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(Amended 2008)
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5.8.1 |
Refer to General State Carnival Rules. |
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5.8.2 |
Players shall wear the Region/Association uniform to be clearly numbered. |
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5.8.3 |
A full round robin carnival will be played where possible. |
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5.8.4 |
Each match shall have one clean plastic hockey ball in good condition. |
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5.8.5 |
(a) |
Competing Region / Associations are responsible for providing their own playing equipment - sticks, kickers, etc. |
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(b) |
Goalkeepers must wear as part of their protective equipment, a helmet and mask, chest protection, gloves, leg pads and kickers. Should a goalkeeper be incapacitated, suspended, or substituted, the nominated field player, in assuming the privileges of a goalkeeper, must wear a protective helmet and mask, chest protection, gloves, leg pads and kickers. The nominated player shall be permitted to put on protective gear without undue delay. |
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(c) |
It is compulsory for all field players to wear shin pads and mouthguards. |
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(d) |
Players are not to wear any jewellery. If it cannot be removed, it must be taped to cover. |
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(e) |
The use of the 'tomahawk' hit and/or 'drag flick' is not permitted |
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5.8.6 |
(a) |
The period of play shall be two (2) halves of twenty five (25) minutes each with a five (5) minute interval. |
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(b) |
If there are more than twelve (12) teams and there are only two (2) artificial surfaces available, then the period of play shall be two (2) halves of twenty (20) minutes each with a five (5) minute interval. |
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(c) |
There is no time off allowed for injury. |
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5.8.7 |
Team Managers will act as umpires and scorers, if required. |
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5.8.8 |
Umpires will be responsible for recording goals scored on the score card. |
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5.8.9 |
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A penalty corner, if already awarded, will be taken. |
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(b) |
A penalty stroke, if already awarded, will be taken. |
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5.8.10 |
PLACE IN POOLS
When the carnival is played in pools, the places in the pools shall be decided as follows: |
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(a) |
Points |
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(b) |
Goal differences |
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(c) |
Greater number of goals for |
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(d) |
Goal averages (i.e. GOALS FOR divided by GOALS AGAINST) |
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(e) |
The result of the game the teams played in the pool |
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(f) |
If the teams are still level, each team takes five (5) penalty strokes alternating using five (5) different players. Team to receive first penalty strokes decided by toss of a coin. The team scoring the most number of goals is declared the winner.
Should the score still be equal, alternate penalty strokes by different members of each team until an equal number of each team has been attempted and a team has an advantage. This may recommence with the original five (5).
NOTE: The maximum score difference of nine (9) goals will apply in any match. |
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5.8.11 |
DRAWN SEMI-FINAL |
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In the event of a drawn semi-fina, a golden goal 'drop off' situation to apply with the following conditions. |
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(a) |
Toss to decide who has the ball and the direction of play. |
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(b) |
The first phase of play is to be for seven (7) minutes with no half time break. Teams to play with a maximum of nine (9) players. |
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(c) |
As soon as a goal is scored, the match ends. |
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If no goal is scored, the second phase of play takes place. The teams swap ends with no break. The second phase of play is to be for seven (7) minutes with no half time break. Teams to play with a maximum of seven (7) players. |
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If no goal is scored, the third phase of play takes place. The teams swap ends with no break. The third phase of play is to be for another seven (7) minutes with no half time break. Teams to play with a maximum of five (5) players. |
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If still no goal is scored, the team that finished first in its pool is declared the winner. |
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5.8.12 |
In the event of a drawn final the teams are declared joint winners. |
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5.8.13 |
The rules of play and field markings shall be those of the International Hockey Board. |
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(a) |
Interchange may be used during the game. |
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5.8.14 |
DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE
A three (3) person disciplinary committee comprising (a) Carnival Manager, (b) RSO or Convener, (c) State Coach or Convener shall be formed at the commencement of each carnival to deal with any player sent off for the remainder of the game (red card) or receives two (2) temporary suspensions (yellow card). Team Manager(s) of player sent off plus opposition team manager(s) shall be added to disciplinary committee, if necessary. |
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5.8.15 |
PROTESTS
Protests shall be lodged by a Team Manager (who must be a teacher) in writing within thirty (30) minutes of the conclusion of the game in which the protest emanated. The protest shall be handed to the Carnival Manager. The protest committee shall consist of three (3) persons: |
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The Carnival Manager. |
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The Region / Association Sports Officer or Convener. |
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The State Coach or Convener. |
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If either (b) or (c) cannot be filled an alternate (elected at the managers' meeting) not concerned with the game from which the protest occurred, shall substitute. |
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5.8.16 |
INTERCHANGE |
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(a) |
May be made at any time without stopping play. |
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(b) |
Is unlimited in number during a game. |
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(c) |
Is permitted at any time except that no player shall be changed after the awarding, and before the completion of a penalty corner or stroke. |
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(d) |
Is permitted after a player has left the field. |
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(e) |
Must be made at the halfway line on the side of the field decided by both teams and umpires. |
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(f) |
Shall not apply to a suspended player. |
