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TOURNAMENT INFO
2026 Tournament Info
• 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
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 6, 2026
All Registrations must be paid in full by April 3, 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
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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
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
1. There will be no goalies in this division.
2. No coaches or spectators behind either goals or end lines.
3. No coaches are allowed in the circle during any point in the match.
4. No Penalty corners are allowed.
5. A free hit for the offense will be awarded directly outside the circle and in line with the foul.
6. If a coach impedes the circle at any point a verbal warning shall be given by the umpire(s).
7. 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.
8. The stick may not be raised above the waist at any time during the match.
9. No Penalty Strokes, Free Hit rule applies.
10. Long corners will be taken at the half line directly up from where the ball exited the end line.
11. The ball must move 5 meters before entering the circle at any time within the attacking half.
12. The ball may not be raised off the ground at any point in the match including a shot on goal.
U10 Division
1. 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.
2. No coaches or spectators are allowed behind either goals or end lines.
3. No coaches are allowed in the circle during any point in the match.
4. If a coach impedes the circle at any point a verbal warning shall be given by the umpire(s).
5. 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.
6. The stick may not be raised above the shoulder at any time during the match.
7. Goalies are not required in this division.
8. Penalty Corners are allowed. 2022 FIH Rule of Hockey apply
9. Penalty stroke are allowed. 2022 FIH Rules of Hockey apply.
10. Long corners will be taken at the half line directly up from where the ball exited the end line.
11. The ball must move 5 meters before entering the circle at any time within the attacking half.
12. 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.
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:
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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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