2021 TOURNAMENT REGULATIONS - HOCKEY AUSTRALIA LIMITED (HA)
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2021 HOCKEY AUSTRALIA LIMITED (HA) TOURNAMENT REGULATIONS UNDER 18 Outdoor Championships
HA TOURNAMENT REGULATIONS (Outdoor) Under 18 Outdoor Championships - 2021
APPENDICES
Appendix 1 Schedule of Variation to Rules of Hockey Applicable to National Events
Appendix 2 Ranking in a Pool
Appendix 3 Under 18 Competition Plan(s) and Ranking
Appendix 4 Shoot-Out Competition
Appendix 5 HA Codes of Conduct
Appendix 6 HA Codes of Conduct – Guidelines of Offences and Penalties
Appendix 7 HA Codes of Conduct – Process for dealing with Reported Offence
Appendix 8 Uniform Advertising
Appendix 9 Guidelines for Match Schedules
ATTACHMENTS
D Code of Conduct [D1 to D4)
E Team Registrations Forms
F Player Clearance Forms
G Officials Job Descriptions and Report Templates [G to G5]
H TD Checklist Forms
N Medical Forms
R General Information Sheet (Online)
S Player of the Tournament Voting
X Communications & Media
DEFINITIONS
In these Regulations Definitions are as follows:
- AC means Australian Championships
- Championships or Australian Championships means the annual Hockey Australia- Australian Championships
for open, under-age, country, indoor and masters divisions.
- FIH means International Hockey Federation
- HA means Hockey Australia
Host means the host State / Territory Association, host club or Association/host venue
Hockey Australia Under 18 Outdoor Tournament Regulations 21 Rules of the Competition
1.1 The competition shall be conducted in accordance with the FIH Rules of Hockey, in force on the first
playing day of the competition except as varied by Appendix 1 of these Regulations.
1.2 The U18 competition plan and ranking scheme is set out in Appendices 2 – 4, and the formats set out
in Attachment A. Exceptions to competition plans or ranking systems for specific age divisions are
outlined in Attachment A.
1.3 The competition is an Under 18 junior competition, and a junior player shall be defined as a player
who is under 18 years of age on the 31 December of the year preceding the tournament. Therefore,
any athlete born on or after 1 January 2003.
1.4 The HA Code of Conduct, Appendices 5 – 7, established to create awareness of and accountability for
the promotion of the game of hockey amongst the participants of the competition will apply. This
applies to all participants and spectators at any Hockey Australia hosted event.
2 Tournament Equipment
2.1 Official Match Ball
2.1.1 HA will supply match balls for all Championships Events. Unless otherwise specified, White
Kookaburra elite hockey balls will be used at all Australian Championships.
2.2 Medals and Awards
For this championship, HA will provide the following;
• Certificate for the Play the Whistle;
• Gold, Silver, Bronze medals (22x pieces per team)
• Gold & Bronze medals for the umpires of the finals
• Medals for Technical Official Appointed to Gold/Bronze Medal Matches.
• A Player of the Championship sponsored Award
• A Leading Goal Scorer Award
• Player of the Match Certificates
Hockey Australia Under 18 Outdoor Tournament Regulations 33 Tournament Officials
3.1 HA, in consultation with the HA Officials Appointment Panel, will appoint a Tournament Director (TD)
and Umpire Manager (UM). The Tournament Director has the full power and authority of HA in
relation to all matters concerning the conduct of the tournament in accordance with these regulations.
3.2 HA may also appoint Assistant Tournament Director’s and Assistant Umpire Manager’s to promote
development of officials.
3.3 An appropriate number of umpires will be appointed by HA. Feedback will be sought from all
states/territories on an ongoing basis. All appointments will take into consideration pathway
progression and budget constraints.
3.3.1 HA will be responsible for providing the assessment of umpires.
3.3.2 Refer to Attachment G to G2 for responsibilities of the HA Officials.
3.4 The host and home state/territory in conjunction with Hockey Australia is responsible for sourcing
Technical Officers and Judges that are sufficient in number and qualification for the duration of the
championship
3.5 The Tournament Director and Umpire Manager will be response for the appointment of the Umpires,
Technical Officers and Judges for each match from among the persons appointed by the HA to officiate
in the competition.
3.6 All appointed officials must agree to the HA Officials Code of Conduct form on acceptance
3.7 The Tournament Director ensures that all participants abide by the HA Code of Conduct and has
authority to take action in accordance with the Code and these regulations.
3.8 Travel & Accommodation –
3.8.1 It is the responsibility of HA to book umpires’ travel and accommodation. An allowance for
breakfast will be paid in instances where breakfast is not included in the accommodation
arrangement.
3.8.2 HA will be responsible for booking the Tournament Director’s, and Umpire Manager’s travel
and accommodation, and any associated costs. An allowance for breakfast will be paid in
instances where breakfast is not included in the accommodation arrangement.
3.8.3 For further details, refer to the HA Officials Travel Policy.
Hockey Australia Under 18 Outdoor Tournament Regulations 44 Team Entry
4.1 Teams (via States/Territories) will be required to submit their teams online via the AltiusRT
Tournament Management System, by the due date as directed by HA Event Department.
4.2 All players must be identified on the entry form by their respective playing shirts numbered within the
range 1-32 which must remain the same throughout the competition.
4.3 Nomination in writing or any amendment (including change to team officials) to an entry form must be
submitted to HA by the State/Territory Association and delivered by the team manager to the
Tournament Director no later than 24 hours prior to the first match of the tournament or at the pre-
tournament briefing meeting, whichever is the later. No further amendments will be accepted after
the deadline concerned.
4.4 HA will provide a copy of current entry forms to the Tournament Director and Host prior to the
commencement of the tournament, via the online tournament management system, AltiusRT.
4.5 The Team Entry on AltiusRT must include:
4.5.1 the names and dates of birth of up to 18 players wishing to take part in the tournament
identified by their respective playing shirt numbers;
4.5.2 the name of the Team Manager, not being one of the 3 Team Officials e.g. Team Coach,
Assistant Team Coach; and not the Team Medical Doctor (if nominated);
4.5.3 the name(s) and roles of the up to 3 Team Officials (excluding the Team Manager & Team
Medical Doctor) e.g. Team Coach, Assistant Team Coach, Team Physiotherapist or Team
Statistician, if present and wishing to be authorised to sit on the team bench;
4.5.4 the name of the Team Medical Doctor, if any and wishing to be authorised to sit on the team
bench;
4.5.5 details of the primary and alternative colours of field players clothing; each piece in one set
must consist of at least 80% single colour and the other set must consist of a colour(s)
completely different from the dominant one(s) in the first mentioned set for shirt,
shorts/skirt/skorts and socks in line with images provided to HA at the start of the year; and
4.5.6 details as to primary and alternate colours of goalkeeper’s shirts which must consist of
colours completely different from the primary and alternate colours of the field players’ shirts
4.6 In 2021, any player that is named in the squad, but is forced to return home due to a COVID-19
related issue may be replaced by another player at any time before or during the event following
approval from the Tournament Director and HA Event Manager.
4.7 In the event of the withdrawal of one or more teams, the participation of reserve teams is:
• to be approved by HA in the case of an invitation tournament;
• the prerogative of HA in any other case.
4.9 Teams are responsible for the coordination of and costs for transport, accommodation and other
associated costs of the team attending the event.
Hockey Australia Under 18 Outdoor Tournament Regulations 55 Eligibility Criteria
5.1 To be eligible to compete in a Hockey Australia sanctioned event, all teams, athletes and officials must
be fully financial and appropriately registered with Hockey Australia and their respective home
Association.
5.2 Each State and Territory has the right to determine their own eligibility criteria for the selection of
their teams and pick up rosters. The eligibility criteria of a State / Territory must be submitted to HA
upon request.
5.3 Australian Championships athlete eligibility:
5.3.1 To be eligible to compete in an Australian Championship, all athletes must be residents in the
State / Territory they wish to represent.
5.3.2 For the purpose of Australian Championships, an athlete is deemed to be a resident in a State /
Territory if they satisfy one or more of the following;
5.3.2.1 He/she has resided in such state / territory for a continuous period of not less than three
(3) months prior to the schedule commencement of the championship in question and
during such period has pursued occupation, employment and/or education in that state;
5.3.2.2 The Association in which the athlete plays (plays implies the athlete is registered and
fully financial) is affiliated with the State or Territory he/she wishes to represent.
5.3.2.3 In the event of an athlete relocating at the request of the National Program or for
education purposes (proof must be upon request), then the athlete may continue to
play for their home state.
5.4 An Imported athlete defined as – An athlete who is not selected by their home State or Territory, and
is selected from the HA managed process to play for another team.
5.5 Each State / Territory must complete the transfer form (Attachment F) and submit to Hockey Australia.
Transfers for players must be submitted to the HA High Performance Director for approval, via the HA
Events Staff.
5.5.1 All transfers are valid for one Championship only.
5.6 Where, for whatever reason, a State / Territory may require significant assistance to field a touring
squad of 18 players, the State / Territory may apply to Hockey Australia for dispensation. Decisions
regarding this will be made by Hockey Australia and player clearances as per regulation 5.7 must be
provided to Hockey Australia.
5.7 Player Clearances
5.7.1 A player with an outstanding debt owing to a team or State / Territory Association he/she is
registered with is not permitted to register with another representative team until the debt
has been cleared. It is the responsibility of each State / Territory Association to notify HA if any
player has an outstanding financial debt owing.
5.7.2 Player clearances are to be obtained between the State / Territory Associations concerned. A
copy of the signed clearance form (Attachment F) must be provided to the HA Events Staff for
final approval.
5.8 Import Players
5.8.1 Following the selection of a State or Territories team to compete at an Australian
Championship, each State or Territory will compile a list of athletes (pick up roster) who have
not been selected in their team to compete at the championship. This is likely to consist of all
train on squad and other identified athlete’s, who satisfy all of that State or Territories
Hockey Australia Under 18 Outdoor Tournament Regulations 6eligibility criteria.
5.8.2 An athlete may only be refused release if they are not financial with HA or their respective
State / Territory Association, or currently serving a suspension.
5.8.3 It is from these lists that other States / Territories are able to import players into their team.
Communication regarding available athletes must be between the States and Territories, not
directly to the athletes.
5.8.4 Any athlete selected as an import player must pay the levies of the State / Territory that he /
she then represents. Failure to do so will see that athlete ineligible from playing club hockey in
their home State / Territory until this debt is cleared.
5.8.5 Should for any reason, an athlete who has been loaned to another State / Territory, then
becomes required by their home State / Territories team for that championship, they are able
to be recalled up to 14 days or the pre-determined date prior to the championship
commencement. The athlete must then play for their home team.
5.8.6 The State / Territory who recalls any athlete is not obliged to provide a replacement athlete to
the other State / Territory.
6 Pre-Tournament Briefing Meetings
6.1 Team Managers, stand-in Team Managers and coaches must attend the meeting with the Tournament
Director at a time and place to be specified.
6.1.1 It is the responsibility of the Team Manager or Stand-in Team Manager to relay all relevant
information to the Team Officials who are not in attendance at the briefing.
6.1.2 Unless otherwise communicated, Team Manager briefing will be conducted at the
Championship venue at 5:00pm (local time) on the specified training day.
6.2 The Tournament Director / Assistant Tournament Director shall convene a meeting of the Umpire
Manager and Umpires prior to the commencement of the first match to ensure all match details are
covered. Meeting time to be arranged between HA and the Tournament Director and advised to
Umpires.
6.2.1 Unless otherwise communicated, the Umpire briefing will be conducted at the Championship
venue at 6:00pm (local time) on the specified training day.
6.3 The Tournament Director / Assistant Tournament Director shall convene a meeting of the Technical
Officials and Judges prior to the commencement of the first match to ensure all match details are
covered. Meeting time to be arranged between HA and the Tournament Director and advised to
Technical Officials and Judges.
6.4 The Tournament Director / Assistant Tournament Director shall engage appointed Technical Officials to
conduct equipment checks on all teams for approval prior to the commencement of the competition.
Equipment to be checked includes sticks for all players; protective equipment such as face masks and
hand protectors worn by field players; and goalkeepers’ headgear, hand protectors, leg guards and
kickers.
Hockey Australia Under 18 Outdoor Tournament Regulations 77 Composition of a Team
7.1 A maximum of 18 players may be used by a team in a match, of whom 2 must be goalkeepers wearing
full protective equipment. If one of the goalkeepers becomes injured or is suspended during a
tournament, that team can continue to use 17 players including only 1 goalkeeper. If a team chooses
not to include a second goalkeeper in the 18 players, they are limited to using 16 players in a match. If
a player(s) has been suspended by the Tournament Director for one or more matches then, for those
matches, the number of players the team concerned may use will be reduced by the number of players
suspended. Teams are able to use their reserve goal keeper as a video operator providing they are
immediately able to take the field of play if required.
7.2 At a time to be agreed upon with the Tournament Director during the Pre-Tournament Briefing
Meeting, prior to the commencement of each match, the Team Manager must complete on AltiusRT
the starting line-up nominating:
7.2.1 the eleven players who will be on the field of play at the commencement of the match;
7.2.2 subject to regulation 7.1 in relation to goalkeepers, up to seven players who will start on the
team bench (unless one or more players has or have been suspended for that match in which
case the relevant player(s) should be included on the form but marked with an S);
7.2.3 the captain and goalkeeper(s) for the match;
7.2.4 the Team Manager for the match;
7.2.5 the Coach on the team bench for the match;
7.2.6 up to two additional Team Officials (e.g. Physiotherapist, Assistant Coach) on the team bench
for the match, of whom no more than one can be a coach;
7.2.7 Medical Doctor (if any).
7.2.8 The COVID-19 Safety Coordinator (must be a role allocated to one of the above Team Staff
Members). Team COVID-19 Coordinators should make themselves known to the Technical
Official on arrival for each match.
7.3 Nominations can only be made from the players and team officials whose names appear on the Team
Entry Form, excluding any person who has been suspended from participating in the match by the
Tournament Director.
7.4 A nominated player from the starting line-up who becomes incapacitated during warm-up or practice
may be replaced by a player whose name appears on the Team Entry Form up to 10 minutes prior to
the scheduled starting time of the match. The Team Manager must notify the Technical Officer on duty
accordingly, who will inform the Team Manager of the opposing team and the media.
Hockey Australia Under 18 Outdoor Tournament Regulations 88 Team Clothing, Equipment and Colours
8.1 Team clothing, equipment and colours shall be as outlined below and also in accordance with Section 4
of the HA Operations Manual.
8.2 The Tournament Director, at his/her absolute discretion, shall specify to the Team Managers the
clothing to be worn by their field players and goalkeepers for each match.
8.3 Any additional items of clothing worn by a player during a match, e.g. compression garments,
headbands, etc. must be beige/white/black or of the same colour as the adjoining piece of clothing as
specified by HA, see below. It is mandatory that teams coordinate the colour of their additional
under/compression garments, the right to enforce this requirement is at the discretion of HA or the
Tournament Director.
8.3.1 ACT – Royal Blue
8.3.2 NSW – Sky Blue
8.3.3 NT – Black/Ochre
8.3.4 QLD – Maroon
8.3.5 SA – Red
8.3.6 TAS – Bottle Green
8.3.7 VIC – Navy Blue
8.3.8 WA – Yellow/Black
8.4 For clarity, all players of a team choosing to wear compression garments must be wearing compression
garments of the same approved colour (I.e. all players wearing white)
8.5 When warming up during a match, substitutes must wear bibs or some other form of clothing in a
colour different to both teams.
8.6 Each field player’s number:
8.6.1 must appear in distinctive filled (not outlined) figure(s);
8.6.2 must be in a contrasting colour to the uniform colour for clear identification;
8.6.3 must be not less than 16 cm and not more than 20 cm in height on the back of the player's
shirt;
8.6.4 must remain the same for the duration of the championship as nominated on the team
registration form;
8.6.5 must be not less than 7 cm and not more than 9 cm in height on the front of the player's
shorts/skirt/skorts at thigh level – the display of numbers on shorts/skirts/skorts at Australian
Championships is not compulsory
8.7 Each goalkeeper’s number:
8.7.1 must appear in distinctive filled (not outlined) figure(s);
8.7.2 must be not less than 16 cm and not more than 20 cm in height on the back of the
goalkeeper’s shirt;
8.7.3 must be not less than 7 cm and not more than 20 cm in height on the front of the goalkeeper’s
shirt
8.8 The display of the name of the player is not compulsory, should the name be displayed, it is to appear
in the following manner:
8.8.1 appear on the back of their shirt
8.8.2 be in distinctive filled (not outlined) letters not less than 6 cm and not more than 10 cm in
height;
Hockey Australia Under 18 Outdoor Tournament Regulations 98.8.3 be positioned above the player's number so that the number remains clearly visible
8.9 Each team involved in a match must have available with it at the bench two spare sets of players
clothing without number plus suitable material for numbering in an emergency such as replacement of
blood-stained clothing.
8.10 All players must be uniformly and neatly dressed at all times during a match.
8.11 Field players must:
8.11.1 wear shin guards inside the socks and below the knee at all times during a match;
8.11.2 wear any protection gear (including leg protection) underneath normal playing clothing;
8.11.3 not wear any additional protective equipment related to ‘medical reasons’ or similar as
specified in the Rules of Hockey unless approved by the Tournament Director – a medical
certificate should be supplier to the Tournament Director at the Pre-Tournament Briefing
8.12 No advertisement may appear on any item of clothing or equipment used by any player or team official
except as permitted in Appendix 9, or otherwise as identified by HA. Hockey Australia may attach
further conditions and/or restrictions on uniform logos as deemed necessary.
8.13 Manufacturer identification(s) on a particular item of clothing worn by players or team officials or
equipment used by players whilst playing is permitted in accordance with Appendix 9, or otherwise as
identified by HA. Hockey Australia may attach further conditions and/or restrictions on uniform logos
as deemed necessary.
8.14 A player on the field of play must not use or be equipped with any device to receive communication.
8.15 Alternative Uniform – must be submitted for approval by HA prior to February 28 of the current year.
8.15.1 The minimum AC alternate uniform requirements are:
8.15.1.1 Alternate socks (socks must consist of one light and one dark colour pair)
8.15.2 Where states have more than one team in the same competition, the second team is to have,
at a minimum, a distinctly different and contrasting shirt colour to the first team and a
contrasting sock colour. Each team is to have a primary sock colour and an alternate.
8.16 Uniform Clashes
8.16.1 If a uniform clash is likely teams may be instructed by the Tournament Director / Assistant
Tournament Director to wear their alternative playing strip.
8.17 Design
8.17.1 For all championships, if changes are proposed they must be submitted to HA by December of
the year preceding the event and accompanied by either a photo of the proposed new design,
a swatch or sample uniform. HA will confirm endorsement within a reasonable timeframe.
8.18 Goalkeeper Uniform
8.18.1 A Goalkeeper should wear a shirt of a different colour from that of their team and that of their
opponents.
Hockey Australia Under 18 Outdoor Tournament Regulations 109 Duration of Matches
9.1 All matches will be played using the time format specified in the Rules of Hockey, except as varied by
Appendix 1.
9.2 The duration of the half-time interval, between 5 and 10 minutes, is determined by the Tournament
Director no later than the Pre-Tournament Briefing Meeting
9.3 Shoot outs may be played in a final (semi, preliminary or qualifying) or classification match as specified
in the relevant Appendix relating to the Competition Plan and Ranking.
9.4 The Umpires start and re-start the match; they also signal to the Technical Officials on duty every time
stoppage they order and the subsequent re-start.
9.5 Time-keeping is controlled by the Technical Officials on duty; they are responsible for signalling the
end of each period. If a match, however, is prolonged at the end of a period to allow for the
completion of a penalty corner as specified in the Rules of Hockey, the Umpires will signal the end of
that period.
10 Substitution of Players
10.1 Substitution takes place as specified in the Rules of Hockey from the players named in the Team Entry
Form.
10.2 Substitution takes place under the supervision of a Technical Official on duty.
10.3 After leaving the field of play having been substituted, a player must immediately go to the team
bench.
10.4 Team Managers are responsible for the proper application of the procedures.
11 Admission to the Field of Play
11.1 The Coach/es on the team bench may not enter the field of play during playing time under any
circumstances but may do so during a shoot-out competition.
11.2 The following personal are allowed on to the team bench for the duration of a match:
11.2.1 The Team Manager and substitute players nominated for that match. They must remain seated
on the team bench during playing time, including time stoppages, or when implementing the
substitution procedures. Substitutes may leave their seats to warm up in an area designated by
the Technical Officer on duty.
11.2.2 The Coach nominated for that match. They must remain in an area designated by the Technical
Officer on duty but need not be seated.
11.2.3 Up to two additional Team Officials nominated for that match, of whom no more than one can
be a coach.
11.2.4 A second / assistant coach nominated for that match may choose either to remain on the team
bench for the duration of the match, or to be present on the team bench during the half-time
interval only but must leave again prior to the commencement of the second half. If they
remain on the team bench they must remain in an area designated by the Technical Officer on
duty but need not be seated.
11.2.5 The Team Medical Doctor (if nominated for that match).
11.2.6 A Team Medical Doctor or Physiotherapist may leave their seats to treat players; wherever
possible treatment should take place at the far end of the team bench.
Hockey Australia Under 18 Outdoor Tournament Regulations 1111.3 The nominated Team Manager is responsible for the conduct of all persons occupying the bench must
be present on the bench during the match and must occupy the seat nearest to the technical officials’
table.
11.4 Vocal communication by team officials and/or players on the team bench must not be directed at the
technical officials seated at the table, the Umpires and / or the players of the opposing team.
11.5 If misconduct occurs after a Team Manager has been warned about acts of misconduct on their team
bench, the Technical Officer on duty is empowered to order the person or persons involved to leave
the team bench and remain in the team changing room for the rest of the match. After the match, the
Technical Officer will report the circumstances to the Tournament Director who may take further
disciplinary action.
11.6 No incapacity treatment is permitted on the field of play. If a player becomes incapacitated on the field
of play, one of the Umpires may stop the match and assess whether or not the player requires
attention.
11.6.1 the Umpire may authorise the registered Team Medical Doctor and/or Physiotherapist to enter
the field of play;
11.6.2 if a team does not have such registered officials, the Umpire will authorise the on- duty
Medical Officer and / or Team Manager, to enter the field of play;
11.6.3 persons authorised to enter the field of play are required to assist and remove the player
concerned from the field of play as soon as it is safe to do so
11.7 If any person from the team bench and/or the on-duty Medical Officer enters the field of play and
tends to a player (including field players and goal keepers):
11.7.1 that player (including goal keeper) must leave the field of play and return to the team bench
area for a minimum of two minutes;
11.7.2 the two-minute period will be managed by the Technical Officials on duty;
11.7.3 the player required to leave the field of play may be substituted in accordance with the Rules
of Hockey
11.8 If blood staining to the field of play occurs cleaning must immediately take place using a Non- Acid
Disinfectant Surface Cleaner which is effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria or, if such a material
is not available, an 80% alcohol solution. During this operation there must be a time stoppage of play.
11.9 No liquid or other refreshment may be consumed on the field of play. Any player wishing to take
refreshment during a match, including during time stoppages must leave the field of play. A
goalkeeper may leave and re-enter the field of play adjacent to the goal.
11.10 Team officials and players may leave the technical facility area surrounding the field of play during half
time.
11.11 Coaching and audible vocal communication may only take place from designated areas only, namely
from the team bench, coaches boxes (if provided) and designated seats, as identified at the Pre-Event
Briefing Meeting.
Hockey Australia Under 18 Outdoor Tournament Regulations 1212 Interruptions of a Match
12.1 If a match is interrupted by the umpires (e.g. because of weather or field of play conditions) or by the
Technical Officials (e.g. because of thunderstorm with lightning), the continuation of this match is
dependent upon the following features;
12.1.1 The match should only be continued should it be able to be completed within 2 hours of the
original match commencement time.
12.1.2 If the match is still in the first half and cannot be resumed, a 0-0 draw will be the result. If the
match has progressed to at least half-time, the score at the point that the match was
abandoned will stand.
12.1.3 Notwithstanding the above, in the event of a semi-final or final being abandoned the team
finishing higher at the end of the pool round shall be deemed to be the winner.
12.1.4 Where there is a classification between teams are equal of equal ranking from different pools,
the final ranking will be shared.
12.1.5 Appendix 3 shall apply to all pool ranking inquires.
12.2 In the case of wet or dangerous weather conditions (rain, hail, lightening, thunder etc.), the following
shall be adhered to;
12.2.1 The Tournament Director has the full power to delay or suspend a match should the playing
conditions be such that harm to the participants is likely.
12.2.2 Where lightning is present, the Tournament Director will continually monitor the conditions
and exercise the necessary precautions, or in the event of uncertainty, apply the 30 second
rule in determining if a match is to be suspended or abandoned. (The 30 second rule is where
there is less time than 30 seconds between a strike of lightning and thunder) A minimum of a
thirty-minute window is to be observed following the last occurrence of a strike outside the 30
second rule to ensure a safe environment for the resumption of play.
12.3 In the case of extreme heat conditions, the following shall be adhered to;
12.3.1 Where the ambient temperature is between 31 – 35 degrees Celsius, with humidity exceeding
50% - the Tournament Director can consult with the team managers to extend the quarter-
time and/or three-quarter-time intervals to 4 minutes.
12.3.2 Where the ambient temperature is in excess of 36 degrees Celsius, with humidity exceeding
30% - the Tournament Director can consult with the team managers to postpone and
reschedule matches to cooler periods of the day.
12.3.3 The www.bom.gov.au website is considered a reliable source of information should venue
specific detail not be available.
12.4 In the case of weather conditions that may lead to personal danger in travelling to an AC, HA will
communicate closely with all stakeholders with current information. HA will seek guidance from the
host state, hotels, airline companies and the Bureau of Meteorology in determining if it is safe to
travel into a region for a pending Australian Championship. Decisions regarding the commencement
and continuation of an AC will be made in consultation with the host state, Tournament Director and
HA Events Staff.
Hockey Australia Under 18 Outdoor Tournament Regulations 1313 Match Report Forms
13.1 At the end of a match, a Match Report is produced at the technical table. This is a summary of the
match showing the names of all players, team officials and technical officials nominated for the match
and the key match statistics, including the result.
13.2 Within ten minutes of the end of the match, the Team Manager of each participating team must sign
the Match Report.
13.2.1 It is the responsibility of the Team Manger to check the information recorded on the Match
Report relating to their team is correct prior to signing. Corrections cannot be made after the
fact.
13.3 The match officials must also sign the Match Report once both Team Managers have done so.
13.4 Once the Match Report has been signed by all team and match officials, the match can be set to
official. No changes will be made after this time.
13.5 This process may be conducted electronically through AltiusRT.
14 Disqualification, Failure to Play or Forfeit
14.1 During the pool matches:
14.1.1 A team either disqualified or refusing to play or failing to complete a match is deemed to have
withdrawn from the competition.
14.1.2 If a team so withdraws from the competition:
14.1.2.1 Any matches it has played until then, as well as all the matches it has still to play, will
be recorded as a 5-0 loss;
14.1.2.2 That team will be disqualified and will not be ranked in the competition;
14.1.2.3 The pool points table and ranking table will be adjusted accordingly for all teams;
14.1.2.4 Statistics for the team and individual player scoring statistics will be removed for all
matches in which a team has been disqualified or has failed to play.
14.2 During a classification match:
14.2.1 A team either disqualified or refusing to play or to complete a match is deemed to have
withdrawn from the competition at that stage.
14.2.2 If a team so withdraws from the competition at the finals, playoff or classification stage:
14.2.3 the team is deemed to have lost the match in question;
14.2.3.1 the team will be disqualified and will not be ranked in the competition;
14.2.3.2 all teams ranked below the team at the time of the withdrawal will be advanced by
one place in the final ranking
14.2.3.3 no goals will be attributed to a player for any matches played in the classification
stage by the team that has been disqualified;
14.2.3.4 team statistics are retained for any matches played in the pool stage by the team
that has been disqualified but individual player scoring statistics are removed
14.2.4 Depending on the time of withdrawal of a team during the classification stage, HA reserves
the right to determine how a final ranking will be determined.
14.2.5 A team which is deemed to have withdrawn may be subject to further disciplinary action.
14.3 Forfeit of a Match - Any team forfeiting a match shall be liable to a fine. HA shall decide the fine
amount to be imposed – taking into consideration lost income and expenses incurred by the opposing
team, as a direct result of the forfeit.
Hockey Australia Under 18 Outdoor Tournament Regulations 1415 Tournament withdrawal due to a COVID-19 related issue
15.1 During Round Robin
15.1.1A team that cannot continue in the tournament due to a COVID-19 related issue is deemed to
have withdrawn from the competition at that stage.
15.1.2 If withdrawal occurs before 70% of the team’s available matches have been completed - Any
matches played as well as the matches still to play will be recorded as 5-0 loss, that team will not
be ranked in the competition.
15.1.3 If withdrawal occurs after (and including) 70% of the team’s available matches have been
completed - All previous results will stand, matches still to play will be recorded as 5-0 losses, that
team will be ranked in the competition based on points totals (including matches played and not
played).
15.1.4 Individual statistics (goal scoring) will not be removed.
15.2 During the pool matches:
15.2.1 A team that cannot continue in the tournament due to a COVID-19 related issue is deemed to
have withdrawn from the competition at that stage.
15.2.2 If a team so withdraws from the competition Individual statistics (goal scoring) will not be
removed.
15.2.3 For the purpose of determining classification matches, all teams ranking below the withdrawn
team will be moved up one place.
15.2.4 Statistics for the team and individual player scoring statistics will not be removed for all matches
played.
15.3 During a Semi-Final match:
15.3.1 A team that cannot continue in the tournament due to a COVID-19 related issue is deemed to
have withdrawn from the competition at that stage.
15.3.2 The match is unable to be played. The team that was to play the affected team moves directly to
the final, the team that loses the alternate semi-final and the team that had to withdraw are ruled
to have finished 3rd equal.
15.3.3 Statistics for the team and individual player scoring statistics will not be removed for all matches
played.
15.4 During a Semi-Final match:
15.4.1 A team that cannot continue in the tournament due to a COVID-19 related issue is deemed to
have withdrawn from the competition at that stage.
15.4.2 The match is unable to be played. The team that was to play the affected team moves directly to
the final, the team that loses the alternate semi-final and the team that had to withdraw are ruled
to have finished 3rd equal.
15.4.3 Statistics for the team and individual player scoring statistics will not be removed for all matches
played.
15.5 During a Classification/Final Match
15.5.1 If a team so withdraws from the competition at the classification/final stage:
15.5.2 The match is deemed to be unplayable, and teams are ranked as finishing equal for the relevant
ranking.
15.5.3 Statistics for the team and individual player scoring statistics will not be removed for all matches
played.
15.6 Depending on the time of withdrawal of a team during the classification stage, HA reserves the right to
determine how a final ranking will be determined.
Hockey Australia Under 18 Outdoor Tournament Regulations 1516 Code of Conduct and Sanctions Imposed by Tournament Director
16.1 All participants in HA sanctioned events must abide by and comply with the HA Codes of Conduct. This
includes all team members, team officials and HA officials. For the purpose of Regulations 14-17 and
Appendices 6, 7 and 8, team members and team officials include players, managers, coaches,
technical, medical and para-medical staff and any other staff associated with the team (Team
Members or Officials). For the purposes of Regulations 14-17 and Appendices 6, 7 and 8, HA officials
include match officials and tournament administrative staff/volunteers (HA Officials).
16.2 All Team Members or Officials named on the team registration form are required to agree to abide by
the relevant code of conduct (by signing the form in Attachments D2 and D3) before being permitted
to compete or participate in the tournament. These forms must be submitted to the Tournament
Director at the managers’ briefing before the commencement of the championship.
16.3 All HA officials participating in the tournament are required to agree to abide by the relevant code of
conduct (by signing the form in Attachment D4) before being permitted to participate as an HA official
in the tournament. These forms must be submitted to the Tournament Director or HA.
16.4 The Codes of Conduct are collectively referred to in these tournament regulations as the HA Codes of
Conduct (listed below);
16.4.1 Code of Conduct for players;
16.4.2 Code of Conduct for team officials (including team managers, coaches and other team
officials); and
16.4.3 Code of Conduct for HA officials
16.5 HA's Codes of Conduct are set out in Appendix 6. The guidelines relating to classification of offences
and penalties are set out in Appendix 7. The guidelines setting out the process for dealing with
reported offences are set out in Appendix 8.
16.6 The Tournament Director may consider whether a Team Member or Official or HA Official has
breached any part of the HA Codes of Conduct following receipt of a report from a Team Member or
Official or an HA Official or may make his/her own inquiries into the actions of any Team Member or
Official or HA Official or into any incident. In considering a potential breach of a Code of Conduct, the
Tournament Director must comply with this Regulation 14 and follow the process set out in Appendix
8.
16.7 A report may be determined by a Tournament Director or, at his/her discretion, referred to a Tribunal
in accordance with the process set out in Appendix 8. Where the Tournament Director or a Tribunal
determines there has been a breach of a Code of Conduct, before during or after a match (wherever
that misconduct occurred), the Tournament Director or Tribunal has authority to reprimand or to
suspend any Team Member or Official or any HA Official (in accordance with the guidelines set out in
Appendix 7).
16.8 In deciding on the duration of any suspension, the Tournament Director is not limited to the remaining
matches in the competition but may impose a suspension that is beyond the conclusion of the
competition. Any suspension must be served in matches conducted during an Australian
Championship.
16.9 Suspended persons may not enter the field of play or the technical facility areas (including the team
benches, coaches’ boxes and video tower) until completion of the match or matches comprising the
suspension.
16.10 The person subject to a sanction under this rule 14 may appeal against any suspension to the Appeal
Hockey Australia Under 18 Outdoor Tournament Regulations 16Jury (see Regulations 16 and 17) except that a suspension imposed after the completion of the
Tournament may only be appealed to the HA Competitions Committee.
16.11 If a person wishes to appeal to the Appeal Jury, the Team Manager(s) must give written notice to the
Tournament Director within sixty (60) minutes after being notified of the Tournament Director’s
decision. If no appeal is lodged, the decision of the Tournament Director is final.
16.12 If an appeal is lodged, the Tournament Director must immediately inform HA by:
16.12.1 Contacting the relevant HA Events Staff; and
16.12.2 Confirming in writing by sending an email to the aforementioned individual and providing
copies of all relevant documents.
17 Protests
17.1 Protests will only be considered for a serious and significant breach of the competition or tournament
rules that clearly had a material effect on the outcome of the match. A protest will not be considered if
it relates to:
17.1.1 a disciplinary decision where a person has been warned or sent off the field of play (i.e.
temporarily suspended) by a match official; or
17.1.2 any decision of an umpire or video umpire made during a match
17.2 If a team wishes to lodge a protest at the end of a match or at the end of a stand-alone shoot- out
competition the Team Manager must:
17.2.1 declare the intention to do so immediately when signing the Match Report or Shoot-out
Competition form, either in writing directly below their signature or by selecting the relevant
e-signature option in AltiusRT; and
17.2.2 provide the grounds of the protest (in writing or via email) to the Tournament Director within
30 (thirty) minutes of the completion of the match or stand-alone shoot-out competition; and
17.2.3 deposit in addition two hundred dollars ($200AUD) with the written protest to the
Tournament Director.
17.3 If a protest is made, the Technical Officer on duty must immediately notify the Tournament Director,
who in turn must immediately notify the relevant HA Events Staff.
17.4 In rendering his/her decision, the Tournament Director may (subject to Regulation 15) consider and
determine the protest in any manner he/she determines to be appropriate, having regard to the
interests of the affected Team Members or Team Officials, all team members and team officials
participating in the tournament and the conduct of the tournament. The Tournament Director may (at
his/her sole discretion) accept or seek any other information or evidence he/she believes to be
relevant and where the Tournament Director is considering upholding the protest, he/she must seek a
written response from the other team which competed in the relevant match.
17.5 The Tournament Director must make a decision, confirm his/her decision in writing and provide it to
the Team Managers by email or by hand delivery within two (2) hours from the submission of a
protest; if possible, the Tournament Director should also orally notify the decision to the Team
Manager concerned immediately after making the decision.
17.6 The Team Manager must make arrangements with the Tournament Director to be available so that the
Tournament Director can give their decision about the protest to the Team Manager.
17.7 The Tournament Director must notify the relevant HA Events Staff of the outcome of any protest.
17.8 Failure to comply with any part of this Regulation will result in dismissal of the protest.
Hockey Australia Under 18 Outdoor Tournament Regulations 1718 Appeal Jury
18.1 The Appeal Jury shall be appointed by the Host and advised to HA.
18.2 The Appeal Jury shall appoint a Chair from its members. Without limiting the duties of the Chair as set
out under these Regulations, a person appointed to the position of Chair shall have the following
responsibilities:
18.2.1 ensure accurate records are kept of all of the Appeal Jury's proceedings and decisions;
18.2.2 communicate to the Tournament Director and HA the result of the hearing;
18.2.3 chair hearings of the Appeal Jury; and
18.2.4 raise with any proposed Appeal Jury member any potential or possible conflict of interest
which may arise from time to time
18.3 An Appeal Jury shall consist of a minimum of three and maximum of five persons.
18.4 Any person who has taken part in any previous proceedings relating to the matter under appeal must
not be appointed to a particular Appeal Jury.
18.5 In appointing an Appeal Jury for a particular hearing all reasonable steps shall be taken to ensure that
at least one member has a thorough understanding of that level of tournament or above, to which the
Appeal relates.
19 Appeals
19.1 An individual or a team may lodge an appeal against a decision by a Tournament Director or a Tribunal
to suspend a player, team official or other official. Any appeal shall be heard by an Appeal Jury.
19.2 The written notice of appeal must contain a statement outlining the grounds of appeal and indicating
whether the appeal is against:
19.2.1 a finding;
19.2.2 a penalty imposed;
19.2.3 both a finding and a penalty; or
19.2.4 procedural irregularities relating to the decision made by a Tournament Director
19.3 The appeal is not by way of a re-hearing of the evidence. It is limited to a review of the decision of the
Tournament Director to ensure compliance with these Regulations.
19.4 No fresh evidence shall be presented to the Appeal Jury without its approval. If approval is sought to
present fresh evidence, particulars of such evidence and the reasons why it was not presented to the
earlier decision-maker must also be included in the written notice of appeal. After considering the
evidence and the reasons it was not presented, the Appeal Jury will determine whether to accept the
fresh evidence.
19.5 The parties are entitled to make oral representations to the Appeal Jury at the hearing. The parties are
not entitled to be represented by a lawyer but may have an advocate (who is not a legally qualified
speak on their behalf).
19.6 Subject to these Regulations, the Appeal Jury may conduct the hearing in such a manner and at such
time and in such a way as it considers desirable and/or suitable. The party who (or which) has lodged
the appeal must be notified of the date, time and place the hearing will be conducted. If any party fails
to attend the hearing, the Appeal Jury may proceed in the absence of that or any other party.
19.7 The method of recording the proceedings and determinations of the Appeal Jury shall be at the
discretion of the Chair. The Appeal Jury must publish a decision in writing. A copy must be provided to
the Tournament Director and it must be published as soon as possible but not later than two hours
before the start of the first match on the next day that matches in that competition are played. If
Hockey Australia Under 18 Outdoor Tournament Regulations 18possible, the Chair of the Appeal Jury which heard the case should orally notify the decision to the
relevant team manager or (where appropriate) the relevant HA official immediately after making the
decision.
19.8 The decision of the Appeal Jury shall be based on the balance of probabilities (more likely than not).
19.9 The decision of the Appeal Jury is final and binding on all parties. There is no other right of appeal
following the decision of the Appeal Jury.
19.10 An Appeal Jury has the power:
19.10.1 to allow or dismiss the appeal;
19.10.2 to vary the decision of the Tournament Director;
19.10.3 to increase, decrease, remit or otherwise vary any penalty included in the decision of the
Tournament Director; or
19.10.4 to impose such other penalty or sanction as it deems fit
19.11 Each party to an appeal shall bear their own costs.
19.12 To the extent that the principles of natural justice are not included in the provisions set out in these
Regulations they are expressly excluded.
Procedure of appeal
19.13 In the event of a matter before an Appeal Jury relating to the actions of a team, the Team Manager
shall act as spokesperson for the team provided that an individual member of that team may elect to
speak on their own behalf.
19.14 At the commencement of a hearing, the Chair shall identify the members of the Appeal Jury and
determine whether the appellant is present.
19.15 The appellant and the Tournament Director shall be notified of their right to remain in the hearing until
all evidence is presented but not to be present whilst the Appeal Jury considers its findings and
determines an appropriate penalty (if any).
19.16 The Chair shall advise all those persons present of the method of recording the hearing.
19.17 The finding of the Tournament Director and the basis of the appeal shall be read out in the presence of
all persons eligible to be present.
19.18 The Tournament Director and the appellant shall be asked whether the findings and basis of appeal (as
read) correctly represents their intention.
19.19 The Chair shall ask all witnesses (if any), except the Tournament Director and the appellant, to leave
the room and to wait to be called to give their evidence.
19.20 Subject to Regulation 17.15, the Tournament Director shall proceed to give evidence and witnesses of
the Tournament Director shall be called upon to give his/her evidence in turn, subject to the approval
of the number of witnesses to be called by the Appeal Jury in its discretion. The appellant may ask
questions of the Tournament Director or any witness called.
19.21 Subject to Regulation 17.15, the appellant shall then be entitled to present his/her appeal and
witnesses may be called subject to the approval of the number of witnesses to be called by the Appeal
Jury in its discretion. The Tournament Director may ask questions of the appellant or any witness
called.
19.22 Each witness must leave the hearing after giving evidence unless otherwise directed by the Appeal
Jury.
19.23 The Appeal Jury may question any person giving evidence. If the Appeal Jury determines that any
witness is giving deliberately false or misleading evidence, the Appeal Jury is able to:
19.23.1 make such finding at the hearing; and
19.23.2 refer the matter to HA
Hockey Australia Under 18 Outdoor Tournament Regulations 1919.24 Video evidence may be presented in the discretion of the Appeal Jury.
19.25 At the conclusion of all of the evidence and submissions the Chair shall ask the appellant, the
Tournament Director and all other persons present to leave the hearing room while the Appeal Jury
considers its findings.
19.26 The powers of the Appeal Jury are set out in Regulation 17.10.
19.27 The decision of the Appeal Jury shall be given in the presence of all (after recalling the Tournament
Director and the appellant), by the Chair.
19.28 Where the appellant is under the age of 18, he/she is entitled to be accompanied by any adult adviser
and any rights of the appellant under the Regulations may be exercised by the adult adviser (on behalf
of the appellant).
20 Anti – Doping
20.1 All anti-doping tests will be carried out in accordance with the World Anti-Doping Code in force on the
first playing day of the tournament and the FIH Anti-Doping Regulations in force on the first playing
day of the tournament.
20.2 All matches are subject to anti-doping tests as the FIH may direct.
20.3 Team Managers will be advised about anti-doping test procedures at the Tournament Director’s pre-
competition briefing meeting.
20.4 Any player may be the subject of an anti-doping test after a match even if that player has remained on
the team bench throughout the match. A player may be the subject of more than one anti-doping test
during the competition.
20.5 A player selected for an anti-doping test may not take a shower, bath, ice-bath or similar before
providing a urine/blood sample which meets the requirements in the International Standard for
Testing.
21 Unforeseen Events
21.1 If circumstances arise which are not provided for in these Regulations, the Tournament Director will
determine any actions necessary.
21.2 If any team affected by a decision of the Tournament Director under article 20.1 wishes to protest, it
may do so following the procedures set out in Regulation 15.
Hockey Australia Under 18 Outdoor Tournament Regulations 20APPENDIX 1
SCHEDULE OF VARIATIONS TO THE RULES OF HOCKEY APPLICABLE TO INTER-STATES MATCHES AND
TOURNAMENTS
Below is a list of Regulations which supersede the Rules of Hockey1.
1. MATCH PERIODS AND TIME STOPPAGES
RULE 5.1: A match consists of four quarters of 15 minutes, an interval of 2 minutes between quarter 1 and 2
and between quarter 3 and 4 and a half- time interval of 5 minutes between quarter 2 and 3.
RULE 13.3.A:time and play is stopped after a penalty corner is awarded and re-started when the teams are ready
REGULATION:
For Under 21/U18/Australian Country Championships ONLY
a. A match consists of four quarters of 15 minutes, an interval of 2 minutes between quarter 1 and 2
and between quarter 3 and 4 and a half-time interval of between 5 and 10 minutes between
quarter 2 and 3.
b. When a penalty corner is awarded, time is stopped for 40 seconds, except in the case of re-
awards or re-taken penalty corners.
c. In the case of a re-awarded or re-taken penalty corner, time will be immediately stopped but the
teams will not be allowed an additional 40 seconds. The umpire will re-start play at the earliest
possible opportunity, ensuring that any delay is kept to a minimum.
d. When the umpire indicates that a goal is scored, time is stopped (if it is not already stopped). The
umpire will then re-start play when both teams are ready to re-commence play, unless time has
to be stopped for another reason. Teams should take as little time as possible to be ready to re-
commence play.
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FIH Rules of Hockey 1 January 2019
Hockey Australia Under 18 Outdoor Tournament Regulations 212. GREEN AND YELLOW CARDS
RULE 14.1.B: For any offence, the offending player may be warned and temporarily suspended for 2 minutes
of playing time (indicated by a green card).
RULE 14.1.C: For any offence, the offending player may be temporarily suspended for a minimum of 5 minutes of
playing time (indicated by a yellow card).
REGULATION:
For any offence, the offending player may be temporarily suspended for 2 minutes of playing time
(indicated by a green card) or a minimum of 5 minutes (indicated by a yellow card).
a. For the duration of each temporary suspension, the offending team plays with one fewer player
b. If a field player received a green or yellow card, the Umpires stop the match (but not necessarily
the time) to issue the card; if time has been stopped, the Umpires restart it immediately after
issuing the card.
c. If a goalkeeper receives a green or yellow card, the Umpires stop the time and re-start it
immediately after that player has left the field of play.
d. The offending player leaves the field immediately; if they interfere with play on their way to the
designated suspension area the Umpire may further penalise the player in accordance with the
Rules of Hockey.
e. The temporary suspension time (2 minutes or minimum of 5 minutes) starts when the player is
seated in the designated area.
f. Timing of the suspension is controlled by a Technical Official on duty.
g. The offending player is permitted to resume play then the Technical Official on duty indicates that
the period of suspension has been completed.
h. If the offending player is a goalkeeper, the Technical Official on duty notifies the Umpires when the
period of suspension has been completed; the Umpires stop the time at the next stoppage of play
to enable that player to resume play.
3. PENALTY CORNER COUNTDOWN CLOCK
REGULATION:
When an initial penalty corner is awarded, the timing of the match shall be stopped for 40 seconds, as
specified in Article 1 above, (inter alia to permit defenders to put on protective gear etc) before
allowing the penalty corner to commence. The engaged Umpire shall advise both the defence and the
attackers as the countdown clock approaches zero. After 40 seconds the Umpire will re-start play by
blowing the whistle and the ball shall be injected immediately or very shortly thereafter.
In the event that a team is not ready the umpire is to identify and issue a personal penalty (i.e. a green
card) to the player who is responsible for the delay, with an increased personal penalty (i.e. a yellow
card) for repeated offences. If this player is a defender, the defending team defends the particular
Penalty Corner with one player fewer. For any offence of this rule by a defending goalkeeper, the
defending team defends the penalty corner with one fewer player: i.e. the corner is defended by one
fewer player than before this incident. The defending team nominates which defender will be subject
to a personal penalty
Hockey Australia Under 18 Outdoor Tournament Regulations 224. COVID-19 FIELD OF PLAY AMENDMENTS
START OF A MATCH
Rule 6.1: A coin is tossed: the team which wins the toss has the choice of which goal to attack in the first two
quarters of the match or to start the match with a centre pass.
Regulation: Coin Toss will not be required. Home team (left dugout) gets ball first half and defends the goal which
is closest to their dugout. Swaps for second half.
SPITTING & BUSHMAN’S BLOW
A 2 min suspension (green card) will be issued to any player or participant caught spitting or bushman nose blowing.
Repeat offenders (i.e. player(s) offending more than once) to be shown a yellow card (10 mins).
TEMPORARY SUSPENSIONS
Current Rule: Suspended players to serve their suspension in the designated area in the technical bench.
Regulation: Suspended players should be situated in their own team dugouts and not on communal chairs or in
the tech bench, TO will still time these and direct the player when they can re-enter the match. All
other suspension rules apply.
PLAYER’S PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Current Rule: The sharing of protective equipment among teammates creates a greater risk for the spread of COVID-
19 through the close proximity these items have to players respiratory system.
Regulation: All protective equipment, including face masks, gloves, (and any other defensive PC equipment to be
used) are NOT to be shared under any circumstances. Accordingly, defenders at penalty corners will
need to have their own identified equipment (e.g. coloured marking) to be allocated and worn solely
by themselves. Due to these changes defensive players will be allowed sufficient time to identify and
put on their own protective equipment. Umpires need to allow players acceptable tie to do this.
Umpires must still proactively manage the PC set up process.
ENTERING/EXITING THE FIELD OF PLAY
Extra time has been allocated between match to allow for the following pre/post-match protocol.
Following a match, players must not shake hands or high-five their opponents. Clapping can be used to show respect
and appreciation.
Players and Team Staff (not including the Team COVID-19 Safety Coordinator) are to exit the dugout and field of play
immediately following the match at the direction of the umpires. All participants must sanitise their
hands using the provided product. Team Staff and Players (not including the Team COVID-19 Safety
Coordinator) must move straight to the Team carpark without mingling with attendees or other
teams.
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