1. FIH Hockey Rules will apply at the discretion of the Tournament Director:
2. Games consist of 4 chukkas of 15 minutes playing time 
3. There will be 2 minute between chukka 1&2 and 3&4, with a 5 minute half time
4. Tournament Umpires will be supplied. The Umpires decision is FINAL
5. In the event of a draw in any game, during the play-0ff stages, there will be a penalty shoot-out consisting of 3 players per team, followed by sudden death if it remains a draw.
6. Any coach found guilty of misconduct will be warned with a yellow card. If the behaviour continues they will receive a red card, and a 2 game suspension for the next 2 consecutive games.
7. Should a coach receive a red card, only the staff member present on the bench at the time of the card will be allowed to continue coaching the game, as well as the 2 games where the coach is suspended. NO outside staff member/parent etc. may step in and coach.
8. No player may play for more than one team throughout the tournament.
9. Games may be shortened or re-scheduled if rain or lightning delays play.
10. The results of each section shall be determined in the following manner:

    • Win = 3 points

    • Draw = 1 point

11. In each pool teams will be ranked according to the number of points each has accumulated in the competition.
12. If, at the end of the pool matches, two teams have the same number of points for any place in the section, these teams will be ranked according to the following criteria, taken sequentially:
    • goal difference (goals for minus goals against)
    • number of games won
    • goals scored
13. ONE-ON-ONE SHOOTOUT COMPETITION

    • In a shoot-out competition, three players from each team take a one-on-one shoot-out.

      The following sets out both the playing Rules and the procedures to be followed.

      take place as soon as possible after the end of the match but no later than five (5) minutes

      after the end of regulation playing time.

      The shoot-outs from those on the Match Report except as excluded below. A player nominated to defend the shootouts can also be nominated to take a shoot-out. 

Medical Assistance:

We will have Mi-7 paramedics on duty during match play. In case of an emergency after hours, the team manager in charge will need to contact Kurt Nero to arrange medical assistance via Hilton Life Medical Hospital.

Hilton Life Medical Hospital:

Address: Monzali Dr &, Hilton Ave, Hilton Gardens, Hilton, 3245

Hours:  24 hours

Phone: 033 329 5600

Please bear in mind that a medical emergency can happen at any time, so please ensure you have all the relevant team medical emergency information on hand.

Lightning Detection and Procedures:

Both schools are fitted with lightning detection systems that will alarm when a storm is approaching (loud recurring siren). If this occurs, all persons need to take cover immediately. At St Anne’s there are beacons at the pool and on the side of the buildings near the tennis courts. Beacons will flash red until the storm is a safe distance away.

Sport may only resume once the red light is off and the all-clear has sounded.