Question 1

Event Dates

Accepted Answer

Memorial Day Weekend - May 22-25, 2026

Super Men's & Women's
Starts: Friday, May 22nd
Ends: Monday, May 25th

All Other Divisions
Starts: Saturday, May 23rd
Ends: Monday, May 25th

Question 2

Tournament Features

Accepted Answer

Featuring one of the oldest dedicated club based Field Hockey Pitch in the nation!

Chance to play against International teams & players from: Taiwan, Argentina, Mexico, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, India, Pakistan and more.

International, National and local Press coverage

Super Men's and Women's Division Champions receive up to $5000 each & the Champions California Cup Trophy

True Division Champions

1st, 2nd & 3rd placed teams receive Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals

NCAA College Coaches in attendance

Past Field Hockey Vendors included: Osaka, HFS, Blockstar,  4USports, Longstreth, Pen Monto & more

Food Court with a variety of choices

Question 3

Registration Fees

Accepted Answer

Secure your spot before divisions fill up.

$400 Non-Refundable Deposit for all 11 a-side divisions.
$300 Non-Refundable Deposit for all 7 a-side divisions.

Early Registration Pricing $100 discount if paid in full by March 27, 2026

All Registrations must be paid in full by April 10, 2026 or subject to drop from tournament

Super Men & Women: $2,000
Competitive Men & Women: $1,900
Mixed Social: $1,900
U19 Women: $1,900
U16 Girls: $1,900
U18 Mens: $900
U16 Boys: $900
U14 Girls: $800
U14 Boys: $800
U12 Mixed: $800
U10 Mixed: $800
U8 Mixed: $800

-REGISTER HERE NOW-

Question 4

Venue & Game Locations

Accepted Answer

Cal Cup Home Venue
Moorpark College, Moorpark California USA    
                              
Other Playing Field location
Arroyo Vista Community Park

Question 5

Divisions Offered

Accepted Answer

Timing
55 Minute Matches
2 x 25 min halves with 5 minute Half Time

11 a-side
Super Mens
Super Womens
Competitive Mens 
Competitive Womens 
Mixed Social
U19 Women's
U16 Girls

7 a-side
O65 Mens Masters Division
O65 Women's Masters Division
U18 Mens
U16 Boys
U14 Boys
U14 Girls
U12 Mixed 
U10 Mixed
U8 Mixed
 
4 GAMES GUARANTEED

Question 6

2026 Rules Modifications for U8 Mixed U10 Mixed, U12 Mixed

Accepted Answer

Cal Cup U8 Mixed, U10 Mixed, and U12 Mixed Rules Modifications

All divisions are governed by current 2022 FIH rules.

PENALTY CORNER MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PLAYERS THAT ARE PARTAKING IN THE CORNER. THEY MUST BE WORN FOR THE ENTIRETY OF THE PENALTY CORNER UNTIL COMPLETION. 
 
U8, U10, U12  & U14 will play 7v7 format.

Safety of all players on the field is the priority.

U8 - U10 - U12 divisions play with the USAFH approved Penn Monto "mini" Hockey Ball.  This ball is regulation size, but reduced weight, which allows ball to move faster, especially on grass surfaces, and easier for youth to control.

U8 Division

There will be no goalies in this division.  
No coaches or spectators behind either goals or end lines. 
No coaches are allowed in the circle during any point in the match. 
No Penalty corners are allowed. 
A free hit for the offense will be awarded directly outside the circle and in line with the foul.
If a coach impedes the circle at any point a verbal warning shall be given by the umpire(s). 
If the coach impedes a second time the coach shall be issued a green card by the umpire(s) and must be replaced with another coach or adult, affiliated with the team.
The stick may not be raised above the waist at any time during the match.
No Penalty Strokes, Free Hit rule applies.
Long corners will be taken at the half line directly up from where the ball exited the end line. 
The ball must move 5 meters before entering the circle at any time within the attacking half.
The ball may not be raised off the ground at any point in the match including a shot on goal.

U10 Division

Penalty Corners masks are required for all field players participating in the corner AND must be worn for the entirety of the corner UNTIL completion.
No coaches or spectators are allowed behind either goals or end lines.
No coaches are allowed in the circle during any point in the match. 
If a coach impedes the circle at any point a verbal warning shall be given by the umpire(s). 
If the coach impedes the second time the coach shall be issued a green card and must be replaced with another coach or adult, affiliated with the team. 
The stick may not be raised above the shoulder at any time during the match.
Goalies are not required in this division.
Penalty Corners are allowed. 2022 FIH Rule of Hockey apply
Penalty stroke are allowed. 2022 FIH Rules of Hockey apply.
Long corners will be taken at the half line directly up from where the ball exited the end line. 
The ball must move 5 meters before entering the circle at any time within the attacking half. 
The ball may only be raised off the ground at any point during the match as long as it is done safely. 2022 FIH Rules of Hockey: Rule 9.8 applies.

U12, U14 Boys, and U14 Girls

Penalty Corners masks are required for all field players participating in the corner AND must be worn for the entirety of the corner UNTIL completion.
Standard FIH rules apply.
Long corners will be taken at the half line directly up from where the ball exited the end line. 
The ball must move 5 meters before entering the circle at any time within the attacking half. 
No coaches are allowed on the field at any point in the match. 
A team may play with a goalkeeper that is wearing at least, kickers, leg guards, and helmet OR may play with 7 field players.

Question 7

Youth Division Age Cutoffs

Accepted Answer

YOUTH DIVISIONS ARE DETERMINED BY:

Question 8

Super Division Ranking System

Accepted Answer

The California Cup Organizing Committee will follow the FIH General Tournament Regulations for Outdoor Tournaments as set forth the 26th of May 2025.  These rules can be download here:

Question 9

Travel Information

Accepted Answer

California Cup Venues are located in the City of Moorpark, California, which is a 35 miles from Los Angeles.
 
The two most convenient Airports are:
 
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): International & Domestic flights in and out of Los Angeles, which is less than 40 miles from area hotels.

Bob Hope Burbank Airport - (BUR): International & Domestic flights from Burbank, which is 25 miles from area hotels.

Santa Barbara Regional Airport

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