WORCESTER, Mass. – The Clark University field hockey team is set to travel to Costa Rica from Wednesday, June 25 to Tuesday, July 1.

The Cougars are set to arrive in Costa Rica on Wednesday night before heading to Irazu Volcano and Cartago Basilica AD Ruins on Thursday morning. After the tours, Clark will compete in their first game against El Salvador's National Team at 2:00 p.m. (CST).

On Friday morning, the scarlet and white will play their second game of the trip against the Costa Rican National Team at 9:00 a.m. (CST). After the game, the Cougars will receive a cooking lesson before heading to Manual Antonio.

Field hockey will then head to Cerros Elementary School on Saturday morning to help them enhance their field hockey skills and play games. Later in the afternoon the team will take a zipline tour at Cara Adventure Canopy.

On Sunday, the Cougars will take a Catamaran Boat Ride and snorkel before closing out the trip with another volunteer opportunity at Playa Hermosa Refuge.

For photos/updates throughout the trip, check out this link and follow clarkfieldhockey on Instagram.

Quotes from members attending the Costa Rica trip…

"Our trip has been 18 months in the making, and our departure date has finally arrived," said head coach Laura-Ann Lane. "Zag Sport Tours is the BEST in the business, owners Jeremy and Melissa Meccage have built an amazing experience for our team. Being able to experience all this beautiful country has to offer, and find opportunities to give back, Wow we could not ask for more.  I am excited for our adventure to start with our team, families, and alumni. RollCougs!"

"Beginning my senior year with a team trip to Costa Rica is an unforgettable way to start the season," said senior Alison Kopec. "From competing against teams from Costa Rica and El Salvador to exploring the country through activities like zip lining and snorkeling, it's an experience that takes team bonding to another level!"

"As a recent alum and now super fan of CUFH, I am so grateful to have this opportunity to be joining the team on this trip to Costa Rica," said recent graduate Abbe Cravinho '24. "Thank you to Coach for giving me the chance to wear my uniform one more time!"

"As a recent 5^th year graduate, I am super excited about the opportunity to travel to Costa Rica with my team mates to play with them one final time, as well as to explore the beautiful country," said recent graduate Rachael Romain '25. "I am grateful for my 5^th year at Clark and even more grateful that LA welcomed me on this amazing trip."