Team
Leicestershire
Hockey
Handbook
Key Information,
Rules and Formats
2016-2017
Welcome
Welcome to the 2016-17 Team Leicestershire Hockey
Season. All key information, rules, and county-level
fixtures you will need are included within this document.
Structure
Teams will compete in local fixtures, central venue leagues, or
tournaments, to determine a winning side that will progress to
represent their area at the knock-out stages of the County Finals.
The knock-out stages of the competitions will be drawn out of a
hat by the relevant Association. The winners of the County Finals
will not only be recognised at the Team Leicestershire Awards
evening, but in some sports (where applicable) will also represent
the County at Regional Finals as Team Leicestershire athletes.
Awards Evening
Winning teams will be invited to the Team Leicestershire Awards
Evening, to be held on 04th July 2017 (TBC) at the Leicester
Community Sports Arena. This event will recognise each of the
Team Leicestershire winning teams from the 2016-17 academic
year, including those that progress to regional and national finals.
Obligations
It is imperative that Team Managers upload all results and other
necessary information onto the Team Leicestershire Fixtures
website as soon as possible after a fixture is played
(www.teamleicestershire.org). This will ensure the smooth
running of the league by reducing the demand on your time in
arranging fixtures.
The progression of teams from the locality rounds to County
will be based on the league/pool standings on the
Leicestershire website. If results are incomplete at the time
deadlines stated, teams will be selected on an as it stands
and no concessions will be made.
Finals
Team
of the
basis,
Fixtures must be played in adherence to the deadlines set out in
this document. Failure to do so will result in the offending team’s
disqualification from the competition.
Association Committee
Chair
Deirdre Sanders
Treasurer
Michael Condon
Secretary
Jane Jelley
Additional committee members
Jenny Summers
Nicky Collett
Graham Wolloff
Mandy Mercer
Dinesh Chudasama
Contact details
Should you wish to contact a representative of the Association,
please use the following contact details:
Jane Jelley [email protected] 07743301525
Rules and Formats
Age groups
Year 7/8 Boys
Year 7/8 Girls
Year 9/10 Boys
Year 9/10 Girls
Under 19 Boys – Rush hockey (details to follow)
Under 19 Girls – Rush hockey (details to follow)
General Rules
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Squads may consist of 10 players, with 6 on the field of play at any
one time. Goalkeepers and kicking backs are not permitted.
Girls may be a part of a boys squad, but boys cannot take part in a
girls competition.
Substitutions may be made at any time other than during a penalty
corner or penalty shot.
Standard Hockey Goal are used.
In2Hockey balls must be used. Under no circumstances should a
standard hockey ball be used.
Standard field hockey sticks must be used. Teachers should ensure
that sticks are safe and of a suitable length and weight.
It is strongly recommended that all players wear shin pads and
mouth-guards. Jewellery and baseball caps are not permitted.
Please make sure your players have appropriate footwear - no
studded footwear.
Games are to be played across half a full size hockey pitch.
Shooting circles are the same as a full size pitch (14.63m)
Restricted zone is a radius of 4.57m from the centre of the goal line.
Penalty Shot Spot is 3m from top of the shooting circle.
Penalty Corner Marker is 10m from each goalpost on the back-line.
Each school should provide one umpire who umpires their defending
end.
The umpires are responsible for all decisions.
Full rules and coaching support is available for free at
http://in2hockey.englandhockey.co.uk
For all other rules and guidance on the format of the Team
Leicestershire Hockey competitions, please visit
http://www.teamleicestershire.org/teamleicestershirehockey/
Under 19 Rush Hockey Guidance
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Rush Hockey is 5v5 so players get lots of touches of the ball.
The game can be mixed or single gender depending on how you
want to play
The game is played with a bigger lighter ball and smaller goals
which pop up and down.
Rush Hockey is best played in an indoor sports hall (approx. 30m x
15m), on a netball court or on a quarter of a hockey pitch.
If you are playing in an hour we’d recommend four quarters of 10
minutes, factoring in time for a quick break in between.
Players can shoot from anywhere into the Rush Hockey goal. When
a goal is scored the ball returns to the middle of the pitch.
Players should try to use the flat side of their stick.
Rush Hockey is a non-contact sport.
Players should try to keep the ball away from their feet; if it
accidently touches them just keep playing.
Players are unable to deliberately use their body to prevent the ball
going into the goal – remember there are no Goalkeepers.
If the ball goes off the side-line then the ball is turned over to the
opposition.
If the ball goes off the baseline then the defending team are
awarded the ball.
We recommend players wear shin pads and gum shields when
taking part in any hockey activity
*Details of the Team Leicestershire U19 Hockey offer will be
provided separately. The above guidance applies to the format of
this competition.
Key Dates
Year 7/8 Hockey:
Area competitions must be completed by 20th January 2017
Finals night will be 31st January 2017 at St Margaret’s Pastures
Year 9/10 Hockey
Area competitions must be completed by 18th November 2016
Finals night will be 29th November at St Margaret’s Pastures
* Awards Evening *
04th July 2017 (TBC)
Leicester Community Sports Arena
LE1 3UD
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