordinators) recruited from each region, who are sometimes entering hockey for their first time in a role other than an athlete or spectator. All JPH tournaments officials are developed and supported by highly experienced officials so they too can become key players in growing the game.
JPH continues its search for a Title Sponsor for this Junior Premier Outdoor League (JPOL), as well, as the Junior Premier Indoor League (JPIL), and hoping that some generous individual or company will come forward and support one or both of these great youth programs.
A special Thanks to our Sponsors: Rothman Orthopedics, Harrow Sports and Exeter Foot & Ankle Center. Please make sure to thank these Sponsors and support them for all your Orthopedic and Field Hockey needs. Information on Sponsorship and support can be found on here >.
Should you or your Club be interested in participating in future JPH events (JPOL or JPIL) or need additional information about this year’s event, Contact Us.
We invite you to join us and hope to see you at one or many of the regions.
Good Luck to all participants!
Make sure you tag us on social media: @JrPremierHockey #JPOL #JPH
Thank you all for your continued support and we look forward to reaching our next milestone in ten years!
