06/15/2026
CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT - SUMMER SEASON '26 SUSPENDED
It is with deep disappointment that we announce the suspension of our 2026 Summer Season.
For several years, we have worked to provide meaningful opportunities for players through quality coaching, competitive experiences, and a welcoming field hockey community.
Unfortunately, declining participation (most significantly in local high schools) and rising operating costs have created challenges that can no longer be ignored. Despite the continued support of dedicated families and significant efforts to grow the game, registration numbers have fallen below the level required for the season to proceed.
Cheeseburners has worked tirelessly to introduce new athletes to the sport and create opportunities for existing players. However, those efforts have ultimately served as a temporary solution to a much larger issue facing the sport in our area.
To keep programming available, we have adapted formats, reduced costs where possible, and absorbed financial risk [for several seasons]. Some programs have operated at a loss, while others have barely broken even. We have been willing to make those sacrifices in support of our athletes and the wider field hockey community, but doing so is no longer sustainable (believe me when I tell you that we have left no rock unturned).
As a result, we must take an honest look at the future of the club. Based on current trends, there is a significant possibility that we will be unable to offer a 2026 Fall Season. While no final decision has been made, the future of Cheeseburners is under review, and the possibility of the club ceasing operations can no longer be overlooked.
**To our athletes, families, coaches, alumni, and supporters, thank you for your commitment and belief in what we have built together. We are proud of the opportunities Cheeseburners has provided and the impact the club has had on so many athletes. Further updates will be shared as decisions regarding the future of the club are made.
While team programming is being suspended, we are still able to offer individual and small-group training sessions for athletes looking to continue their development. For more information or to schedule a session, please contact us at [email protected].
