Salem State University Women's Field Hockey

Salem State University Women's Field Hockey plays in the competitive Little East Conference (LEC). Our conference is comprised of 12 teams throughout New England. Our Vikings have shown great success on and off the field over recent years.

Pertaining to the team's success off the field, the student-athletes representing this program are among the best academic performers on campus. Our team has maintained a high level of classroom achievement while also finding time to give back to the community. Our Field Hockey team has been involved with the Hospice Foundation, fundraising funds and walking for a cure. The Vikings also hosted a "Breast Cancer Awareness" game where funds were raised in support of the Foundation. In addition, the girls have participated in 5K Run's to support various foundations.

This Fall 2015, our Field Hockey team joined forces with The Team Impact Foundation. The Team Impact Foundation states...

"We improve the quality of life for children facing life-threatening and chronic illnesses through the power of team. We do this by matching these courageous kids with local college athletic teams. Team IMPACT children are drafted onto the team and become an official member of the team from Draft Day through to Graduation. The child joins the athletic team and the student athletes join the child’s support team. The child gains great strength, camaraderie and support and the student athletes are taught lessons about courage, resiliency and life perspective that they can’t learn in a classroom. Through a structured relationship management methodology, we establish and cultivate these relationships to ensure a successful experience for the families and teams involved."

We "drafted" a 7 year old girl, Jazzy, onto our team. Jazzy suffers with Cerebral Palsy. Our team spent quality time with her at meals, the beach and her karate class over the course of the summer/fall of 2015. We had the opportunity to host a "Drafting Day" for her where she signed a letter of intent, received a team jersey & gifts from the team. Jazzy spent the past Fall at various practices and games in support of SSU FH.

With the drive to be the best and recruit the best, we need to provide the best in overall student-athlete experience to the young women who choose SSU. As the economy slowly recovers, we continue to face a lack of financial resources to help offer student-athletes the equipment and travel considerations that being a championship program require. Players are currently responsible for purchasing their own practice gear and warm-ups, and regularly supplement the travel per diem afforded by the department for meals. We are also limited in our travel outside of New England, as bus and hotel costs would increase the out of pocket hardship our players already face.

As we look forward to our coming season in the Fall of 2016, we look to raise funds for team practice gear (apparel & equipment) and for a preseason team trip opportunity. We thank you in advance for your donation- Your donation makes a huge difference. No donation is too little or too small. 100% of your gift will benefit the Women's Field Hockey Program and help to provide a well-rounded student-athlete experience.

THANK YOU!