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These Rules of Play may be varied by the Executive through the Management Committee, if and
when required.
1. COMPETITIONS
1.1.
1.1.1.
Men A1, A2, A3, A4 and Masters
1.1.2.
Women A1, A2, A3, A4 and Masters
1.2.
The age of any player will be taken as at January 1, of the playing season. Players shall
be at least twelve (12) years of age as of the first of January of the playing season to
play Senior Hockey.
1.3.
Grading of teams will be decided by the Executive.
1.4.
Grading of Players shall be decided by the Grading Committee; all written requests on
the prescribed form (Application for Regrading) will be considered.
1.5.
2.
The competition may be played in the following grades:
Masters
1.5.1.
Players can turn 35 years of age during the calendar year to be eligible to
play in the Master’s competition. Appeals based on age criteria may be
submitted to the Grading Committee and will be considered on a case by
case basis.
1.5.2.
All players must be separately registered in the Master’s Competition.
1.5.3.
Players are allowed to sub across between teams to make a maximum of
twelve (12) players provided they meet Criteria 8.3.
1.5.4.
Master’s players may be dual club registered.
1.5.5.
Masters Men and Masters Women shall be separate competitions from the
Senior Competition with the sole criteria being age.
1.5.6.
All players must play a minimum of five (5) fixture weeks in this competition
to be entitled to play in the semi-finals or other finals. Registrations will
cease at the beginning of the fifth last fixture week prior to the semi-finals or
finals whichever may occur first.
PLAYER REGISTRATIONS
2.1.
Clubs must nominate the number of teams that will be competing in each grade three
(3) weeks prior to season commencing, accompanied by the nomination fee as set
down by the Executive Committee.
2.2.
Remaining fees to be paid as per direction from MHA Treasurer/Executive.
2.3.
The Management Committee shall approve all club and team names and colours and
changes to playing uniforms, which are to be submitted with the above nominations.
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2.4.
All players must play a minimum of five (5) fixture weeks in their registered competition
to be entitled to play in the semi-finals or other finals. Registrations will cease at the
beginning of the fifth last fixture week prior to the semi-finals or finals whichever may
occur first.
3. FEE STRUCTURE
3.1.
An annual registration fee and fixture ground fee shall be paid as set down by the
Executive Committee.
4. REGISTRATION OF TEAMS
4.1.
At the commencement of the playing season Clubs must nominate by Friday 9:00am by
email the team lists to compete in that fixture week. Team lists for each team are to be
submitted every week. Changes to that team list may be emailed by Friday 9:00am as
required and will need to be changed on the game cards by MHA officials. If no email
available, arrangements to be made with MHA Secretary.
4.2.
After the registration of a new player on the electronic registration system, prior to the
commencement of play, a new player may be manually added to the game card for that
fixture day. After which a new and updated team list is to be submitted by 9:00 am as
per 4.1.
5. PLAYER ELIGIBILITY
5.1.
A player’s registered grade for finals will be determined by the grade where they took
the field as part of the starting eleven (11) players for the majority of their games
throughout the season. If the player plays an equal number of games in two grades
throughout the season then the higher grade will be their registered grade for finals.
Finals need to have 11 nominated in each grade with no movement down. These
nominated teams remain throughout the finals series.
5.2.
A substitute (sub) is defined as a player who is on the team card and does not take the
field as part of the starting eleven (11).
5.3.
A nominated player is allowed an absence of three (3) consecutive weeks. The said
player must play on the 4th week to remain in the nominated team or show cause after
the 4th week.
5.4.
Suspended players: •
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cannot participate in fixtures during the period of their suspension
cannot be named as part of the starting 11 players,
but should be included on the card.
5.5.
Players cannot transfer from one Club to another Club without an official clearance via
the electronic registration system. Financial obligations are valid for five (5) years.
5.6.
Under 13 players are not permitted to be nominated in an A Grade team but are eligible
to play up into that team.
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5.7.
Under 13 Players can only play a maximum of two (2) senior games in any one fixture
week.
5.8.
Clubs with 2 teams in a registered grade (not the lowest) will register players in teams,
by virtue of the fourth game card on which their name appears. These players may go
up a division however when the player returns to original grade they must play in their
original registered team. Players are not allowed to sub across between teams.
5.9.
Subs for Clubs with 2 teams in a registered grade (not the lowest). Subs from a lower
grade can sub into these teams; however they are not permitted to play up into both
teams in the same fixture week.
5.10.
Current selected AHL, National, State U/21, Country, U/18 Players and Shadows, Super
League players or those designated by the grading committee, shall not be allowed to
be nominated in the A2, A3 or A4 Competitions for Men & Women. Selection in these
teams is deemed to be current until the next selection process is undertaken. The
Grading Committee has discretionary powers with this rule.
5.11.
A visiting player may play in MHA fixtures if they meet the following requirements:
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Proof of registration with their Association
Electronic registration with MHA as a Visitor
Play a maximum of 3 games per season
1 game per fixture round
Cannot play finals and cannot play in the last round
Must dual register for any further games
Hand written on the card as “visitor”.
5.12 Selection in any MHA representative team is dependent on players meeting the selection
criteria for that team
6.
TEAM REGISTRATION & PLAYER GRADING
6.1.
Initial Team Registration
6.1.1.
One (1) week prior to the commencement of the playing season, Clubs must
submit a Team Registration Form for each team they wish to enter.
6.1.2.
The Team Registration Form must name the following minimum numbers : •
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6.2.
nine (9) players in their highest graded team for Men and/or
Women (E.g. A1)
eleven (11) players in all other teams.
6.1.3.
Clubs must name all of their registered players in a team.
6.1.4.
All players must be nominated in one team only.
First Three (3) Weeks of Fixtures
6.2.1.
Clubs must nominate a minimum of eleven (11) players on their Game Card
for each team.
6.2.2.
Players may only be nominated in one (1) grade only.
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6.3.
6.2.3.
Each week Clubs are permitted to move players between Grades in order to
finalise the Grading of their players.
6.2.4.
The nominated players for each grade cannot play in a lower grade for that
fixture week unless permitted by other rules.
6.2.5.
All players must be nominated in one team only.
Ongoing Team Registration
6.3.1.
Clubs must submit their Ongoing Team Registration Form by Friday 9:00am
prior to Week four (4) Fixtures.
6.3.2.
The Ongoing Team Registration Form must name the following minimum
numbers : -
6.3.3.
6.4.
6.5
6.6.
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nine (9) players in their highest graded team for Men and/or
Women (E.g. A1)
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eleven (11) players in all other teams.
These Ongoing Team Registration lists will be enforced (subject to Grading
requests) for the remainder of the season.
Week 4 to Last Fixture Game
6.4.1.
Clubs must nominate a minimum of eleven (11) players on their Game Card
for each team.
6.4.2.
Players may only be nominated in one (1) grade only.
6.4.3.
Players must be named in accordance with the Ongoing Team Registered List
unless playing up.
6.4.4.
The nominated players for each grade cannot play in a lower grade at any
time throughout the season, unless an application to be regraded is
approved by the grading committee or is permitted by other rules.
6.4.5.
All players must be nominated in one team only.
Additional Player Registrations
6.5.1
Any player registering after the Ongoing Team Registration Form is
submitted shall be deemed an additional registration. Additional player
registrations shall be submitted via the MHA electronic registration system
prior to the player taking the field for their first game.
6.5.2
The player must also be nominated on a Game Card for a team (or written
directly on the Game Card on the day) before they take the field.
6.5.3
After three (3) fixture weeks, the Club must advise in writing to the Records
Secretary via the MHA Secretary, the team into which the player is to be
registered. The player will then be registered in this team for the remainder
of the season unless a re-grading request is approved
Players who are named on the second lowest grade game card may play down in the
lowest grade to make a maximum of twelve (12) players. If they play down to make 12
in the lowest grade then they may also play their own grade. (Maximum of four (4)
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players per game). If this occurs for three (3) fixture weeks in a row the Records
Secretary will report to the Management Committee and the team may need to show
cause why that Team should not be disqualified from taking any further part in the
competition. This rule is to cease at the end of the last fixture week.
6.7.
7.
Clubs with two (2) teams in lowest grade will register players in teams, by virtue of the
fourth game card on which their name appears. Four (4) players may play across to their
other team to make twelve (12) players in total. This rule is to cease at the end of the
last fixture week.
REGRADING OF PLAYERS:
7.1.
If a player plays up a grade for three (3) consecutive fixture weeks in that grade and
does not play in their own grade during that period, that player must show cause, why
he/she is not deemed to be registered in the higher graded team
7.2.
If a player plays in a registered team that is two (2) or more divisions higher for four (4)
fixture games or more throughout the season that player will be automatically regraded
one grade higher than their current grade. Exceptions to this rule apply when a club
does not have registered teams in every division.
7.3.
If a club wishes to regrade a player to a lower grade, the Club must apply on the
prescribed form and include reasons for the regrading and possible viewing times, and
forward it to the MHA Secretary by Monday 5.00pm.
7.4.
If a Club requests for a player to be downgraded and the number of players in their
current ongoing registered team list falls below the minimum number required, a
replacement player must be named in order to meet these requirements.
7.5.
The application may be addressed/emailed to both the MHA Secretary and the
Chairperson of the Grading Committee. MHA Secretary will forward applications to
Grading Committee Delegates and Club Secretaries. The grading committee chairperson
will respond to the MHA Secretary within 48 hours with written notification of the
status of the application. E.g. Player viewing required/not required. The MHA Secretary
will forward this information back to the Club making the application and the Record
Secretary.
7.6.
The Grading Committee will use discretion regarding the viewing of regrading
applications. If the reason for regrading is due to recovery from an injury or disciplinary
action by the players club, the grading committee may decide to approve the request
without viewing the said player. The Grading Committee must vote on the application
and the Chairperson is to supply the result of the application by written notification to
the MHA Secretary and MHA Record Secretary by Thursday 5.00pm. The MHA Secretary
will notify the club and the Record Secretary of the result of the application. The player
cannot take the field in the lower grade until confirmation is supplied from the MHA
Secretary to the relevant club.
7.7.
If the grading committee decides that a viewing of the player is required, the grading
committee will arrange to view the applicant and will then consider the application, the
committee chairperson will supply written notification of the application decision to the
MHA Secretary and MHA Records Secretary by the following Monday 5.00pm. The
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player cannot take the field in the lower grade until confirmation is supplied from the
MHA Secretary to the relevant Club Delegate and Club Secretary.
7.8.
The grading committee will vote on all grading applications.
7.9.
If the Grading Committee Chairperson does not receive a response from a club delegate
within the set time frame the unresponsive club does not get to vote on the decision.
7.10.
The delegate of the club who has submitted the grading application can put forward an
opinion regarding the regrading application and can vote on the decision.
7.11.
If the Grading Committee Chairperson’s club has a grading application, the Chairperson
can relay information to the association, and can vote on the application.
7.12.
If the votes are tied the Chairperson will decide the result of the grading application.
7.13.
MHA Secretary will inform Club Secretary and Record Secretary of the final decision.
7.14.
In the interest of a fair and well graded competition any club can apply to the grading
committee on the prescribed form, to view a specific player from any club in any grade
as per timelines in 6.3. The Grading Committee will advise the MHA Secretary of the
result of the application to view a player as per timelines in 6.4. The player in question
will remain in their current registered grade until the result from the Grading
Committee has been supplied to the MHA Secretary. MHA Secretary will inform the
Club Secretary and Record Secretary of final decisions.
7.15.
The regrading up of players shall take effect immediately upon written notification to
the Club by the MHA Secretary and/or MHA Records Secretary. After which a new and
updated team list is to be submitted to MHA by the next fixture week. As per 4.1.
7.16.
Goalkeeper Grading
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A player may apply to the Grading Committee for a clearance for:
o
A field player to play goalkeeper in another grade
o
A designated goalkeeper to play on the field in another grade
A grading is allocated to a specific grade. A player with an approved grading
for a lower grade is not eligible to play in a team in the same grade.
• A player graded as per 6.14.1 may only play in the position for which they
are approved. i.e. Goalkeeper registered in A1 and field player in A3 can
ONLY play on the field in the lower grade.
8.
GAME CARDS
8.1.
Each team may field a maximum of sixteen (16) players with eleven (11) on the field at
any one time.
8.2.
Suspended players must have (SUS) printed next to their name on the card.
8.3.
Each team must consist of seven (7) club-registered players in order to take the field.
This must include a Goal Keeper or player with goalkeeping privileges.
8.4.
Each Team must designate a captain on the game card with a (C).
8.5.
Each team must record the playing number for all players on the game card.
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9.
8.6.
Managers must indicate the starting line-up on the game card with a diagonal line in
box〼.
8.7.
Managers must ensure that players are lined up on the side-line prior to game
commencement, for tech/umpires to check starting line-up on card.
8.8.
Tech Bench (for turf games) is to indicate the game time on the game card when a
substitute first takes the field.
8.9.
Umpire/Manager (for grass games) are to indicate with an ‘S’ (Sub) or the time on the
card when a substitute first takes the field.
8.10.
Each Game Card shall be completed and signed by the team Captain/Manager, Umpires
and Tech personnel where applicable, as a true and correct record of that game.
8.11.
Tech Bench and Umpires are the only people allowed to write on the game card for
non-attendance of designated officials.
8.12.
Following the issuing of a green, yellow or red card, a report by the umpire must be
submitted to MHA Secretary by 9.00 am Monday if not already written on the reverse
of the game card. In the Masters Competition reports must be submitted to MHA
Secretary by 9.00 am Wednesday if not already written on the reverse of the game
card.
POSTPONED GAMES
9.1.
In the event that the game cannot be completed due to external circumstances it will be
deemed that thirty (30) minutes of play will have constituted that the game has been
completed. If less than thirty (30) minutes of the game has been completed than the
game will be postponed.
9.2.
Written applications for postponed games must be in the hands of the MHA Secretary
14 days prior to the date of the scheduled fixture game. The application will be referred
to the Competitions Committee. Any postponed game will be rescheduled at the
discretion of the Competitions committee, who will decide when the game is to be
rescheduled and their decision will be final.
9.3.
Players will be eligible to play postponed games according to game cards submitted as
at the rescheduled date. Game Cards only need to be resubmitted if there is a change.
10. FORFEITS
10.1.
If any Team of any Club forfeits three fixture games, the Club shall be asked to show
cause why that Team should not be disqualified from taking any further part in the
competition.
10.2.
Any team not taking the field within 5 minutes of the start time will be deemed to have
forfeited the game. 3 Points and 3 goals will be awarded to the opposing team.
10.3.
Any team that has less than seven (7) players on the field during the playing time will be
deemed to have forfeited the game.
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10.4.
Any team forfeiting any game the penalty is as per By Law 11 (1-4) Club Forfeiting
Game.
11. DUTIES OF COMPETING TEAMS
11.1.
The Captain/Manager of a team will be responsible for giving the completed game card
to the Umpire/Tech Bench prior to the commencement of the game.
11.2.
The team captain must be clearly identified to officials by wearing a captain’s
band/ribbon, and also be competing during that game. An official may nominate any
player on the field in the case the captain is on the bench at the time of infringement.
Captain’s band/ribbon must be a different colour to the clubs uniform.
11.3.
In the event a captain, or player nominated in their absence is awarded a penalty card
due to team official offences, that player will receive the accumulation of points.
11.4.
Each player in each team shall wear the uniform set down by his/her Club, by the end of
the first round of the current season. All team shirts are to be numbered. No player will
take the field without the set uniform. The Penalty will be 3 fixture points deducted
from that team.
11.5.
Undergarments e.g. skins, bike pants that extend outside the playing uniform, must be
the same colour as the adjoining piece of clothing or black.
11.6.
The wearing of a mouth guard is highly recommended.
11.7.
All players must wear shin pads. Players not wearing shin pads cannot take the field for
that game. If the player remains on the field, that player will be given a yellow card by
the match official and unable to participate in the remainder of the game until they
have the appropriate equipment.
11.8.
Each team must have a goalkeeper or player with goalkeeping privileges on the playing
field as per FIH Rules. Goalkeepers must wear a different coloured smock to their team
and their opposition team and wear the appropriate protective equipment. As per the
Rules of Hockey, time is allowed for the substitution of goalkeepers.
11.9.
It is the responsibility of every team to supply an approved ball for one half of the game.
The ball must comply with the rules of the game of hockey. It is recommended that a
dimple ball be used on the wet surface.
11.10. All the above requirements enforced by the Tech Bench with full support of the Officials
(see Sec 12).
12. UMPIRES/OFFICIALS
12.1.
Each Club in the Association will be required to supply officials (Umpires/Technical
Bench) as required by the Umpires/Technical Committees. Umpires/Technical Bench
Officials are required to fulfil the following criteria in order to receive payment for the
duties.
12.2.
Umpires are to be suitably dressed with a formal umpire shirt as advised by MHA.
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12.3.
Umpires, Technical Bench, Coaches and Managers are to wear closed-in shoes. No
thongs, sandals, high heels, work boots or slip-ons allowed.
12.4.
Umpires and Technical Bench are to allocate 3, 2, and 1 points on the Game Card for
best and fairest players in the game (1 set per game).
12.5.
Umpires and Technical Bench are to sign the Game Card and print their name, sign and
record their Club on the attached slip in order to be paid.
12.6.
Requests for exemptions from umpiring/technical duties must be in written submission
through the Club Secretary to the MHA Secretary for the current standing Umpires
Committee consideration. The written request needs to be received three (3) fixture
weeks prior to the allocation of those week/weeks’ games.
12.7.
Officials names are to be listed on the draw with their club beside their name e.g. John
Smith (B).
12.8.
Officials will be deemed to have failed to carry out his/her Umpiring/Technical Bench
duties if they turn up more than 5 minutes late or not at all. The official will lose 1 point
for their primary nominated team (in that fixture week) and be suspended for the next
fixture week for the first offence. Subsequent offences for the same official will incur a
loss of 1 point and suspension for 2 fixture weeks.
12.9.
Masters are responsible for allocating their match officials.
12.10. A1 Grade umpires must be approved by the umpires committee, any substitution of an
A1 Grade umpire is to be authorised by the Umpiring Committee.
12.11. Prearranged Umpire/Technical Bench substitution can be confirmed by email/fax to
the MHA secretary by the commencement of that day’s competition. If the said
Umpire/Technical Bench fails to perform his/her duties the named substituted official
will be penalised as per Rule 11.8.
12.12. Officials who have failed to carry out the nominated duty will be automatically
suspended and may appeal following these guidelines:
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Written appeals submitted via the Club Secretary, accompanied by a $100
fee (as per By- Laws) must be received by the MHA Secretary/MHA Bank
Account by 5:00 pm Wednesday following the Records Secretary report. Appeals
are forwarded to the relevant committee (Umpire/Technical Bench Committee)
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The committee chairperson will notify the MHA Secretary who will then inform
the Club Secretary and Records Secretary of the final decision
•
A successful decision will result in a refund of the fee.
12.13. An official (Umpire/Technical Bench) shall be permitted to officiate at a maximum of 2
senior games in any given fixture day. Any additional games will be investigated by the
relevant committee.
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13. PENALTY CARDS
13.1.
A player who has received a Red Card must appear before the Investigation Committee.
The player charged must attend and may be accompanied by an official from his/her
Club or Team. The umpire is also required to attend the meeting of the Investigation
Committee at the designated time, but prior to noon Thursday. Under age players may
also be accompanied by a parent. At the discretion of the Investigation Committee, the
tribunal may be held in the player’s/umpire’s absence.
13.2.
The result of the hearing is to be forwarded to the MHA Secretary who will inform the
Club Secretary and MHA Records Secretary within 24 hours of the meeting.
13.3.
Automatic Points System:Red Card
1 week suspension and referred to the Investigation Committee
Yellow Card
2 Points
Green Card
1 Point
13.4.
On accumulation of six (6) points, the player concerned shall receive an automatic one
(1) fixture week suspension, which shall be served immediately following upon the
completion of any other suspension imposed upon the player by the Investigation
Committee pursuant to that Committee’s powers contained in the By-Laws of the
Association. If there is a further accumulation of six (6) points, there is an automatic two
(2) fixture weeks suspension.
13.5.
Should a coach or manager fail to comply with Technical Bench/Umpire directions, they
can be sent from the dugout area and field of play. They may be required to appear
before the Investigations Committee.
13.6.
For any team that plays an unregistered, suspended or wrongly graded player, all points
& goals for that game will be lost for the offending Team. Three points and three goals
will be awarded to the opposing team, in addition to any goals scored.
14. OVERHEAD RULE
The following FIH Rule will be played across all grades:9.7 - Players may stop, receive and deflect or play the ball in a controlled manner in any
part of the field when the ball is at any height including above the shoulder unless this is
dangerous or leads to danger.
15. FINALS FORMAT
15.1.
In the event of a draw in the Semi Finals week the team who finishes on the highest
points in that grade will progress to the relevant final.
15.2.
If there are 7 teams in A3/A4 men's competition (no A4 grade), the bottom 3 teams play
finals with team 5 moving straight to grand final and teams 6 and 7 playing in the
second semi final week.
15.3.
Finals – Preliminary and Grand Final
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In the event of a draw in a Preliminary Final or a Grand Final, a “penalty shoot out and
sudden death penalty shoot out” system will be played.
15.4.
Penalty shoot out
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Respective team managers shall nominate five (5) players to take, and one (1)
player to defend, the shoot-outs from those on the game card, except as
excluded below
•
A player who has been permanently suspended (red card) during the match may
not take part in the penalty shoot out
•
A player who has been temporarily suspended (green or yellow card) during the
match may take part in the penalty shoot-out, even if the period of their
suspension has not been completed at the end of the match
•
A player with goalkeeping privileges must wear a helmet when defending a
shoot-out
•
A shoot-out may be defended by either a goalkeeper, a player with goalkeeping
privileges, or a field player as defined by the FIH Rules of Hockey
•
A player nominated to defend the shoot-outs can also be nominated to take a
shoot-out.
•
No substitutions/replacements are permitted during the shoot-out competition,
other than as specified below
•
The umpires shall choose the goal to be used
•
The Technical Bench Official shall keep time during the shoot outs
•
The captains will toss a coin; the team that wins the toss shall have the choice to
take or defend the first shoot out
•
All players on the match card, other than any player who has been excluded
permanently (red card) during the match, are permitted to enter the field of
play outside the 23m area used for the shoot-out but must be at least 10 metres
from the spot where the ball is placed at the start of the shoot-out
•
The goalkeeper/defending player of the team taking a shoot-out may be on the
back-line outside the circle
•
A player taking or defending a shoot-out may enter the 23m area for that
purpose
•
If a player taking a shoot-out is also defending the shoot-outs, or the goal
keeper/player with goalkeeping privileges is taking a shoot-out, they are allowed
reasonable time to remove/put on their protective equipment. Teams are also
allowed reasonable time for replacement of an incapacitated goalkeeper/player
with goal keeping privileges
•
Five (5) players from each team take a shoot-out, alternating against the
goalkeeper/defending player of the other team, making a total of 10 shoot-outs
•
The players must take the shoot-outs in the same sequence as the list
nominated by the team managers
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•
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Taking a shoot-out:
o
the goalkeeper/defending player starts on or behind the goal-line
between the goal posts;
o
the ball is placed on the nearest 23m line opposite the centre of the
goal;
o
an attacker stands outside the 23m area near the ball;
o
the umpire blows the whistle to signal the start of the shoot-out; the
attacker and the goalkeeper/defending player may then move in any
direction;
The shoot-out is completed when:
o
8 seconds has elapsed since the starting signal;
o
a goal is scored;
o
the attacker commits an offence;
o
the goalkeeper/defending player commits an unintentional offence
inside or outside the circle, in which case the shoot-out is re-taken by
the same player against the same goalkeeper/defending player;
o
the goalkeeper/defending player commits an intentional offence inside
or outside the circle, in which case a penalty stroke is awarded and
taken;
o
the ball goes out of play over the back-line or side-line; this includes the
goalkeeper/defending player intentionally playing the ball over the
back-line
•
If a penalty stroke is awarded as specified above, it is taken by the two players
involved in the shoot out concerned unless either of them is incapacitated or
suspended
•
The team scoring the most goals is the winner and the competition ceases once
an outright winner is determined
•
If, during a shoot-out competition (including during any penalty stroke which is
awarded), a player (either an attacker or a goalkeeper/defending player) is
suspended:
o
that player takes no further part in that shoot-out competition and,
unless a goalkeeper/defending player, cannot be replaced;
o
the replacement for a suspended goalkeeper/defending player can only
come from the five players of that team nominated to take part in the
shoot-out competition:
o
any shoot-out (or penalty stroke) due to be taken by a suspended player
counts as no goal; the shoot-outs taken by this player and scored before
being suspended count as a goal.
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15.5.
If, during a shoot-out competition, a defending goalkeeper/defending player is
incapacitated, the goalkeeper/defending player may be replaced by another
player from among the players listed on the match card. Players that have been
suspended by an umpire during the shoot- out competition or permanently
suspended (Red Card) by an umpire during the match cannot be chosen as a
replacement
If, during a shoot-out competition, an attacker is incapacitated, that
attacker may be replaced by another player from among the players listed on
the match card, unless suspended by an umpire during the shoot-out
competition or permanently suspended by an umpire during the match
If a winner has not been reached after the first series of shoot-outs, the game
will go to a ‘sudden death’ shoot-out
Sudden Death Shoot-Out
•
The same five (5) players and goalkeeper/player with goalkeeping privileges
must be used. The order may be changed from the first series of shoot-outs
•
The team from which a player has taken the first shoot-out of a series shall not
take the first shoot-out of the next series
•
The first team to score more goals than their opposition from the equal number
of strokes shall be named the winner
•
If an equal number of goals are scored after the ‘sudden death’ shoot- outs,
additional series of ‘sudden death’ shoot-outs shall be taken with the same
players until a result is found
16. MISCONDUCT
16.1.
It is the responsibility of the Match officials or MHA Executive Committee to report any
misconduct either on or off the field, from team members, officials or non-playing
members to the MHA Secretary who will refer it to the Investigation Committee, to
determine if any action should be taken. Any person(s) reported will be informed of the
report. The person(s) reported have the right to appear if they so wish to defend or
explain their case. Persons submitting a report should be in attendance.
16.2.
If any player, spectator and or coach displays misconduct, be it verbal abuse or
otherwise that said person shall be removed from the playing field or premises and can
be suspended for a period of time determined by the match officials or MHA
Investigation Committee.
16.3.
The Technical Director (President or Executive Member of MHA) may remove a person
or persons from the bench away from the playing areas for part or full duration of the
match, after being notified by the Technical Bench personnel.
16.4.
Please note that the umpires may “card” players on the bench, the manager or coach,
in the absence of a Technical Official. Team officials are reminded that they must fully
control all people on the bench.
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17. INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE
17.1.
The Management Committee shall appoint:
•
An Investigation Committee consisting of 3 persons (and in addition three
reserve jurors who shall be appointed in the case of the unavailability of any of
the Investigation Committee members) to deal with all reports referred by MHA
Executive; and
•
A person to be the Advocate of the Executive Committee (the Investigation
Committee Advocate).
17.2.
The Management Committee must not appoint a person to the Investigation
Committee who is a registered player with any club affiliated with the Association or
has been a registered player with any such club within the last 2 years.
17.3.
A quorum of the Investigation Committee shall be constituted by all 3 members of the
Investigation Committee. The role of the Investigation Committee is to investigate all
umpiring reports and any match-related grievances or infringements referred to the
Investigation Committee and to report the findings and recommendations to the
Management Committee upon the hearing of any such matters referred to the
Investigation Committee. The Investigation Committee Advocate shall be responsible
for convening any hearing of the Investigation Committee and shall be responsible for
the order of business at any such hearing.
17.4.
The Investigation Committee shall hear each matter referred to it and shall determine
matters before it based on a majority decision. Each member of the Investigation
Committee shall have one vote. The Investigation Committee Advocate shall not have a
vote, but shall be entitled to make representations to the Investigation Committee in
respect of any matter
17.5.
The Investigation Committee may impose penalties in accordance with MHA
Constitution, By Laws and Rules of Play. When determining a penalty to be imposed
where the above prescribe a range of penalties, the Investigation Committee must take
into account the severity of the offence, the past record of the player concerned and
the conduct of the player and/or that player’s representative at the hearing before the
Investigation Committee.
18. THE APPEALS COMMITTEE
18.1.
Appeals shall be heard as per the MHA Constitution and By Laws.
19. THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
19.1.
The Management Committee shall consider any matter referred to it by the
Investigation Committee. The Management Committee, where a matter is referred to it
by the Investigation Committee, will have the right to consider all facts relating to the
matter and make such determinations in accordance with the by-laws, as it deems
necessary.
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19.2.
19.3.
The Management Committee shall not be entitled to consider any umpiring reports and
any match related grievances or infringements unless it is referred to it by the
Investigation Committee.
The Management Committee shall have the power to appoint or remove the members
of the Investigation Committee and/or the Investigation Committee Advocate in the
event that:• A member of the Investigation Committee and/or the Investigation
Committee Advocate resigns;
• Management Committee consisting of no less than 5 members – at least 5
members of the Management Committee vote in favour of removing the
member of the Investigation Committee and/or the Advocate of the
Investigation Committee ; and
• A majority of the Management Committee vote in favour of removing the
member of the Investigation Committee and/or the Advocate of the
Investigation Committee
20. REFERRAL TO THE INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE
20.1.
20.2.
The following parties shall be entitled to refer matters to the Investigation Committee
for consideration: All referrals must be in writing and lodged with the Secretary within
48 hours of the alleged incident. Where relevant, the referral is to include a
diagrammatical sketch indicating the position of all relevant players and umpire(s).
•
The Management Committee;
•
An umpire who umpires a game;
•
A third party
Where a matter has been referred to the Investigation Committee :
•
The Investigation Committee shall endeavour to hear allegations within 9 days
of receipt of the protest however the Investigation Committee shall have
absolute discretion in such matters. Offenders who have received a red card are
unable to participate in the game for the mandatory suspension period.
Additional penalties may be imposed by the Investigations Committee. All other
alleged offenders are able to participate in games and attend the grounds until
their case is heard and a verdict reached. The Investigation Committee may hear
evidence from whichever sources it deems necessary.
20.3.
Any party attending a hearing may be accompanied by the club representative or a
suitable guardian/parent if the party is under the age of 18 years however in no
circumstances shall a party be allowed representation by a solicitor unless the solicitor
is a parent of a party under the age of 18 years.
20.4.
The Investigation Committee will notarise details for reference or appeals
20.5.
The Investigation Committee may call for both umpires to attend the Investigation
Committee meeting.
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21. APPEALS
21.1.
The Management Committee, Investigation Committee or Competitions Committee
upon being satisfied by reason tendered in writing or other extraordinary reason that an
injustice has been done, may at its discretion, rehear any charge previously heard by it,
or reassemble the Investigation Committee in the case of charges investigated by that
body or refer the appeal to the Executive Committee.
21.2.
Any suspension may be lifted while an appeal is being heard. However, any penalty will
only commence from the date of the decision on the appeal or a date set by the
Executive Committee, Management Committee, Investigation Committee or
Competitions Committee whichever is relevant. Any suspension served from the date of
the hearing will be taken into account against the total sentence.
22. LODGEMENT OF PROTESTS/DISPUTES/CHARGES
22.1.
All clubs, teams, players or members preferring disputes, protests, or charges against
other clubs, teams, players or members, shall furnish to the Management Committee,
Investigation Committee or Competition Committee, through the Secretary, particulars
thereof, in writing, by 5pmon the first Tuesday after the match (if any), particulars of
the incident. In the case of a protest, the submission shall be accompanied by a fee
of $200.00. The Investigation Committee or Management Committee, as the case
may be, shall after adjudicating on such protest, decide whether such fee shall be
refunded to the protesting club, or shall be forfeited to the funds of the Association.
23. SENTENCES
23.1.
The Sentences for the Investigation Committee.
23.2.
The Investigation Committee shall impose penalties in accordance with sentences set
out below:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Three Yellow Cards
Disputing an Umpires decision
Personal abuse of an Umpire
(iv)
Threatening an Umpire
(v)
Striking at a player by another
player (fighting, punching etc.)
(vi)
Striking at a player with a
hockey stick (recklessly,
dangerously)
Deliberately striking at a player
with a hockey stick
Assault of an Umpire
(vii)
(viii)
(ix)
Deliberately striking an Umpire
with a hockey stick
Automatic (1) Fixture Week suspension
One (1) to three (3) weeks suspension
Two (2) to six (6) weeks suspension
(abuse may include obscene, insulting,
indecent language and/or behaviour)
Eight (8) to twelve (12) weeks
suspension
First offence one (1) to ten (10) weeks
Second offence eleven (11) to twenty
(20) weeks suspension
Five (5) to twenty (20) weeks
Minimum one (1) year first offence
Second offence life suspension
Minimum two (2) year first offence
Second offence life suspension
Life suspension
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(x)
(xi)
Contempt of the Investigation
Committee or Judicial Process
(includes intimidatory
behaviour towards or
intimidatory phone calls to an
umpire
Deliberately lifting the ball at
or near another player
Misconduct Offences
(xii)
Dangerous tackle
(xiii) Repeated professional foul or
participate in a melee (a melee
is defined as a confrontation
between two or more players
teams or officials pushing,
shoving etc.)
23.3.
Ten (10) to twenty (20) weeks
suspension
One (1) to ten (10) weeks suspension
One (1) to five (5) weeks suspension
One (1) to three (3) weeks suspension
THE FOLLOWING PENALTIES ARE TO BE SET BY THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
(i)
Player acting detrimentally to
the Association
Minimum One (1) to three (3) weeks
or other as set by the Management
Committee
(ii)
Abusive or violent conduct by
a spectator
As set by the Management Committee
(iii)
Any person under the control
of the club (e.g. Team, coach,
manager) who is reported for
misconduct or abusive
language in general, the club
will be penalised
As set by the Management Committee
(iv)
Breach of the Players Code of
Conduct
Automatic One (1) week suspension
and/or other as deemed by the
Management Committee
23.4.
Penalties for any breach(es) of the Rules of Play, that are not addressed above, will be
set by the Management Committee
23.5.
Any suspension imposed means a suspension in the division, in which the offence
occurred. A player is not permitted to play in any other games in any other division until
any such suspension has been served.
23.6.
All suspensions handed down by the Investigation Committee shall be timed with a
beginning and finishing date. The suspended player will be unable to play in any hockey
match in the Mackay competition in which the infringement occurred, but may if the
Investigation Committee approves, play in a representative competition.
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23.7.
A player suspended for a breach of the rules, by-laws, games etc., will be advised of
any decision of the Investigation Committee by the chairperson at the conclusion of the
hearing. MHA Secretary will notify the Secretary of the offender’s club and the Record
Secretary of any penalty within 2 days of the Investigation Committee Hearing.
23.8.
Unless specifically provided for, the second of these offences may be doubled or any
otherwise as specified penalty of the first offence.
23.9.
All suspensions are not limited to the current season of field hockey and are to be fully
served before the player is eligible to take the field. Any carry over suspension starts
after the player has registered and has paid all registrations and insurances fees.
23.10. The Investigation Committee and/or the Management Committee may suspend all or
part of a sentence.
23.11. The Investigation Committee may withdraw a charge, and replace it with a more
serious or less serious offence, if it in its absolute discretion deems that the facts
warrant same.
23.12. The Investigation Committee may, at its absolute discretion, accept or reject a guilty
plea.