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– 2021 Rules – Version 1
Hervey Bay and Maryborough
Administration 2021
HERVEY BAY HOCKEY ASSOC
Contents:
Fraser Coast League Rules Pages 2-4
Appendix A – Nomination Form (Teams) Page 5
Appendix B – Nomination Form (Judiciary and Appeals Committees) Page 6**
Appendix C – Scale of Penalties, including duties of above Committees Page 7-8
Appendix D – Formula for Fraser Coast League Draw Page 9
Appendix E – Shoot-out Rules Page 10-11
**Each Association to complete this NominationFraser Coast League Rules 2021
NAME:
This competition shall be known as the ‘Fraser Coast League’ and shall be played between
Hervey Bay and Maryborough Division 1 Men’s and Women’s teams. For 2021 it has been agreed
that the competition will:
• commence on week of 13th March 2021
• be played for the full season
• Semi-finals will be played on 28th August 2021 in Maryborough
• Finals will be played on 4th September in Hervey Bay
COVID UPDATE:
Covid Safe Plan – Stage 3 Restrictions 13th March 2021
Both MDHA and HBHA have implemented Covid Plan Return to Play under Stage 3 Restrictions.
All members are required to abide by these plans and other initiatives as directed by Queensland
Government, Queensland Health, HA and HQ.
ADMINISTRATION:
The league shall be administered by Hervey Bay Hockey Association in 2021. The association
charged with administration of the league (excluding disputes – see Rule 7) is responsible for:
❖ requesting each association to provide 2 member and 1 proxy for both the Fraser Coast
League Judiciary and Appeals Committees on the prescribed Nomination Form (Appendix B)
by 30 March 2021
❖ Collating and distributing a list of:
• Teams and contacts to each participating team
• Judiciary and Appeal Committees members to each association
❖ Setting and distributing the draw as per formula (Appendix D) by end of March 2021.
❖ Collaborating with The Maryborough & District Hockey Association to ensure results are
verified prior to finals
❖ Calling a post Fraser Coast League meeting to be held no later than 30 September.
1. Conditions
1.1 Teams competing in the Fraser Coast League must be affiliated with their local
associations and players registered with that club, HQ and HA
1.1 Centres will pay playing fees to their own associations, regardless of home or away
1.2 After commencement of the League these rules cannot be altered/changed
1.3 Local Fraser Coast League Rules:
• Shin pads are compulsory for all field players
1.4 All other FIH Rules of Hockey shall apply
1.5 Central timing will be used and matches will be played in Quarters of 15 minutes, as
per HQ directive, with no time outs for injuries and PC’s.
2 Insurance
Insurance cover is automatic once a player registers with HQ and HA.
3 Uniforms
Club uniforms must be registered with team nominations (with photo if necessary).
3.1 Should two teams’ uniforms require a change of strip, due to similarities, the HOME
TEAM shall be permitted to wear their strip.
3.2 Should teams purchase new strips they are to be numbered
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4 Dual Registration
No Dual Registered player shall play in the Fraser Coast League competition until their dual
registration has been verified by the respective hockey association/club.
Should a player be dual registered with two associations within the Fraser Coast League
centres, that player is to nominate the team for which he/she is to play prior to the
commencement of the competition, and not play for another team in the League.
5 Technical Benches/Records
5.1 The host association is responsible for providing:
5.1.1 Tech Sheets for all matches
5.1.2 Tech Bench personnel, if a visiting team is unable to provide personnel.
5.1.3 completed Tech Sheets to the other association, either by fax or email
(scanned copy) for result purposes, no later than 12 noon the following day
5.1.4 Centre that is the administrative association is to supply a centralized records
clerk for all Fraser Coast League fixtures results and also be responsible for
the Fraser Coast League points table.
Note: Each association is to provide their respective Judiciary Committee
member/s with details of all misconduct cards issued each week
5.2 Tech Bench personnel shall be responsible for:
5.2.1 ensuring Tech Sheet (including players’ shirt numbers) is completed correctly
(teams shall be allowed a maximum of 16 players per match)
5.2.2 recording on the Tech Sheet, goals scored, scorers and game result
5.2.3 recording all misconduct cards issued (red/yellow/green), along with reason
5.2.4 ensuring that the Tech Sheet is signed by captains and umpires
6 Premature Termination of Match
In the event of a match that is in progress having to be terminated due to adverse weather
conditions, the decision regarding continuation of the match will be made by the umpires, tech
bench and team captains/coaches. If no decision can be agreed upon, the final decision will be
made by a member of the home association’s executive.
The match can be postponed up to a maximum of 15 minutes due to the adverse conditions. If
it is not possible to continue the match after waiting the 15 minutes the following will occur:
6.1 If the match has less than 15 minutes remaining, it shall be deemed concluded and
the score at the time of termination will be the final result.
6.2 If the match has more than 15 minutes remaining, the balance of the match is
required to be played. Washed out matches will be scheduled for the next available
Sunday at the original venue, unless teams mutually agree to a draw.
7 Disputes
The Fraser Coast League Judiciary Committee, shall deal with any disputes and matters of
misconduct that may arise during the course of the Fraser Coast League as per List of Duties
and Scale of Penalties (Appendix C)
8 Appeals
The Fraser Coast League Appeals Committee, shall deal with any appeals against decisions
made by the Judiciary Committee per List of Duties and Scale of Penalties. (Appendix C)
8.1 Players may submit an appeal in writing, within 48 hours of the Judiciary finding, to
the Administrative Association for the season, along with a $50 fee.
8.2 Appeals will be heard where possible prior to the player’s next scheduled match.
8.3 Fee will be retained if appeal is dismissed and refunded if appeal is upheld
9 Umpires
9.1 Fraser Coast League matches: When teams are playing ‘away’ games, the Host
Centre will be responsible for supplying umpires where possible
9.2 Grand Finals: Endeavors will be made to acquire the services of suitably qualified
‘outside’ umpires. However, should this not be possible the following will occur:
9.2.1 each centre playing shall provide a suitably qualified umpire in the first instance,
9.2.2 or the centre hosting the final shall provide the umpires where possible
9.3 Failure to umpire: If umpires do not fulfill their duties, this will result in the loss of
three (3) League points to his/her team, as well as a $100 fine to the club.
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10 Forfeits
Forfeits will be registered as a 3-nil win to the team not forfeiting. At least 24 hours notice
should be given in writing, or by phone to the opposing team contact person and the Host
Centre. Regardless of notice given:
10.1 The Host Centre shall charge the forfeiting team a $100 fine (single ground fees
will still be payable to the home centre).
10.2 The forfeiting team is liable for monetary loss incurred by opponent due to the
forfeit.
11 Points
11.1 Win – three (3) points
11.2 Draw – one (1) point to each team
11.3 Loss – zero (0) points
11.4 All teams will contest the Finals Series. In the event of teams being level on
points at the conclusion of the Round Robin, the following will occur:
11.4.1 Goal difference will decide the higher team. If level then:
11.4.2 Most goals for
11.4.3 If still level count back on team’s success in Round Robin games
(against each other) to decide the winner
11.4.4 If still level – toss of a coin
12 Semi-Finals and Finals
12.1 Eligibility for finals: Players must play in at least four (5) Round matches
12.2 Dates/Venues: All Semi Finals 28th August 2021 in Maryborough. All Finals will
in Hervey Bay 4th September 2021.
12.3 Semi-Finals:
12.3.1 Match 1 – Team 1 v Team 4 – both men and women
12.3.2 Match 2 – Team 2 v Team 3 – both men and women
12.3.3 Match 3 – Team 5 v Team 6 – women where applicable
12.4 Grand Finals:
12.4.1 Winner Match 1 v Winner Match 2 – both men and women
12.4.2 Loser Match 1 v Loser Match 2 – both men and women
13 Draws in Semi-Finals and Finals
In the event of a draw at the conclusion of normal time, Extra Time will apply as follows:
13.1 There shall be a break of three (3) minutes
13.2 Full teams will then return to the field and play an extra ten (10) minutes each
way (no break), ‘Golden Goal’. The match is concluded when a goal is scored.
13.3 In the event of a draw at the end of extra time the following will apply:
13.3.1 Semi Finals – the higher graded team advances to the final
13.3.2 Finals – Penalty Shootout (APPENDIX E)
Fraser Coast League Rules 2021 -4- 13 March 2021Appendix A: Nomination Form
Fraser Coast League
Admin Association: Hervey Bay Hockey
Year 2021
Team Name: Men / Women (please circle)
Association:
Team Contact: Name:
Phone: Mobile:
E-mail:
Postal Address:
Uniform details: Shirt:
Shorts
Socks:
Special Requests for Draw:
Nominations Close: 1 March 2021
Competition Start: 13 March 2021
Return Form to: HBHA
PO Box 76
Hervey Bay Q 4655
Email: herveybayhockeyinc@hotmail.com
Phone: 0448 751001 (Annica Goldman – Treasurer)
Nominations Close: 1 March 2021
-5-Appendix B: Judiciary and Appeals Committees
Note: No member of the Judiciary Committee can be a member of the Appeals
Committee and vice versa.
Nomination: Fraser Coast League Judiciary Committee 2021
Member Name:
Phone: Mobile:
E-mail:
Postal Address:
Signature:
Proxy Member Name:
Phone: Mobile:
E-mail:
Postal Address:
Signature:
Nomination: Fraser Coast League Appeals Committee 2021
Member Name:
Phone: Mobile:
E-mail:
Postal Address:
Signature:
Proxy Member Name:
Phone: Mobile:
E-mail:
Postal Address:
Signature:
As per the Fraser Coast League Rules, Administration Clause, the above members of this
association agree to participate as members of the above named Committees for the duration
of the Fraser Coast League Competition. By signing this nomination Form all members/proxy
members agree to abide by the duties as set out in Appendix C.
Signed: _______________________ Position: ______________________
Association: _______________________ Date: ______________________
Nominations Close: 30th April 2021
-6-Appendix C: Scale of Penalties
Duties of Judiciary/Appeals Committees
Scale of Penalties
Umpire Warning Cards:
• Red Card: Immediate 1 Week Suspension
Incident to be reported to Judiciary, who may impose a further
suspension as per the Scale of Penalties below
• Yellow Card: On field suspension (minimum of 5 minutes)
Yellow cards shall accumulate – after 2 Yellow Cards, player will
be suspended for the next Fraser Coast League match.
Note: Accumulated Yellow Cards will be cleared for the purposes
of this competition, if player has no additional Yellow Cards issued
for 3 weeks/matches
• Green Card: On field suspension as per FIH rules (no accumulation)
The following Scale of Penalties is to be used when dealing with matters of misconduct and the
like resulting from a player receiving a Red Card or any matters that may be reported in writing
to the Judiciary Committee during a Fraser Coast League match.
Offence Minimum Suspension
Disputing an Umpire’s decision 1 week
Abuse of an Umpire 2 weeks
Striking an umpire without causing injury 4 weeks
Striking an umpire causing injury 20 weeks
Striking a player with other than a hockey stick 2 weeks
Deliberately striking a player with other than a hockey stick 4 weeks
Striking a player with a hockey stick 10 weeks 1st offence
20 weeks 2nd offence
Abusive conduct of a player to an umpire whilst spectating 2 weeks
Acts detrimental to the League/Association 2 weeks
Acts of misconduct leading to vandalism of property 2 weeks + $500 fine and
restitution
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-7-Appendix C: Continued
Duties of Fraser Coast League Judiciary Committee
Structure: The Judiciary Committee shall consist of 2 members of each Association & a
nominated chairperson participating in the Fraser Coast League, as
nominated at the start of the season. Should an Association’s member be
unable to attend, then that Association’s Proxy will act in his/her stead.
Disputes: The Judiciary Committee shall only be required to meet (either by phone
hook-up or in person) to deal with charges and disputes arising from:
• a player receiving a Red Card during an Fraser Coast League match
• a written account received by the Administrative Association within 48
hours of the conclusion of the Fraser Coast League match
Powers: The Judiciary Committee shall have the power to:
• call witnesses
• investigate matters as they see fit
• impose suspensions in addition to the mandatory 1 week for a Red Card
• forward their decision in writing to the Administrative Association
Note: It will be the responsibility of the Administrative Association to advise
all parties (including the Records Secretaries) of the findings of the Judiciary
Duties of Fraser Coast League Appeals Committee
Structure: The Appeals Committee shall consist of 2 members of each Association and
a chair person participating in the Fraser Coast League, as nominated at the
start of the season. Should an Association’s member be unable to attend,
then that Association’s Proxy will act in his/her stead.
Disputes: The Appeals Committee shall only be required to meet (either by phone
hook-up or in person) to deal with appeals against decisions made by the
Judiciary Committee, received in writing along with the prescribed fee, within
48 hours of said decision.
Powers: The Appeals Committee shall have the power to:
• call witnesses
• investigate matters as they see fit
• dismiss/uphold appeals
• increase/decrease penalties imposed by the Judiciary Committee
• forward their decision in writing to the Administrative Association
Note: It will be the responsibility of the Administrative Association to advise
all parties (including the Records Secretaries) of the findings of the
Appeals Committee
The decision of the Appeals Committee will be final and no further correspondence will
be entered into by any party involved in the charge/dispute.
-8-Appendix D: Formula for Fraser Coast League Draw
The Fraser Coast League Draw is the responsibility of the Administrative Association.
Formula:
Upon receipt of Team Nominations, a draw is to be set using the following formula:
1. Men/Women – Full season
2. Away teams to play no later than 6pm timeslot
3. Every attempt is to be made to ensure even amount of ‘Away’ games to
be played
4. Special requests from clubs received with their nominations
may be considered
5. No changes to the draw will be permitted unless mutually agreed by
both teams, umpires and Host Centre
6. The draw is to be distributed by the end of March 2021
Finals Series:
1. All Finals Series matches are to be played on an Artificial Surface.
2. For Semi-Finals, matches will be played as follows in Maryborough:
a. Match 1 – Team 1 v Team 4 – Men and Women
b. Match 2 – Team 2 v Team 3 – Men and Women
c. Match 3 – Team 5 v Team 6 – Women only
3. For the Grand Final in Hervey Bay:
a. Winner Match 1 v Winner Match 2 – Men and Women
b. Loser Match 1 v Loser Match 2 – Men and Women
4. Finals venues to be reversed each year.
-9-Appendix E: Shoot-Out Competition
1. The Tech Bench and Umpires will specify the goal to be used.
2. Each team shall nominate five (5) players to take and one (1) player to defend the Shoot-
Outs from those eligible to play in the match.
2.1 Eligibility of participants:
2.1.1 Players who receive a Red Card during the match may not participate in the
Shoot-Out and/or enter the field during the Competition.
2.1.2 Players who receive a Yellow or Green card during the match may participate
in the Shoot-Out and/or enter the field during the competition, even if the term
of the suspension is incomplete at the conclusion of normal time.
2.1.3 A player nominated to defend the Shoot-Outs can also be nominated to take a
Shoot-Out. (In this case, that player will be allowed a reasonable period of
time to take off or put on his/her protective equipment accordingly.)
2.2 Substitutions/Replacements:
If a player participating in the Shoot-Out is incapacitated, they may be replaced as
per Eligibility above.
2.3 Misconduct:
2.3.1 A player may be suspended by either a Red or Yellow Card (but not Green)
for misconduct during the competition, and will not be allowed to take any
further part in the Competition.
2.3.2 If the suspended player is the defender, that player may only be replaced by
one of the five (5) players already nominated to participate in the Shoot-Out.
2.3.3 If the suspended player is an attacker, their next Shoot-Out will be counted as
no goal. (The Shoot-Outs taken by this player and scored before being
suspended will count).
2.4 Personnel allowed on field:
2.4.1 All players on the Team Sheet other than any player who has been excluded
permanently (red card) during the match, are permitted to enter the field of
play outside the 23m area used for the Shoot-Out but must be at least 10
metres from the spot where the ball is placed at the start of the Shoot-Out.
2.4.2 Only the players nominated to take part in the Shoot-Out Competition may
take their sticks onto the field.
2.4.3 The goalkeeper/defending player of the team taking a Shoot-Out may be on
the back-line outside the circle.
2.4.4 A player taking or defending a Shoot-Out may enter the 23m area for
that purpose.
3. Taking the Shoot-Outs:
3.1 A coin is tossed; the team which wins the toss has the choice to take or defend the
first Shoot-Out
3.2 A series of five (5) Shoot-Outs will be played. Players from each team take a Shoot-
Out alternately against the goalkeeper/defending player of the other team in the
sequence nominated on the Shoot-Out Competition form, making a total of 10
Shoot-Outs.
3.2.1 The goalkeeper/defending player starts on or behind the goal-line between
the goal posts;
3.2.2 The ball is placed on the nearest 23m line opposite the centre of the goal;
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3.2.3 An attacker stands outside the 23m area near the ball;
3.2.4 The umpire blows the whistle to signal the start of the Shoot-Out; the attacker
and the goalkeeper/defending player may then move in any direction;
3.2.5 The Shoot-Out is completed when:
i. 8 seconds has elapsed since the starting signal
ii. a goal is scored
iii. the attacker commits an offence
iv. the goalkeeper/defending player commits an unintentional offence
inside or outside the circle in which case the Shoot-Out is re-taken by
the same player against the same goalkeeper/defending player
v. the goalkeeper/defending player commits an intentional offence inside
or outside the circle, in which case a penalty stroke is awarded and
taken by the two players involved in the Shoot-Out concerned unless
either of them is incapacitated or suspended
vi. the ball goes out of play over the back-line or side-line; this includes the
goalkeeper/defending player intentionally playing the ball over the back-
line.
3.3 If teams are still equal after the first series of five Shoot-Outs, additional series are to
be taken using the same players (with alternating starting teams for each series). A
winner will be determined when one team has scored or been awarded one more
goal than the opposing team, after each team has taken the same number of Shoot-
Outs. Note that:
3.3.1 The order in which the subsequent Shoot-Outs are taken, does not need to
be the same as the first series.
3.3.2 All five Shoot-Outs in any subsequent series may not necessarily need to be
completed to determine a winner.
3.4 Unless varied by this Shoot-Out section, the Rules of Hockey apply.
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