WMR Hockey

Format:

Round Robin

Match Format:

The scheduled duration of matches shall be 2 x 20 minute halves.  5 minutes half time.

Penalty corners will be played out when ‘Time’ is called.

A 'yellow card' does not automatically lead to a player being disqualified from the remainder of the tournament.

A 'red card' is automatic disqualification for the match and day.  See 'General Conditions of Competition'.

Player Restrictions:

A school may nominate up to 16 players in its squad for the finals. In any match, all interchange players may be used.

Round Robin Winner:

Points will be allocated for Round Robin matches as follows: 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw and 0 for a loss.  If, at the end of the round-robin, two teams are tied on round robin points then the winner of their face to face match will be declared the winner.  If their face to face match was a draw, then goal difference.  If still equal, most goals for then least goals against then if no difference, a set of 5 penalty strokes

Equipment to Bring:

Each competing team to supply:     

·       one new match ball

·       all their own equipment including shin pads and first aid kit

·       goal keeper's protective helmet and a fixed mask [not a catcher’s mask]

·       An alternative set of shirts and socks, if available

Match Schedule:

* Indicates the pitch will be watered prior to the start of the match

STADIUM RULES:-

Footwear:

Experience has shown that most players prefer the multi-grip style of shoe although gym boots, sneakers and tennis shoes may be used.

Leather, metal or screw-in plastic sprigs are not permitted. Moulded style footwear must have at least 15 sprigs per boot.

Clothing:

No buckles or similar items.

Goalkeepers’ protective equipment must be taped to ensure that the turf is protected at all times.

Equipment:

Teams to supply their own sticks which must be regulation size and material. Split or jagged ends are not permitted.

Circle marks:

The standard practice of goalkeepers marking specific points in the circle, which is often seen on natural grass grounds, is not permitted.

Prohibited:

[a] Smoking

[b] Chewing gum

[c] Glass bottles/glasses etc.

Coaching:

Coaches are to remain on the concrete fringe in their own half of the field. If any coaching is required on the other side of the stadium, the coach will have to go outside and around.