NATIONAL FEDERATION OF YOUNG FARMERS’ CLUBS
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF YOUNG FARMERS’ CLUBS
Competitions Programme 2009/10
Status
Venue Updated
18/02/10
National 7-A-Side Mens & Ladies Hockey - mixed
RULES
Competition Aim
To provide members with the opportunity to take part in a national hockey competition.
Learning outcomes
Hockey skills, teamwork, adhering to rules, exercise, fun, winning/losing and personal development skills.
1.
DATE & VENUE - After Area Eliminators, the Final will be held at Competitions Weekend on the 9/10 Ocotber
2010.
2.
REPRESENTATION - Counties may enter one team per 600 members or part thereof in Area Eliminators.
English Areas and Wales will be represented by one team per 3,000 members or part thereof in the
Competition Final.
3.
HEALTH & SAFETY AND CHILD PROCTECTION – All competitions carried out at National level must comply with
Health and Safety Legislation and meet the relevant safety standards.
4.
ELIGIBILITY - A squad of ten players, 5 men and 5 ladies all of whom must be 18 years of age or over and 26
years of age or under on 1 September 2009 (this age range must be adhere to), and full members of a Club
affiliated to NFYFC, may be nominated, from whom seven players shall be chosen to form the team for each
game. In each match there can be no more the 4 members of the same sex per team.
Competitors are required in person to produce on the day of each round of the competition (County, Area and
National) their current and signed Membership Card, with suitable photo-ID, or a fine of £10 will be imposed
for non-production.
5.
SUBSTITUTION - If more than half of the original squad members are unable to go forward to subsequent
rounds, then the next highest placed team from the previous round will represent the Area.
6.
PROCEDURE – A half-size all-weather pitch will be used. The Rules of the Game of Hockey will apply, for more
info please visit www.englandhockey.co.uk. Please note we are seeking further advice from England Hockey
concerning these draft Mixed 7-aside rules (April 2009).
a.
The teams shall be drawn into two leagues. The highest scoring team from each league will play
the second team from the other league (Semi-Final) to determine the two teams for the
Championship Games.
b.
The games will consist of two halves of seven minutes each way with a one-minute interval for half
time. The two losers in the Semi-Finals will play off for 3rd and 4th place.
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c.
7.
League points will be awarded as follows:i. Win
ii. Score Draw
iii. No Score Draw
iv. Lose
3
2
1
NIL
d.
During the game rolling substitution will be allowed.
e.
All competitors must be suitably dressed, i.e. hockey boots, socks, shorts and shirts and the
goalkeeper must wear the full goalkeeper kit, including face-mask and shin-pads, as specified by HA
Rules. All teams to provide their kits and goalkeeping kit.
f.
A player who is shown the yellow card will be sent off for five minutes and a player who is shown
the red card will take no further part in that day’s games.
g.
In the event of the points being tied after all the games have been played, the order will be decided
using the greatest positive goal difference. If the points are still the same then the order will be
decided by the highest goals for, followed by the lowest against and the results of the game
between the two tied teams.
h.
The Final and Semi-Finals will consist of two halves of twelve minutes each way with a one-minute
interval for half time. In the event of the scores being equal at full time, a further five minutes each
way, with a one-minute interval for half time, will be played. If the points are still equal after extra
time a penalty shoot-out will take place with three nominated members from each team taking
part. If the scores are still tied, then a sudden death penalty shoot-out will decide the winner.
i.
The Umpires decision is final.
j.
Each team must state their colours and reserve colour on the entry form.
AWARDS – The Worcestershire Federation Sports Trophy and NFYFC Awards to the winning team.
a.
NFYFC prize cards will be given to teams placed second and third.
b.
NFYFC Certificates of Achievement will be awarded to teams placed 1st to 10th.
NOTES:
1. IMPORTANT: Competitors are reminded to read carefully the General Rules relating to National Competitions
if they are taking part in this Competition. These are available from THE NFYFC website.
2.
This competition WILL carry points towards the NFU Trophy.
3.
It is advised to have either St John Ambulance or The British Red Cross with an ambulance in attendance at
both County and Area Rounds, and only use qualified referees in order to minimise any risk to members.
4.
Members will be disqualified if they are not at the Presentation of Awards without prior permission being
granted.
5.
The matches must be officiated by qualified umpires/referees.
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t: 02476 857 200
f: 02476 857 229
e: [email protected]
Date issued:
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