Everything You Need to Know for the Upcoming 2025 National Indoor Tournament

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In five days, the 2025 National Indoor Tournament, presented by YOLO Sportswear, kicks off with the U-14 Girls and Co-Ed division!

The NIT is a culmination of the indoor season, featuring competition between top teams from across the nation. Teams in the U-16 Girls and U-19 Girls divisions fought for their spot over six weekends this past December and January in the NIT Qualifiers. See the full list of qualified teams here.

This year’s NIT will take place over three consecutive weekends, utilizing two locations. The action begins this weekend at Spooky Nook Sports in Lancaster, Pa. with the U-14 Girls and Co-Ed division. Next up, from February 21 to 23, competition will return to Spooky Nook with the U-10/U-12 Co-Ed division, while the U-17 Boys, U-19 Girls and Adult division will take place at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, Va. The final weekend, February 28 to March 2, features the U-16 Girls division at Spooky Nook Sports.

Event Page

All the information you need about the event – including schedule, results, venue map, colleges in attendance and more – can be found on the 2025 National Indoor Tournament Event Page.

Presenting Sponsor: YOLO Sportswear

YOLO Sportswear has been the presenting sponsor and official licensee of the NIT since 2010. Be sure to visit their booth to get the 2025 commemorative event merchandise and other USA Field Hockey branded items!

Venue: Spooky Nook Sports

Located just outside of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Spooky Nook Sports is the largest indoor sports complex in the United States, providing regulation courts and playing fields for more than a dozen sports under one roof. In addition to the 700,000-square-foot indoor facility, The Nook offers an outdoor turf field and a climate-controlled dome used for field hockey, soccer, football and more. Learn more.

Venue: Greater Richmond Convention Center

The Greater Richmond Convention Center (GRCC) is the largest exhibition and meeting facility in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The GRCC - an impressive 700,000-square-foot, multi-purpose complex centrally located in Virginia’s capital - is one of the most desirable destinations in the Mid-Atlantic region. Learn more.

Vendor Village

Fans can shop their favorite field hockey brands for apparel, gear, and more in the vendor village! This year’s vendors include favorites like Longstreth, Osaka Hockey, Teamzila, Promasque and more! USA Field Hockey’s new official apparel and kit provider, Capelli Sport, will be at the U-14 Girls NIT.  See the full list of vendors and vendor village hours on the event page.

All Starz Winter Invitational

USA Field Hockey is excited to announce the newly rebranded All Starz Winter Invitational, that will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Spooky Nook Sports in Lancaster, Pa. in tandem with the U-16 Girls NIT. The All Starz Winter Invitational is the newest iteration of the All Starz Showcase, which has taken place the past two years.

USA Field Hockey is inviting teams and individuals to compete in the 2025 All Starz Winter Invitational. The tournament will include two age divisions: Junior All Starz (U-10) and All Starz (11+). All skill levels are welcome. Click here to register!

Fans are encouraged to come support the All Starz athletes, who will be competing from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 1.

Sport Development

Want to talk about growing the game in your community? Representatives from USA Field Hockey’s Sport Development team will be onsite at the U-14 Girls and Co-Ed, U-16 Girls, and U-17 Boys, U-19 Girls and Adult divisions.

Learn about starting a Feeder Program, Discover Clinics, Boys Development, Hockey5s, Equipment and Starter Packager, All Starz, the 2025 Bessant Grow the Game Grant, and more! Come to the USA Field Hockey tent or contact sgoggin@usafieldhockey.com or mbakerman@usafieldhockey.com to schedule a meeting. Let's work together to grow the game!

Social Media

You can follow the action all weekend long by following USA Field Hockey on social media! Attendees can also tag USA Field Hockey in their social media posts throughout the event for a chance to be reposted by USA Field Hockey.

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Photographer

There will be an official event photographer for all NIT weekends. Team and individual packages are available for purchase at all NIT weekends taking place at Spooky Nook Sports – reach out to danfalkdesigns@gmail.com with inquiries. Photos from the U-17 Boys, U-19 Girls and Adult NIT in Richmond will be made available for purchase following the event.

Team Check-In

Team check-in is required for all teams, a minimum of one-hour prior to the team's first game of the tournament, located at the main USA Field Hockey table.

NLV

Game footage and highlight reel packages are available for purchase from NLV for the U-14 Girls and Co-Ed, U-16 Girls, and U-17 Boys, U-19 Girls and Adult divisions. Click here to purchase.

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