Launch Party Recap

Jess Swoboda • June 10, 2026

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A new era for Charlottesville field hockey!

On June 6, we rang in the new era for Charlottesville field hockey at one of our favorite local spots, SugarBear Gourmet Ice Cream! We had a blast connecting with players and their families off the field and sharing in the excitement of what's to come. We continue to be amazed by the support this community has shown us, and we can't wait to kickoff programming on June 15.


Special shoutout to local photographers--and Ascend parents!--Rob Garland and Ashley McKinney for capturing the day so beautifully. We're grateful to have these memories of the very beginning of Ascend. These pictures capture what makes the Ascend community so special.

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