INDIANAPOLIS, IN—The NCAA Division I Field Hockey Committee has selected Old Dominion University the host site for the 2012 and 2013 Field Hockey National Championships to be held at ODU’s Powhatan Sports Center.

“Hosting any NCAA Tournament event is a significant honor and opportunity,” said ODU Director of

Athletics, Dr. Wood Selig. “To host a National Championship in a sport in which ODU has historically enjoyed so much success is an even greater honor for the University and Commonwealth. We look forward to providing all the participants and fans with a first class Championship experience while they are in Norfolk. It will be a Chamber of Commerce opportunity for our community and we will be prepared to make the most of it.”

 “This is exciting for the University and a great opportunity for our program,” said ODU field hockey coach Beth Anders, the nation’s winningest coach with a 511-166-7 record in 28 years.

 The Lady Monarchs have won an NCAA best nine National championships, having reached 12 finals and 16 national semi-finals.

 The Monarchs previously hosted the National Championships in 1985, 1986 and 2000 in Foreman Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium.