In alignment with the Hockey New Zealand Strategy review and current tournament offerings like AIMS, HBH is now running all Intermediate competitions as 7 a side. The format is part of the 'balance is better" philosophy through Hockey New Zealand.
Play Days and comp length
Division 1 & 2 competition starts on Tuesday 6th May
Division 1 & 2 competition ends on Tuesday 12th August
Division 3 - 5 competition starts on Friday 9th May
Division 3 - 5 competition ends on Friday 15th August
It is noted that Divisions 3-5 will be scheduled to play 30th May (prior to King’s Birthday) and 27th June (prior to School Holidays).
Pre Season Meeting and No Play Days
Pre Season meeting
The Pre Season meeting for Coaches/Managers and Umpires will be held on prior to the start of the season. Date/time - TBC
No Play Days
Friday 20th June - Matariki
30th June to 13th July - School Holidays
Grading
Schools are asked register their teams according to level and experience to the best of thier knowledge. Depending on the size of division entries, divisions may reqiure a grading round to determine best fit for each team. Division 1 & 2 are limited to 24 teams.
Umpiring
All teams will be expected to provide own umpires.
If you have any queries please feel free to contact Jill Suckling, Competitions Officer, comps@hbhockey.org.nz.
Game Result Recording
PlayHQ has Game Day scoring which is available to listed coaches/managers
Alternatively record results with game cards which are available at both Park Island and Hastings and once the game has finished place your completed cards into either the slot at the front door at Park Island or the box located in the dug out at Hastings. Please ensure you write the grade your teams is competing in.
Game results are not required for Friday night grades
Cancellations will be posted on our Facebook page by 2pm weekdays or by 7am on Saturdays during Winter - Hockey is only cancelled in the unlikely event of extreme rain or wind chill factors.
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