Field hockey at the 2003 Pan American Games – Women's tournament

The women's field hockey tournament at the 2003 Pan American Games was the 5th edition of the field hockey event for women at the Pan American Games. It was held over a ten-day period beginning on 3 August, and culminating with the medal finals on 13 August. All games were played at the Santo Domingo Stadium in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Argentina won the gold medal for a record fifth time after defeating the United States 3–1 in the final. Uruguay won the bronze medal by defeating Chile 5–4 in penalties after the match finished a 2–2 draw.

The tournament served as the Pan American qualifier for the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.

Qualification
Alongside the host nation, who received an automatic berth, eight teams participated in the tournament.

Officials
The following umpires were appointed by the PAHF and FIH to officiate the tournament.


 * Mercedes Sánchez (ARG)
 * Emma Simmons (BER)
 * Keely Dunn (CAN)
 * Ann van Dyk (CAN)
 * Claudia Videla (CHL)
 * Alison Hill (ENG)
 * Alicia Takeda (MEX)
 * Sarah Garnett (NZL)
 * Susan Gomes (TTO)
 * Jun Kentwell (USA)
 * Rosario Ardanaz (URU)