Who We Are
Our Mission
Berkshire Field Hockey Association LLC was established in the spring of 2025 as a vehicle for growing the sport of field hockey in Washington, CT, throughout the Berkshire League and surrounding schools. We aim to provide our athletes with high level trainings sessions that will enhance their technical skills and tactical knowledge of the game.
Our mission is to provide financially affordable field hockey opportunities that help develop and enhance age-appropriate skills, as well as offer competitive experiences for girls in our geographical area. We place special attention on creating a positive, sportsmanlike environment that fosters growth, along with sprinkles of fun and fierce competition. We aim to continue to grow the game and encourage young women to participate in sports.
History of Field Hockey in Washington
Dating back to the late 1950s, field hockey was established in Washington, CT, by pioneer Joan Gauthey. Through the legacy of the sport in Washington and the Region 12 community, our organization remains committed to providing opportunities for young women to participate in athletics.
Through Joan’s tireless efforts from the late 1950s through the early 1990s, field hockey was developed and prioritized for young women to build lifelong skill sets that extended far beyond the pitch. Joan was recognized for her contributions in 2001 when she was inducted into the Connecticut Field Hockey Hall of Fame. Furthermore, Joan is part of the NFHS record book as one of the winningest coaches in the country, with an astounding record of 347-75-69. Joan is deeply woven into the fabric of the Washington field hockey community, and our organization proudly upholds the honor and privilege of continuing her legacy.
Following Joan’s tenure at Shepaug Valley High School, Jaye Stuart took over the reins of the program’s dominance. She led the Spartans to back-to-back State Championships in 2001 and 2002, along with four Berkshire League titles. Jaye has been the North Star of field hockey in Washington and continues that legacy today through her work with the Berkshire Field Hockey Association.
