James Madison University and Harrow Sports Ink 3 Year Partnership

Harrow Sports today announced an official partnership with the James Madison University field hockey team to be the official equipment and apparel supplier. “JMU is thrilled to partner with Harrow,” said Lynn Farquhar, Associate Head Field Hockey coach. “The impact Harrow has made on field hockey and their continued interest in developing hockey in the United States is exciting. We’re looking forward to representing their purple side!” The partnership will begin in 2012 and will last through the 2014 season. The Dukes will be using customized gear and apparel. We are excited and anxious to begin our partnership with the JMU Field Hockey program,” said Alli Tanner, Harrow Field Hockey Brand Manager. “JMU is consistently competitive and we are pleased to have them on our team to help build our brand while supporting their success on and off the field. About Harrow Sports Harrow Sports, Inc. is a leading marketer, manufacturer, and distributor of sporting goods and uniforms to the institutional and team sports market. Harrow’s lacrosse, field hockey, ice hockey, and squash equipment lines, along with comprehensive apparel, bag, and footwear offerings are sold internationally and throughout America. Harrow is a devoted sponsor of USA Field Hockey and several NCAA programs. About James Madison University Field Hockey James Madison finished the 2011 season with a 9-10 (4-4) record. In her 8th season, Head Coach Antoinette Lucas looks to guide the team back to the top of the CAA and into the NCAA tournament. The Dukes will open their 2012 campaign on August 24th against Vermont.

Columbia University and Harrow announce official partnership

-- Harrow Sports to become the preferred equipment supplier of the Columbia University field hockey team -- DENVER, April 5, 2012 – Harrow Sports today announced an official partnership with the Columbia University field hockey team, making them the preferred equipment and apparel supplier for the Ivy League team. “We are please and excited to begin the partnership between Columbia and Harrow,” said head coach, Marybeth Freeman. “Having met with them and talked at length about how they could meet our hockey needs, the choice was easy and we are confident our athletes will benefit because of their quality products.” The partnership will begin in 2012 and will last through the 2014 season. Harrow Sports will now be the preferred supplier of sticks, protective gear, apparel and accessories. “We are looking forward to the addition of the Columbia Lions to the Harrow Field Hockey team,” said Alli Tanner, Harrow Field Hockey Brand Manager. Teaming with Columbia provides Harrow with a great opportunity to showcase our field hockey line while continuing to advance the sport on a national level. About Harrow Sports Harrow Sports, Inc. is a leading marketer, manufacturer, and distributor of sporting goods and uniforms to the institutional and team sports market. Harrow’s lacrosse, field hockey, ice hockey, and squash equipment lines, along with comprehensive apparel, bag, and footwear offerings are sold internationally and throughout America. Harrow is a devoted sponsor of USA Field Hockey and several NCAA programs. About Columbia University Field Hockey Columbia finished the 2011 season with a 9-8 (5-2) record under Head Coach, Marybeth Freeman. Six Lions earned All-Ivy Honors, setting a new school record. The Lions will open their 2012 campaign on September 8th against Bucknell University.

Harrow Sports is proud sponsor of USA Field Hockey's FUNdamental Field Hockey Program

COLORADO SPRINGS, C.O. – USA Field Hockey announced today an ambitious youth development program focused on inspiring boys and girls ages 7-11 to participate in field hockey nationwide. Fundamental Field Hockey, sponsored by Harrow Sports, will launch 250 programs, distribute 6,000 sticks and encourage 15,000 children to play field hockey across the country in 2012. “Fundamental Field Hockey is a program that will allow kids their first chance to play field hockey in a fun setting,” said Liz Tchou, Youth Development Manager. “Our development goals will revolve around keeping youth in the pipeline by providing them with an avenue to continue to play and most importantly, have fun. I hope that once these kids pick up a stick, they won’t be able to put it down.” Fundamental Field Hockey coincides with USA Field Hockey’s long-term strategic plan and commitment to enhance sport development by increasing playing opportunities for boys and girls. The program will emphasize fun, hence the program’s name FUNdamental Field Hockey and is focused on playing small sided games on any flat surface with a small or large group of children. The program will provide the necessary tools to young athletes to be introduced to the game and further provide them with channels to remain involved in the sport at all levels. USA Field Hockey will encourage recreational organizations and schools across the country to apply to be part of Fundamental Field Hockey. To be eligible for the program, the organization must be a recognized recreational center or educational institution, like a YMCA or elementary school, demonstrate a commitment to expose 7-11 year old boys and girls to the sport and be located within 50 miles of a new or existing USA Field Hockey Member Club. The application process for Fundamental Field Hockey will open on March15 and will be available on usafieldhockey.com. “We want the next generation of kids to have the option to play field hockey, alongside other sports like basketball, soccer and lacrosse. Fundamental Field Hockey is going to make that happen and it will be a changing moment for our sport,” said Tchou. Up to 250 successful applicant organizations will be selected to receive a “Field Hockey in a Box” equipment pack, which will include sticks, balls, cones, a carrying bag and a coaching resource book. Programs will receive support from the USA Field Hockey Youth Development staff as well as their local USA Field Hockey Member Club. Harrow Sports will provide the 250 programs with sticks, balls and cones free of charge. “Harrow Field Hockey exists to support the developing field hockey player from their first practice as a child, to reaching their goals at the collegiate and international level,” said Alli Tanner, Brand Manager, Harrow Sports, Inc. “We are thrilled to be involved as the equipment supplier for Fundamental Field Hockey and look forward to seeing our sport reap the rewards as it grows across the country.” By launching Fundamental Field Hockey in areas where clubs exist, athletes will be able to continue participating in the sport at a recreational or elite level. “Our hope is that once these athletes finish Fundamental Field Hockey, they will sign up to play regularly with a local club,” said Tchou. “Emphasizing sustainability will be key for these athletes and for the growth of the sport.”

Good luck to team USA

Harrow would like to wish the USA Field hockey team the best of luck at the PANAM games. The road to London is yours for the taking. We will be following your success and rooting for you on American soil.

Harrow xx

Good luck

Yay the fall is here and so is field hockey season… the reason we exist and the sport we love.

With our new range of sticks the field hockey season just got even cooler. So College teams have already played their first games but the pre season standings are such:

Institution Points (first place votes in parentheses)

1. University of Maryland 966 (32)

2. University of North Carolina 939 (14)

3. University of Virginia 829 (2)

4. University of Connecticut 715

5. Syracuse University 664

6. Ohio State University 641

7. Princeton University 615 (1)

8. Penn State University 590

9. University of Michigan 527

10. American University 457

11. Wake Forest University 429

12. Old Dominion University 410

13. Michigan State University 371

14. Boston College 349

15. Duke University 328

16. University of Louisville 250

17. University at Albany 214

18. Drexel University 186

19. Boston University 170 (1)

20. Stanford University 163

It’s going to be an exciting season with so many talented teams. Who will bring home the Natty Championship? If you’re not a College field hockey fan then there’s plenty of USA field hockey to look forward to and of course national festival in November. Over the course of the season you can tweet us your scores. We will RT them for all to see. Don’t forget to @harrowfh.

So from us at Harrow, best of luck for your season and happy hockeying!

Go America. Go Harrow

Harrow got all patriotic on us whilst in Washington D.C. We did a phot shoot with two USA field hockey members. Maybe you know them? Rachel Dawson and Mel Brill? Yeah they are kind of a big deal. Well both are sporting the new Harrow sticks (out now as an early Christmas gift to you).
So in the capital of this great country we went on a little journey... As Rachel Dawson quoted, "Harrow is going places" well not only is she correct she is also our superstar super model in the shoot. Sporting the Tembo stick and Harrow field hockey glove. On the metro, fitting that it was the red line and all around D.C our Harrow girls flashed their pearly whites and Harrow equipment. We even ran into a group of adoring fans who wanted a picture with these superstars.

So enough writing already show us the pictures... Ok ok here they are.

National Club Championship video

Harrow was the official sponsor of this amazing event which is now a prominent event on the USA field hockey calendar. If you weren't there then you missed the heat but you also missed some awesome skill and 3 days of field hockey. Really trendy tanks, pullovers and shorts with the NCC 2011 logo on were also sold at the tournament. If you missed out on your official merchandise then you can still order some at harrowsports.com

Check out the NCC highlight video  here.

National Club Championship 2011

First official National Club Championship 2011 

For so long American field hockey has been missing one thing…a club championship. All over the world club field hockey has had a competitive league resulting in a play off and the crowning of a club champion. The honor of winning a national tournament brings pride and status to the respective club.

Playing for a club team during the off -season or during field hockey season can only be beneficial to any player, more playing time as well as exposure to playing with stronger players at a higher level. In turn club teams strengthen the grass root levels of field hockey in the United States.

So the first annual National Club Championship will be held in Richmond, Virginia from 21, July 2011- 24, July 2011. Guess who the official sponsors of the event is? HARROW obviously. There will be a Harrow booth where you can get all your field hockey necessities. Harrow will be selling official event merchandise as well as showcasing the brand new stick line favored by Rachel Dawson in the recent Champions Challenge.

“Harrow has stood for performance since our inception," said Alli Tanner, Harrow Director of Field Hockey. "The National Club Championship provides an opportunity to showcase the best in amateur athletic performance and our goal is for field hockey players across America to aspire to be participants."

Tweet @harrowfh and let us know that you’ll be there.

Any questions regarding merchandise or stick orders please contact atanner@harrowsports.com or call 303-892-3472

National Futures Championship

Harrow field hockey traveled to Virginia Beach to jam with the young field hockey stars of the future, at the National Futures Championship. It was so exciting to see so many young girls all showing off their skill and talent.

Teams were divided into cities from around the world and color coded according to age group. The final results and winners were:

Atlanta won the u/14 section.
Congratulations to the following team members:

Erin Bradshaw, Jessica Niccum, Erin Matson, Christie Van De Kamp, Lexi Davidson, Erin McNamara, Kelsey Keener, Jenna Patrine, Linnea Gonzales, Jen Bleakney, Mariah Lowman, Taylor Stone, Katrina Carter, Samara Spence, Nicole Olguin, Austyn Cuneo, Lauren McNally, Coach: Rebecca Masteller

Amsterdam won the u/16 section
Congratulations to the following team members:

Regan Spencer, Madeline Hedrick, Eryn McCoy, Kyla Cordrey, Krysten Mayers, Marissa Balleza, Elena Veale, Jamee Albright, Julia Petrey-Juarez, Elana Meer, Sarah Keer, Teresa Carotenuto, Mary Flick, Hannah Fisher, Alaina Madeline, Kristina Bassi, Heather Wiley, Coach: Maggie Long

Sochi won the u/19 section
Congratulations to the following team members:

Deidra Clymer, Sara Nicolas, Hayley Hoge, Nicole Miller, Mallory Roach, Olivia Hajek, Hannah Thiemann, Shannon Regan, Sarah Urdahl, Celia D'Agostino, Jessica Gardiner, Ashleigh Allen, Jenn Staab, Brittany Hopkins, Sydney Supica, Hannah Brotzge, Gabriella Giannone, Coach: Lauren Sickel

My favorite part of the tournament was definitely the sea of Harrow back- packs. It was the ‘it’ item at the tournament and we just love it. If you want to order your individual or team back- pack’s please contact atanner@harrowsports.com or call 303-892-3472
Remember we customize bags and uniforms so get your harrow on for this upcoming season.

Champions Challenge 2011

The 2011 Champions Challenge is being held in Dublin, Ireland. Some folk have been asking how this tournament affects your chance to qualify for the Olympics and how it affects the teams’ international rankings.

The Champions Challenge is essentially the bottom six ranked teams in the world. The top six nations attend the Champions Trophy tournament. The loser of the Champions Trophy gets relegated to the Champions Challenge tournament and the winner of the Champions Challenge tournament then moves up to the Champions Trophy tournament.

This year the Pools are divided in two: Pool A and Pool B.

At the top of Pool A is South Africa with 4 points, ahead of Scotland who also has 4 points, but the convincing 5-1 for South Africa over Japan has put them at the top of pool A. Japan comes in third with 3 points and USA at the bottom of the pool after two close losses. Japan defeated USA 2-1 despite the USA having many chances in the last minutes of the half. USA’s second loss, 3-1 came versus Scotland after being tied at the half.

Pool B has been full of surprises with the usual field hockey powers not dominating. It appears this years Champions Challenge will be one for the under dogs. The host nation, Ireland leads Pool B with 6 points and two wins over Azerbaijan and India. Azerbaijan is in second standing with 3 points and a win over Spain. In the last two positions of Pool B is Spain and India with 1 point each.

Today is a rest day in Ireland with the teams preparing for the following upcoming matches: Japan vs Scotland; USA vs South Africa; Azerbaijan vs India and Spain vs Ireland.