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cover_backcover 2014_A.indd 2 4/28/2014 11:53:28 AM TABLE OF CONTENTS FIELD HOCKEY STICKS STICK GLOSSARY 1 Welcome to the 2014-2015 Longstreth Field Hockey Catalog! TK STICKS 2 - 5 Longstreth Sporting Goods has been committed to female athletes since 1977. GRYPHON STICKS 6 - 8 RITUAL STICKS 10 - 11 Barbara Longstreth’s passion for women’s sports and desire to provide personal SLAZENGER STICKS 12 STX STICKS 13 -15 attention to young female athletes started Longstreth Sporting Goods. These princi- GRAYS STICKS 16 - 17 DITA / VOODOO STICKS 18 ples remain the core of our culture and mission today. We are dedicated to offering INDOOR STICKS 19 the best products, advice and customer service in order to make your experience with YOUTH PACKAGES / WOOD STICKS 20 - 21 GRIPS / STICK TAPE 22 Longstreth exceptional! BALLS 23 Throughout the catalog, we proudly feature our 2014 line of sticks from our PLAYER ACCESSORIES MOUTHGUARDS 23 exclusive brands: TK Hockey of Germany, Gryphon Hockey of Australia, Slazenger SHINGUARDS 24 - 25 GOGGLES 26 - 27 Hockey of England and new this year, Ritual Hockey of Australia. TK is unveiling a GLOVES 28 new line of sticks this year led by the new Platinum 1 Plus Deluxe, which features BAGS 29 - 31 the extreme late bow shape. Along with new stick technology, TK is showcasing its GOALKEEPING TK 32 - 37 revolutionary new line of goalkeeping foam and protective products! OBO 38 - 39 GRYPHON 40 We offer a great range of products for the elite athlete, all the way down to the STX / GRAYS / SLAZENGER / BAUER 41 GOALKEEPER CLEARANCE 42 beginners and every player in between. We have everything to fi t all of your needs and the knowledge and service to ensure you are picking the best product for your skill FOOTWEAR 43 - 45 level. You will fi nd an unmatched selection of equipment, shoes, uniforms, apparel, FIELD AND TEAM GOALS / FIELD ACCESSORIES 46 - 49 gifts, fi eld products and coaching accessories, all exclusively for you! COACH’S ACCESSORIES 50 - 52 EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL 53 In this edition, we are very excited to feature club teams from across the United OFFICIALS States. Club hockey is promoting the growth of fi eld hockey and enhancing the skills APPAREL & ACCESSORIES 54 of players of all ages. Each club has given us some insight into their genesis, the UNIFORMS motto of their club and some fun facts. These teams are comprised of all different age UNIFORM PACKAGES 55 UNIFORMS 56 - 66 groups, many with numerous teams and a lot of interesting facts! Make sure to check TEAMWEAR / PERFORMANCE WEAR out each club as you shop through our catalog. You may even see your club team! GOALKEEPER JERSEYS 67 REVERSIBLES 68 SHORTS 69 Have fun! Play hard! Good Luck! SHIRTS 70 Connect with us on Facebook: facebook.com/longstreth.sporting.goods Follow us on Twitter: COLD WEATHER WEAR 71 Your friends at Longstreth facebook.com/longstreth.hockey @LongstrethFH TRACK SUITS / JACKETS 72 - 73 COACH’S POLOS 74 RUGBYS 75 UNIFORM SOCKS 76 SPORTS BRAS, COMPRESSIONS 77 FANWEAR 78 PRACTICE PACKAGES 79 - 81 APPAREL ALLI LOKEY, FIELD HOCKEY MANAGER LONGSTRETH TEES 82 - 85 MEET THE LONGSTRETH • M.S. Sports Leadership, Duquesne University 2012 REVERSIBLES 86 FIELD HOCKEY TEAM • Forward/Midfield, Temple University 2004-2007 SHORTS 87 • 2007 Second Team Longstreth/NFHCA All-American PANTS / HOODIES / RUGBY SHIRTS 88 -89 • 2007 Atlantic 10 Offensive Player of the Year USFHA APPAREL 90 - 91 • 3 Time Atlantic 10 First Team All-Conference GIFTS & NOVELTIES 92 - 93 • 2007 Atlantic 10 Regular Season Champion JEWELRY 94 • Xcalibur Club Coach PLAY 4 THE CURE 95 • Former Assistant Coach, Swarthmore College SPORTS BRAS / COMPRESSIONS 95 SOCKS 96 RACHEL WEISS, FIELD HOCKEY SPECIALIST • BA Communications, Temple University, 2011 CLEARANCE 97 • Co-Manager of Philadelphia Field Hockey Association team • Youth field hockey coach at United Sports Training Center All prices subject to change without notice. Stick graphics and other equipment ANDREA BIEGALSKI, FIELD HOCKEY SPECIALIST graphics subject to changes. • BA Consumer Science, Ohio University, 2014 • Backfield, Two Year Captain Longstreth Sporting Goods P.O. Box 475, 28 Wells Road, Alli Lokey, Rachel Weiss, Andrea Biegalski • 2009 MAC Freshman of the Year, All-American Rookie Team Parker Ford, PA 19457 • 2011 MAC Tournament MVP For GPS technology use: Pottstown, PA FH2014__2015hardgoods_.indd 100 4/22/2014 10:11:52 AM LONGSTRETH STICK GLOSSARY WHICH STICK SHOULD I CHOOSE? STICK TERMINOLOGY We have our sticks divided into four distinct categories to help you Power/Carbon Content Simply put, the more carbon, the more power! select a stick that is perfect for you! Throughout our catalog, you will Consequently, increased carbon translates into greater stiffness in the find that each stick has an icon next to it indicating its level. To view stick, making receiving more challenging. Most players need to find the right our entire stick guide, visit www.longstreth.com balance of power and feel to suit their game. Weight For each composite stick we offer, we include an approximate weight for ELITE STICKS The COMPETITIVE a 36-36.5” stick. You can assume each additional inch will add approximately sticks in this group STICKS The sticks 10 grams. combine innovation you find in this and technology to cre- category cater to a ate the most advanced hockey sticks wide range of skill levels. They are Scoop This technology refers to a 2mm groove in the toe of the stick, in the world. They are on the cutting flexible, which enhances ball control which varies in length but runs up the shaft of the stick. This feature aids edge of development so they evolve and assists in clean receptions. They in cradling the ball for heightened control in ball handling, lifts (both forehand each year with the game! These sticks also produce less vibration than sticks and backhand), drag flicking assistance, and aerial skills. are designed to maximize power with- with higher carbon content while still out sacrificing touch. providing adequate power for the Vibration As a stick’s carbon content increases, there is a tendency for greater developing player. vibration or sting in the handle. Vibration does not necessarily equate to the stick being broken. Manufacturers have added features within the stick handle ADVANCED STICKS JUNIOR/WOOD to specifically address and ultimately absorb the vibration. Additionally, sticks This group of sticks These sticks are a need to warm up just like their owners! Give your stick a chance to warm up for is cutting edge for must for players who optimal performance! the progressive ath- are just beginning. lete. They are powerful, but more While developing basic skills, power of flexible and forgiving than the elite a stick is not the focus. Instead, maxi- Bow All composite sticks have a bow from the handle to the toe. Most sticks sticks. These typically have a little mum control is necessary for a player have a bow measuring at least 19mm, while the elite level sticks will have a bow less carbon than the elite sticks to master the basic skills of hockey. closer to 25mm. We offer four bow profiles represented throughout our stick line! which allows for a softer touch and increased control for the advanced player honing their skills. WHAT SIZE STICK? No exact science exists for choosing the correct length of stick. Players have different preferences based on their level of play and what feels best to them. We suggest selecting a length based on your height. Hold the stick at your side, the top should be 1-2 inches below your waist. The Extreme Late Bow This bow is the lowest placement of the 25mm bow Height Stick Length possible to produce the ultimate in ball control. The Extreme Late Bow shape 4’0” and under 28” maximizes dynamic ball control, aerial pass skills and drag flick consistency. This 4’1” – 4’3” 30” shape can be used all over the field. 4’4” – 4’6” 32” 4’7” – 5’0” 34” 5’1” – 5’3” 35.5” (35”) The Late Bow This low bow is typically about 25mm and the highest point is 5’4” – 5’6” 36.5” (36”) close to the toe of the stick. This shape offers extra assistance with lifting the 5’7” – 5’9” 37.5” (37”) ball, aerials and drag flicking, as well as dynamic ball movement. 5’10” + 38” The Control Bow The center of the bow is between the late bow and the con- ABOUT THE COVER trol bow. This location allows for extra assistance with lifting the ball and drag Longstreth proudly features Paige Selenski on our 2014-15 Field flicking as well as in the performance of dynamic ball control and receptions. Hockey cover. A forward for our U.S. National Team since 2009, Paige participated in the 2012 Olympic Games and helped the The Regular Bow A regular bow has the highest point of the bow placed in team win a Gold Medal in the 2011 Pan American games. She had the midsection or center of the shaft, assisting in every skill of the game. an outstanding career at University of Virginia, being named the It varies in its measurement with a bow ranging from 20mm to 25mm depending 2012 Virginia Female Collegiate Athlete of the Year, ACC Player on the stick. of the Year and ACC Offensive Player of the Year. Paige uses the Gryphon Tour. Check out the Paige Selenski Signature Tour on page 8! Follow Paige on twitter: @paigeselenski DEFINING THE WOMEN’S GAME www.longstreth.com 800.545.1329 1 FH2014__2015hardgoods_.indd 1 4/22/2014 10:13:30 AM FH2014__2015hardgoods_.indd 2 4/22/2014 10:14:26 AM COMPOSITE STICKS TK TK Hockey proudly introduces a brand new 2014 line of hockey sticks, featuring the Platinum and Synergy series.