USA Field Hockey Sponsors Supply Coveted Raffle Prizes for National Hockey Festival Social

NAPLES, Fla. – USA Field Hockey would like to thank all the wonderful sponsors, vendors, and commercial partners who supplied raffle prizes at the Cove Social on Friday evening at the National Hockey Festival.

The following vendors showed up to help create a fun and memorable evening, hosted by USA Field Hockey Foundation chairman Bill Rappolt and his wife Pam. Pam Stuper, executive director of the USA Field Hockey Foundation, emceed the event.

Thank you to the following raffle prize donors and congratulations to the winners!

AAE donated some highly coveted DukTIG notebooks, one of the newest and hottest coach management tools. A notebook with waterproof paper, DukTIG – which means clever in Swedish – allows coaches to draw plays on the fly and coach on the go. DukTIG’s donated notebooks were won by umpire Meghan Trapp. Learn more about DukTIG. Learn more about AAE.

2024 National Hockey Festival presenting sponsor, Approach Clothing, donated a backpack that doubles as a cooler. Filled with local brews, this prize was one of the most coveted of the night and was won by U-14 Florida United coach Macarena Diaz-Varela.

More about Approach Clothing: You've probably seen Approach at your most recent sports tournament! Providing quality Volleyball, Crew, Lacrosse and Field Hockey Apparel is their specialty and passion. You can usually find them under a big blue tent with spirit jerseys, crew neck sweatshirts, long sleeves, and a great sale rack! Learn more.

AstroTurf donated a swag bag consisting of a hard cooler and koozies along with some awesome hats, so you can sit on the sidelines, tailgate, or watch a game with something cold and in style. AstroTurf’s prize was won by umpire Anthony Balducci. Learn more about AstroTurf.

Hocsocx, another innovative company in the field hockey world, donated up to 25 pairs of Hocsocx with a custom team logo. The winner was umpire Tim Sessions who plans to pass the gift on to his fellow umpires, who also wear Hocsocx.

More about Hocsocx: Hocsocx has been saving shins in the field hockey world since 2012. Hocsocx are the office shin guard liner of USA Field Hockey since 2013 and are now partnering with EuroHockey, USA Equestrian, and USA Skiing. Hocsocx are a very popular part of the kit for hundreds of college, high school, and club teams. Hocsocx offers a 10% off discount for USA Field Hockey members. Click here for more information on Hocsocx and for custom orders.

LeagueApps provided an Adidas duffle bag loaded with swag. Umpire Leondra Weems brought home this prize.

More about LeagueApps: League Apps is the operating system and professional network for youth and local field hockey leaders. LeagueApps gives team and league organizers the tools, partnerships, and community they need to succeed by helping to manage and grow clubs, camps, tournaments, and leagues. Learn more or schedule a demo.

From Longstreth, the field hockey retailer that has been USA Field Hockey’s longest continuous sponsor with over 50 years of support, there was a $50 gift card donated as a prize. The lucky winner was umpire Christina Paster.

More about Longstreth: Longstreth Sporting Goods has been in business since 1977, serving the field hockey community with the top equipment brands such Gryphon, TK, Grays, OBO, and Ritual. Longstreth is your one stop shop for all things field hockey including sticks, equipment, goalkeeping gear and a full line of exclusive apparel. You can shop online here or visit their one-of-a-kind retail store located in Spring City, Pa.

Mr. Assist donated a collection of their innovative patented training balls for lucky umpire Alexa Bearden to bring home for practice. Learn more about Mr. Assist Field Hockey Trainer.

NCSA, USA Field Hockey’s official recruiting partner and the world’s largest college recruiting platform, graciously donated one of the hottest items in recovery – the Therabody TheraCup. NCSA’s Christi Nasypany-Cicero and Paul Adrian were onsite during the weekend answering questions for coaches and parents. Eleonara Grange, an umpire, brought home the prize.

More about NCSA: NCSA College Recruiting, the official Recruiting Partner of USA Field Hockey, is the world’s largest college recruiting platform, providing student-athletes content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches across 31 sports. NCSA is an online product of IMG Academy, the world’s leading sports education brand. IMG Academy provides a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. NCSA also offers needs-based scholarships for their valuable service through their All In Award. More information about the All In Award is available here. Learn more about NCSA.

In addition to field hockey, Osaka manufacturers equipment for padel and pickleball. Osaka donated a high-tech pickleball paddle which was won by umpire Thomas Weinfurter.

More about Osaka: Osaka is USA Field Hockey’s valued partner of Nexus and has recently inked a generous sponsorship deal to supply equipment to USA Field Hockey’s national teams and sport development. USA Field Hockey is deeply grateful for Osaka support. Learn more about Osaka.

TREND Field Hockey donated a 100% waterproof field hockey backpack with multiple compartments, pockets and holders from Indian Maharadja. The lucky winner was U-14 Key Biscayne coach Magdalena Ladoux.

More about Trend Field Hockey: TREND Field Hockey, the USA arm of elite international field hockey brands such as Brabo, Princess, and The Indian Maharadja, offers a full suite of field hockey products and accessories. TREND Field Hockey is a woman owned and led company made up of field hockey players, coaches and enthusiasts who want to share their love of this game with you!

USA Field Hockey members can use code USAFH Member for 20% off on their website. Click here to shop. Reach out via Instagram or email trending@Trendfieldhockey.com to GEAR UP FOR GREATNESS TOGETHER!

One of USA Field Hockey’s newest sponsors and first-time vendor at the National Hockey Festival, WRAPPIT WRAPPIT donated a prize of 50 custom designed wraps for a team or club, valued at $350. WRAPPIT WRAPPIT also offered a second chance raffle at their booth for coaches who stopped by to drop in a business card. The first winner was Samantha Bruttomesso-Clarke from Powerhouse. The second chance winner was Adam Falla of Lone Star.

More about WRAPPIT WRAPPIT: Recently hopping onto the pitch and specializing in custom orders for teams and clubs, WRAPPIT WRAPPIT designs chamois overwraps. WRAPPIT WRAPPIT’s ideation combines the fact that scoring a goal or making a save requires a lot of skill…and a little bit of luck. Sarah Kocmond, who many would call a field hockey lifer, turned a life's passion into a new venture when she founded WRAPPIT WRAPPIT in February 2024. Learn more.

YOLO Sportswear, one of USA Field Hockey’s longest continuing sponsors with 30 years of uninterrupted support, supplied coveted USA Field Hockey shirts as a prize, which were won by umpire Samantha Podpaly.

More about YOLO Sportswear: YOLO Sportswear brings high quality branded apparel to USA Field Hockey events and is presenting sponsor for the 20224-2025 NITQs and 2025 NITs, which are right around the corner. YOLO Sportswear also offers custom embellishments and team uniforms! Learn more.

USA Field Hockey is deeply grateful for the valuable prizes donated by our supportive and innovative sponsors, vendors and suppliers. Be sure to support our sponsor community by checking out their discounts, coupon codes and deals.

Members can access valuable member benefits and discounts through the In The Circle App and through their USA Field Hockey member login.