UK ARMED FORCES HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
Fountain House
Buckland Dinham
Nr. Frome
Somerset
BA11 2QP
Reference: AFIH/1/16/TL
Mob: 07802 721274
Email: [email protected]
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Date: 16 October 2016
UKAFHA INDOOR HOCKEY TOURNAMENT 2015
1. Venue. The UKAFHA Indoor Hockey Tournament 2016 will be held at the Aldershot
Garrison Sports Centre on Wednesday and Thursday, 9th and 10th Nov 16. Nominal host
Service is the Army.
2. Officials. The Tournament Director (TD) will be Mr Barry Anderson, supported by
Messrs Derek Rutherford, David Prideaux, James Boylan and Victoria Truesdale as
Technical Officers. Single Services and participating teams are requested to nominate at
least two Match Officials/Judges to assist with table officiating or other duties as required
by the Tournament Director, and advise Chair UKAFIH and Chair UKAF Officials
accordingly. Chair Officials is requested to advise names, service nos. and
accommodation requirements for officials to Secretary of Army Hockey and Sailing. Chair
UKAFIH will include them in the Event Programme.
3. Umpires. Chair UKAFHUA, Mr Jim Patel MBE, is requested to appoint the tournament
umpires, appoint/act as Umpire Manager, and advise Secretary of Army Hockey and
Sailing of their names, service nos. and accommodation requirements as soon as
possible. Please also advise names to UKAFIH Chair for including in the Event
Programme. Match appointments should be made in consultation with the TD.
4. Administrative Instructions. Administrative Instructions (AIs) relating to teams, rules
and the tournament are attached as Annexes.
5. Entry Fees. There are no entry fees for this competition.
6. Trophies. Individual trophies will be presented to winners and runners-up of the InterCorps/Region Cup and to winners of the Inter-Service competitions. A Plate competition
will be held to determine 3rd place (ie. reserve for the EH Regional competition – see
Ser 12).
● Inter-Corps/Region trophies and Inter-Services Masters will be presented at the end of
Day 1; the Inter-Services trophies at the end of Day 2.
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● 2015 winners are requested to return trophies to the tournament venue cleaned and
engraved. No excuses for non-return, please.
The 2015 winners were:
Senior Inter-Service
U25 Inter-Service
Ladies Inter-Service
Masters
Royal Navy
Army
Army
Royal Navy
Inter-Corps/Comd
Runners-up
Plate
Royal Logistic Corps
Royal Signals
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7. Rules of the Tournament. FIH Indoor Rules for 2017 (effective for EH from 1 Nov 16)
will be applied unless amended by the rules of the tournament at Annex A.
8. Competition Format.
a. Inter-Corps/Region. The Inter-Corps/Region will consist of 2 teams from each
Service and will be run in 2 pools of 3 teams. The winners and runners-up in each
group will then play off for the final and plate competition. All Inter-Corps/Region
matches will be played and completed on 9 Nov 16. The Programme is at
Annex B.
b. Inter-Services. The Masters competition will be run on the evening of 9 Nov 16
(Annex B). The Senior men, the U25 men and the Ladies Inter-Service competition
will take place on 10 Nov 16. Annex C shows the Programme for Day 2.
c. Programme. The playing programme for both days will be tight and the
Tournament Director will have little leeway in the application of the rules if teams
arrive late on the pitch.
9. Briefings. A written briefing has been provided by the TD to save Team Managers
having to be at the venue earlier than necessary. Any Team Managers requiring
clarification on the briefing may attend short sessions as follows:
a. Inter-Corps/Region
b. Masters Inter-Service
090855 Nov 16
091715 Nov 16
c. Inter-Services
100845 Nov 16
Team Managers are requested to send an advance electronic copy of their Team Sheet to
the Chair AFIH (by COP Fri 4 Nov) and to submit Finalised Team lists at least one hour
before their first match using the proforma at Annex D. (NB. A separate Spreadsheet
format Annex D is attached for ease of submission and transmission)
10. Food and Refreshments. Secretary Army Hockey and Sailing is requested to assist by
arranging food and ‘watering’ for umpires and officials throughout the very long day on
Wed 9 Nov (09:00 – 20:30), and for Thu 10 Nov.
11. Accommodation. Teams should make their own arrangements for accommodation as
necessary. Secretary Army Hockey and Sailing may be able to assist with service
accommodation. Umpires/officials accommodation to be through Secretary Army Hockey
and Sailing as paras 2 & 3 above.
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12. EH Regional Competition. The winning team and runner-up in the Inter-Corps/Region
competition will progress to the Regional (West) round of the England Hockey Men’s
Indoor Competition to be held at Bath University Sports Village on Sunday 11th December
2016, or preliminary rounds as advised. (NB. The West Indoor Ladies competition will be
held at the same venue on Saturday 10th December 2016.)
13. Travel. Authorisation for travel is in accordance with Single Service letters of
Authority.
14. Notes. Notes for Single Service Secretaries are at Annex E.
Terry Lees
Terry Lees TD MA
Chairman UKAFIH
Annexes:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Rules of the Competition.
Inter-Corps/Region Tournament Programme Day 1.
Inter-Service Tournament Programme Day 2.
Team Sheet Proforma.
Match Report Sheet
Notes for Single Service Secretaries.
Distribution:
Action:
Chairman UKAFHA
Chairman UKAFHA Officials
Chairman/Secretary UKAFHUA
Chairman/Secretary RNHA
Chairman/Secretary AHA
Chairman/Secretary RAFHA
Chairman/Secretary UKAFWH
UKAFHA Secretary
Information:
President UKAFHA
President RNHA
President AHA
President RAFHA
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ANNEX A TO
AFIH/1/16/TL
DATED 16 OCT 16
RULES OF THE TOURNAMENT
1.
The England Hockey Rules of the Indoor Game 2016/17 as published by the FIH and
adopted by EH for the National Indoor Game from 1 Nov 16 shall apply unless otherwise stated
below. Our Tournament feeds into the Regional Indoor Competition which in turn feeds into the
Indoor England Hockey National League competition and play-offs.
TOURNAMENT AIMS
2.
The aims of the Inter-Corps/Region Tournament are:
a. To determine the champion Corps/Region Service team.
b. To determine the 2 qualifying teams for the Regional Tournament of the England
Hockey Indoor Championship.
3.
The aim of the Inter-Service Tournament is:
a. To determine the champion Masters/Senior/Ladies and U25 Service teams.
PLAYER QUALIFICATION
4.
Single Service publications set out the Rules of Eligibility of players to represent their
Service or Corps/Region and are to be strictly observed. In the U25 competition, players
selected for the U25 squad must be under the age of 25 on 1 Jan 17 (1 Jan during the hockey
season in which the competition is held), ie. DOB before 1 Jan 92 IS NOT eligible. NO
PLAYERS SELECTED FOR THE U25 SQUADS ARE PERMITTED TO PLAY FOR THE
SENIOR TEAMS IN THE SAME TOURNAMENT.
TEAM SHEETS, MATCH SHEETS AND BRIEFING
5.
Team Managers are requested to send an electronic advance copy of the team
sheet (up to 14 players) to Chair AFIH by COP Fri 4 Nov 16. Teams for each match shall
consist of not more than 12 players (6 players and up to 6 substitutes) and 2 officials who may
be members of the playing team. Team Managers may seek clarification from the Tournament
Director at the times allocated or as he appoints (Covering letter Ser 9, and see Annexes B and
C). The Team Manager must hand to the Tournament Director NO LATER THAN one hour
before their first match a finalised team sheet (Annex D) listing up to 14 players
constituting their team for the tournament, and must also include the names of any
nominated officials attached to the team. Only those persons listed shall be entitled to sit on
the team bench. The Team Manager must sign the team sheet and, in so signing, shall be
deemed to vouch for, and confirm, that each player listed is eligible to play for that team.
6.
Team Managers must also sign the Match Report Sheet (Annex E) at the end of each
game and before leaving the pitch.
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DRESS
7.
All teams shall wear shirts each bearing a different number of at least 9 inches in height
for each team member and contrasting in colour to the shirts. Numbers shall be worn in the
centre of the back of the shirt and shall correspond with the player listed on the team
sheet. The goalkeepers shall wear protective headgear, numbered shirts or jerseys different in
colour from those of their own team, those of their opponent, and those of the umpires. Pad
buckles must be taped. Footwear for all players must be without abrasive protrusions and of a
material that does not mark the playing surface. Team colours for each match will be agreed
with the Tournament Director and posted on the notice board. If any team subsequently needs
to change colours, the Tournament Director's approval must be sought well in advance of the
match. Team Captains are each to wear an armband of a colour distinguishable from that of
their own shirts.
STICK CHECK
8.
Prior to any game, if the Tournament Director so requires, all players must allow their
sticks to be tested using an official ring and gauge. Masks and other equipment may also be
scrutinised.
DURATION OF THE GAME
9.
The Inter-Corps/Region competition games shall be 15 minutes each half with a 2- minute
interval (3/4 play-off will be 12 minutes each half). Time-outs will not be allowed in these
shorter games.
10. The Masters Inter-Services competition shall have the same duration and interval as the
Inter Corps/Region competition – 15 minutes each half and 2-minute interval. Time-outs will
not be allowed.
11. All Inter-Services competition games on Day 2 shall be 20 minutes each half, with a 3minute interval. The first named team shall push back to start the game.
HOCKEY BALLS
12. For all Inter-Corps/Region matches the first named team is to provide the indoor hockey
balls for the match: one ball is to be given to the umpire and 2 balls to the Table Officials. The
UKAFHA will provide indoor hockey balls for all Inter-Service matches.
SUBSTITUTES
13. Substitutes must occupy the team benches provided and may enter the pitch only where
the Tournament Director allows either side of the centre line. Including Keepers, all substituted
players are to leave the pitch within the same bounds on the Control Table side. Nominated
team officials may not enter the pitch without the permission of the umpires. Team Managers
must notify the umpires and the Table when changing a goalkeeper, or using a field player as a
goalkeeper.
SUSPENDED PLAYERS
14. In the event of any player being temporarily suspended, he/she must seat himself/herself
quietly on the chair provided adjacent to the Control Table. A player suspended from any further
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participation in the game/tournament must remove himself/herself to the dressing room
immediately.
COMPETITION FORMAT
15. The Inter-Corps/Region competition will be split into 2 leagues of 3 teams. Each team
shall play the other teams (once only) in that league; scoring and placing will be as for the InterServices below. If there remains a multiple (more than 2) tie having applied a, b, and c below,
there is to be a Penalty Stroke Competition for which the Tournament Director shall make a
separate draw. A Plate competition will be played to determine third place. In the event that
there are less than six teams entered on the day the Tournament Director may adopt an
alternate ‘round robin’ format.
16. In the Inter Service Tournament the Services will play each other on a ‘round robin' basis
and positions will be decided on points awarded (3 for a win, 1 for a draw and 0 for a defeat). In
the event of 2 (or more) teams having the same number of points at the conclusion of the
matches, the winners will be determined in the following order:
a. Best goal difference.
b. The team having scored the most goals.
c. The result of the match between the teams.
d. A Penalty Stroke competition.
DRAWN MATCHES
17. First Match in Each Group (Inter-Services). In the event of a draw in the first match of a
group, a coin shall be tossed to determine which team is to play in the next match of that group.
18.
All Matches Drawn.
a. In the event that all matches in a group result in a draw and there is no goal
difference between the teams, the teams are to play a 3-player per team Penalty
Stroke competition in the same order as that of their original games.
b. The players of each team nominated to participate need not be the same for both
Penalty Stroke competitions.
PLACE MATCHES
17. The first placed team in each league of the Inter-Corps/Region competition will play off
(semi-finals) against the second placed in the other league, with the winners moving forward to
the Championship Final. The losing teams of each semi-final will contest the Plate Final in
order to determine the reserve service team for the West Indoor competition. In the event of a
draw in these matches a penalty stroke competition will take place.
PENALTY STROKE COMPETITION
18. The Tournament Director shall indicate the goal to be used; the team captains shall toss
to decide which team shall take the first penalty stroke. The competition will proceed as follows:
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a. Three players from each team, nominated by their respective captains, take a
penalty stroke alternately against a single and same goalkeeper of the other team
who shall not be substituted during a particular series of strokes. A goalkeeper
may only be substituted if, in the opinion of the umpires, he/she is unable to
continue through injury.
b. The team scoring the most goals shall be the winner.
c. In the event of an equal number of goals being awarded, the team order shall be
reversed to take another series of penalty strokes under the same conditions,
using the same players as in the first series, but not necessarily in the same order.
This series will be on a ‘sudden-death' basis, ie the team having been awarded
the most goals after an equal number of strokes shall be the winner. Extra series
of ‘sudden-death' penalty strokes will be taken until a result is achieved, each time
reversing the team order.
UMPIRES
19. The UKAFHUA Chair shall appoint umpires to matches in consultation with the
Tournament Director.
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
20. The appointment of the Tournament Director shall be in accordance with the UKAFHA
Constitution. The Tournament Director is empowered to interpret the rules of the tournament at
his/her discretion and TD ruling on any matter is final. TD is empowered to suspend for one or
more matches any player for misconduct on or off the pitch throughout the duration of the
tournament. Should there be any need for a protest to be made it shall be made in writing by
the Team Manager to the Tournament Director within 10 minutes of the termination of the match
concerned, and accompanied by any fee that may be determined by the Competitions
Committee.
COMPETITIONS COMMITTEE
21. For any breach of the regulations the Competitions Committee is empowered to impose a
penalty on the offending Service or Corps/Region of up to £25. The Competitions Committee
may amend or vary these regulations as appropriate and their decision on all matters is final.
The Committee shall consist of the Tournament Director (as Chairman), Technical Officer(s),
event organiser, AFHUA Chair and all available members of the AFHA Indoor Sub-Committee.
ENGLAND HOCKEY INDOOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
22. The first and second placed teams in the Inter-Corps/Region Championship qualify to play
in the Regional Rounds of the England Hockey Indoor Club Championship. The winning team in
the Plate competition is to stand by as reserve should either the first or second placed teams
not be able to field a side on the date of the Regional Competition.
ELIGIBILITY/CUP-TYING
23. The Inter-Corps/Region Tournament is the Services' qualifying competition for the
England Hockey Indoor Club Championships. So any player who plays in the AFHA Inter-
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Corps/Region Indoor event is “cup-tied” and may not subsequently play for a civilian club in the
EH Indoor Club Championship. Conversely, any player who has already played, or intends to
play, for a civilian club in any fixtures of the EH Indoor competition may not play in the AFHA
InterCorps/Region Indoor competition (eg. a County or Regional Inter-Club Indoor Competition
is often the qualification decider).
NON-ARRIVAL AND TEAM SIZE
24. Matches are to start at the programmed time, or at a time stated by the Tournament
Director. Any team failing to arrive for a match, or not fielding a minimum of 2 players within 2
minutes of the programmed start time, will forfeit the match as a 3-0 defeat. In order to receive
the 3-0 victory the opposing team must have a properly equipped team on the pitch at the
programmed start time and remain there, prepared to play the fixture, until stood down by the
Tournament Director.
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ANNEX B TO
AFIH/1/16/TL
DATED 16 OCT 16
INTER-CORPS/REGION INDOOR TOURNAMENT PROGRAMME- 9 NOV 16 – DAY 1
ORDER OF PLAY
MATCH
POOL
TIME
TEAMS
-
CLARIFICATIONS
0855-0910
Corps/Region Team Managers if required
1
1
0910-0950
Fleet Air Arm
v
RAF 1
2
2
0950-1030
Royal Marines
v
RAF 2
3
1
1030-1110
Fleet Air Arm
v
Infantry
4
2
1110-1150
Royal Marines
v
REME
5
1
1150-1230
Infantry
v
RAF 1
6
2
1230-1310
REME
v
RAF 2
15-MINUTE BREAK
7
Semi Final 1
1325-1405
Winner Pool 1
v
Runner-up Pool 2
8
Semi Final 2
1405-1445
Winner Pool 2
v
Runner-up Pool 1
v
Loser Semi Final 2
v
Winner Semi Final 2
15-MINUTE BREAK
9
PLATE
1500-1530
Loser Semi Final 1
5-MINUTE BREAK
10
FINAL
1540-1620
Winner Semi Final 1
1630 PRESENTATIONS
INTER-SERVICES MASTERS INDOOR TOURNAMENT
ORDER OF PLAY
MATCH
-
SECTION
CLARIFICATIONS
TIME
TEAMS
1715-1730
Masters Team Managers if required
1
Masters
1730-1810
Royal Navy
v
RAF
2
Masters
1810-1850
Army
v
Loser Match 1
3
Masters
1850-1930
Army
v
Winner match 1
1940 PRESENTATIONS
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ANNEX C TO
AFIH/1/16/TL
DATED 16 OCT 16
INTER-SERVICES INDOOR TOURNAMENT PROGRAMME – 10 NOV 16 - DAY 2
ORDER OF PLAY
MATCH
SECTION
TIME
TEAMS
Inter-Service Team Managers as required
-
CLARIFICATIONS
0845-0900
1
U25
0900-0950
RN U25
v
RAF U25
2
Ladies
0950-1040
RN Ladies
v
RAF Ladies
3
Senior
1040-1130
RN
v
RAF
4
U25
1130-1220
Army U25
v
Loser Match 1
5
Ladies
1220-1310
Army Ladies
v
Loser Match 2
6
Senior
1310-1400
Army
v
Loser Match 3
7
U25
1400-1450
Army U25
v
Winner Match 1
8
Ladies
1450-1540
Army Ladies
v
Winner Match 2
9
Senior
1540-1620
Army
v
Winner Match 3
10-MINUTE BREAK
1630 – PRESENTATIONS
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ANNEX D TO
AFIH/1/16/TL
DATED 16 OCT 16
TEAM SHEET PROFORMA
UK ARMED FORCES INDOOR HOCKEY TOURNAMENT
Team .........................................................
SHIRT
NUMBER
SURNAME
FIRST NAME
DOB
COUNTY DIVISION/
COUNTY HONOURS
1GK
2GK
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Team Manager.............................................
Captain.............................................
Team Coach.............................................
Physio.............................................
Official………………………………………
Official…………………………………
Team Colours:
Alternative Colours:
Shirts.............................................
Shirts.............................................
Shorts.............................................
Shorts.............................................
Socks.............................................
Socks .............................................
I certify that the above players are eligible to play for this Club in accordance with Regulation 3
of the Regulations for the England Hockey Indoor Club Championship.
Date................... Position............................... Date................... Checked.............................
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ANNEX E TO
AFIH/1/16/TL
DATED 16 OCT 16
UK ARMED FORCES INDOOR 2016
Date:
Time:
MATCH REPORT
Pool:
Venue: AGSC
Match No
RESULT
Service/Corps/Region
Full Time
:
Half-time
:
Service/Corps/Region
:
:
Penalty Strokes
Time Shirt
On
No.
Name
Green Yellow Red Goal
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
No
Min
Shirt
Goal
Type
No
No
Min
Time Shirt
Shirt
Type On
No.
No
1GK
1
1
1GK
2
2
2
2
3
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3
3
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COACH
TEAM MANAGER
UMPIRE
JUDGE
TECHNICAL OFFICER
FG - Field Goal / PC - Penalty Corner / PS - Penalty Stroke
REMARKS
Tournament Director:
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COACH
TEAM MANAGER
UMPIRE
JUDGE
RESERVE UMPIRE
Name
Green Yellow
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
Red
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ANNEX F TO
AFIH/1/16/TL
DATED 16 OCT 16
NOTES FOR SINGLE SERVICE SECRETARIES
The success of this tournament depends upon a number of factors, one of the most important
being the assistance given to the AFIH Chair/Secretary by Single Service Secretaries. As a
Single Service Secretary you are requested to:
a. Ensure that copies of these instructions are sent to all those appropriate within your
Service.
b. Give details of Corps/Regions qualifying for the Inter-Services and InterCorps/Region Tournament (ISICT) as soon as your individual Service tournaments have
been held. The AFIH Chairman/Secretary will need to know the position achieved by
each qualifying team and the POC for each team.
c. Provide to the AFIH Chairman/Secretary a list (with addresses) of those
individuals/VIPs who you intend to invite as guests to the ISICT. No special lunch
arrangements are being made, although refreshment arrangements for guests and
officials may be provided on the day of the Inter-Service Tournament if numbers are
known.
d. Provide to the AFIH Chair/Secretary the names and addresses of individuals
responsible for the main trophies won at the 2015 tournament.
e. Ensure all team managers are aware of their duties and responsibilities, particularly
regarding the completion of the Team Sheet, attendance at briefings and match
procedures (eg substitutions).
f. Ensure that teams going forward to the Regional stages of the EH Indoor competition
fully understand that they are committed to participating, and that dropping out without
an exceptionally good reason (eg. Short Notice Operational commitment) will be
unacceptable. You must also ensure that all information concerning the EH Indoor Club
Championship is communicated to Team Managers appropriately, and as speedily as
possible.
g. Organise accommodation for your teams, and this should include arranging any bag
meals necessary when booking accommodation.
h. Note that all the Inter-Corps/Region matches are being played on Day 1. It is
important, therefore, that you ensure you have complete teams for the Inter-Service
matches on Day 2, since the pool of available players staying on for Day 2 may be
smaller than usual.
i. Please bring your Service Flag with you for display in the Sports Hall during the
competition.
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