News & Press:

First Annual “Papa Singh” is awarded

Maria Caro a junior at Bridgewater Raritan High School become the first ever student to be awarded the honor

The “Papa Singh” is awarded every year to a player that represents what the Spirit and Love the game of field hockey. The player who is always supports the teammates both on and off the field.

Maria received this honor and a thanksgiving dinner in Palm Spring, CA with over 180 families in attendance

Former USA player G.S. Issar Dies

Gurcharn S. Issar, affectionately known as “Papa Singh” in the field hockey community, died on August 9.  He was 87 years old.

“Papa Singh” played for the US Men’s team as a fullback from 1959 to 1963. He played on the USA team that competed in the Olympic qualifier held in Lyon, France in 1963.

Mr. Issar won several Men’s league championships and tournaments, playing with North Jersey Field Hockey Club.  He donated the first North Jersey Cup in the 1970’s.

G.S. Issar fathered 4 sons and has 13 grandchildren.  The Issar family has the unique distinction of representing the USA teams for 6 decades.

Donations can be made in Papa Singh’s memory to the American Field Hockey Foundation, P.O. Box 126, Milltown, NJ 08850

American Field Hockey Foundation Announces Scholarship for High School Seniors in Partnership with New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association

For Immediate Release:
9/26/06:

The American Field Hockey Foundation (AFHF) has announced up to $1000 in scholarship monies will be awarded to graduating high school senior(s) who have demonstrated commitment to the sport of field hockey, furthering their education; and the desire to play field hockey in college.  As the Official Field Hockey Sponsor of the NJSIAA for 2006, 2007 and 2008, the AFHF will award the monies at the Spring NJSIAA Scholar-Athlete Luncheon. In addition to awarding scholarships, the foundation is also sponsoring the Field Hockey Tournament and Tournament of Champions. 

Scholarship applications are now available on the AFHF website at www.americanfieldhockey.org. All high school seniors must have their applications postmarked by December 31, 2006 in order to be considered for the Class of 2007 Scholarship.  

The AFHF is a not-for-profit 501 (c-3) organization which is dedicated to developing through field, character, strong values, leadership and positive self-esteem in young women to create a lifetime of success in school, college, business and society.

The AFHF has established three programs that support the foundation mission:

• Grass Roots Programming
• Mentoring
• College Scholarships

Left to Right: Jack Dubois (NJSIAA Asst. Director), Clarrissa Sacco, Robert Issar, Steven J. Timko (EX Director NJSIAA), Gia Fruscione- DeFranco,
Steven Cohen, Jana Feeney.

The American Field Hockey Foundation (AFHF) is proud to announce that it has become the “official field hockey sponsor of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) for the 2006, 2007 and 2008 Field Hockey Tournament and the Tournament of Champions. In addition, as a corporate sponsor, the AFHF will award $1,000 in scholarship monies at the annual NJSIAA Scholar-Athlete Luncheon. 

The AFHF is a not-for-profit 501 (c-3) organization which is dedicated to developing through field hockey, character, strong values, leadership and positive self-esteem in young women to create a lifetime of success in school, college, business and society. The foundation has established three programs that will support the foundation mission:

• Grass Roots Programming: The AFHF will create field hockey programs targeting the youth (6-12 years of age) in your local community. These programs will be delivered using established channels such as the YMCA/YWCA, Public/Private Elementary Schools, Boards of Recreation and other youth oriented programs.

• Mentoring Program: The mentoring program will utilize current and former student-athletes, as leaders in their chosen field, to become mentors and role models to young women.  The program will provide advice and counsel to young women in all stages of their life….academic, athletic, etc. The mentoring program will enable high school and college students to network with successful women leaders/role models who can offer counsel, guidance, practical assistance in maximizing one’s skills and achieving goals in the educational; business and sports fields while maintaining a healthy quality of life balance.

• College Scholarships: Scholarships will be awarded to college bound student-athletes based on leadership, community service, desire, commitment and academic success.  The scholarship application may be found at www.americanfieldhockey.org. Student-athletes should print the application and return the completed form no later than December 31, 2006.

5/2006:

American Field Hockey Foundation announces the launch of it's new website. Check back soon for updated information on our Programs, Executive Team and Sponsors.