CranBarry Field Hockey has been a prestigious and successful brand in field hockey for a very long time. This particular brand actually composed one of the first composite sticks! Therefore, they have the art behind making a great field hockey stick down to a science.

Grays field hockey sticks are a unique group of sticks with a variety of excellent qualities for every type of field hockey player. The sticks include reinforcing components, like carbon, aramid, and fiberglass, and meet the 25mm bow limit. Grays has also continued to develop their composite range of field hockey sticks for every level of the game. It is their use of hi-tech fibers specially formulated in the right directions and areas of the handle, blade, and toe of each stick that gives every model in the range its own individual playing characteristics.

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Top Selling Grays Field Hockey Sticks in NJ

Some excellent, top selling Grays field hockey sticks, available at A Chic with Stix, include…

(Be sure to keep reading until the end of this post for details about an exciting Grays stick promo!)

Grays GX 4000 Scoop – $149.95

• Level: Elite
• Bow: 20mm
• Composition: fiberglass, carbon, aramid
• Approx. weight: 580g for 36” stick
• Description: The scoop feature helps players cradle the ball more easily when dribbling, without any loss of control when hitting and flicking.
• Lengths: 35”-38” (Maxi toe)

Grays GX 4000 – $149.95

• Level: Elite
• Bow: 20mm
• Composition: fiberglass, aramid, carbon
• Description: Increased aramid mix improves shock absorption. High fiberglass content ensures power and durability.
• Lengths: 35”-38” (Maxi toe)

Grays GX 5000 – $164.95

• Level: Elite
• Bow: 20mm
• Composition: fiberglass, carbon, aramid
• Approx. weight: 590g for 36” stick (Light and Medium)
• Description: Maximum power and excellent control with superb balance and feel.
• Lengths: 35”-38” (Maxi toe)

Grays GX 7000 – $189.95

• Level: Elite
• Bow: 20mm
• Composition: carbon, aramid
• Approx. weight: 580g for 36” stick (Light and Medium)
• Description: Exceptional power and optimum weight to balance ratio for excellent feel. This stick now features Improved Feel Area to absorb initial ball contact and provide a softer feel.
• Lengths: 35”-38” (Maxi toe)

Grays GX 7000 Turbo – $209.95

• Level: Elite
• Bow: 20mm
• Composition: carbon, aramid
• Approx. weight: 595g for 36” stick
• Description: This stick creates maximum energy release through the hitting zone, improves core stability along the spine of the stick, and absorbs initial ball contact creating a softer feel.
• Lengths: 35”-38” (Maxi toe)

August Grays Stick Promotion in New Jersey

CranBarry creates “Superior Equipment for Superior Athletes,” which is why I am proud to carry Grays field hockey sticks in New Jersey at A Chic with Stix. Also, I have great news for anyone looking to buy a Grays stick this month, for the field hockey upcoming season.

Promo Time: Now through August 31st, 2011 ONLY, when you buy a Grays stick from A Chic with Stix you will receive 10% off our field hockey apparel.

Not looking to buy a Grays stick, but know someone who is? We hope you’ll spread the word, so that your team members, friends, players, etc. can take advantage of this great deal while it’s still available. As always, please be sure to contact A Chic with Stix if you have any Grays field hockey stick questions and be sure to connect with us on Facebook and Twitter to stay tuned in to the latest A Chic with Stix news, promos and more!

. ✔ Kendra

Looking for a local youth field hockey camp in New Jersey to sign up for this summer? You’ve come to the right place!

Below is the information you need to know for youth NJ field hockey camps right in your neighborhood!

New Jersey Youth Field Hockey Camps

Atlantic Highlands Recreation Field Hockey Camp

• Ages: 8-13 (Atlantic Highlands’ residents ONLY)
• Date(s): July 11-15
• Time: 9:00AM-11:00AM
• Where: Center Avenue Fields, Atlantic Highlands
• Cost: $40.00
• Coach: Kendra Boyd
• Contact: Kendra Boyd; achicwithstix@yahoo.com
• Register @ The Atlantic Highlands Borough Hall

Fair Haven Summer Field Hockey Camp

• Grades: 5-8
• Date(s): July 18-22
• Time: 9:00AM-12:00PM
• Where: Turf Field at Rumson Fair Have High School
• Cost: $135.00
• Coach: Tracy Cook and Julie Vaccarelli
• Contact: Charlie Hoffman
• Register @ the Fair Haven Recreation office or call 732-747-0241

Manasquan Youth Field Hockey Camp

• Grades: 3-6 and 7-9
• Date(s): July 11-14
• Time: 9:00AM-12:00PM
• Where: Green Acres Park, Brielle
• Cost: $160.00
• Coach: Pam and Jill Cosse
• Contact: Jill Cosse; aminnell@westex.org
• Send registration forms to Jill Cosse 105 Grandview Ave North Caldwell, NJ 07006

Jersey Intensity Field Hockey Camp @ Freehold

• Grades: 3-12
• Date(s): July 18-21 (rain date July 22)
• Time: 5:30PM-8:30PM
• Where: Opatut Park, Freehold
• Cost: $150.00
• Contact: Kathleen Kelly; kakelly@intensityfieldhockey.com
• Register @ The Freehold Recreation Department 732-294-2000

Jersey Intensity Field Hockey Camp @ Long Branch

• Grades: 3-12
• Date(s): July 25-28 (rain date July 29)
• Time: 5:00PM-8:00PM
• Where: Manahasset Creek Park, Long Branch
• Cost: $150.00
• Contact: Kathleen Kelly; kakelly@intensityfieldhockey.com
• Register @ http://www.active.com/other-camp/monmouthbeach-nj/jersey-intensity-field-hockey

Jersey Intensity Field Hockey Good Sports Summer Camp

• Grades: 3-12
• Date(s): August 1-4 (rain date August 5)
• Time: 3:30PM-6:00PM
• Where: Good Sports USA, Wall
• Cost: $175.00
• Contact: Kathleen Kelly; kakelly@intensityfieldhockey.com
• Register @ Good Sports USA 732-681-8898

Questions About NJ Field Hockey Camps?

If you have any questions about the New Jersey field hockey camps listed above, please do not hesitate to give us a call at (732) 403-0285.

In addition, if you need assistance to determine the type of field hockey equipment that will be needed for a specific camp, we are here to help! We have 2 great Youth Field Hockey Packages for beginner players, as well as cutting-edge field hockey sticks and equipment for more advanced players. We look forward to hearing from you!

Recently, the National Federation of State High School Associations Board of Directors voted to mandate the use of protective eye-wear for field hockey effective for the 2011-2012 season. The potential risk of injury warranted the requirement of protective eye-wear for the 64,000 student-athletes participating in high school field hockey.

Buy Field Hockey Goggles in New Jersey

As a result, A Chic with Stix will be offering an array of brands and styles of field hockey goggles in New Jersey. Brands include Cascade, STX, and Halo, both with wires and lenses. A Chic with Stix is also promoting orders for teams looking to purchase field hockey goggles in NJ!

Browse our website to learn more about the field hockey goggles we sell and do not hesitate to give us a call at 732-403-0285 with any questions you may have. Remember, if you don’t see something on the site that you are looking for, be sure to give us a call – chances are we will be able to order what you’re searching for.

Official Field Hockey Goggles Rule Release

Protective Eyewear Mandated for Field Hockey
Contact: Elliot Hopkins

Attention Athletic Directors & Field Hockey Coaches;

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (April 15, 2011) — High school field hockey players will be required to wear protective eyewear, effective with the 2011-12 season.

The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Board of Directors, in its April 13 meeting in Indianapolis, voted to mandate the use of protective eyewear that meets the current American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standard for field hockey.

Acting on a recommendation from the NFHS Sports Medicine Advisory Committee, the Board agreed that the potential risk of injury warranted the requirement of protective eyewear for the 64,000 student-athletes participating in high school field hockey.

“While serious eye injuries in field hockey are rare, the NFHS Board of Directors has concluded that an eyewear requirement is the right step,” said Elliot Hopkins, NFHS director of educational services and field hockey rules editor.

NFHS field hockey rules previously allowed – but did not require – the wearing of eyewear that meets the current ASTM standard. Six NFHS-member state associations had previously passed more stringent rules and already mandate the use of protective eyewear.

The revised language to mandate protective eyewear will appear in the 2011-12 NFHS Field Hockey Rules Book.

Join us for the A Chic with Stix Grand Opening on Saturday, April 30, 2011!

Keep reading to see what we have planned for the event:

1) Free A Chic with Stix T-Shirt

When you make a purchase on Grand Opening day, you will receive a free T-Shirt! Who doesn’t love a free T-Shirt, right? View the image to the right; get excited!

2) A Chic with Stix Frequent Buyer Cards

During our Grand Opening, we will also be handing out Frequent Buyer Cards with every purchase. Don’t miss your chance to get one!

3) Target Practice Savings on the Turf

You will be allowed to take 2 shots at targets mounted on the wall mats over the turf and if you hit the bulls-eye you will get a coupon for $5.00 OFF of your next purchase.

4) Discount on Team Orders

If you are a part a field hockey team, we have great news! Get 10% OFF when you place a Team Order. Interested? Please do not hesitate to contact us for more details prior to our Grand Opening event.

5) Youth Packages Available

We are also pleased to announce that we have two Youth Packages available for purchase. Each package includes a field hockey stick, shin guards, mouth guard and ball, which is perfect to get any field hockey beginner started.

A Chic with Stix NJ Grand Opening

We truly hope to see you at the Grand Opening event! Please consider leaving a comment here, to let us know if you will be attending!