Hockey South Canterbury Small Sticks Competition - 2018 Junior Handbook for teams playing

Hockey South Canterbury
 Small Sticks Competition – 2018

Junior Handbook for teams playing
    in the following grades:

  Mini Sticks (Quarter Field)

  Kiwi Sticks (Half field Six Aside)

  Kiwi Sticks (Half field Seven Aside)

         Website: www.hockeysouthcanterbury.co.nz

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General Information for all teams:

    If part way through the season a team has a new player, clubs/schools must
     email Amanda admin@hockeysc.org.nz to register this player.

    Each team must umpire ½ a game each and need to supply their own whistle
     (where possible umpires may be appointed to 7 aside games)

    There can be one coach or parent per team on the field with the team during
     the game.

    One other person can be side line to assist with substitutions and positive
     encouragement.

    All spectators must be behind the fenced area of the turf

    Spectators are not to be in the dugouts. These are for players, coaches and
     managers ONLY.

    Light weight mini balls must be used for Mini Sticks (quarter) and Kiwi Sticks
     (half field 6’s). Teams are to supply their own ball.

    All players must wear shin pads and a mouth guard. This is compulsory.

    All players are to wear correct footwear and these must be clean before a player
     takes the field. Foot brushes are available in and outside each dugout.

    Defaults must be emailed and phoned to HSC Development Officer Janelle
     Amalfitano hdo@hockeysc.org.nz (021 16 15 121) one day prior to competition
     day, if possible. Please be considerate to teams who travel great distances and
     need to be contacted as early as possible to avoid unnecessary travel. The
     afternoon of the competition is not acceptable.

    There are no competition games in the school holidays.

    Players cannot play down in a lower division than they are registered

    Cancellations will be posted on the Hockey South Canterbury Facebook page
     and the Hockey South Canterbury Website www.hockeysouthcanterbury.co.nz

Game Day Information:

   Mini Sticks and Kiwi Sticks half field 6 aside, games will consist of 2 x 15
    minute halves with a 5 minute half time.

   Kiwi Sticks half field 7 aside, games will consist of 2 x 20 minute halves with a
    3 minute half time.

   Duty teams responsibilities: Duty teams will be listed on the weekly draw.
    Duty teams are responsible for starting and finishing games on time.

   There will be an Air Horn and Timer provided in the middle dugout for the
    duty team. The Air Horn is to be blown at the start of the game, at half time,
    the start of the second half and at the conclusion of the game. Please do not
    take the air horn and timer away from the dugout. This holds up the next
    game from starting, if the following duty team cannot find the timer and
    hooter.

   Games NEED to be started at the correct starting time. Please ensure we run
    to time to avoid games running later in the night. Games must be shortened if
    there is a late start.

   Teams MUST be ready to enter the field at least 2 minutes before the previous
    game is finished. Please make sure you have briefed your players on their
    field positions before the team takes the field so they are ready to start
    straight away.

   Results Sheets: Mini Sticks and Kiwi Sticks half field 6 aside teams will be
    required to fill in the results sheet that will be in the middle dugout on each
    turf and signed by each teams coach or manager. There will be no cards to fill
    out for these two grades.

   Cards: For Kiwi Sticks half field seven aside will be provided and MUST be filled
    in and left in the results box after each game. Please make sure the score is
    recorded and signed by a coach or manager from each team.

   Cancellations will be posted on the Hockey South Canterbury Facebook page
    and the Hockey South Canterbury website www.hockeysouthcanterbury.co.nz

Kiwi Sticks (Half field Six Aside Rules)
The current rules are from the Hockey NZ hockey modules.
This is a simplified version for coaches and umpires of this division.
    Foot Rule: Penalty given if kicked within the circle. Attacking teams take the
     free hit just outside the circle with no direct hits straight in to the circle.
     Penalty given in the field of play if deemed a deliberate foot. Free hit taken
     where it hits the foot. If the foot infringement is not interfering with the
     game please let it run to keep the game flowing.

    No dangerous play - this includes raised sticks, no raised balls, no hacking,
     tackling from the left or behind the player and no physical contact.

    No back of the stick.

    Free hit and side line hit: If the ball goes over the side line, the opposing team
     takes a free hit at that place. All defending players to be 5m away.

    Long Corner: A long corner is awarded when the ball goes over the back line
     by the defending team. Long corners are taken at a point that is 5m from the
     corner of the side line. Every player is to be 5m away from the player taking
     the free hit.

    Goals: Can only be scored from inside the circle area.

    Coaches are encouraged to play players in positions to ease the transition to
     11 aside hockey. To put it in a simplified form please refer to the diagram
     further in this booklet. There are to be NO players standing in the goal acting
     as a goalie.

    Pushing or sweeping the ball is allowed in this grade but there is to be NO
     hitting of the ball.

    Each coach/team umpires half a game each. Please make sure you have a
     whistle and record the score on the sheet in the umpire’s dugout.

    Have fun!

Mini Sticks (Quarter Field 6 Aside Rules)

    Foot Rule: Penalty given if kicked within the 10 metre mark from the back line.
     If players are crowded around the ball, please blow the whistle and encourage
     the players to spread out.

    No dangerous play - this includes raised sticks, no raised balls, no hacking,
     tackling from the left or behind the player and no physical contact.

    No back of the stick.

    If the ball goes over the back line – defending team takes a free hit at the top
     of the circle, regardless of who hits the ball out. All players are to be 5m from
     the player taking the free hit.

    Coaches are encouraged to play their players in positions. Please refer to the
     diagram further in this booklet. There are to be NO players standing in the
     goal.

    Players can only sweep or push the ball. There is to be NO hitting.

    Goals can only be scored from inside the 10m area. Coaches are to use
     discretion as there are no permanent markers on the field.

    Each coach/team umpires half a game each. Please make sure you have a
     whistle and record the score on the sheet in the umpire’s dugout.

    Have Fun!

Kiwi Sticks (Half Field 7 Aside Rules and procedures)

    Six players plus a goalie per team on the turf at any one time, with rolling
     substitutions. Children should have the opportunity to experience a variety of
     positions during the season, with players being taught the roles of each
     position.

    Footwear, mouth guards and shin pads MUST be worn by all players.

    Standard hockey balls are to be used.

    The game shall be played on a half field.

    The ball may be pushed, slap hit or hit anywhere in the field, including the
     circles. The ball must NOT be raised about the top of the shin pad height at
     any time, other than a shot at goal when it must remain lower than the back
     board.

    A free hit must be given when:

   1. The ball hits a player’s foot.
   2. A player deliberately turns and places their body between the ball and an
      opposing player who is within playing distance of the ball.
   3. A player interferes with the ball carriers stick (hacking).
   4. A player uses the back of their stick.
   5. Dangerous ball (raised where a player has to take evasive action).

    Auto Pass
     The player taking a free hit from the field of play, side line or centre pass has
     the option of passing to another player or making an auto or self-pass – a tap
     and go action. The opposition must be either back 5m, or if they are not, may
     not interfere with play.

    When a free hit is awarded within 5m of the attacking circle, the free hit or
     auto pass must travel 5m before a shot at goal can be taken.

 When a free hit is being taken (including sideline hits and each start/restart of
  play from halfway), all defending players should be at least 5m away from the
  ball or retiring. Umpires may allow advantage to the attacking team if a
  defender is less than 5m away.

 A player may lift the ball skilfully over an opposing player’s grounded stick in
  the field, including the circle or when taking a shot at goal. However, no
  higher than the top of the shin pad.

 Goals are scored when the ball is played by an attacking player within the
  circle. An attacker may hit, push or slap hit when shooting for goal. The ball
  must not go above back board of the goal.

 Penalty corners will NOT be awarded. If the team infringes inside their
  defending circle, a free hit is given. The attacking team takes this 5m outside
  the circle. The ball cannot be hit directly in to the circle and must travel 5m
  before it enters the circle. Play advantage as much as you can in the circle for
  the attacking team.

 A long corner is awarded if the ball goes over the back line off a defending
  players stick. Long corners are taken at a point of 5m from the corner on the
  side line. All players are to be 5m away and the ball cannot be hit directly in
  to the circle. Please refer to the Long Corner diagram.

 If the ball goes over the sideline, the opposing team takes a free hit/push at
  that place. . All defending players should be at least 5m from the ball or
  retiring. Umpires may allow advantage to the attacking team if a defender is
  less than 5m away. Please note: If the ball hits the divider you play on. If it
  goes over the divider then it is out and a side line hit is given to the
  appropriate team.

 Goalkeepers must be wearing full protective gear. If there is no goalkeeper, no
  player is to be appointed to stand in their goal. However, players may run
  back to defend.

 Sticks are not to be raised, or used, in a dangerous manner, including lifting
  them over the heads of other players.

 Coaching – emphasis placed on:

The basic skills of passing, receiving on both sides of the body in a static and dynamic
position.

      1. Elimination skills including dribbling to set up a pass or a goal shot.
      2. Defensive skills of tackling, engaging and delaying.
      3. Tactical emphasis on team dynamics, decision making, defensive and
         attacking concepts, positional understanding and concepts of space.
      4. The requirements and execution of set plays.

    Goalkeepers named in 11-aside teams may be named in a field position of this
     grade. However, please note that HSC will not accommodate any timetable
     conflicts between these grades.

    In short, full rules of hockey apply but with no penalty corners

    Have fun!

Positions on the field

Long Corner Diagram – Kiwi Sticks half field 6 and 7 aside
Taken 5m from the back line on the side line – Where arrows are