Competition/ Rules

• FULL PITCH SHORT CORNERS: standard hockey rules apply

HALF PITCH: matches to be played across the width of the pitch CIRCLE: full size circle on half pitch with all appropriate markings

• HALF PITCH SHORT CORNERS: standard hockey rules apply

• HALF PITCH MATCHES: defending players not involved in the short corner to go to the opposition end line

• Hip Hop, Rock & Rave: 50 minutes, 12.5 mins a quarter with 2 mins break per quarter, 5 mins break at half time.

• Hip Hop, Rock & Rave: 40 minutes blitz format, 10 mins a quarter with 2 mins break per quarter, 5 mins break at half time.

• Unless otherwise stated normal rules apply.

• Penalty corners; full protective equipment for defenders is strongly recommended.

• Winners will be decided by a points system as follows:

• • 0–0 Draw 1 point

  • Score Draw 2 points

  • Win 3 points

• At the end of the normal season in the event of two teams or more achieving the same number of points there will be a play-off.

• Actual result to the recorded on the match card. A score greater than five goals, or a difference greater than five goals, shall be reduced accordingly by the relevant Fixture Secretary.

• It is recommended that where a club enters more than one team in a league that all teams are of equal playing standard.

• Weekends are assigned for Hip Hop league fixtures, matches can be played on the Friday night, Saturday or Sunday. Friday night games are for clubs within a 20 mile radius. The match must be played on assigned weekend unless a postponement is granted.

• Sanction for non-fulfillment is:

a) The opposition is awarded a win in the match.

b) For league matches they shall be deducted one extra point for each offence in the season.

c) If a Club has more than one offence in a season, a fine of €50 will be issued to the club for each additional offence

• In a cup match, the team will be unable to participate in any further part of the cup competition, e.g. a plate or runners up cup & are fined €100.

For the next game where the forfeiting team is scheduled to play at home against the team they forfeited to, the fixture will be reversed and the forfeiting team will have to travel (this may carry to the next season if there is no home game remaining in the current season).

• Clubs that forfeit more than three matches in a season shall be deemed to have brought the game into disrepute, and the matter reported to the Management Committee who shall deal with the matter in accordance with article 27 – Discipline of the Branch Constitution.

• Rock and Rave to play two games a month and failure to do so will result in the following sanction:

Teams shall be deducted one extra point for each offence in the season.

Registration of players; players must be registered prior to playing their second match, if not adhered to following sanction will apply:

• Sanction:

a) The opposition is awarded a win in the match.

b) For league matches they shall be deducted one extra point for each offence in the season.

c) If a Club has more than one offence in a season, a fine of €50 will be issued to the club for each additional offence

• Clubs to nominate players for every team and the players remain on that team for the remainder of

the season. Nominations unlimited to a point. Players can only play on one team, if not adhered to following sanction will apply:

• Sanction:

a) The opposition is awarded a win in the match.

b) For league matches they shall be deducted one extra point for each offence in the season.

c) If a Club has more than one offence in a season, a fine of €50 will be issued to the club for each additional offence

• Matches played in blitz format will be reduced to 10 minutes per quarter. All other, as in individually played, league games will remain at 12.5 minutes per quarter.

• The stronger players will play in Hip Hop only.
  Players in Hip Hop cannot play in Rock and Rave.

• Hip Hop players can play a maximum of two hockey matches at a higher level i.e. U-16 and/or Ladies league and on playing a third match can no longer play in underage.

• Players who have played in Hip Hop for more than two games cannot play in the Rock and Rave league again in their time playing underage hockey.

• Rock & Rave can play a maximum of two hockey matches at a higher level i.e. Hip Hop and/or U16 and on playing a third match can no longer play in the lower league

• Girls Hip Hop team 11 a-side – squad maximum 18

• Girls Rave & Rock teams of 8 – squad maximum of 12

• Eligibility: players in First and Second Year are eligible to play

INTERPROVINCIAL players cannot play in the ROCK & RAVE leagues

Coach/Manager Responsibilities:

• The captain on the day must wear a distinctive armband

• HIP HOP & ROCK Match Cards; Home team Coach/Manager to email the match card to jwhittaker197@gmail.com within 2 days of playing

• Rave Match Cards; home club to send to: Mrs. Nuala O’Sullivan, 5 An Duiche, Scallagheen, Co. Tipperary or by email to nualaosullivan7@gmail.com within 2 days of playing

• Match card shall include the names of the panel (full first and surname names on match card)

the name of the competition, the venue and date of the fixture

• Match card must be handed to one of the umpires before the match and the umpire shall enter the score and the number of scorers.

• Each team must have a fully kitted goalkeeper on the pitch at all times. In the event of a team not having a full kitted goalkeeper than all players play outfield

• Home club is responsible for making sure that the pitch is marked with drop down lines and the “D” set up correctly. The use of Munster Branch mini goals is allowed, otherwise please use standard goals

• • Each Club to provide an umpire

  • Umpires decisions are absolutely final and abuse of the umpires will not be tolerated

  • Host Club to supply match balls etc.

  • Clubs are responsible for their own players at all times.

  • Teams must wear the same colour tops i.e. t-shirts or polo shirts

  • Shin pads and gum shields are strongly recommended to be worn by all players

  • Teams must to bring their own first Aid kits

  • Each team to bring their own drinks and packet lunch etc.

  • Encourage players to thank their opponents and umpires at the end of every match

  Branch Trophies

  • All Branch Trophies shall be perpetual challenge trophies and cannot be won outright

  • All Branch trophies shall be signed for using the MBHI Trophy Receipt form.

  • All Branch trophies shall be returned to the Youths Fixture Secretary, clean & engraved, no later than 31st January the following year.

  • Clubs failing to adhere to this rule shall be subject to a €50 fine.

  • Where a Club permanently mislays a Trophy, the Club will reimburse the Branch with its replacement.