BEN RHYDDING HOCKEY CLUB FOOLS FESTIVAL – 22nd March 2008

Admin:

·  A fixture list is enclosed - ensure that you are on the appointed pitch for push back as per timetable;

·  Lunch vouchers will be issued on the day and lunch will be served from 12 noon;

·  Entry fee is £65 per team.

For matches / competition:

·  First named team supplies the ball;

·  Both teams must supply an umpire or arrange an umpire – if you fail to find an umpire you must play with one less player who will umpire the game;

·  Games are twenty-five minutes – there is no half-time;

·  Late starting games will be shortened to five minutes before the start of the next match even if it means the match is less than 20 minutes long;

·  If a clash of shirts, second named team has to play in an alternative strip;

·  Unless otherwise stated, normal rules of hockey apply;

·  Points system is 5 points for a win, 2 for a draw, none for a loss, 2 points for each goal scored and minus 1 for conceding a goal;

·  Top two teams in each group play in the final for the “JUG”. Runners-Up in each group play off for 3rd place.

·  If the Final is all square, a seven-a-side golden goal game will be played – max time 10 minutes then penalties;

·  If other play off place matches finish all square, then both teams have come equal;

·  For qualification – if teams are equal on points then, firstly the team who won when the teams met will finish higher; then goals count, then most wins, then flicks; and

·  In the event of a disagreement not covered above then the decision of the organising committee prevails and no disputes are allowed or tolerated.