Attachment C
Attachment C: HA TOURNAMENT REGULATIONS (Outdoor) JULY 2014
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CONTENTS
Definitions & Interpretations………………………………………………………………………….……..….3 Purpose………………………….……………………………………………………………………….…….…..5
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Rules of Competition
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Tournament Equipment
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Tournament Officials
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Team Entry
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Pre-Tournament Briefing Meetings
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Composition of a Team
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Team Clothing, Equipment and Colours
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Duration of Matches
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Substitution of Players
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Admission to the Field of Play
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Interruptions of a Match
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Match Report Forms
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Disqualification, Failure to Play or Forfeit
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Code of Conduct and Sanctions imposed by Tournament Director
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Protests
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Appeal Jury
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Appeals
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Anti-Doping
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Unforeseen events
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Appendices (list)........................................................................................................................................... 2 Attachments (list).......................................................................................................................................... 2 Change register…......................................................................................................................................... 3
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APPENDICES Appendix 1
Schedule of Variation to Rules of Hockey Applicable to Inter-States Events
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Appendix 2
One Pool Competition Plan and Ranking
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Appendix 3
Ranking in a Pool
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Appendix 4
Two Pool Competition (cross-over classification matches) Plan and Ranking
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Appendix 5
Shoot-Out Competition
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Appendix 6
HA Codes of Conduct
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Appendix 7
HA Codes of Conduct – Guidelines of Offences and Penalties
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Appendix 8
HA Codes of Conduct – Guidelines to Tournament Directors Process for dealing with Reported Offence
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Appendix 9
Uniform Advertising
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Appendix 10
Guidelines for Match Schedules
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ATTACHMENTS D
Code of Conduct [D1 –D4)
E
Team Registrations Forms
F
Player Clearance Forms
G
Officials Job Descriptions and Report Templates- G to G4
H
TD Checklist Forms
J
Starting Line Up Sheet
K
Umpire Cards Form
L
N/A
M
Penalty Shoot Out Report Form
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Medical Forms
P
Progressive Score Sheet
Q
Sportsdesq Instructions
R
General Information Sheet
S X
Player of the Tournament Voting Communications & Media Australian Championships Specific
T
Indoor Championship
U V W
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AHL Specific T
AHL Agreement
Men’s Masters Championship
U
Application to Participate in the AHL
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V
AHL Media Guide
W
Team Report Proforma
Women’s Masters Championship
Country Championships
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** For Attachments not identified here please refer to the HA Operations Manual. 1
To be reviewed during 2014
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Reviewed & amended May 2014 3 Reviewed & amended June 2014
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DEFINITIONS In these Regulations Definitions are as follows: -
AC means Australian Championships AHL means the Australian Hockey League Championships or Australian Championships means the annual Hockey Australia- Australian Championships for open, under-age, country, indoor and masters divisions. FIH means International Hockey Federation HA Hockey Australia Host State Association, host club or Association/host venue Change Register
Section S4 – Team Entry
S4 – Team Entry
Amendment Team Entry Form: -4.5 c: removed – 4.5 e added -4.5 b & d amended -Section renumbered AHL - Eligibility Criteria
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July 2014
-4.12.1: Player clearances amended [AHL] -4.12.2.c Added -4.12.3 Imports & overseas athletes: amended S4 – Team Entry
Additional Team entry requirements-Eligibility Criteria
June 2014
-whole section renumbered + Player clearance section repositioned. - 4.12.2.b amended to include requirement to provide HA with forms + clarification of residency requirement S6-Composition of Team S7 – Team Clothing, Equipment & Colours
S10 – Admission to Field of Play
S14 – Code of Conduct S15 – Protests S16 – Appeal Jury S17 – Appeals Appendix 1 SCHEDULE OF VARIATIONS TO THE RULES OF HOCKEY APPLICABLE TO INTER-STATES EVENTS
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-amendment to f & g +renumbering f onwards -7.3 amendment removing ‘skin’ colour reference and replacing with beige. Addition / clarification that black skins can only be worn under skirts or shorts -7.5.d Exemption for remainder of 2014, except AHL. Resuming 1 Jan 2015 -7.14 Amendment to uniforms for states with two teams- 2nd team -7.16 Mockups no longer sufficent for HA endorsement. State to supply photo, swatch or sample uniform -Section renumbered - 10.1 amended to enable more than 1 coach -Added 10.2 - 10.3 Amended to clarify numbers of and roles/positions of people permitted Whole section revised Whole section revised Whole section revised Whole section revised Addition of Point 6 – AHL match format
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Change Register - continued Section Appendix 6 – HA Codes of Conduct Appendix 8 – HA Codes of Conduct – Process for dealing with reported offence
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Amendment 6.2 + 6.3 added Whole section revised
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Purpose This manual is designed to provide procedures and guidance to officials and host states- a resource to enable better understanding of competition regulations for HA Australian Championships. Supplementary to this manual are the Appendices and Attachments. HA continually reviews and improves regulations, and this manual and supplementary documents are revised from time to time as new regulations are officially adopted.
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RULES OF THE COMPETITION 1.1
The competition shall be conducted in accordance with the Rules of Hockey, HA & FIH, in force on the first playing day of the competition except as varied by Appendix 1 of these Regulations.
1.2
In all situations the first reference point is the HA Operations Manual (including Attachments) with the second reference point being the HA Tournament Regulations and its Appendices and Attachments. Note: Items relating to competition specific items where specified within the HA Tournament Regulations manual, take precedence over items of the same context within the HA Operations Manual & Attachments. If neither the HA Operations Manual nor the HA Tournament Regulations manual specifically address the competition situation, then guidance is by default deferred to FIH rules and subsequently FIH Tournament Regulations.
1.3
The various competition plans and ranking schemes are set out in Appendices 2 – 4, and the formats set out in Attachment A. Exceptions to competition plans or ranking systems for specific age divisions are outlined in Attachment A.
1.4
The Championship Regulations will be sent by HA to the State Associations. A copy of the Regulations must be communicated by the State Association to their team managers in due time prior to the start of the Championship. Spare copies are to be made available by the host state during the pre-championship briefing meetings
1.5
If the competition is an Under 21 junior competition, a junior player shall be defined as a player who is under 21 years of age on the 31 December of the year preceding the tournament.
1.6
If the competition is an Under 18 junior competition, a junior player shall be defined as a player who is under 18 years of age on the 31 December of the year preceding the tournament.
1.7
If the competition is an Under 15 junior competition, a junior player shall be defined as a player who is under 15 years of age on the 31 December of the year preceding the tournament.
1.8
If the competition is an Under 13 junior competition, a junior player shall be defined as a player who is under 13 years of age on the 31 December of the year preceding the tournament.
1.9
The FIH Code of Conduct, Appendix 6, established to create awareness of and accountability for the promotion of the game of hockey amongst the participants of the competition will apply.
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TOURNAMENT EQUIPMENT
2.1
Official Match Ball HA will supply match balls to the host state/host association for Championships other than 4 Masters events . The following is the minimum volume required of match balls and is to be adhered to during all championships as follows; • Kookaburra Dimple Elite MK II is the approved ball for use in Australian Championships. • 2 dozen balls are supplied per 8 team championship • 3 dozen balls are supplied for a 10/12 team championship • 4 dozen balls are provided for a 13-16 team championship For indoor championships, Hockey Australia will supply an approved indoor ball, as follows; • 1 dozen balls are supplied for a 12 team championship • 2 dozen balls are provided for a 24 team championship
2.2
Medals and Awards For all championships, HA will provide the following; • A Player of the Championship ASICS gift voucher • $100 for the Fair Play Award – deposited to the TD before each event. • AC – Varies between age groups and divisions however is Gold, Silver, Bronze with quantities as listed in the HA Medal schedule. • AHL – 22 Gold, 22 Silver and 22 Bronze medals. • AHL – Gold medals are also provided for the umpires of the final For AHL, HA will provide the following; • A Player of the Championship Award • A Leading Goal Scorer Award • A Player of the Final Award • A Goalkeeper of the Championship Award
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TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS 3.1
Hockey Australia will appoint a Tournament Director and Umpire Manager (UM) to all AHL and Australian Championships. The Tournament Director has the full power and authority of HA in relation to all matters concerning the conduct of the tournament in accordance with these regulations.
3.2
In the event of an underage tournament, and in conjunction with the Host State, HA may also appoint assistant Tournament Director’s and UM’s to promote development in these areas.
3.3
An appropriate number of umpires will be appointed by HA. Nominations will be sought from all states and confirmed by HA’s Officiating Committee, and all appointments to take into consideration budget constraints. HA will be responsible for providing the assessment of umpires. Refer to Attachment G to G2 for responsibilities of the HA Officials.
Masters will supply their own match balls if their sponsorship agreements contain provision of balls.
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3.4
The host state is responsible for appointing Technical Officers and Judges that are sufficient in number and qualification for the duration of the championship.
3.5
The Tournament Director and Umpire Manager appoint the Umpires, Technical Officers and Judges for each match from among the persons appointed by the HA to officiate in the competition.
3.6
All appointed officials must sign the HA Officials Code of Conduct form (Appendix 6) and return it to HA no later than 4 weeks prior to the tournament.
3.7
The Tournament Director ensures that all participants abide by the HA Code of Conduct and has authority to take action in accordance with the Code.
3.8
Travel & Accommodation: It is the responsibility of HA to book AC & AHL umpires’ travel and accommodation. Umpires’ travel and accommodation (i.e. bed and breakfast) expenses are included in fare equalisation for AC’s. HA cover this cost for AHL. An allowance for breakfast will be paid in instances where breakfast is not included in the accommodation arrangement. HA will be responsible for booking the Tournament Director’s, and Umpire Manager’s travel and accommodation, and cover costs. An allowance for breakfast will be paid in instances where breakfast is not included in the accommodation arrangement. For further details refer to the HA Officials Travel Policy 2014.
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TEAM ENTRY 4.1
All players must be identified on the entry form by their respective playing shirts numbered within the range 1-32 which must remain the same throughout the competition.
4.2
The official Team Entry Form must be forwarded by all participating teams to both HA and the Host State/Organising Committee not later than 14 days before the start of the tournament.
4.3
Nomination in writing or any amendment to an entry form must be delivered by the team manager to the Tournament Director not later than 24 hours prior to the first match of the tournament or at the pre-tournament briefing meeting, whichever is the later. No further amendments will be accepted after the deadline concerned.
4.4
The Organising Committee must hand a copy of all entry forms to the Tournament Director upon his/her arrival at the venue.
4.5
The Team Entry Form (Attachment E) must include: a. the names of up to 18 players wishing to take part in the tournament identified by their respective playing shirt numbers; b. the name of the Team Manager, not being one of the 3 Team Officials eg Team Coach, Assistant Team Coach and not the Team Medical Doctor (if nominated); c.
the name(s) and roles of the 3 Team Officials (excluding the Team Manager & Team Medical Doctor) eg. Team Coach, Assistant Team Coach, Team Physiotherapist or Team Statistician, if present and wishing to be authorised to sit on the team bench; d. the name of the Team Medical Doctor, if any and wishing to be authorised to sit on the team bench;
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e. details of the primary and alternative colours of field players clothing; each piece in one set must consist of at least 80% single colour and the other set must consist of a colour(s) completely different from the dominant one(s) in the first mentioned set for shirt, shorts/skirt/skorts and socks; and f.
4.6
details as to primary and alternate colours of goalkeeper’s shirts which must consist of colours completely different from the primary and alternate colours of the field players’ shirts. In the event that a tournament is played at the same time as another tournament at the same venue, the Team Manager and stand-in Team Manager named in the Team Entry Form must be a different Team Manager and stand-in Team Manager to those named in the Team Entry Form for that other tournament.
4.7
In the event of withdrawal of one or more teams, the participation of reserve teams is: • to be approved by HA in the case of an invitation tournament; • the prerogative of HA in any other case.
Additional Team Entry requirements 4.8
Team Administration
The State Association and/or team shall delegate a person to be responsible for the team’s administration and participation in the competition. This person must be able to devote a significant amount of time on a professional basis to the operations of the team. Duties will include communication with the HA Administration on a regular basis and ensuring all AC & AHL requirements and deadlines are met. 4.9
Team Transport
Visiting teams are required to arrange and pay for their own local ground transport.
4.10
Team Travel
Each team shall be responsible for arranging its own team travel bookings.
4.11
Team Accommodation
Each team will be required to arrange and pay for their accommodation during the championship. 4.12 Eligibility Criteria To be eligible to compete in a Hockey Australia sanctioned event, all teams, athletes and officials must be fully financial and appropriately registered with Hockey Australia and their respective State Association. Each State and Territory has the right to determine their own eligibility criteria for their teams and pick up rosters.
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4.12. 1 Player Clearances A player with an outstanding debt owing to a team or State Association he/she is registered with is not permitted to register with another representative team until the debt has been cleared. It is the responsibility of each State Association to notify HA if any player has an outstanding financial debt owing to the team. Player clearances are to be obtained between the States or Teams concerned. A copy of the signed clearance form (Attachment F) must be provided to the HA Competitions Manager for final approval. 5
AHL only: A state with an athlete that does not fit the criteria as outlined above, may submit an application for consideration of dispensation addressed to the High Performance Director of Hockey Australia, via the HA Competitions Manager. The application should outline the individual athlete’s circumstances. Each application will be based on its own merits and the decision of the High Performance Director is final.
4.12.2
Australian Championships To be eligible to compete in an Australian Championship, all athletes must be residents in the State or Territory they wish to represent. a. For the purpose of Australian Championships, an athlete is deemed to be a resident in a State or Territory if they satisfy one or more of the following; i. He / she has resided in such state for a continuous period of not less than three (3) months prior to the schedule commencement of the championship in question and during such period has pursued occupation, employment and / or education in that state; ii. The Association in which the athlete plays is affiliated with the State or Territory he / she wishes to represent. iii. In the event of an athlete relocating to Perth at the request of the National Program, then the athlete shall continue to play for their home state. b. Where, for whatever reason, a State or Territory may require significant assistance to field a touring squad of 18 players, the State or Territory may apply to Hockey Australia for specific concessions. Decisions regarding this will be made by Hockey Australia and player clearances as per regulation 4.12.1 must be provided to Hockey Australia. c.
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For AHL only: Where, for whatever reason, a State or Territory may require significant assistance to field a touring squad of 18 players, the State or Territory may submit an application for consideration of dispensation to the High Performance Director of Hockey Australia, outlining the individual athlete’s circumstances (via the HA Competitions Manager). Each application will be based on its own merits and the decision of the High Performance Director is final.
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4.12.3
Australian Hockey League Any one team may use a maximum of two (2) overseas athletes. There isn’t any limit to the number of imported athletes a team may have. a.
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An Overseas athlete is defined as: An athlete who is ineligible to represent Australia in international competition under FIH rules and/or does not hold an Australian passport.
b. An Imported athlete defined as: An athlete who is not selected by their home State or Territory, and is selected from that State or Territories pick up roster to play for another team. 8
Each State or Territory must complete the transfer form (Attachment F) and submit to Hockey Australia. Transfers for players must be submitted to the High Performance Director of Hockey Australia for approval, via the HA Competitions Manager. All transfers are valid for one season only. 4.13
Tournament Invitations a. AHL: On a predetermined date, to be not less than eight (8) weeks, prior to the commencement of an AHL championship, HA shall send invitations to compete to all States & Territories together with this Operations Manual and Outdoor Regulations. b. Other: For National Under Age Australian Championships, Organising Committee is to issue invites to each state.
4.14
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AHL Applications and Agreement
On a predetermined date, to be not less than seven (7) weeks, prior to the commencement of an AHL season, each State or interested organisation that seeks to enter a Team to participate in the AHL shall forward to HA an application to participate. Applications shall be made in the prescribed form (AHL Attachment U) and shall include payment of a non- refundable licence fee of $3000.00 and other requirements as determined by the Competitions Committee from time to time. On a predetermined date, to be not less than six (6) weeks, prior to the commencement of an AHL season, the participating organisations must deliver to HA the signed Agreement (AHL Attachment T) to participate in the current AHL. Any organisation withdrawing from the AHL after the date of the signed Agreement mentioned will be liable to pay to HA an additional fee of not less than $5,000.00 or as determined by HA from time to time. Pick Up Roster is defined as: Following the selection of a State or Territories team to compete at an Australian Championship / AHL, each State or Territory will compile a list of athletes (pick up roster) who have not been selected in their team to compete at the championship. This is likely to consist of all train on squad and other identified athlete’s, who satisfy all of that State or Territories eligibility criteria. An athlete may only be refused release if they are not financial with HA or their respective State or Territory Association, or currently serving a suspension. 7 8
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It is from these lists only that other States or Territories are able to import players into their team. Communication regarding available athletes must be between the States and Territories, not directly to the athletes. Any athlete selected as an import player must pay the levies of the State or Territory that he / she then represents. Failure to do so will see that athlete ineligible from playing club hockey in their home State or Territory until this debt is cleared. Should for any reason, an athlete who has been loaned to another State or Territory, then becomes required by their home State or Territories team for that championship, they are able to be recalled up to two full working weeks out from the championship commencement. The athlete must then play for their home team. The State or Territory who recalls any athlete is not obliged to provide a replacement athlete to the other State or Territory.
4.14.1
International Player Exemption - AHL Upon application to the Hockey Australia High Performance Director, special consideration may be sought for the inclusion of International players. This feature is for International players who in the opinion of the HPD in conjunction with the Hockey Australia CEO, have the background and ability to positively contribute to the overall performance and development of a State / Territory team and the AHL overall. Such consideration is limited to those athletes who are new or recent arrivals to Australia and miss trials or are unaware of the specific eligibility criteria in their home state. This regulation is designed not to hinder the development of an individual who may have moved for the legitimate purpose of pursuing employment / education / family commitments. We are mindful that this is potentially open to exploitation; however we are confident that athletes and States and Territories will act in the spirit of the regulation and the sport. In the event of any exploitation of this regulation, HA will exercise its powers to impose a penalty on the athlete and the State or Territory.
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PRE-TOURNAMENT BRIEFING MEETINGS 9
5.1 Team Managers, stand-in Team Managers, and coaches must attend the meeting with the Tournament Director at a time and place to be specified. Meeting time to be arranged between HA and the Tournament Director and advised to state teams by host state. 5.2
Team Managers must bring to this meeting or such other meeting specified by the Tournament Director: i. Samples of the clothing of their field players and goalkeepers (primary and alternate colours) and any protective equipment such as face masks and hand protectors worn by field players for approval prior to the commencement of the competition. Equipment such as goalkeepers’ headgear, hand protectors, leg guards and kickers together with sticks for all players will also be checked but the Tournament Director may authorise this to be done at another time; ii. The HA Code of Conduct (Attachments D1, D2 & D3) which must be signed by each individual participant (ie all team members and team officials, including players, managers, coaches, technical, medical and para-medical staff).
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The Tournament Director/Assistant Tournament Director shall convene a meeting of Umpire Manager and Umpires prior to the commencement of the first match to ensure all match details are covered. Meeting time to be arranged between HA and the Tournament Director and advised to Umpires by HA Officiating Co ordinator.
Coaches are optional
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COMPOSITION OF A TEAM
6.1
A maximum of 18 players may be used by a team in a match, of whom 2 must be goalkeepers wearing full protective equipment. If one of the goalkeepers becomes injured or is suspended 7during a tournament, that team can continue to use 17 players including only 1 goalkeeper. If a team chooses not to include a second goalkeeper in the 18 players, they are limited to using 16 players in a match. If a player(s) has been suspended by the Tournament Director for one or more matches then, for those matches, the number of players the team concerned may use will be reduced by the number of players suspended. Teams are able to use their reserve goal keeper as a video operator providing they are immediately able to take the field of play if required.
6.2
At a time and place to be agreed upon with the Tournament Director during the Pre-Tournament Briefing Meeting, each Team Manager must deliver the appropriate form nominating: a.
the eleven players who will be on the field of play at the commencement of the match;
b.
subject to regulation 6.1 in relation to goalkeepers, up to seven players who will start on the team bench (unless one or more players has or have been suspended for that match in which case the relevant player(s) should be included on the form but marked with an S);
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the captain and goalkeeper(s) for the match;
d.
the Team Manager for the match;
e.
the Coach on the team bench for the match;
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2 Team Official (if any);
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3 Team Official (if any);
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Medical Doctor (if any).
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6.3
Nominations can only be made from the players and team officials whose names appear on the Team Entry Form, excluding any person who has been suspended from participating in the match by the Tournament Director.
6.4
A nominated player who becomes incapacitated during warm-up or practice may be replaced by a player whose name appears on the Team Entry Form up to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time of the match. The Team Manager must notify the Technical Officer on duty accordingly, who will inform the Team Manager of the opposing team and the media.
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TEAM CLOTHING, EQUIPMENT AND COLOURS 7.1
Team clothing, equipment and colors shall be as outlined below and also in accordance with Section 4 of the HA Operations Manual.
7.2
The Tournament Director, at his/her absolute discretion, shall specify to the Team Managers the clothing to be worn by their field players and goalkeepers for each match.
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Any additional items of clothing worn by a player during a match, eg skins, must be beige or of the same colour as the adjoining piece of clothing or otherwise as specified by HA. Black skins are permitted for under shorts/skirts/skorts only.
7.4
When warming up during a match, substitutes must wear bibs or some other form of clothing in a colour different to both teams.
7.5
Each field player’s number must: a
appear in distinctive filled (not outlined) figure(s);
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must be in a contrasting color to the uniform color for clear identification
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be not less than 16 cm and not more than 20 cm in height on the back of the player's shirt; 11
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e.
7.6
be not less than 7 cm and not more than 9 cm in height on the front of the player's shorts/skirt/skorts at thigh level. must remain the same for the duration of the championship as nominated on the team registration form.
Each goalkeeper’s number must: a.
appear in distinctive filled (not outlined) figure(s);
b.
be not less than 16 cm and not more than 20 cm in height on the back of the goalkeeper’s shirt;
c.
be not less than 7 cm and not more than 20 cm in height on the front of the goalkeeper’s shirt.
Each of the above sizes shall be measured stretched, that is as worn by the player. 7.7
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The display of the name of the player is n o t compulsory, though should the name be displayed, it is to appear in the following manner: a.
appear on the back of their shirt (except if they are taking part at that time as a field player with goalkeeping privileges);
b.
be in distinctive filled (not outlined) letters not less than 6 cm and not more than 10 cm in height;
c.
be positioned above the player's number so that the number remains clearly visible.
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7.8
Each team involved in a match must have available with it at the bench two spare sets of players clothing without number plus suitable material for numbering in an emergency such as replacement of blood-stained clothing.
7.9
All players must be uniformly and neatly dressed at all times during a match.
7.10 Field players must: a.
wear shin guards inside the socks and below the knee at all times during a match;
b.
wear any body protection (including leg protection) underneath normal playing clothing;
c.
not wear any additional protective equipment related to ‘medical reasons’ or similar as specified in the Rules of Hockey unless approved by the Tournament Director.
7.11
No advertisement may appear on any item of clothing or equipment used by any player or team official except as permitted in Appendix 9, or otherwise as identified by HA. Hockey Australia may attach further conditions and/or restrictions on uniform logos as deemed necessary.
7.12
Manufacturer identification(s) on a particular item of clothing worn by players or team officials or equipment used by players whilst playing is permitted in accordance with Appendix 9, or otherwise as identified by HA. Hockey Australia may attach further conditions and/or restrictions on uniform logos as deemed necessary.
7.13
A player on the field of play must not use or be equipped with any device to receive communication.
7.14
Alternative Uniform The minimum AHL alternate uniform requirements are: • •
for Men, alternate shirt and socks. Socks must consist of one light and one dark colour pair. for Women, alternate shirt and socks. Socks must consist of one light and one dark colour pair.
The minimum AC alternate uniform requirements are: • •
for Men, alternate socks. Socks must consist of one light and one dark colour pair. for Women, alternate socks. Socks must consist of one light and one dark colour pair.
Where states have more than one team in the same competition, the second team is to have, at a minimum, a distinctly different and contrasting shirt color to the first team and a contrasting sock color. Each team is to have a primary sock color and an alternate.
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7.15
Uniform Clashes If a uniform clash is likely, then upon consultation, teams may be instructed by the Tournament Director / Assistant Tournament Director to wear their alternative playing strip.
7.16
Design Each AHL team shall be required to submit a hard copy of its proposed uniform to HA for approval prior to production of uniforms and no later than the 28th February in the year of the event. For all other championships, if changes are proposed they must be submitted to HA by December of the year preceding the event and accompanied by either a photo of the proposed new design, a swatch or sample uniform. HA will confirm endorsement within a reasonable timeframe.
7.17
Goalkeeper Uniform A Goalkeeper should wear a shirt of a different colour from that of their team and that of their opponents. Goalkeeper must have their number in contrasting colour for clear identification both on the front and back of their playing shirt. The number must appear in distinctive filled (not outlined) figure(s) and be not less than 16 cm and not more than 20cm in height on the back of the goalkeeper’s shirt and be not less than 7 cm and not more than 20 cm in height on the front of the goalkeeper’s shirt.
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DURATION OF MATCHES 8.1
A match consists of two periods of 35 minutes each and a half-time interval of 10 minutes, unless otherwise specified in Attachment A for specific age groups.
8.2
Shoot outs may be played in a final, semi-final or classification match as specified in the relevant Appendix relating to the Competition Plan and Ranking.
8.3
The Umpires start and re-start the match; they also signal to the Technical Officials on duty every time stoppage they order and the subsequent re-start.
8.4
Time-keeping is controlled by the Technical Officials on duty; they are responsible for signalling the end of each half and, if necessary, extra time. If a match, however, is prolonged at half -time or full-time to allow for the completion of a penalty corner as specified in the Rules of Hockey, the Umpires will signal the end of that half.
SUBSTITUTION OF PLAYERS 9.1
Substitution takes place as specified in the Rules of Hockey from the players named in the Team Entry Form.
9.2
Substitution takes place under the supervision of a Technical Official on duty.
9.3
After leaving the field of play having been substituted, a player must immediately go to the team bench.
9.4
Team Managers are responsible for the proper application of the procedures.
ADMISSION TO THE FIELD OF PLAY 10.1 The Coach/es on the team bench may not enter the field of play during playing time under any circumstances but may do so during a shoot-out competition. 10.2 To allow for the accepted practice where teams have two coaches, a minimum of 1 Coach must be on the team bench for their match, with a maximum of 2 Coaches at any one time for their match. 10.3 A. The Team Manager, up to 7 substitute players nominated for that match, up to a maximum of 12 three officials , one of whom must be the Coach plus a Team Medical Doctor, if registered, must remain seated on the team bench during playing time, including time stoppages, unless the Technical Officer on duty or Umpire(s) direct otherwise or when implementing the substitution procedures. The Coach (1 only) nominated for the team bench must remain in an area designated by the Technical Officer on duty but need not be seated (any assistant coaches must remain seated on the team bench). Substitutes may leave their seats to warm up in an area designated by the Technical Officer on duty. The Team Medical Doctor and Physiotherapist may leave their seats to treat players at the end of the team bench
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B. AHL - only The Team Manager, the Physiotherapist and substitute players nominated for that match, up to a maximum of ten persons, plus the Team Medical Doctor, if registered, must remain seated on the team bench during playing time, including time stoppages, unless the Technical Officer on duty or Umpire(s) direct otherwise or when implementing the substitution procedures. The Coach nominated for the team bench must remain in an area designated by the Technical Officer on duty but need not be seated. Substitutes may leave their seats to warm up in an area designated by the Technical Officer on duty. The Team Medical Doctor and Physiotherapist may leave their seats to treat players at the end of the team bench.
10.4
The nominated Team Manager is responsible for the conduct of all persons occupying the bench, must be present on the bench during the match and must occupy the seat nearest to the technical officials’ table.
10.5
Vocal communication by team officials and/or players on the team bench must not be directed at the technical officials seated at the table, the Umpires and / or the players of the opposing team.
10.6 If misconduct occurs after a Team Manager has been warned about acts of misconduct on their team bench, the Technical Officer on duty is empowered to order the person or persons involved to leave the team bench and remain in the team changing room for the rest of the match. After the match, the Technical Officer will report the circumstances to the Tournament Director who may take further disciplinary action. 10.7 No incapacity treatment is permitted on the field of play except for goalkeepers as provided below. a.
If a player becomes incapacitated on the field of play, one of the Umpires may stop the match and assess whether or not the player requires attention.
c.
When a field player is incapacitated:
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the Umpire may authorise the registered Team Medical Doctor and/or Physiotherapist to enter the field of play;
ii
if a team does not have such registered officials, the Umpire will authorise the onduty Medical Officer and / or Team Manager, to enter the field of play;
iii
if necessary, the Umpire may also authorise stretcher bearers to enter the field of play;
iv
persons authorised to enter the field of play are required to assist and remove the player concerned from the field of play as soon as it is safe to do so.
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d.
When a goalkeeper is incapacitated: i
the Umpire may authorise the registered Team Medical Doctor and/or Physiotherapist to enter the field of play;
ii
if a team does not have such registered officials, the Umpire will authorise the onduty Medical Officer and/or Team Manager, to enter the field of play;
iii
if necessary, the Umpire may also authorise stretcher bearers to enter the field of play;
iv
persons authorised to enter the field may bring material for treatment; they assess if required and as appropriate provide brief treatment or remove the goalkeeper concerned from the field of play as soon as it is safe to do so.
If any person from the team bench and/or the on-duty Medical Officer enters the field of play to attend to a player other than a goalkeeper: i
that player must leave the field of play and return to the team bench area for a minimum of two minutes;
ii
the two minutes period will be managed by the Technical Officials on duty;
iii
the player required to leave the field of play may be substituted.
10.8 If blood staining to the field of play occurs cleaning must immediately take place using a NonAcid Disinfectant Surface Cleaner which is effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria or, if such a material is not available, an 80% alcohol solution. During this operation there must be a time stoppage of play.
10.9
No liquid or other refreshment may be consumed on the field of play. Any player wishing to take refreshment during a match, including during time stoppages must leave the field of play. A goalkeeper may leave and re-enter the field of play adjacent to the goal.
10.10 Team officials and players may leave the technical facility area surrounding the field of play during half time only with prior permission of the Technical Officer on duty. In doing so, players must leave their sticks and goalkeepers their sticks, hand protectors and headgear, at or near the team bench. 10.11 Audible vocal communication from the videographer facility overlooking the field of play is not permitted by the personnel admitted to this facility.
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INTERRUPTIONS OF A MATCH 11.1 If a match is interrupted by the umpires (eg because of weather or field of play conditions) or by the Technical Officials (eg because of thunderstorm with lightning), the continuation of this match is dependent upon the following features; a.
The match should only be continued should it be able to be completed within 2 hours of the match commencement time.
b.
If the match is still in the first half and cannot be resumed, a 0-0 draw will be the result.
c.
If the match has progressed into the second half, the score at the point that the match was abandoned will stand.
d.
Appendix 3 shall apply to all pool ranking inquires.
e.
In the event of a semi-final or final being abandoned pre or post half time, the team finishing higher at the end of the pool round shall be deemed to be the winner.
11.2 In the case of wet or dangerous weather conditions (rain, hail, lightening, thunder etc), the following shall be adhered to; a.
The Tournament Director has the full power to delay or suspend a match should the playing conditions be such that harm to the participants is likely.
b.
Where lightning is present, the Tournament Director will continually monitor the conditions and exercise the necessary precautions, or in the event of uncertainty, apply the 30 second rule in determining if a match is to be suspended or abandoned. (The 30 second rule is where there is less time than 30 seconds between a strike of lightning and thunder) A five minute window is to be observed following the last occurrence of a strike outside the 30 second rule to ensure a safe environment for the resumption of play. 11.3 In the case of extreme heat conditions, the following shall be adhered to; a.
Where the ambient temperature is between 31 – 35 degrees Celsius, with humidity exceeding 50% - the Tournament Director can consult with the team managers to instigate a drinks break at the 17.5 minute mark in each half.
b.
Where the ambient temperature is in excess of 36 degrees Celsius, with humidity exceeding 30% - the Tournament Director can consult with the team managers to postpone and reschedule matches to cooler periods of the day.
c.
The www.bom.gov.au website is considered a reliable source of information should venue specific detail not be available.
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11.4 In the case of weather conditions that may lead to personal danger in travelling to a Australian Championship, Hockey Australia will communicate closely with all stakeholders with current information. Hockey Australia will seek guidance from the host state, hotels, airline companies and the Bureau of Meteorology in determining if it is safe to travel into a region for a pending Australian Championship. Decisions regarding the commencement and continuation of a Australian Championship will be made in consultation with the host state, Tournament Director and Hockey Australia Competitions Manager.
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MATCH REPORT FORMS 12.1 At the end of a match, a Match Report is produced at the technical table. This is a summary of the match showing the names of all players, team officials and technical officials nominated for the match and the key match statistics, including the result. 12.2 Within ten minutes of the end of the match, the Team Manager of each participating team must sign the Match Report. 12.3
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The match officials must also sign the Match Report once both Team Managers have done so.
DISQUALIFICATION, FAILURE TO PLAY OR FORFEIT 13.1
During the pool matches: a.
A team either disqualified or refusing to play or failing to complete a match is deemed to have withdrawn from the competition.
b.
If a team so withdraws from the competition: i.
any matches it has played until then, as well as all the matches it has still to play, will be recorded as a 5-0 loss;
ii. iii.
that team will be disqualified and will not be ranked in the competition; the pool points table and ranking table will be adjusted accordingly for all teams;
iv. statistics for the team and individual player scoring statistics will be removed for all matches in which a team has been disqualified or has failed to play. 13.2
During a classification match: a.
A team either disqualified or refusing to play or to complete a match is deemed to have withdrawn from the competition at that stage.
b.
If a team so withdraws from the competition at the finals, playoff or classification stage:
c.
i
the team is deemed to have lost the match in question;
ii
the team will be disqualified and will not be ranked in the competition;
iii
all teams ranked below the team at the time of the withdrawal will be advanced by one place in the final ranking.
iv
no goals will be attributed to a player for any matches played in the classification stage by the team that has been disqualified;
v
team statistics are retained for any matches played in the pool stage by the team that has been disqualified but individual player scoring statistics are removed.
Depending on the time of withdrawal of a team during the classification stage, HA reserves the right to determine how a final ranking will be determined.
13.3
A team which is deemed to have withdrawn may be subject to further disciplinary action.
13.4
Forfeit of a Match Any team forfeiting a match shall be liable to a fine. HA shall decide the fine amount to be imposed – taking into consideration lost income and expenses incurred by the opposing team, as a direct result of the forfeit.
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CODE OF CONDUCT AND SANCTIONS IMPOSED BY TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR 14.1 All participants in HA sanctioned events must abide by and comply with the HA Codes of Conduct. This includes all team members, team officials and HA officials. For the purpose of Regulations 14-17 and Appendices 6, 7 and 8, team members and team officials include players, managers, coaches, technical, medical and para-medical staff and any other staff associated with the team (Team Members or Officials). For the purposes of Regulations 14-17 and Appendices 6, 7 and 8, HA officials include match officials and tournament administrative staff/volunteers (HA Officials). 14.2 All Team Members or Officials named on the team registration form (Attachment E) are required to agree to abide by the relevant code of conduct (by signing the form in Attachments D2 and D3) before being permitted to compete or participate in the tournament. These forms must be submitted to the Tournament Director at the managers’ briefing before the commencement of the championship. 14.3 All HA officials participating in the tournament are required to agree to abide by the relevant code of conduct (by signing the form in Attachment D4) before being permitted to participate as an HA official in the tournament. These forms must be submitted to the Tournament Director or HA. 14.4 The Codes of Conduct are; • • •
Code of Conduct for players; Code of Conduct for team officials (including team managers, coaches and other team officials); and Code of Conduct for HA officials.
These Codes of Conduct are collectively referred to in these tournament regulations as the HA Codes of Conduct. 14.5 HA's Codes of Conduct are set out in Appendix 6. The guidelines relating to classification of offences and penalties are set out in Appendix 7. The guidelines setting out the process for dealing with reported offences are set out in Appendix 8.
Reports - breach of HA Codes of Conduct 14.6 The Tournament Director may consider whether a Team Member or Official or HA Official has breached any part of the HA Codes of Conduct following receipt of a report from a Team Member or Official or an HA Official or may make his/her own inquiries into the actions of any Team Member or Official or HA Official or into any incident. In considering a potential breach of a Code of Conduct, the Tournament Director must comply with this Regulation 14 and follow the process set out in Appendix 8. 14.7 A report may be determined by a Tournament Director or, at his/her discretion, referred to a Tribunal in accordance with the process set out in Appendix 8. Where the Tournament Director or a Tribunal determines there has been a breach of a Code of Conduct, before during or after a match (wherever that misconduct occurred), the Tournament Director or Tribunal has authority to reprimand or to suspend any Team Member or Official or any HA Official (in accordance with the guidelines set out in Appendix 7).
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14.8 In deciding on the duration of any suspension, the Tournament Director is not limited to the remaining matches in the competition but may impose a suspension that is beyond the conclusion of the competition. Any suspension must be served in matches conducted during an Australian championship tournament. 14.9 Suspended persons may not enter the field of play or the technical facility areas (including the team benches, coaches’ boxes and video tower) until completion of the match or matches comprising the suspension. 14.10 The person subject to a sanction under this rule 14 may appeal against any suspension to the Appeal Jury (see Regulations 16 and 17) except that a suspension imposed after the completion of the Tournament may only be appealed to the HA Competitions Committee. 14.11 If a person wishes to appeal to the Appeal Jury, the Team Manager(s) must give written notice to the Tournament Director within sixty (60) minutes after being notified of the Tournament Director’s decision. If no appeal is lodged, the decision of the Tournament Director is final. 14.12 If an appeal is lodged, the Tournament Director must immediately inform HA by: a. calling the HA Competitions Manager or the HA Game Development Manager; and then b. confirming in writing by sending an email to
[email protected] and providing copies of all relevant documents.
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PROTESTS 15.1 Protests will only be considered for a serious and significant breach of the competition or tournament rules that clearly had a material effect on the outcome of the match. A protest will not be considered if it relates to: a. a disciplinary decision where a person has been warned or sent off the field of play (ie temporarily suspended) by a match official; or b. any decision of an umpire or video umpire made during a match . 15.2 If a team wishes to lodge a protest at the end of a match or at the end of a stand-alone shootout competition the Team Manager must:
15.3
a.
declare the intention to do so immediately in writing directly below their signature when signing the Match Report or Shoot-out Competition form; and
b.
provide the grounds of the protest (in writing) and hand that document to the Technical Officer on duty within 30 (thirty) minutes of the completion of the match or stand-alone shoot-out competition.
If a protest is made, the Technical Officer on duty must immediately notify the Tournament Director.
15.4 In rendering his/her decision, the Tournament Director may (subject to Regulation 15) consider and determine the protest in any manner he/she determines to be appropriate, having regard to the interests of the affected Team Members or Team Officials, all team members and team officials participating in the tournament and the conduct of the tournament. The Tournament Director may (at his/her sole discretion) accept or seek any other information or evidence he/she believes to be relevant and where the Tournament Director is considering upholding the protest, he/she must seek a written response from the other team which competed in the relevant match. 15.5 The Tournament Director must make a decision, confirm his/her decision in writing and provide it to the Team Managers by email or by hand delivery within two (2) hours from the submission of a protest; if possible, the Tournament Director should also orally notify the decision to the Team Manager concerned immediately after making the decision. 15.6 The Team Manager must make arrangements with the Tournament Director to be available so that the Tournament Director can give their decision about the protest to the Team Manager. 15.7
Failure to comply with any part of this Regulation will result in dismissal of the protest.
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APPEAL JURY 16.1 The Appeal Jury shall be appointed by the Host State (ie the State hockey association hosting the tournament) and advised to HA. 16.2 The Appeal Jury shall appoint a Chair from its members. Without limiting the duties of the Chair as set out under these Regulations, a person appointed to the position of Chair shall have the following responsibilities: a. b. c. d. 16.3
ensure accurate records are kept of all of the Appeal Jury's proceedings and decisions; communicate to the Tournament Director and HA the result of the hearing; chair hearings of the Appeal Jury; and raise with any proposed Appeal Jury member any potential or possible conflict of interest which may arise from time to time.
An Appeal Jury shall consist of a minimum of three and maximum of five persons.
16.4 Any person who has taken part in any previous proceedings relating to the matter under appeal must not be appointed to a particular Appeal Jury. 16.5 In appointing an Appeal Jury for a particular hearing all reasonable steps shall be taken to ensure that at least one member has a thorough understanding of that level of tournament or above, to which the Appeal relates.
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APPEALS 17.1 An individual or a team may lodge an appeal against a decision by a Tournament Director or a Tribunal to suspend a player, team official or other official. Any appeal shall be heard by an Appeal Jury. 17.2 The written notice of appeal must contain a statement outlining the grounds of appeal and indicating whether the appeal is against: a.
a finding;
b.
a penalty imposed;
c.
both a finding and a penalty; or
d.
procedural irregularities relating to the decision made by a Tournament Director.
17.3 The appeal is not by way of a re-hearing of the evidence. It is limited to a review of the decision of the Tournament Director to ensure compliance with these Regulations. 17.4 No fresh evidence shall be presented to the Appeal Jury without its approval. If approval is sought to present fresh evidence, particulars of such evidence and the reasons why it was not presented to the earlier decision-maker must also be included in the written notice of appeal. After considering the evidence and the reasons it was not presented, the Appeal Jury will determine whether to accept the fresh evidence.
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17.5 The parties are entitled to make oral representations to the Appeal Jury at the hearing. The parties are not entitled to be represented by a lawyer but may have an advocate (who is not a legally qualified speak on their behalf). 17.6 Subject to these Regulations, the Appeal Jury may conduct the hearing in such a manner and at such time and in such a way as it considers desirable and/or suitable. The party who (or which) has lodged the appeal must be notified of the date, time and place the hearing will be conducted. If any party fails to attend the hearing, the Appeal Jury may proceed in the absence of that or any other party. 17.7 The method of recording the proceedings and determinations of the Appeal Jury shall be at the discretion of the Chair. The Appeal Jury must publish a decision in writing. A copy must be provided to the Tournament Director and it must be published as soon as possible but not later than two hours before the start of the first match on the next day that matches in that competition are played. If possible, the Chair of the Appeal Jury which heard the case should orally notify the decision to the relevant team manager or (where appropriate) the relevant HA official immediately after making the decision. 17.8 The decision of the Appeal Jury shall be based on the balance of probabilities (more likely than not). 17.9 The decision of the Appeal Jury is final and binding on all parties. There is no other right of appeal following the decision of the Appeal Jury. 17.10 An Appeal Jury has the power: a.
to allow or dismiss the appeal;
b.
to vary the decision of the Tournament Director;
c.
to increase, decrease, remit or otherwise vary any penalty included in the decision of the Tournament Director; or
d.
to impose such other penalty or sanction as it deems fit.
17.11 Each party to an appeal shall bear their own costs. 17.12 To the extent that the principles of natural justice are not included in the provisions set out in these Regulations they are expressly excluded. Procedure of appeal 17.13 In the event of a matter before an Appeal Jury relating to the actions of a team, the Team Manager shall act as spokesperson for the team provided that an individual member of that team may elect to speak on their own behalf. 17.14 At the commencement of a hearing, the Chair shall identify the members of the Appeal Jury and determine whether the appellant is present. 17.15 The appellant and the Tournament Director shall be notified of their right to remain in the hearing until all evidence is presented but not to be present whilst the Appeal Jury considers its findings and determines an appropriate penalty (if any).
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17.16 The Chair shall advise all those persons present of the method of recording the hearing.
17.17 The finding of the Tournament Director and the basis of the appeal shall be read out in the presence of all persons eligible to be present. 17.18 The Tournament Director and the appellant shall be asked whether the findings and basis of appeal (as read) correctly represents their intention. 17.19 The Chair shall ask all witnesses (if any), except the Tournament Director and the appellant, to leave the room and to wait to be called to give their evidence. 17.20 Subject to Regulation 17.15, the Tournament Director shall proceed to give evidence and witnesses of the Tournament Director shall be called upon to give his/her evidence in turn, subject to the approval of the number of witnesses to be called by the Appeal Jury in its discretion. The appellant may ask questions of the Tournament Director or any witness called. 17.21 Subject to Regulation 17.15, the appellant shall then be entitled to present his/her appeal and witnesses may be called subject to the approval of the number of witnesses to be called by the Appeal Jury in its discretion. The Tournament Director may ask questions of the appellant or any witness called. 17.22 Each witness must leave the hearing after giving evidence unless otherwise directed by the Appeal Jury. 17.23 The Appeal Jury may question any person giving evidence. If the Appeal Jury determines that any witness is giving deliberately false or misleading evidence, the Appeal Jury is able to: a. make such finding at the hearing; and b. refer the matter to HA. 17.24 Video evidence may be presented in the discretion of the Appeal Jury. 17.25 At the conclusion of all of the evidence and submissions the Chair shall ask the appellant, the Tournament Director and all other persons present to leave the hearing room while the Appeal Jury considers its findings. 17.26. The powers of the Appeal Jury are set out in Regulation 17.10. 17.27 The decision of the Appeal Jury shall be given in the presence of all (after recalling the Tournament Director and the appellant), by the Chair. 17.28 Where the appellant is under the age of 18, he/she is entitled to be accompanied by any adult adviser and any rights of the appellant under the Regulations may be exercised by the adult adviser (on behalf of the appellant).
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ANTI - DOPING 18.1 All anti-doping tests will be carried out in accordance with the W orld Anti-Doping Code in force on the first playing day of the tournament and the FIH Anti Doping Regulations in force on the first playing day of the tournament. 18.2
All matches are subject to anti-doping tests as the FIH may direct.
18.3 Team Managers will be advised about anti-doping test procedures at the Tournament Director’s pre-competition briefing meeting. 18.4 Any player may be the subject of an anti-doping test after a match even if that player has remained on the team bench throughout the match. A player may be the subject of more than one anti-doping test during the competition. 18.5 A player selected for an anti-doping test may not take a shower, bath, ice-bath or similar before providing a urine/blood sample which meets the requirements in the International Standard for Testing. 18.6
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The exception to this is that anti-doping does not apply to HA U18, U15 or Indoor Australian 13 Championships .
UNFORESEEN EVENTS 19.1 If circumstances arise which are not provided for in these Regulations, the Tournament Director will determine any actions necessary. 19.2 If any team affected by a decision of the Tournament Director under article 19.1 wishes to protest, it may do so following the procedures set out in Regulation 15.
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As advised to HA by ASADA 13/2/2014
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APPENDIX 1 SCHEDULE OF VARIATIONS TO THE RULES OF HOCKEY APPLICABLE TO INTER-STATES EVENTS
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Below is a list of Regulations which supersede the Rules of Hockey . 1
BREAKING AT A PENALTY CORNER
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Current Rule is (FIH) 13.3h. Regulation: Until the ball has been played, no attacker other than the one taking the push or hit from the back-line is permitted to enter the circle and no defender is permitted to cross the centre-line or back-line. a.
For any offence of this rule by a defender on the back-line, other than the goalkeeper, the offending player is required to go beyond the centre-line and cannot be replaced by another defender.
b.
For any offence of this rule by a defending goalkeeper or player with goalkeeping privileges, the defending team defends the penalty corner with one less player: ie the corner is defended by one less player than before this incident.
c.
For an offence of this rule by an attacker who enters the circle before the ball is played, the offending player is required to go beyond the centre line.
d.
If the player taking the push or hit from the back-line feints at playing the ball, the offending player is required to go beyond the centre line but is replaced by another attacker; if this feinting leads to what would otherwise be a breach of this rule by a defender, only the attacker is required to go beyond the centre line
e.
Subject to the above, the penalty corner is re-taken.
f.
If another breach of Rule 13.3.h as described in this regulation occurs during the re-taken penalty corner, further consequences apply as specified above (eg for a second offence of this rule by a defender on the back-line, the team defends the penalty corner with not more than three players).
g.
A subsequent penalty corner (as opposed to a re-taken penalty corner) may be defended by not more than five players.
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Use of these enclosed regulations for 2015 to be reviewed by the FIH in September 2014.
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FIH Rules of Hockey 1 January 2013
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HA has adopted the FIH Regulation that supersedes FIH Rule 13.3h (Article 1 of Appendix 1 to the FIH Tournament Regulations: Outdoor Competitions – November 2013: Breaking at a penalty corner)
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GREEN CARD – TWO MINUTE SUSPENSION 17
Current Rule is (FIH) 14.1.b.
Regulation: For any offence, the offending player may be warned (indicated by a green card). a.
The offending player is temporarily suspended for two (2) minutes of playing time.
b.
For the duration of each temporary suspension, the offending team plays with one less player.
c.
If a field player receives a green card, the Umpires stop the match (but not necessarily the time) to issue the card; if time has been stopped, the Umpires restart it immediately after issuing the card.
d.
If a goalkeeper or player with goalkeeping privileges receives a green card, the Umpires stop the time and re-start it immediately after that player has left the field of play.
e.
The offending player leaves the field immediately; if they interfere with play on their way to the designated suspension area the Umpire may further penalise the player in accordance with the Rules of Hockey.
f.
The two minute temporary suspension starts when the player is seated in the designated area.
g.
Timing of the suspension is controlled by a Technical Official on duty.
h.
The offending player is permitted to resume play when the Technical Official on duty indicates that the period of suspension has been completed unless this occurs during the taking of a penalty corner in which case the player cannot return until the penalty corner has been completed or another penalty corner is awarded.
i.
If the offending player is a goalkeeper or player with goalkeeping privileges, the Technical Official on duty notifies the Umpires when the period of suspension has been completed; the Umpires stop the time at the next stoppage of play to enable that player to resume play.
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HA has adopted the FIH Regulation that supersedes FIH Rule 14.1.b (Article 2 of Appendix 1 to the FIH Tournament Regulations: Outdoor Competitions – November 2013: Green Card – Two Minutes Suspension)
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YELLOW CARD – TEMPORARY SUSPENSION 18
Current Rule is (FIH) 14.1.C
Regulation: For any offence, the offending player may be temporarily suspended for a minimum of 5 minutes of playing time (indicated by a yellow card). a.
The duration of temporary suspension is indicated to the Technical Official on duty by the Umpire who issues the yellow card.
b.
For the duration of each temporary suspension, the offending team plays with one less player.
c.
If a field player receives a yellow card, the Umpires stop the match (but not necessarily the time) to issue the card; if time has been stopped, the Umpires restart it immediately after issuing the card.
d.
If a goalkeeper or player with goalkeeping privileges receives a yellow card, the Umpires stop the time and re-start it immediately after that player has left the field of play.
e.
The offending player leaves the field immediately; if they interfere with play on their way to the designated suspension area the Umpire may further penalise the player in accordance with the Rules of Hockey.
f.
The temporary suspension commences when the player is seated in the designated area.
g.
Timing of the suspension is controlled by a Technical Official on duty.
h.
The offending player is permitted to resume play when the Technical Official on duty indicates that the period of suspension has been completed unless this occurs during the taking of a penalty corner in which case the player cannot return until the penalty corner has been completed or another penalty corner is awarded.
i.
If the offending player is a goalkeeper or player with goalkeeping privileges, the Technical Official on duty notifies the Umpires when the period of suspension has been completed; the Umpires stop the time at the next stoppage of play to enable that player to resume play.
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HA has adopted the FIH Regulation that supersedes FIH Rule 14.1.C (Article 3 of Appendix 1 to the FIH Tournament Regulations: Outdoor Competitions – November 2013: Yellow Card – Temporary Suspension)
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STICK ABOVE THE SHOULDER Applicable to AHL only – as denoted by FIH 19
Current Rule is (FIH) 9.7:
Regulation: Players may play the ball above shoulder height provided that it is not dangerous or leading to danger 5
METHOD OF SCORING
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Current Rule is (FIH) 8.1.
Regulation: A goal is scored when the ball is played within the circle by an attacker and does not travel outside the circle before passing completely over the goal-line and under the crossbar. The ball may be played by a defender or touch their body before or after being played in the circle by an attacker.
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AHL: Match format
Applicable only to the 2014 AHL as denoted by FIH i
All matches are played in 4 quarters of 15 minutes;
ii There is a 2 minute break at quarter-time and three quarter-time (ie after the 1st and 3rd quarters). Teams are not allowed to leave the area of the field play during these breaks. Play is resumed by a centre pass taken by the team that started that half. If a penalty corner is awarded at the end of a quarter, the penalty corner is completed as (currently happens at half-time and full-time) provided for in the FIH Rules of Hockey; iii
Half-time remains at 10 minutes;
iv When a penalty corner is awarded, time is stopped for 40 seconds, except in the case of re-awards; v In the case of a re-awarded penalty corner, time will be immediately stopped but the teams will not be allowed an additional 40 seconds; vi After a goal is scored, time is stopped for 40 seconds and the match recommences as soon as possible after this period;
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HA has adopted the FIH Regulation that supersedes FIH Rule9.7 (Article 4 of Appendix 1 to the FIH Tournament Regulations: Outdoor Competitions – November 2013: Stick above the shoulder) 20 This regulation is endorsed for HA use by FIH and means that at some point the ball needs to be played by the attacker in the circle. It is applicable to all age divisions and replaces the former mandatory experimental “own goal” rule. 21
Added as at 30 Jul 2014- approved by FIH for the 2014 AHL only. FIH are reviewing application of this format in October 2014 and will confirm intent for 2015 shortly thereafter.
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APPENDIX 2 ONE POOL COMPETITION PLAN AND RANKING 1
PLAN OF THE COMPETITION 1.1
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3
For instances of one pool [if denoted through the HA formats in Attachment A].
RANKING IN THE POOLS 2.1
In one pool competition, points will be awarded according to clause 2.1 in Appendix 3.
2.2
Ranking in a pool is determined according to clause 2.2 in Appendix 3.
RANKING WITH FINAL CLASSIFICATION PLAY OFF COMPETITION 3.1
This regulation applies only to the final classification play-off competition if it is to be played after the one pool competition.
3.2
Semi- Finals / Finals In tournaments that provide for a final, semi-finals and classification matches, these matches will be played as follows based on the ladder positions as the completion of the one pool competition: S1 S2 Classification C 1 C2
1v4 2v3 5v8 6v7
Semi-finals Day:
Semi-finals
Finals Day:
Final Winner S1 v Winner S2 rd th Classification Loser S1 v Loser Game 2 (3 / 4 ) th th Winner C1 v Winner C2 (5 / 6 ) th th Loser C1 v Loser C2 (7 / 8 )
3.3
The score at the end of the regulation time of any match will be registered by HA as the result of the match.
3.4
If at the end of the regulation time the result is a draw, a penalty shoot-out will proceed in order to establish an outright winner of a Final or Semi-Final match only. T h e s h o o t - o u t w i l l b e p l a ye d i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e r e g u l a t i o n s i n A p p e n d i x 5 .
3.5
In the event of a Classification match resulting in a draw, then the team finishing higher at the end of the one pool competition shall retain that placing.
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APPENDIX 3 RANKING IN A POOL 2.1
2.2
In each pool, all the teams will play against each other, and the following points will be awarded for each match: -
three points to the winner;
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one point to each team, in the event of a draw;
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no points to the loser.
In each pool, teams will be ranked according to the number of points each has accumulated in the competition. a.
If at the end of the pool matches two or more teams have the same number of points for any place in a pool, these teams will be ranked according to their respective number of matches won.
b.
If there remains equality among two or more teams, then these teams will be ranked according to their respective goal difference (which means “goals for” less “goals against”). A positive goal difference always takes precedence over a negative one.
c.
If there still remains equality among two or more teams, then these teams will be ranked according to their respective number of “goals for”’.
d.
Should there still remain equality among two teams, then the result of the match played between those teams will determine the ranking of the tied teams.
e.
If more than two teams are involved, then a ranking based upon the results of the matches among (only) them shall determine their respective position, based upon the points awarded in accordance with paragraph 2.1 of this appendix. If there remains equality, then the teams involved shall be ranked according to paragraphs 2.2.a, b, c, and d of this Appendix.
f.
Should there still remain equality among two teams, then the ranking will be determined by a shoot-out competition between those teams (for details see Appendix 5 of these Regulations).
g.
If more than two teams are involved, then each team will play a shoot-out competition against the other teams in the same sequence of play as the order of play in the competition, but with one round of 5 shoot-outs only to be taken compulsorily by each team.
h.
A ranking will then be established based upon the results of the round of the shoot-out competition only, with the award for each play of 3 points to the team having scored the highest number of goals, 1 point to each team having scored an equal number of goals and 0 points to the team having scored the lowest number of goals.
i.
If equality remains then teams having an equal number of points shall be ranked according to paragraphs 2.2.a, b, c and d as applied to goals recorded during the shootout competition.
j.
If an equal position of three (or more) teams still remains thereafter, then the same procedure shall be repeated until the teams can be ranked. The Tournament Director shall make a draw to establish each sequence of play if such further rounds of shoot-outs are required.
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APPENDIX 4 TWO POOL COMPETITION PLAN AND RANKING 1.
PLAN OF THE COMPETITION 1.1
1.2
This regulation is for the AHL & Under 21s which must consist of two pools. It may be applied to other age divisions however the format as identified in Attachment A for the respective age divisions has priority. . The two pools will be composed as follows based on their finishing position in the previous year’s championship. POOL A 1 4 5 8
1.3
2.
If one or more team(s) does not participate, a reserve team(s), if called upon, will, in principle, take the place of the defaulting team(s). HA reserves the right to exercise an unfettered discretion to re-arrange the composition of the pools prior to the pre-tournament briefing meeting.
RANKING IN THE POOLS 2.1
2.2
3.
POOL B 2 3 6 7
In each pool, all the teams will play against each other (3 matches in total). The following points will be awarded for each match: -
three points to the winner;
-
one point to each team, in the event of a draw;
-
no points to the loser.
Ranking in a pool is determined according to Appendix 3.
CROSS OVER MATCHES 3.1
At the completion of the initial round matches, the teams will be divided into two further pools. These will be allocated based on the teams finishing positions at the completion of the round matches. POOL C A1 A2 B1 B2
3.2
POOL D A3 A4 B3 B4
In these pools, teams will carry across the points and goal difference (goals for and against) from their respective match against the other team from the initial round who has joined them in that pool. Pool C is playing for positions 1 – 4. Pool D is playing for positions 5 – 8.
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3.3
4.
The following two days of competition then look as follows, although the matches will not necessarily be played in this order: Cross Over Day 1
Pool C Pool C Pool D Pool D
A1 v B1 A2 v B2 A3 v B3 A4 v B4
Cross Over Day 2
Pool C Pool C Pool D Pool D
A1 v B2 A2 v B1 A3 v B4 A4 v B3
CLASSIFICATION MATCHES 4.1
Following the Cross Over matches, the teams will be ranked in their pools, as per point 2. The Final and Classification matches will be as follows although the matches will not necessarily be played in this order: Finals Day
nd
rd
th
st
nd
rd
th
in Pool C
rd
th
3 In Pool C V 4 in Pool C
th
th
1 in Pool D v 2
th
th
3 & 4 Classification 5 & 6 Classification 7 & 8 Classification
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Final
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3 In Pool D V 4 in Pool D
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APPENDIX 5 SHOOT-OUT 22 COMPETITION In a shoot-out competition, five players from each team take a one-on-one shoot-out alternately against a defender from the other team as set out in this Regulation. The shoot-out competition comprises all series of shoot-outs required to determine a result. The following sets out both the playing Rules and the procedures to be followed. 1
Respective Team Managers nominate five players to take and one player to defend 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. No substitutions / replacements are permitted during the shoot-out competition other than as specified below.
2
Team Managers sign the shoot-out competition form to confirm the nominations of the five players and the sequence of players to take the shoot-outs and submit the form to the Technical Officer on duty.
3
If the shoot-out competition takes place after the end of a match, the above procedures must be carried out promptly so that the first shoot-out can take place within five (5) minutes of the end of the match.
4
A player who is still serving a disciplinary suspension by the Tournament Director at the time the shoot-out competition takes place or has been excluded permanently (red card) during the match which leads to the shoot-out competition, cannot take part in that shoot-out competition. A player who has been warned (green card) or temporarily suspended (yellow card) may take part in the shout-out competition even if the period of their suspension has not been completed at the end of the match.
5
The Tournament Director will specify in advance the goal to be used.
6
The Tournament Director will specify at the pre-competition briefing meeting the method of timing shoot-outs taking account of the facilities available and the need to control time accurately.
7
A coin is tossed; the team which wins the toss has the choice to take or defend the first shoot-out.
8
All persons listed on the Match Report other than any player who has been excluded permanently (red card) during the match which leads to the shoot-out competition 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.
9
The goalkeeper / defending player of the team taking a shoot-out may be on the back-line outside the circle.
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HA has adopted the FIH Regulation (Article 10 of Appendix 1 to the FIH Tournament Regulations: Outdoor Competitions – November 2013: Shoot-out Competition)
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A player taking or defending a shoot-out may enter the 23m area for that purpose.
11
Players taking a shoot-out and also defending the shoot-outs taken by opponents are allowed reasonable time to take off their protective equipment to take their shoot-out and subsequently to put back on their protective equipment.
12.
Five players from each team take a shoot-out alternately against the goalkeeper / defending player of the other team making a total of 10 shoot-outs.
13
Taking a shoot-out: a.
the goalkeeper / defending player starts on or behind the goal-line between the goal posts;
b.
the ball is placed on the nearest 23m line opposite the centre of the goal;
c.
an attacker stands outside the 23m area near the ball;
d.
the Umpire signals to the technical table that the time may start;
e.
an official at the technical table starts the clock which automatically issues an audible signal;
f.
the attacker and the goalkeeper / defending player may then move in any direction;
g.
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;
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.
14
If a penalty stroke is awarded as specified above, it can be taken and defended by any eligible player on the Match Report subject to the provisions of Articles 17, 18 and 19 of this Appendix.
15
The team scoring the most goals (or ahead by more goals than the other team has untaken shoot-outs available) is the winner.
16
A player may be suspended by a yellow or red card but not by a green card during the shoot-out competition.
17
If during a shoot-out competition (including during any penalty stroke which is awarded) a player is suspended by a yellow or red card: a.
that player takes no further part in that shoot-out competition and, unless a goalkeeper / defending player, cannot be replaced;
b.
the replacement for a suspended goalkeeper/defending player can only come from the five players of that team nominated to take part in the shoot-out competition:
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i. the replacement goalkeeper / defending player is allowed reasonable time to put on protective equipment similar to that which the goalkeeper/defending player they are replacing was wearing; ii. c.
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for taking their own shoot-out, this player is allowed reasonable time to take off their protective equipment to take their shoot-out and subsequently to put it on again.
any shoot-out due to be taken by a suspended player is forfeited; any goals scored by this player before being suspended count as a goal.
If during a shoot-out competition, a defending goalkeeper / defending player is incapacitated: a.
that goalkeeper/defending player may be replaced by another player from among the players listed on the Match Report for that particular match, except as excluded in this Appendix or unless suspended by an Umpire during the shoot-out competition;
b.
the replacement goalkeeper: i
is allowed reasonable time to put on protective equipment similar to that which the incapacitated goalkeeper / defending player was wearing;
ii
if this replacement is also nominated to take a shoot-out, this player is allowed reasonable time to take off their protective equipment to take their shoot-out and subsequently to put it on again.
19
If during a shoot-out competition, an attacker is incapacitated, that attacker may be replaced by another player from among the players listed on the Match Report for that particular match, except as excluded above or unless suspended by an Umpire during the shoot-out competition.
20
If an equal number of goals are scored after each team has taken five shoot-outs:
21
22
a.
a second series of five shoot-outs is taken with the same players, subject to the conditions specified in this Appendix;
b.
the sequence in which the attackers take the shoot-outs need not be the same as in the first series;
c.
the team whose player took the first shoot-out in a series defends the first shoot-out of the next series;
d.
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, not necessarily being all five shoot-outs, that team is the winner.
If an equal number of goals are scored after a second series of five shoot-outs, additional series of shoot-outs are taken with the same players subject to the conditions specified in this Appendix: a.
the sequence in which the attackers take the shoot-outs need not be the same in any subsequent series;
b.
all eligible players from each team must take a shoot-out before any one of them can take another; any shoot-out due to be taken by a suspended player is forfeited;
c.
the team which starts each shoot-out series alternates for each series.
Unless varied by this Appendix or Appendix 1, the Rules of Hockey apply during a shoot-out.
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APPENDIX 6 HA CODES OF CONDUCT 6.1
PLAYERS CODE OF CONDUCT
As a player selected to represent Hockey Australia, State Associations or Affiliated Associations in an event that is conducted or sanctioned by Hockey Australia, State Associations or Affiliated Associations, you must meet the following requirements with regard to your behaviour. 1.
Behave in a sporting manner at all times to all players, officials and spectators.
2.
Don’t make detrimental statements in respect of the performance of any match officials or umpires.
3.
Play by the rules at all times and ensure that the game of hockey is not brought into disrepute by your actions.
4.
Do not engage in inappropriate and/or physical contact with players or officials during the course of play.
5.
Accept responsibility for all actions taken. Exercise reasonable care to prevent injury by ensuring that you play within the rules. Reasonable care consists of showing due diligence in abiding by the rules and adhering to the officials decisions.
6.
Adhere to the Anti-Doping Policy advocated by Hockey Australia.
7.
Do not bet on the outcome or on any other aspect of a hockey match or competition.
8.
Do not try to achieve a contrived outcome to a match or competition, or otherwise improperly influence the outcome or any other aspect of a match or a competition.
9.
Do not show unnecessary obvious dissension, displeasure or disapproval (by action or verbal abuse) towards an umpire or match official as a consequence of his or her decision or generally.
10.
Abstain from the use of tobacco and the consumption of alcoholic beverages while in the playing/representative uniform.
11.
Adhere to HA racial and sexual vilification policy.
12.
Don’t do anything which adversely affects or reflects on or discredits the game of hockey, Hockey Australia, any member State Association, or any squad, team, competition, tournament, sponsor, official supplier or licensee, including, but not limited to, any illegal act or any act of dishonesty or fraud.
13.
Refrain from using obscene, offensive or insulting language and/or making obscene gestures which may insult other players, officials or spectators.
6.2
TEAM OFFICIALS CODE OF CONDUCT
As a coach, manager or team official selected to represent Hockey Australia, State Associations or Affiliated Associations in an event that is conducted or sanctioned by Hockey Australia, State Associations or Affiliated Associations, you must meet the following requirements with regard to your conduct. 1.
Treat all players with respect at all times.
2.
Behave in a sportsmanlike manner at all times to other coaches, officials, players and spectators.
3.
Place the safety and welfare of the players above all else.
4.
Avoid situations that may lead to a conflict of interest.
5.
Be courteous, respectful and open to discussion and interaction.
6.
Make no detrimental statements in public in respect of the performance of any match officials or umpires.
7.
Promote a climate of mutual support amongst the players. Encourage players to respect one another and their worth within the team.
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8.
Encourage and facilitate players’ independence and responsibility for their own behaviour, performance, decisions and actions.
9.
Determine, in consultation with the player, what information is confidential and respect that confidentiality.
10.
Avoid situations with your players that could be construed as compromising.
11.
Adhere to the Anti-Doping Policy advocated by Hockey Australia.
12.
Provide a safe environment for training and competition.
13.
Recognise individual differences in players and cater to these as best you can.
14.
Make a commitment to providing a quality service to your players. Provide a training program which is planned and sequential. Maintain or improve your current NCAS accreditation, seek continual improvement through performance appraisal and ongoing coach education and be open to other people’s opinions.
15.
Refrain from using obscene, offensive or insulting language and/or making obscene gestures which may insult players, officials or spectators.
6.3
HA OFFICIALS CODE OF CONDUCT
As an Official selected to represent Hockey Australia, State Associations or Affiliated Associations in an event that is conducted or sanctioned by Hockey Australia, State Associations or Affiliated Associations, you must meet the following requirements with regard to your conduct. 1.
Treat all players with respect at all times.
2.
Accept responsibility for all actions taken. Exercise reasonable care to prevent injury by ensuring players play within the rules.
3.
Be impartial and maintain integrity in your relationship with other officials, players and coaches.
4.
Avoid situations that may lead to a conflict of interest.
5.
Not be in a position of individual and unsupervised contact with players under 18 years of age.
6.
Be courteous, respectful and open to discussion and interaction.
7.
Be a positive role model in behaviour and personal appearance by maintaining the highest standards of personal conduct and projecting a favourable image of hockey and officiating at all times.
8.
Refrain from any personal abuse towards players.
9.
Show concern and caution towards ill and injured athletes. Enforce the blood rule and apply procedures regarding ill or injured players according to the rules.
10.
Abstain from the use of tobacco and the consumption of alcoholic beverages when officiating or whilst in uniform.
11.
Adhere to the Anti-Doping Policy advocated by Hockey Australia.
12.
Make no public comments or media announcements without prior approval from your Tournament Director or Umpire’s Manager.
13.
Umpires – Wear only the official uniform supplied by Hockey Australia when umpiring at the tournament.
14.
Maintain the fitness level deemed acceptable when your appointment to the tournament was made.
15.
Abide by all relevant policies documented by Hockey Australia in relation to your appointment at a Hockey Australia sanctioned event.
The Tournament Director is responsible for ensuring that the HA Codes of Conduct are met at all times.
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APPENDIX 7 HA CODES OF CONDUCT – GUIDELINES CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCES AND PENALTIES LEVEL 1 The penalty for a Level 1 offence shall be an official reprimand and/or a suspension of the individual for a minimum of one match. Examples of behaviour which may result in a Level 1 penalty:
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verbal abuse or hostility towards any other participant, person or any other member of the public;
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disputing / protesting, reacting in a provocative or disapproving manner in an inappropriate way toward any decision made by an umpire or official;
-
charging or advancing towards an umpire or technical official in an aggressive manner when appealing;
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excessive appealing of an umpire’s decision;
-
throwing a stick or ball at or near a player, umpire or official in an inappropriate and / or dangerous manner;
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inappropriate and deliberate physical contact between players in the course of play;
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using rude or abusive language, gestures or hand signals gestures which are considered to be obscene, offensive, or insulting;
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abuse of hockey equipment or clothing, venue equipment or fixtures and fittings;
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making public statements which are not fair, constructive or reasonable and involve a personal attack on another player, umpire, appointed official or administrator; and
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failure to attend media conferences as requested.
LEVEL 2 The penalty for a Level 2 offence shall be a suspension of the individual for a minimum of two or more matches. Examples of behaviour which may result in a Level 2 penalty:
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threat of assault on an umpire;
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physical assault, without injury, of another player, umpire, official or spectator;
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any act of violence on the field of play;
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using language or gestures which seriously offends, insults, intimidates, threatens, disparages or vilifies another person on the basis of that person’s race, religion, gender, colour, descent or national or ethnic origin; and
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recurrent breaches of Level 1 behaviour.
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LEVEL 3 The penalty for a Level 3 offence shall be a suspension of the individual for a minimum of five or more matches. Examples of behaviour which may result in a Level 3 penalty:
-
physical assault causing bodily injury to another player, umpire, official or spectator; and
-
recurrent breaches of Level 2 behaviour.
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APPENDIX 8 HA CODES OF CONDUCT – GUIDELINES TO TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS - PROCESS FOR DEALING WITH REPORTED OFFENCE 1
THE REPORT All reports of an alleged breach of an HA Code of Conduct shall be made to the Tournament Director. The Tournament Director may determine the level of the offence. A report can be received by the Tournament Director from any person but if received later than 24 hours after the occurrence of the conduct said to constitute the offence the Tournament Director must determine (in his/her sole discretion) whether to accept such a report. That discretion is to be exercised taking into account the seriousness of the reported behaviour and the reason for the delay in making the report. The Tournament Director is not required to provide reasons for this decision.
2
PROCEDURE Following receipt of a report of an alleged offence or where the Tournament Director considers that the actions of a Team Member or Official or an HA Official should be reviewed, the Tournament Director must either: a.
determine whether the person(s) has breached an HA Code of Conduct; or
b.
refer the report to a Tribunal for hearing and determination in accordance with the procedure set out in section 6 of this Appendix 8.
Subject to Regulation 14 and Appendix 8, the Tournament Director may consider and determine an alleged breach of the HA Codes of Conduct in any manner he/she determines to be appropriate having regard to the interests of the affected person, all team members and team officials and the conduct of the tournament. The Tournament Director may (at his or her sole discretion) accept or seek any other information or evidence he/she believes to be relevant. Where the Tournament Director or Tribunal determines there has been a breach of an HA Code of Conduct, the Tournament Director must inform the reported person of the decision. Where that person is a player, the Tournament Director will inform his/her Team Manager. When informing that person, the decision must be confirmed in writing and the Tournament Director must provide: - the fact of the report of an offence or that the Tournament Director reviewed an incident/action; - the identity of the Team Member or Official or HA Official who has breached the code; - the level of the offence (based on the guidelines in Appendix 7); - details of the alleged conduct and, where a report was provided, a copy of the report; - the decision of the Tournament Director or Tribunal – eg a breach of an HA Code of Conduct (and identify the relevant Code and relevant paragraph); and - penalty if applicable. Written reasons for the decision are not required.
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THE DECISION The decision must be recorded in writing. Should it be found that a Team Member or Official or HA Official has breached an HA Code of Conduct, the Tournament Director or Tribunal must impose a penalty in accordance with the guidelines set out in Appendix 7 and notify in writing the reported person of the outcome via their Team Manager and additionally notify the reporting party. If the instance relates to a HA Official, the outcome should be provided back to the reporting party, the HA Official and the Hockey Australia Officiating Co-ordinator.
5
PENALTY When imposing a penalty, the Tournament Director must state:
6
i
the number of matches or period of time for which the person is suspended;
ii
the date of commencement of the suspension; and
iii
the type of match(es) to which the suspension shall apply Any suspension must be served in matches conducted during an Australian championship tournament.
REFERRAL TO TRIBUNAL 6.1
Where the Tournament Director refers a report to a Tribunal for hearing and determination, the following process must be followed.
6.2
A Tribunal shall be comprised of the Umpire Manager, the Tournament Director and a person nominated by HA. HA shall appoint the Chair.
6.3
In the event of a matter before a Tribunal relating to the actions of a team, the Team Manager shall act as spokesperson for a team or Team Member or Official provided that an individual member of that team may elect to speak on their own behalf.
6.4
At the commencement of a hearing, the Chair shall identify the members of the Tribunal and determine whether the reported person is present.
6.5
The reported person and the person who lodged the report (Report Maker) shall be notified of their right to remain in the hearing until all evidence is presented but not to be present whilst the Tribunal considers its findings and determines an appropriate penalty (if any).
6.6
The Chair shall advise all those persons present of the method of recording the hearing.
6.7
The written report shall be read out in the presence of all persons eligible to be present.
6.8
The Report Maker shall be asked whether the written report (as read) correctly represents his/her intention.
6.9
The reported person shall be asked whether he/she understands the written report and the alleged breach.
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6.10 The Chair shall ask all witnesses (if any), except the Report Maker and the reported person, to leave the room and to wait to be called to give their evidence. 6.11 Subject to paragraph 6.5, the Report Maker shall proceed to give evidence and witnesses of the Report Maker shall be called upon to give his/her evidence in turn, subject to the approval of the number of witnesses to be called by the Tribunal in its discretion. The reported person may ask questions of the Report Maker or any witness called. 6.12 Subject to paragraph 6.5, the reported person shall then be entitled to present his/her defence and witnesses may be called subject to the approval of the number of witnesses to be called by the Tribunal in its discretion. The Report Maker may ask questions of the reported person or any witness called. 6.13 Each witness must leave the hearing after giving evidence unless otherwise directed by the Tribunal. 6.14 The Tribunal may question any person giving evidence. If the Tribunal determines that any witness is giving deliberately false or misleading evidence, the Tribunal is able to: a. make such finding at the hearing; and b. refer the matter to HA. 6.15 Video evidence may be presented in the discretion of the Tribunal. 6.16 At the conclusion of all of the evidence and submissions the Chair shall ask the reported person, the Report Maker and all other persons present to leave the hearing room while the Tribunal considers its findings. 6.17 The powers of the Tribunal are set out in Regulation 14.7. 6.18 The decision of the Tribunal shall be given in the presence of all (after recalling the Report Maker and the reported person), by the Chair. 6.19 Where the reported person or Report Maker is under the age of 18, he/she is entitled to be accompanied by any adult adviser and any rights of that minor as the reported person or Report Maker under these Regulations may be exercised by the adult adviser (on behalf of the minor).
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APPENDIX 9 UNIFORM ADVERTISING 1.
ATHLETE UNIFORMS
Advertising in the form of a company’s name, logo or trademark or any other distinctive sign is permitted when expressly authorised by HA and in accordance with parameters in Section 4 of the HA Operations Manual, as described below: 2
i
on the front of the player’s shirt - size not exceeding 350 cm ;
ii
on the upper arm of both shirt sleeves - size not exceeding 80 cm each;
iii
on the reverse of the player’s shirt below the player’s number - size not exceeding 2 200 cm ;
iv
on the front of the shirt collar (both sides) - size not exceeding 40 cm each;
v
on the side panels of the shirt (both sides) – size not exceeding 100 cm each:
vi
where a team wears a singlet style shirt (i.e. no collar) replacement advertisements 2 of size not exceeding 40 cm each may be placed near the neckline of the shirt:
vii
on the back of the player’s shorts / skirt / skorts below the waistline - size not 2 exceeding 100 cm ;
viii
on one front leg (opposite the player’s number) of the player’s shorts / skirt / skorts 2 - size not exceeding 80 cm .
viii
There are no restrictions on the size of the national emblem of the team.
Notes
2
2
2
Advertisements i, ii and iv –viii must be the same for all field players. Advertisement iii may vary but the different advertisements must all be contained within the same size rectangle drawn around the advertisement. Advertisements on Goalkeepers shirts, if different from field players, must be subject to agreement of HA, who will apply the principles outlined above.
d
Umpires / Officials’ Uniforms Advertising in the form of a company’s name, logo or trademark or any other distinctive sign of the manufacturer is permitted when expressly authorised by HA and in accordance with parameters in Section 4 of the HA Operations Manual, as described below: 2
i
on the front of the umpires / officials’ shirts – size not exceeding 350 cm .
ii
on the back of the umpires / officials’ shirts, below the umpire’s name – size not 2 exceeding 350 cm .
iii
the host organizer or HA may add a tournament, National Association or HA logo to the uniform, in place of the national emblem, with no restriction on size of the logo.
Illustrations of Uniform Advertising http://www.fih.ch/files/Sport/Event%20Management/Uniform%20Advertising.pdf
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APPENDIX 10 GUIDELINES FOR MATCH SCHEDULES To encourage consistency in HA Australian Championships, the order in which matches should be played (based upon rankings of teams) as shown below. HA reserves an unfettered discretion to amend the order in which matches are played to accommodate necessary requirements, additionally format if specified in Attachment A takes precedence.
Match Schedules – Order in which matches to be played 4 teams in a Pool
6 teams in a Pool
8 teams in a Pool
Round
(if 3 teams in a pool, omit the match against team 4)
(if 5 teams in a pool, omit the match against team 6)
(if 7 teams in a pool, omit the match against team 8)
Round 1
1v3 2v4
1v6 2v5 3v4
6v4 8v2 5v1 3v7
Round 2
3v4 2v1
1v5 2v4 6v3
2v5 6v1 7v4 3v8
Round 3
1v4 3v2
6v2 4v5 3v1
1v7 2v6 3v5 8v4
Round 4
4v6 2v1 5v3
7v8 5v6 1v2 3v4
Round 5
1v4 5v6 3v2
6v8 5v7 4v2 1v3
Round 6
2v3 4v1 8v5 7v6
Round 7
4v5 1v8 3v6 2v7
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