Hume Hockey

Format:

Round Robin

Match Format:

Hockey will be conducted under the rules of the International Hockey Board unless otherwise stated.

The competition will consist of a Round-Robin.

POINTS AWARDED AS FOLLOWS.

3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw and 0 for a loss. 

If tied at the end of the round robin the following shall be applied: Result of head to head match, goal difference, most goals for, then if no difference, a set of 5 penalty strokes. When doing these calculations involving a three way tie, the convener should only include the results of the 3 teams tied NOT the results from the games with the fourth team. Please note when doing calculations in a two way tie ALL teams’ results are to be used!

If three teams are STILL equal and penalty strokes needed to determine the winner, a draw will take place prior to the taking of penalty strokes.  One team will receive a bye. The other two will complete the penalty shoot out with the winner then competing in a penalty shoot out with the team who received the bye. 

If the final is tied at full-time a series of 5 penalty strokes shall be taken.

Time for round robin matches will be communicated by the Conveners.  

All team members must wear matching shirts with numbers. No jewellery is to be worn.

Goalkeepers must wear a protective helmet and/or mask [not a catcher’s mask.]

Teams are requested to make sure that their shoes are properly cleaned before taking the field. Entry to the fields is via the gates provided only. Please do not jump fences.

A temporary suspension (Yellow card) does not automatically lead to a player being disqualified from the remainder of the tournament. (i.e. The full consequences off the Zones Order Off Policy are not invoked)  A ‘Red Card’ however is automatic disqualification from the tournament. If two players are red carded in the same match the match will be stopped and awarded to the opposition. The convener has the power to apply the following penalties - Schools that arrive after the starting time ... one goal/ten minutes (or part thereof) to opponents up to half time; lose the match after half time in round, by twice the half time score to zero.

Mouth and shin guards are strongly recommended.

The ‘tomahawk’ shot is banned for all SSV events.

Competing Teams

Must Provide:

·         All of their own equipment including shin pads

·         A new match ball.

·         First-aid kit.

·         Plastic tape for goal keepers' buckles.

·         Correct footwear, track shoes/runners only.

·         A set of coloured bibs in case a uniform clash occurs.

·         Goal keepers protective helmet and a fixed mask [not a catchers mask]

Team Sheets:

Competing teams must present a completed team sheet to the convener on the day of competition before the start of round one.

Teams are restricted to a maximum of 16 players for the day.