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A new pickup hockey league for girls aged 10 to 14 is offering structured, skill‑balanced sessions at Haymarket Iceplex, with plans to expand into high school divisions and broader age groups.
The NOVA Girls Ice Hockey Pickup League, launched in the Washington‑DC suburbs, is reshaping how middle‑school girls experience hockey. Founded by Dr. Christopher Chang and Kara Given, the league offers a dedicated all‑girls environment for ages 10‑14, addressing safety concerns, skill balance, and the need for female role models. Eleanor Craig, 13, shares her first all‑girls team experience, highlighting the program’s inclusive approach.