FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Who can play with WFHA?
Participants must be 18 or older to play with WFHA.
WFHA welcomes new and returning hockey players. The club consists of people who have played at various levels including high school, college club, college varsity, and internationally. There is no minimum skill level requirement to play with WFHA. Those new or returning to the sport are recommended to join our pick up sessions. Highly experienced and competitive players are recommended to join league.
2. How does WFHA work?
WFHA is an adult hockey club. Here, you can meet people who love the sport. WFHA strives to create playing opportunities for adults in the DMV.
The main playing opportunities include League, Tournaments, and Pick-up. In addition to hockey, we also host social events throughout the year.
3. What is the difference between the hockey league and pick-up?
In Spring, Fall, and Winter WFHA hosts a league and pick-up play. League play is a 4 team league, where teams are chosen at the start of each season. In the league scores and standings are kept and a championship is held at the end.
Each season also features pick-up hockey on a different day that is less competitive and scores are not kept. This is perfect for people of all skill levels, especially people looking to get back into the sport. Specific information about season play can be found here.
Players can buy a full season pass ($90-120, depending on the season) or they can purchase individual drop in dates if they plan on missing a large number of season dates ($15-20, depending on the season.)
4. Where does WFHA Play?
WFHA plays at a few different locations depending on the season, every location is within the city limits and are all accessible by public transportation. Visit the Current League Season and Current Pick-up Season pages to find details on the current location.
5. What type of social events does WFHA do?
WFHA is a place to not only play hockey, but make friends as well. We do social events throughout the year ranging from winery trips (with limo ride), karaoke nights, river tubing, end of season drinks and more. All social events are open to all players, and are advertised via the mailing list. Check out our Instagram for photos of past events.
6. Do I need a membership to join?
Yes, WFHA requires and active membership. There are two options: a WFHA membership, or a USAFH membership.
WFHA memberships cost $10/year and cover you for all WFHA events within the year (including tournaments like Beach Bash). You can purchase a WFHA membership here.
You can also purchase a yearly USAFH membership for $30/year. This is necessary if you plan on participating in events such NITs and other USAFH sanctioned events. You can join USAFH here.
7. What's the easiest way to stay up to date?
The best way to stay informed of playing and social opportunities is to join the mailing list, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram.
8. How does WFHA vary from European/Argentinian Clubs?
A number of our members come from Europe or Argentina, so we want to point out that there are some major differences with US clubs. WFHA does not own a club house and does not own a field. Properties are rented through universities, schools, or local parks.
WFHA does compete against other clubs during the year, but we do not compete every week like you may have experienced elsewhere.
WFHA also does not cut members or place them in tiers. Members may self select which divisions they want to play in.
9. What is the refund policy?
The decision to process a refund is at the discretion of the board and policies are subject to change at any time.
To request a refund please promptly email info@dcfieldhockey.org.
Full Season Registration Refunds
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If your season has not started and we are able to find a replacement for your spot, we will honor a full refund.
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If your season has begun and you request a refund within the first two weeks, and we can find a replacement, we can credit your remaining weeks prorated to apply for a future season.
Drop-in Registration Refunds
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48 hours notice is required for a full refund, otherwise, no refund is issued.
Tournaments
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Refunds will not be issued after the event has passed.
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Refunds will only be issued if a replacement is found, unless otherwise stated in the registration form.
Weather Cancellations
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WFHA does not offer refunds due to weather cancellations.