SPORT INFORMATION GUIDE - HOCKEY Version 2.5 Date 1 July 2009
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REGISTRATION CLOSES – 31 July 2009
1 Competition Dates
1.1 Saturday 10 to Sunday 18 October 2009
2 Venue Details
2.1 Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre Shirley Strickland Avenue, Sydney Olympic Park Approximate distance from Sydney City is 17 kilometres.
2.2 Cintra Park Hockey Centre Gipps Street, Concord Approximate distance from Sydney City is 12 kilometres.
2.3 The Crest Hockey Centre (at Bankstown) Corner Mount Street and Birdwood Road, Georges Hall Approximate distance from Sydney City is 35 kilometres.
2.4 Men’s teams (all age categories and grades) will be playing at The Crest Hockey Centre and Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre.
2.5 Women’s teams (all age categories and grades) will be playing at Cintra Park Hockey Centre and Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre.
2.6 All finals will be played at Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre - the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games site.
2.7 Venue Information a) All venues have synthetic, water based pitches of international standard, change rooms, lighting, food and beverage outlets and player benches.
b) There will be adequate shade at all venues, both natural and that provided by buildings and/or marquees. Teams may be permitted to erect tents and/or marquees with prior written permission sought and received.
c) All participants are advised to bring personal sun protection (sunscreen, hat, long sleeved shirt, sunglasses).
d) Please note: Due to the negative impact the ASICS Gel Hockey Gold Shoe has on the playing surface, this shoe is banned on the field of play for all hockey venues. Other newly developed hockey shoes that also have a ‘rigid blade grip system’ or similar are also banned. Officials will check footwear prior to each match.
3 Age Categories
3.1 Men: 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+ 3.2 Women: 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+
3.3 Age determined at 1 January 2009. 3.4 Competitors can play in their eligible age category as at 1 January 2009 or a younger age category. 3.5 The age of the youngest player will determine the team’s age category. 3.6 A player can only participate in one team in the hockey competition. 3.7 There will be no mixed competition.
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4 Competition Details
4.1 Hours of Competition It is anticipated that competition will start at 0800 hours and continue to approximately 2200 hours each day. Competition will cease early on the days of the opening and closing ceremonies and any hockey social events.
4.2 Grade Definitions a) A Grade - Competitive: This elite grade is for teams with at least three players with international or national experience. The other team members are expected to be at a state/ province/ elite club player level. b) B Grade - Recreational: This grade is for those players who participate in lower grade leagues and for social and casual players.
4.3 Teams need to nominate their preferred grade when registering.
4.4 The Hockey Organising Committee reserves the right to move teams between grades.
4.5 Competition Format a) There will be a round robin tournament, with finals and playoff matches to determine final placings. b) Each team can expect to play five round games and if in the top four of their pool, will then play playoffs for medals. c) All games will be 30 minute halves with a 10 minute half time break. d) Each team is required to register a minimum of 12 players to a maximum of 18 players. This does not include non-playing personnel (umpire, manager, cheer squad etc). e) The maximum number of players to participate in any one match is 16: 11 starting line up players and five on the bench. f) One player on the roster must be a goalkeeper, and the minimum number of players required to be on the field of play for a match is 7.
4.6 Registrations and Medals Where there are insufficient entries in an age category or grade, the categories may be combined in order to conduct a viable competition. The awarding of medals will not be affected, that is, teams will still be awarded medals in the age category in which they originally entered.
5 Competition Standards
5.1 Hockey NSW will conduct the competition under the auspices, rules and regulations of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) and Hockey Australia, and will conform to any special requirements of the International Masters Games Association.
5.2 Umpires 5.2.1 Each team must provide one suitably qualified accredited umpire. Details including their first and last name, accreditation level, accreditation body and accreditation number are required with registration.
5.2.2 Team umpires are required to register via the online registration system, selecting the Team Sport - Umpire/Referee category . There is no fee payable for non-playing umpires coming with a team.
5.2.2 The team umpire supplied will be allocated to the same venue as their team; however will not umpire their team. Umpires may be asked to provide a copy of their accreditation certificate to the Hockey Organising Committee during the competition.
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5.2.3 Independent and qualified umpires will be rostered for medal round games. Team umpires may be invited to umpire a medal round game.
6 Equipment
6.1 FIH approved hockey balls will be provided for competition. 6.2 Teams are advised to bring their own balls for warm up and training. 6.3 Teams are advised to bring their own water bottles and strapping tape. 6.4 Individuals are responsible for the safekeeping and storage of their own equipment. 6.5 A pro-shop is available at the Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre for purchase of a wide range of hockey items.
6.6 Drinks: Teams are required to provide their own match drinks. 6.7 Ice: Ice will be provided at all venues for treatment of injuries only. There will be no ice available for ice-baths or for drinking water.
7 Uniforms
7.1 Competitors can design their own uniform from the Games website http://dyo.2009worldmasters.com/ . The Design Your Own (DYO) Wizard allows you to choose from a wide range of styles and colour palette and upload team and sponsor logos if your require. The DYO Uniforms also include the official Games logo (the only way of displaying this on your competition wear). A ten-unit minimum applies to each self-designed item of apparel.
7.2 Team colours, including shirts, socks, shorts/skirts are to be noted on the team entry form. Teams must also bring an alternate strip, and notify colours when registering.
7.3 White socks should be avoided as they clash with the colour of the ball.
7.4 Players’ uniforms must be numbered at least on the back of the shirt with numbers between one and 32.
7.5 In the event of a player getting blood on their uniform, the uniform will need to be replaced immediately. If there is not a replacement uniform the player will not be able to continue playing. It is therefore recommended that teams have spare uniforms.
7.6 Please note: Due to the negative impact the ASICS Gel Hockey Gold Shoe has on the playing surface, this shoe is banned on the field of play for all hockey venues. Other newly developed hockey shoes that also have a ‘rigid blade grip system’ or similar are also banned. Officials will check footwear prior to each match.
7.7 Protective equipment 7.7.1 All players must wear suitable footwear and shin guards (worn inside the socks and below the knee) at all times during a match.
7.7.2 All players must wear body protection (including leg protection) underneath/inside normal playing clothing.
7.7.3 If a player is required to wear protective equipment due to a medical reason, the player must provide the Tournament Director with a medical certificate detailing the nature of equipment to be worn and medical reasons to justify it. Written approval must be received from the Tournament Director prior to competition.
7.7.4 The Hockey Organising Committee strongly recommends that all players wear mouthguards.
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8 Practice Facilities
Practice pitches will be available prior to the competition. Pitches will be available to hire by registered teams and at the teams’ cost. The team coordinator will need to contact the venue directly to make the necessary arrangements. The following hockey pitches are synthetic, water based turf.
PITCH NAME CONTACT PITCH ADDRESS PHONE The Crest Hockey Centre, Warren Anderson Mount Street, Georges Hall (02) 4728 8848 Bankstown Cintra Park Hockey Centre John Price Loftus Street, Concord 0418 279 342 Sydney Olympic Park State Sports Shirley Strickland Avenue, (02) 9763 0111 Hockey Centre Centre Homebush Illawarra Hockey Complex Sue Abba Waples Road, Unanderra (02) 4271 7834 St George Hockey Centre Paul Stapleton Kyeemagh RSL Club, Cnr Tancred 0417 493 804 & Mutch Avenues, Kyeemagh University of NSW Hockey Aleisha Shepard University of NSW, 1408 Anzac (02) 9385 4888 Field Parade, Little Bay Ern Smith Reserve John Scott Junction Road, Moorebank 0418 451 761 Pennant Hills Park Britannia Street, Pennant Hills 0401 992 520 Keith Thompson Hockey Andrew Ramsey Peter Board High School, 0411 262 060 Complex Waterloo Road, North Ryde Sutherland Hockey Centre Peter Turner Sylvania Road, Sylvania 0411 206 138
9 Social Event
A hockey social event has been organised for the evening of Tuesday 13 October within the Sydney Olympic Park precinct. More details will be available soon. Alternatively, please contact Carlie McCall at Hockey NSW for further information; phone (02) 9764 1911, email [email protected]
10 Bulletin Board
A bulletin board has been established on the Games website to help individuals find a team and to help teams find players. The bulletin board can also be used to search for equipment.
11 Games Registration Fee
11.1 The Sydney 2009 World Masters Games competitor registration fee is AUD220 for which you receive the following benefits: • Entry into one Sydney 2009 World Masters Games sports competition • A Sydney 2009 World Masters Games accreditation pass and Games backpack • Free transport on Sydney's extensive network of trains, buses and ferries* • An allocated seat at the Games Opening Ceremony • Entry into the Games Closing Ceremony and other events • Access to Games Social Hubs located across the city • Entry into Games Health and Lifestyle Expo • A discount booklet for use at selected Sydney restaurants and tourist attractions • Access to sports injury services at Games venues • A certificate of competitor participation • A guide for each sport competition entered
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* This includes standard services only. Excludes train travel to and from the domestic and international airport rail stations.
11.2 Accompanying people and team personnel can register for the Games for a fee of AUD110. Details and benefits are available on the Games website.
12 Personal Accident Insurance
12.1 Participants have a responsibility to organise their own personal accident insurance as detailed in the Games registration terms and conditions. The competitor registration fee does not cover personal accident insurance.
12.2 Personal accident insurance is available to purchase through JLT Sports for registered competitors. Personal accident insurance covers competitors for non-Medicare medical expenses and ambulance transport whilst travelling directly to and from nominated events within Australia.
12.3 To purchase personal accident insurance go to the Games website http://www.2009worldmasters.com/Personal-Accident-Insurance/default.aspx .
13 How to Register for the Games
13.1 Online Entry a) Create a myGames account Log onto www.2009worldmasters.com and click on the green box to express your interest in competing. Complete the personal details form to receive your myGames user ID and password to your nominated email account.
b) Log on to myGames Input your user ID and password into the orange myGames login box and follow the on- screen prompts to register.
13.2 Manual Entry Competitors can register and pay online or contact SWMGOC on [email protected] or +61 2 8116 2045 for a manual entry form.
14 Registrations Close
Registrations close at 1700 hours Sydney time (GMT+10) on 31 July 2009. Please register as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
15 Links
15.1 Hockey NSW www.hockeynsw.com.au 15.2 Hockey Australia www.hockey.org.au 15.3 International Hockey Federation (FIH) www.fihockey.org 15.4 Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre www.sports-centre.com.au/sop/hockey/1 15.5 Sydney 2009 World Masters Games www.2009worldmasters.com
16 Further Information
Sydney 2009 World Masters Games Organising Committee Locked Bag 2009, SILVERWATER NSW 2128, Australia Phone +61 2 8116 2009 Fax +61 2 8116 2029 Email [email protected] Website www.2009worldmasters.com
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17 Terms & Conditions
Please find below an excerpt from the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games Organising Committee. To read the complete Terms & Conditions please visit our website: http://www.2009worldmasters.com/Registration/default.aspx
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY I acknowledge and agree that for my application to participate in the Games to be accepted by SWMGOC, I must agree to the following terms and conditions of entry. I acknowledge and agree that these terms and conditions can not be amended. I acknowledge and agree that if my application to participate in the Games is successful, I shall participate in the Games and Games Activities at my own risk and that SWMGOC reserves the right to vary any aspect of the Games or Games Activities at any time and for any purpose. Such variation may include, but is not limited to, varying the sports, events or applicable age groups that comprise the Games Activities and/or rescheduling or cancelling any of the Games Activities. I acknowledge and agree that I shall have no Claim against SWMGOC, IMGA or NSW Government for any loss suffered by me due to such variation.
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