3. In every
match, at least two girls must be playing in every
team at any one time. (Please note that in the Hampshire
Mini Games, three girls must be playing at any one
time, however, we thought that this might prove difficult
for some schools in this festival).
4. Umpiring: Members of Fareham hockey club will be
umpiring.
5. Normal hockey rules will apply. There will be an area
across the whole of the pitch where we will place cones
on each touchline about 5m from the goal line. Players
will be able to score from anywhere inside this area.
6. Time: each match will be 15 minutes one way, with
no half time. There will only be a two minute break in
between matches to keep up the pace of the tournament
and ensure that it finishes on time.
7. Substitutes can be made throughout the game.
8. Pitches: three pitches will be set up side by side
on the astro turf pitch.
9. The following points are to be awarded: 5 points for
a win, 3 for a draw, and 1 for a loss.
10. All teams will be split into three pools. Each team
will play all the other teams in their pool. We will
then add up the points scored for each team. Each team
will then go into another pool depending on their finishing
position. Please note that the details of the pools may
change slightly if we have a lot of teams entered.
11. In the event of a draw for the 3rd / 4th play off
and the final (1st / 2nd place), 5 minutes of extra time
will be played one way. If the result still remains a
draw, then the outcome will be decided on who has scored
the most goals in the pool stages. If this still results
in a draw, goals scored against the team in the pool
stages will be taken into account.
12. In the event of a draw for the other play off positions,
no extra time will be played. Final positions will be
determined on goals scored during the pool stages. If
this still results in a draw, goals scored against the
team in the pool stages will be taken into account.
13. Prizes: each pupil will receive a certificate for
participating. The top three teams will receive gold,
silver and bronze medals and the winners will also receive
a trophy.
