The basic schedule for the World Games is out. We don't yet know our exact opponents or match times, but we do know that we're playing between 9am and 1:30pm for seven days in a row...June 26-July 3. The first two days will be "divisioning" games. These are preliminary matches that will determine which of the eight or nine tournament levels we will play. The next five days are tournament matches. The best part is the venue: the Helliniko Field Hockey Stadium, built for the field hockey matches at the 2004 Olympics. Check it out:
Although the astroturf surface will make the ball roll out of bounds more often, our team is very good at set pieces, so this plays to our advantage. The stands will create a great atmosphere for players and fans, and the location along the Athens shore will provide fresh breezes (and maybe a trip to the beach after a game)!
Although the astroturf surface will make the ball roll out of bounds more often, our team is very good at set pieces, so this plays to our advantage. The stands will create a great atmosphere for players and fans, and the location along the Athens shore will provide fresh breezes (and maybe a trip to the beach after a game)!
