Sydney Women's Hockey League Conditions of Play 2020

Sydney Women’s Hockey League Conditions of Play 2020

(Winter Competitions)

Contents Section 1 – PLAY ...... 4 Section 2 – UMPIRING ...... 5 Umpire Badge Requirements ...... 6 Section 3 – MATCH DURATION, POINTS AND SCORE SHEETS ...... 6 Section 4 – REGISTRATION OF PLAYERS ...... 8 Section 5 – UNIFORMS AND PLAYING NUMBERS ...... 11 Section 6 – INJURIES AND TIME OUT...... 11 Section 7 – TEAM OFFICIALS ...... 12 Section 8 – FORFEITS AND CANCELLATIONS ...... 12 Adverse Weather ...... 13 Section 9 – ELIGIBILITY FOR SEMI-FINALS, FINALS AND GRAND-FINALS ...... 14 Section 10 – SEMI FINALS, FINALS AND GRANDFINALS ...... 14 Determination of Finals Placing’s ...... 14 Semi-Finals ...... 15 Finals...... 15 Grand Finals ...... 16 Section 11 – FEES AND FINES ...... 16 Section 12 – JUDICIARY AND MISCONDUCT ...... 17 Minimum Penalties ...... 19 Cards ...... 19 Umpires ...... 20 Appeals ...... 20 APPENDIX A – PLAYERS CODE OF CONDUCT ...... 21 APPENDIX B – UMPIRES CODE OF CONDUCT ...... 22 APPENDIX C – OFFICALS CODE OF CONDUCT ...... 23 APPENDIX D – SPECTATORS CODE OF CONDUCT ...... 24 APPENDIX E – INCIDENT REPORT ...... 25 APPENDIX F – LIGHTNING SAFETY CODE ...... 26 APPENDIX G – SPONSORSHIP GUIDELINES ...... 27

APPENDIX H – SAMPLE MATCHCARD ...... 28

APPENDIX I - UMPIRE STANDARDS...... 30

APPENDIX J - SHOOT OUT COMPETITION………………………………………………………………………. 31

APPENDIX K – HAUS ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS GUIDELINES…………………………. 35

Section 1 – PLAY

1.1 The basic rules and interpretations for the Sydney Women’s Hockey League (SWHL) competitions will be principally per the current "FIH Rules of the Game of Hockey".

1.2 Matches will be played at the Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre or other designated venues at times set down according to the official competition draw.

1.3 Each team is permitted up to 5 substituting players per match with unlimited interchange. Refer penalty clause 11.8

1.4 Competitions organised by SWHL will be:  Open competition (Metropolitan League 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)  Masters competition (Division 1, 2, 3 and 4)

1.5 Players are permitted to participate in more than one competition in a season.

1.6 Only players, umpires and team officials are permitted on the playing surface during a match unless in the case of injury or another unforeseen event.

1.7 The Judiciary as outlined in Section 12 will deal with players, officials and spectators who are reported for misconduct or behaviour detrimental to the game of Hockey and SWHL.

1.8 Any team fielding less than 11 players on 3 occasions may be required to appear before the SWHL Committee. See Section 11 Fees and Fines.

1.9 Acceptance and/or maintenance of teams/clubs in the competition will be at the discretion of the SWHL Committee.

1.10 Grading of teams in the competition will be based on the grade nominated by the team, the position of the team in the competition points table in the preceding season and any other information deemed relevant by the SWHL Committee.

1.11 A system of relegation and promotion operates for grading. This will follow the general principal of one team promoted and one team relegated for each grade with the discretion of the SWHL Committee with the proviso that in the opens competition only one team per club will be permitted in each grade.

1.12 Any advertising (for example sponsors names and/or logos etc) on uniforms must be approved by the SWHL Committee before it is placed on the uniform. Clubs must submit their request in writing, including if possible, a sketch or photo of the proposed design. See Appendix G.

1.13 It is mandatory that all players wear appropriate protective gear such as shin guards and mouth guards, unless medical or dental exemptions is approved by SWHL Committee.

1.14 It is recommended that players, umpires, officials and spectators use appropriate sun protection such as hats and sunscreen.

1.15 Recommendations for players participating when pregnant are in accordance with the document “Participation of the Pregnant Athlete in Contact or Collision Sports” (Sports Medicine Australia Guideline1998).

1.16 All players, officials’ spectators and umpires involved in any SWHL competitions must be made aware of and adhere to the Codes of Conduct for SWHL. The SWHL committee will be responsible for ensuring all codes of conduct are met and any breaches of these codes of conduct will be dealt with by the appropriate committee.

NOTE: It is clubs/association responsibility to ensure all players, officials, umpires and spectators are aware of these Codes of Conduct for SWHL. (Players Appendix A, Spectators Appendix B, Umpires Appendix C, Officials Appendix D)

Section 2 – UMPIRING

2.1 All teams must provide with their team nomination an Umpire Nomination. The Umpire Nomination will require umpires name, badge, current address, contact phone numbers and history of last two years umpiring experience. All umpires will need to be approved by the Umpires Committee before the commencement of the season. If an umpire is unknown to anyone on the committee, this umpire may be required to umpire a pre-season game to determine that they meet the standard of the nominated grade. A fitness test may also be required to determine if the umpire is fit enough to handle the grade nominated.

2.2 An umpire can only nominate for maximum 2 Open divisions and one Masters divisions or 2 Masters and 1 Open division in the current season.

2.3 Umpires may only umpire for one team in any division.

2.4 Umpires should not umpire more than two games in one day. This could be deemed a breach of the Code of Conduct.

2.5 Teams may change their nominated umpire during the season by resubmitting the Umpire’s Nomination Form. Teams must give the Umpire’s Convenor at least seven days’ notice.

2.6 Each team MUST have an umpire of the required standard to enter the SWHL competition, as listed below.

Umpire Badge Requirements ML 1 – Hockey ED Australian Umpire ML 6 – Community Badge Level 3 or approved Level 2 Masters Div 1 – Level 2 ML 2 – Level 2

Masters Div 2 – Level 1 ML3 – Level 2 or approved level 1

Masters Div 3 – Level 1 ML 4 – Level 1

ML 5 – Level 1 Masters Div 4 – Community Badge

2.7 All umpires must wear the approved uniform whilst umpiring. This includes the wearing of a designated alternate uniform when umpiring teams whose colours match closely to the umpire’s uniform. Failure to comply will incur a fine to the club as per Section 11.

2.8 The club of any umpire failing to fulfil their weekly duty will be fined as per section 11 – Fees and Fines.

2.9 It is recommended that all umpires attend an umpire’s briefing as required.

2.10 SWHL Umpires Committee will not test for Community badges. This is an Association’s responsibility. Level 1 and Level 2 candidates will be identified at the beginning of the season and coaching and assessments will be organised by the Umpires Committee. Level 2 candidates will be tested for Level 2 badges only on ML1 games. Level 1 candidates will be tested for Level 1 badges only on ML2 games.

2.11 In the event of the scheduled umpire not arriving for the match both teams should endeavour to obtain the services of another Hockey Ed accredited umpire to umpire the match. If a qualified umpire is not available, the match will be abandoned and a two all draw will be recorded. See penalty in Section 11.

2.12 Umpires must print their name on the completed game card and score line through remaining empty lines on card.

2.13 All umpires involved in any SWHL competition must be made aware of and adhere to the Codes of Conduct for SWHL. The SWHL Committee will be responsible for ensuring the Codes of Conduct are met and any breaches of these Codes of Conduct will be dealt with by the appropriate committee. (Appendix C)

Section 3 – MATCH DURATION, POINTS AND SCORE SHEETS

3.1 Matches are to be played as set down in the competition draw of SWHL.

3.2 Time allocated to teams is as follows:

 Open & Masters competition 10 minutes warm-up, 4 X 17 minute quarters, 2 x 2 minute quarter time and 5 minute half-time. Please note there will be no time out for short corners.

3.3 Matches must finish 3 minutes before the next timeslot regardless of the starting time.

3.4 Teams are permitted to enter the dressing rooms in the timeslot prior to their match.

3.5 Teams may enter the dugout at the commencement of their timeslot and after it has been vacated by teams participating in the previous match. There is a 3 minute change over between timeslots.

3.6 Teams must leave the dugout as soon as their match has concluded.

3.7 The Registrars, according to score sheets received will maintain a point score of results.

3.8 Points will be awarded as follows:  Win 3  Draw 1  Loss 0  Forfeit 3 (with 3 – 0 win recorded) to the team who received the forfeit.  A match card must be submitted by the team receiving the forfeit.  A team losing or drawing a match against a team that is penalised match points (under Section 11) will be awarded the match points & results as a forfeited match (with a 5-0 win recorded).

3.9 Managers or the teams appointed official will be required to provide a score sheet each week for the match. Any new or substituted players are to be written in pen on the score sheet.

3.10 Each team is to complete score sheet with scores, goal scorers & Best & Fairest points – 3,2,1.

3.11 The team is to be listed on the score sheet in playing number order as per the team registration form. Extra player’s names for that game are to be printed on the score sheet and signed by each player. Players absent from the game must have a line put through their name. The SWHL Committee will conduct random score sheet checks throughout the season to make sure players listed on the score sheet as having played, have actually taken the field.

3.12 Managers must update the SWHL Revolutionise Sports Platform noting the players that took part in the match, the match result, goal scorers, penalty cards and best and fairest points of each of their matches by midnight of the next business day after that round of matches is completed.

3.13 Managers must also PDF scan (NOT jpg or tif formats) and upload the score sheet to the SWHL Revolutionise Sports Platform by midnight of the next business day after that round of matches is completed. If you are unable to load the score sheet PDF you must email it to the relevant registrar

EMAIL PDF SCORE SHEETS EMAIL PDF SCORE SHEETS EMAIL PDF SCORE SHEETS TO: TO: TO: Masters Divisions only ML 1, 2 & 3 only ML 4, 5 & 6 only Michael Gunner Donna Parsons Emma Thuell Phone: 0435476 676 Phone: 0404 859 680 Phone: 0422 992 679 Email: Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Please note: jpg or tif files of the score sheet will not be accepted – only PDF files

3.14 Teams who do not comply with this rule will incur a fine (see Section 11.3).

3.15 Scoresheets loaded in the SWHL Revolutionise Sports platform or as shown on the scanned PDF, with missing or incorrect scores will be deemed NO SCORE until the score has been verified in writing by both teams who participated in the match. In the case of conflicting scores, score will be recorded as 0-0 and NO POINTS WILL BE AWARDED.

3.16 A notation should be made on the score sheet when a player is playing for a player on representative commitments in addition to having played their regular grade in the same round. These players will be classed as “fill in” players. In addition to noting the “fill in” player on the score sheet, managers will also need to detail the “fill in” player(s) in the SWHL Revolutionise Sports Platform when loading the score sheet information.

3.17 Representative commitments are deemed as players, umpires or officials participating in Australian team commitment (including trials and training); Australian Country; Australian Hockey League; Australian National Championships for U/15, U/18, (excluding the schools CHS and CIS championships) U/21 and Master’s; and NSW U/13, U/15, U/18, Open and Master’s State Championships

NOTE: Trials, training (except with Australian team as stated above) or any other tournaments will not be taken into consideration when determining eligibility.

Also refer to 4.12 re which team such Open or Age (U21 or U18) players can subsequently play in.

Section 4 – REGISTRATION OF PLAYERS

4.1 All players must be registered with Hockey NSW.

4.2 The minimum age of players participating in the Open competition will be 12 years of age in the year of competition. The SWHL Committee may request proof of age.

4.3 Masters age will be determined as at 31st December of the year of competition. This means a master’s player must reach 34 years of age during the current year. Proof of age is required for all new players (see Section 4.5).

NOTE: Each player’s date of birth must be recorded on the Team Registration Form.

4.4 Under special circumstances (specifically relating to goalkeepers only) Masters teams may apply for the waiving of the age rule. This application must come via the Association/Club Secretary.

4.5 No player may be registered with more than one team in any one competition.

4.6 Each team may register a MINIMUM of eleven (11) players. Single teams playing in the competition must have a MINIMUM of fourteen (14) players registered. Each team must nominate a goalkeeper.

4.7 Once a player has played in a higher grade for the number of games listed below, she will automatically be registered in the higher grade:

 SWHL Opens: 8 games (i.e. 7 games maximum without re-grading) – assuming the player has played all 18 rounds.  SWHL Masters Divisions 1 & 2: 5 games (i.e. 4 games maximum without regrading) – assuming the player has played all 10 rounds.  SWHL Masters Divisions 3 & 4: 7 games (i.e. 6 games maximum without regrading) – assuming the player has played all 15 rounds.

Note: Exemption for a player on representative duty is as defined in section 3.16.

4.8 A Team Registration form is to be forwarded to the relevant Registrar prior to the first round of the competition via email in excel format. The form must record each player in shirt number numerical order. Players and their relevant shirt numbers listed on the Team Registration form must also be uploaded to the SWHL Revolutionise Sports Sport as per the Player Upload Instructions and Important Information Document provided.

4.9 Applications for registration and re-registration must be made on the bottom of score sheet. Applications for re-registration must also be uploaded to the SWHL Revolutionise Sports Sport as per the Player Upload Instructions and Important Information Document provided. Full details of the registration are to be provided to the Registrar.

4.10 For Masters Divisions, full details of late registrations must be entered on the Score Sheet. These new Master players must provide a copy of photo identification via facsimile with score sheet within 24 hours of their first match. Any breaches deem that player ineligible and appropriate penalty will be imposed – loss of points.

4.11 New player registration after the completion of Round 11 of the Open competition and round 6 (Div 1 & 2) and round 9 (Div 3 & 4) in the Masters competition will not be eligible to play in the SWHL final series (semi-finals, finals and grand final).

4.12 Players who are currently, or who have been in the past 2 years, a State, Territory or National Open or Age (Under 21 or Under 18) representative must be graded in the club’s highest graded team. They will not be permitted to play down in a lower division in the Open competition.

Players who are currently, or who have been in the past 2 years, a State, Territory or National Open or Age (Under 21 or Under 18) second team representatives (e.g. U18s Blues) may be graded in a club’s second team provided it is no lower than ML3. They will not be permitted to play down in a lower division in the Open Competition. Special consideration may be given in exceptional circumstances.

The two years is calculated from the 31st December in the year that the player last played as a State, Territory or National Open or Age (Under 21 or Under 18) representative.

4.13 Where a player participates in more than one (1) competition match in the same round, her grading for that round will be recorded as the higher grade played.

4.14 A player may only play in TWO competition matches in any one round of the Open competition

4.15 Masters players may only play in 2 games in one week (as the rounds do not coincide).

4.16 A player may play one team lower than the grade she is registered where:  There are no more than 2 divisions difference,  This makes a maximum of 13 players for the match. (This means only 13 players may participate in this match). An exception will be allowed with more than 13 players allowed if that player is to replace the registered goalkeeper only.  It does not contravene rule 4.12.  Only one (1) player in any one game (whether goalkeeper or field player) may play in a division lower than that which they have been graded.

4.17 If a club deems it necessary to move a player down a grade on a more permanent basis, this may be permitted where:  There is no more than 2 divisions difference.  It does not contravene rule 4.12.  It is one team lower then where they have played the majority of their games  A player from the lower team goes up to replace the player being moved down.  The player who is moved down a grade cannot go back up to the higher grade until they have played 3 games in the lower grade.  No player may be moved down a grade after round the completion of round 11 in the Opens Competition, round 6 in divisions 1 and 2 of the Masters Competition and round 9 in divisions 3 and 4 of the Masters Competition.

4.18 Application for special consideration for the re-registration of players can be made to the SWHL management in writing.

4.19 In the event that the player who is being moved up a grade in accordance with rule 4.17 ceases to continue playing another player from the lower grade has to replace this player.

4.20 If a player is being moved down a grade on permanent/semi-permanent basis. The name of both players indicating which player is going up and which player is going down is to be recorded on both match cards.

4.21 There is a limit of three (3) players who can be permanently moved down a grade per season per team.

4.22 A team who in any competition contravenes the rules regarding registration of players will be penalised for each offence: See Fees & Fines.

4.23 Registered players who have not taken the field within four (4) rounds of being registered will be automatically de-registered. Should these players take the field after this date, they must be re-registered.

Should a representative player be deregistered for not having played within the four (4) rounds of their registration date, any player having played up as a replacement during this time will have the games recorded as playing in the higher grade.

Section 5 – UNIFORMS AND PLAYING NUMBERS

5.1 All teams must play in the playing uniform that is registered with SWHL.

5.2 Bike pants or compression tights are permitted to be worn ONLY IF OF THE SAME COLOUR AS THE PLAYER'S UNIFORM. Players not adhering to this rule will not be permitted to participate in their match.

5.3 In the event of a clash in uniform colours, the team listed second on the draw must make appropriate arrangements to change their uniform prior to the match.

5.4 Numbers are to be worn by all players from the first competition match as per the team registration form. Should a player need to play in a different numbered shirt to that which she is registered, the number the player is wearing for that particular round needs to be recorded on the score sheet as well as the registered number.

5.5 Numbers must be fixed on the back of the player's shirt or pinnie. No tape or pins are permitted. Minimum size of numbers to be 15 cm

5.6 A uniform register will be maintained by SWHL. (Only those components of the uniform registered will be allowed to be worn.) Clubs are required to submit a digital photograph of their playing uniform including Shirt, Skirt, Skort, Shorts, and socks (front and back view) to SWHL at the start of each season, or whenever their uniform changes.

Section 6 – INJURIES AND TIME OUT

6.1 There will be no time out for injuries, substitutions, etc during round matches throughout the season.

6.2 During the final series (semi-finals, finals and grand finals) time out for injuries will be permitted.

6.3 Any player who sustains an injury and bleeds is required to immediately leave the playing area. The player is not permitted to resume playing until the bleeding has stopped or a suitable occlusive dressing has been applied.

6.4 In the event of blood spillage onto the playing surface or in the dugout, the spillage should be cleaned up. A “blood spill” kit should be available under the bench at each pitch. If not, call State Sports Centre Sports Officers.

6.5 No player should be treated for an injury on the playing surface unless there are extenuating circumstances where it is deemed unsafe to move the injured player. 6.6 It is the responsibility of each team to have a suitably stocked first aid kit available at every game.

Section 7 – TEAM OFFICIALS

7.1 Team officials must ensure their team’s score sheet is accessible for the officials of the opposing team to check should they ask to do so.

7.2 Completed score sheets must be placed on the technical bench (where available) prior to the commencement of the game, and for the full duration of the game. SWHL officials may randomly check score sheets.

7.3 Each team must provide a Timekeeper/Scorer for their match. This person may be a team official.

7.4 Team Officials are under the jurisdiction of SWHL whilst at the Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre or other designated venues. The Judiciary as outlined in Section 12 will deal with any misconduct or behaviour detrimental to the game of Hockey and SWHL.

7.5 All officials involved in any SWHL competition must be made aware of and adhere to the Codes of Conduct for SWHL. The SWHL Committee will be responsible for ensuring the Codes of Conduct are met and any breaches of these Codes of Conduct will be dealt with by the appropriate Committee. (Appendix D).

7.6 Team officials must ensure mouth guards and shin pads are worn.

Section 8 – FORFEITS AND CANCELLATIONS

8.1 A team failing to take the field within 10 minutes of the scheduled match time i.e. Twenty minutes after the time advertised, for play, shall forfeit the match, unless extenuating circumstances are accepted by the opposing team and umpires, or an appeal is made and allowed by a subsequent SWHL Committee meeting, or the wet weather rule (Rule 8.5) is brought into play.

8.2 If a team forfeits a game the forfeiting team will be charged the TOTAL cost for the timeslot.

8.3 If a club forfeits a game with advance notice the forfeiting team MUST:  Notify the opposing team;  Inform the Umpires Convenor;

 Inform the Fixtures Convenor.

8.4 A team claiming a forfeit must do so on a score sheet, which is to be forwarded to the Registrar within 48 hours of the scheduled match. Both teams need to update the SWHL Revolutionise Sports platform with the score sheet information showing a 0-5 loss to the team that forfeited. Should any team fail to comply with this condition, points for the forfeited game will not be awarded.

8.5 If no play is possible due to adverse or dangerous weather conditions (torrential rain, lightning, hail etc) the match will be declared a nil all draw.

Adverse Weather

8.6 In the event of lightning in the area, the Hockey NSW lightning safety code should be adhered. The full code is in Appendix F. In the event of severe heat, the Hockey Australia Guidelines should be adhered. The guidelines are included in Appendix K.

8.7 If play commences, and the weather deteriorates to the point where it would be dangerous to continue, and it is:  Before the completion of the second quarter- a nil all draw will be declared; or  After the completion of the second quarter - the score at the time when the match is abandoned will be declared the final score. 8.8 If the match does not commence on time due to adverse or dangerous weather conditions, the match may be delayed up to 30 minutes (that means, the game must start at least 5 minutes before the scheduled half time), before it is abandoned. The time remaining should be divided equally into four quarters with limited half time. The umpires and team captains will need to agree on this prior to the commencement of play

8.9 If no play commences due to adverse weather, the match may be rescheduled to be played at a later dates (refer conditions 8.10) unless (i) the entire round has been abandoned. (ii) the entire division has been abandoned in the same round. Where the match is not rescheduled the result will be declared as a nil all draw.

8.10 In order to reschedule a match clubs/teams MUST:

(i) both agree to play the rescheduled game. If one team does not want to play the rescheduled game, they will receive a forfeit result. (ii) submit a request to reschedule the match, along with the umpire details, to the SWHL Committee for approval. (iii) reschedule the time and venue themselves at the cost of both teams. (iv) organise and agree on the rescheduled time and venue within 2 weeks of the abandoned game before the end of round 18. (v) play the rescheduled game within 4 weeks of the abandoned game

8.11 The Fixtures Convenor should be notified, via the SWHL Secretary, of the unplayable condition of the pitch and the decision to not play the match.

8.12 If a player was scheduled to miss the abandoned game due to suspension, they must still serve their suspension on the next available game.

Section 9 – ELIGIBILITY FOR SEMI-FINALS, FINALS AND GRAND-FINALS

9.1 To be eligible for the final series a player MUST have played a MINIMUM of 60% of rounds during the current season (please also refer to section 4.13), i.e. SWHL Opens: 18 match comp = 11 rounds; Masters Divisions 1 & 2: 10 comp = 6 rounds; Masters Divisions 3 & 4: 15 comp = 9 rounds. You are eligible to play in the SWHL Final Series in the grade you’ve played the most rounds. If you have played an equal number of rounds across grades you will be eligible to play in the higher grade.

9.2 In the event that a player has been moved down or up a grade during the season and they have played insufficient games to be eligible for the finals (as per 9.1) application can be made to the SWHL committee for special consideration of those games played in other grades.

9.3 No player may play in any semi-final, final or grand final in a division lower than the division in which she is eligible (as per 4.7).

9.4 A player who is eligible to play in a lower division will be allowed to play in any semi- final, final or grand final in a higher division.

9.5 Where a player plays in more than one competition (i.e. Opens & Masters), her eligibility for semi-final, finals and grand finals will only be taken from those matches played in the competition for that appropriate semi-final, final or grand final.

9.6 In extenuating circumstances the above condition may be varied on application to SWHL Committee. This includes representative duties, pregnancy and injury.

9.7 It is the responsibility of managers or team officials to maintain a record of players who participate in the SWHL competition taking note of date, grade and periods of absence, etc.

9.8 Applications for consideration of extenuating circumstances (as per sections 9.2 and 9.6 above) should be made in writing to the appropriate Registrar and SWHL secretary 14 days prior to the scheduled semi-final, final and grand-final. This includes players or team officials who have been on International duties. The players club may apply for special consideration which needs to include a demonstrated historical link of the player to the club.

9.9 The SWHL Chairperson will convene a special Committee meeting to consider the application. Teams will be notified in writing of the outcome.

Section 10 – SEMI FINALS, FINALS AND GRANDFINALS Determination of Finals Placings

10.1 At the completion of the round matches if teams are on equal points the process to determine final placings will be:

 The team with the higher goal difference will be deemed to be higher on the table.  If goal differences are equal, the team with the higher number of “wins” will be deemed to be higher on the table.  If goal differences and the number of “wins” are equal, the team that has scored the most number of goals will rank higher.  If goal differences, the number of “wins” and goals scored are equal, ranking shall be determined by the aggregate result (results of both matches added together) when the two equal teams played each other. The higher aggregate result shall be deemed to be higher on the table.  In the event that all criteria above are equal, the final placings shall be determined by the best of three toss of a coin. Semi-Finals 10.2 Semi-Finals Major (1 v 2) If teams are equal on completion of normal playing time the following will occur:  Team highest on the competition table will proceed to grand final as determined in 10.1. 10.3 Semi-Finals Minor (3 v 4) Opens Division ML4, ML5, ML6 and Masters Division 2, 3 and 4 If teams are equal on completion of normal playing time the following will occur:  “Drop-off” will be played, if still a draw after completion of drop-off the team highest on the competition table as determined in 10.1 will proceed to the final.  Drop-off is 15 minutes of sudden death extra-time.  First 7½ minutes 2 players drop-off (leave the field) i.e. 9 players.  Second 7½ minutes 2 players drop-off (leave the field) i.e. 7 players.  Substitutes are permitted as per normal during “Drop Off”. *NOTE: Master’s competition will not play “Drop Off” as per Hockey Australia Guidelines.

Note: Opens Division ML1, ML2, ML3 and Masters Division 1 – Penalty Shoot Out Competition as set out in Appendix J – no extra time or drop off, straight to shoot out.

Finals

10.4 Finals Opens Division ML4, ML5, ML6 and Masters Division 2, 3 and 4 If teams are equal on completion of normal playing time the following will occur:  “Drop-off” will be played, if still a draw after completion of drop-off the team highest on the competition table as determined in 10.1 will proceed to the grand-final.  Drop-off is 15 minutes of sudden death extra-time  First 7½ minutes 2 players drop-off (leave the field) i.e. 9 players  Second 7½ minutes 2 players drop-off (leave the field) i.e. 7 players  Substitutes are permitted as per normal during “Drop Off” *NOTE: Master’s competition will not play “Drop Off” as per Hockey Australia Guidelines

Note: Opens Division ML1, ML2, ML3 and Masters Division 1 – Penalty Shoot Out Competition as set out in Appendix J - no extra time or drop off, straight to shoot out.

Grand Finals 10.5 Grand Finals Opens Division ML4, ML5, ML6 and Masters Division 2, 3 and 4

If teams are equal on completion of normal playing time the following will occur:  Drop-off will be played.  Drop-off is 15 minutes of sudden death extra-time.  First 7½ minutes 2 players drop-off (leave the field) i.e. 9 players.  Second 7½ minutes 2 players drop-off (leave the field) i.e. 7 players.  Substitutes are permitted as per normal during “Drop Off”. *NOTE: Master’s competition will not play “Drop Off” as per Hockey Australia Guidelines.

If, at the end of normal time and extra time no result is achieved, a penalty stroke shoot out, in accordance with international tournament guidelines, will be held to determine the winner.

Note: Opens Division ML1, ML2, ML3 and Masters Division 1 – Penalty Shoot Out Competition as set out in Appendix J - no extra time or drop off, straight to shoot out.

Section 11 – FEES AND FINES

11.1 Fees are payable as per accounts issued by the Treasurer.

11.2 Fines are to be paid within fourteen (14) days of notification.

11.3 Fines are as follows:  Failure to complete any compulsory details on score sheet and upload compulsory details into the SWHL Revolutionise Sports Platform: $20 first offence and $40 each subsequent offence.  Failure to upload the score sheet information and the score sheet PDF into the SWHL Revolutionise Sports Platform by midnight of the next business day after that round of matches is completed: $20 first offence and $40 each subsequent offence.  Failure to provide an umpire $200 per offence: to increase by $50 each subsequent offence (of which $30 is to be paid to the substitute umpire).  The club of any umpire failing to wear correct uniform will be fined $25 for each offence.  If a game does not proceed because a suitable replacement umpire cannot be found, the team/club of the rostered umpire, who does not attend, will be charged the full cost of the pitch hire for the time slot.

11.4 Failure to field 11 players on three occasions will mean that the club/team will appear before the SWHL Committee and will jeopardise that club/team’s entry into the next season’s competition.

11.5 Player wears a different shirt number to that under which she is registered – team penalty of 3 match points, unless both numbers are recorded on the score sheet.

11.6 Team plays ineligible players in a particular division - team penalty of 3 match points and the opposition is awarded a forfeit win (5-0).

11.7 A team plays unregistered players in any competition match – team penalty of 3 match points and the opposition is awarded a forfeit win (5-0).

11.8 A team plays more than 5 substitute players per match – team penalty of 3 match points and the opposition is awarded a forfeit win (5-0).

11.9 A team fails to record the name of all players participating in the match on the scorecard –team penalty of 3 match points.

11.10 A player plays under the name of another player – team penalty of all competition points gained up to and including the match in which the offence occurred.

11.11 Teams who contravene rules pertaining to the registration of players may be required to appear before the SWHL Committee and may incur penalties to be determined.

Section 12 – JUDICIARY AND MISCONDUCT

12.1 The Judiciary committee shall comprise three (3) members consisting of one (1) SWHL Executive member, and two (2) SWHL Umpire Committee members.

12.2 No member of this Committee can adjudicate on any matter if they have a conflict of interest in the case before the judiciary.

12.3 Unless the convenor of umpires has such a conflict, they will be the person responsible for gathering all facts (investigating) needed for the judiciary.

12.4 One member of the Judiciary Committee will be nominated as the Chairperson of the Judiciary Committee. This person will be responsible for the procedure and the conduct of the meeting.

12.5 A quorum of not less than three (3) members will be necessary to convene the Judiciary Committee.

12.6 A suspended player, a player against whom a charge has been made, a spectator, a member or two delegates from the club concerned in regard to a dispute, protest or charge shall have the right to:  Appear before the Judiciary Committee;  Call others to give evidence on their behalf;  Question any person giving evidence.

12.7 The judiciary committee has the right to rule that a judicial committee hearing is not necessary if:  the suspension handed down Is not contested; or  the judiciary committee agrees that the multiple cards have been awarded for different rule breaches.

12.8 The cited player, spectator or club shall abide by the findings of the committee regardless of their failure to attend, or to apply for a postponement of the judiciary hearing.

12.9 Any player permanently suspended will not be permitted to participate in any match in that competition until the case has been heard by the Judiciary Committee. Any team playing a suspended player shall be deemed to have forfeited any competition match in which such a player takes part.

12.10 Should the Judiciary committee, due to lack of a quorum, fail to convene, the suspended player shall be permitted to resume playing until the Judiciary Committee is convened.

12.11 The Chairperson shall read and explain to all parties to the hearing, in each other’s presence, the full text of the charge(s), protest or appeal to be considered.

12.12 The parties at the hearing shall be heard by the Judiciary Committee, in each other’s presence, in the following order -  Those supporting a charge or protest, to give evidence, to call witnesses, to be queried by those defending a charge or protest and to be questioned by the Judiciary Committee and followed by -  Those defending a charge or protest, to give evidence, to call witnesses, to be queried by those supporting, and to be questioned by the Judiciary Committee followed by-  Those supporting a charge or protest, to answer evidence given under and whom the Judiciary Committee may again question.

12.13 All parties to the hearing shall then retire while the Judiciary Committee considers its finding although the Judiciary Committee may recall any or all of them, individually or, together, to amplify or to clarify a matter of evidence.

12.14 The Judiciary Committee shall then -  In the case of a charged player found guilty of a charge DETERMINE A PENALTY  In the case of a charged member found guilty of a charge DETERMINE A PENALTY  In the case of a charged spectator found guilty of a charge DETERMINE A PENALTY  In the case of an upheld protest DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE PENALTY

12.15 The Judiciary Committee shall record its finding, made by majority vote and then inform all the parties concerned of its decision.

12.16 Penalties by way of suspension shall be until a certain date and any suspension may extend into a subsequent season before termination if necessary

12.17 Relevant charges and the minimum penalties for persons found guilty of them shall include:

Minimum Penalties Disputing an umpire’s decision One (1) weeks suspension Abuse of an umpire Two (2) weeks suspension Persistent and deliberate breach of the Two (2) weeks suspension rules Acts detrimental to the SWHL Two (2) weeks suspension Abusive conduct while a spectator Four (4) weeks suspension Striking at another player with other than a Two (2) weeks suspension hockey stick Deliberately striking another player with Four (4) weeks suspension other than a hockey stick Striking at another player with a hockey Four (4) weeks suspension stick Deliberately striking another player with a Eight (8) weeks suspension hockey stick Assault of an Umpire Two (2) years suspension

12.18 Nothing in these rules shall prevent the Judiciary Committee from deciding to suspend any penalty imposed conditionally upon the charged player/member not being found guilty again of the same or similar charges, at which time the suspended penalty and any additional penalties will be handed down.

12.19 In the event that a player is suspended by the judiciary they are ineligible to win the SWHL Best and Fairest award in any grade for that year.

Cards

12.20 Five (5) green cards will deem the player automatically suspended for one match. The suspension is for the entire week and covers all divisions within each competition.

12.21 Two (2) yellow cards will deem the player automatically suspended for one match. For each yellow card received after this, an automatic one match suspension will occur. Any suspension handed down is for the entire competition round and covers all competitions within the SWHL structure.

12.22 If a player receives two (2) yellow cards, the player will be required to appear before the Judiciary Committee by the Wednesday immediately following the match in which it was given. The Judiciary Committee will make a decision at this time on the length of suspension required

12.23 One (1) red card will require the player to appear before the Judiciary Committee by the Wednesday immediately following the match in which it was given. The Judiciary Committee will make a decision at this time on the length of suspension required. Any suspension handed down is for the entire competition round and covers all competitions within the SWHL structure.

Umpires

12.24 An umpire issuing any card to a player during a match shall note the player's name, playing number, team and brief description of misconduct on the match card. If no documentation is made, no card will be tallied. All managers are required to keep a tally of all cards given to players within their team/club. This is to ensure no illegal players take the field.

12.25 For all yellow and red cards issued, umpires will be required to complete an Umpire’s Incident Report. On completion this should be sent to the Umpires Convenor. This report will be used in all relevant Judiciary Committee hearings. Umpires may be asked to attend Judiciary Committee hearings to clarify any aspects of the incident.

12.26 SWHL Executive will notify clubs/teams of the individual players that are required to appear before the Judiciary Committee.

12.27 Registrars will provide monthly a list of players receiving cards, the type of card and the name of the umpires issuing the cards. This list will be given to the Umpires Convenor who will confirm with clubs/teams the card tally of individual players.

Appeals

12.28 Any application for leave to appeal against a finding of the Judiciary Committee shall be made ONLY on the grounds of new evidence, which was not reasonably available at the time of the hearing.

12.29 Application shall be lodged with the SWHL Secretary within 14 days of the relevant meeting of the Judiciary Committee.

12.30 Leave to appeal against a decision shall be given only to the player against whom the finding has been made.

APPENDIX A – PLAYERS CODE OF CONDUCT

Players Code of Conduct A player selected by a Club or Association and competing in an event held or sanctioned boy SWHL must meet the following requirements in regard to conduct during the event and in any role held within SWHL. The SWHL committee is responsible for ensuring that the Code of Conduct is met at all times. If in their opinion, there is a breach of the Code of Conduct the player may be suspended from the competition.

In accepting selection in a Club of Association Team playing in a SWHL held or sanctioned event a player agrees to: 1. Behave in a sportsmanlike manner at all times to other players, officials and spectators 2. Make no detrimental statements in public in respect of the performance of any match officials, umpires, competitors, coaches or spectators in SWHL competitions. 3. Play by the rules at all times and ensure that the game of hockey is not brought into disrepute 4. Accept responsibility for all actions taken. I will exercise reasonable care to prevent injury by ensuring that I play within the rules. I understand that reasonable care consists of showing due diligence in abiding by the rules and adhering to the officials’’ decisions. 5. Not engage in any doping practice, the use of drugs or other banned substance unless prescribed by a medical doctor. 6. No bet on the outcome or on any other aspect of a hockey match or competition. 7. Not throw or fix a match, try to achieve a contrived outcome to a match or competition, or otherwise influence improperly the outcome or any other aspect of a match or competition. 8. Not show unnecessary obvious dissension, displeasure or disapproval towards an umpire, technical official, tournament director or other official as a consequence of his or her decision or generally. 9. Abstain from the use of tobacco and the consumption of alcoholic beverages when playing. 10. Refrain from any sexual harassment towards other players and officials and treat all participants fairly and with the context of their sporting activities, regardless of gender, race, place of origin, athletic potential, colour, sexual orientation, religion, political beliefs, socio-economic status and other conditions. 11. Not 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.

APPENDIX B – UMPIRES CODE OF CONDUCT

Umpires Code of Conduct As an Umpire appointed by SWHL, you must meet the following requirements in regard to your conduct during any activity held or sanctioned by SWHL and in any role you hold within SWHL. The SWHL committee is responsible for ensuring that the Code of Conduct is met at all times. If in their opinion, there is a breach of the Code of Conduct the umpire may be suspended from the competition. In accepting selection in as an umpire for the SWHL competition, a person agrees to: 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 personal abuse towards players. 9. Make no detrimental statements in public in respect of the performance of any match officials, umpires, competitors, coaches or spectators in SWHL competitions. 10. 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 11. Abstain from the use of tobacco and the consumption of alcoholic beverages when officiating or whilst in uniform. 12. Adhere to the Anti-Doping Policy advocated by Hockey Australia 13. Make no public comments or media announcements without prior approval from the SWHL committee. 14. Wear only the official umpires’ uniform supplied by SWHL when umpiring in the competition.

15. Maintain the fitness level deemed acceptable when your appointment to the competition is made. 16. Abide by all relevant policies documented by SWHL in relation to your appointment at a SWHL sanctioned event.

APPENDIX C – OFFICALS CODE OF CONDUCT

Official’s Code of Conduct An official appointed by a Club or Association and competing in an event held or sanctioned by SWHL must meet the following requirements in regard to conduct during the event and in any role held within SWHL. The SWHL committee is responsible for ensuring that the Code of Conduct is met at all times. If in their opinion, there is a breach of the Code of Conduct the player may be suspended from the competition. In accepting appointment as a Club of Association Official, a person agrees to: 1. Behave in a sportsmanlike manner at all times to other players, officials and spectators 2. Make no detrimental statements in public in respect of the performance of any match officials, umpires, competitors, coaches or spectators in SWHL competitions. 3. Accept responsibility for all actions taken. 4. Not engage in any doping practice, the use of drugs or other banned substance unless prescribed by a medical doctor. 5. No bet on the outcome or on any other aspect of a hockey match or competition. 6. Not throw or fix a match, try to achieve a contrived outcome to a match or competition, or otherwise influence improperly the outcome or any other aspect of a match or competition. 7. Not show unnecessary obvious dissension, displeasure or disapproval towards an umpire, technical official, tournament director or other official as a consequence of his or her decision or generally. 8. Refrain from any sexual harassment towards other players and officials and treat all participants fairly and with the context of their sporting activities, regardless of gender, race, place of origin, athletic potential, colour, sexual orientation, religion, political beliefs, socio-economic status and other conditions. 9. Not 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.

APPENDIX D – SPECTATORS CODE OF CONDUCT

Spectator’s Code of Conduct

As a spectator watching an event that is conducted or sanctioned by SWHL, you must meet the following requirements with regard to your conduct: 1. Spectators are important part of the game and shall at all times conform to accepted standards of good sportsmanship and behaviour. 2. Spectators shall at all times respect officials, coaches and players and extend courtesies to them. 3. Lead by example and respect all players, coaches, umpires and fellow spectators – physical or verbal abuse will not be tolerated. 4. Respect the umpires’ decision. Do not abuse, threaten or intimidate an umpire or match official and do not show dissension, displeasure or disapproval towards an umpire or match official’s decision in an abusive or unreasonable fashion. 5. Support skilled performances and show respect for opposition teams and players. 6. Display appropriate social behaviour by not using profane, demeaning or derogatory language, or harassing players, coaches, officials or other spectators. 7. Leave the spectator area tidy and free from litter. 8. Do not ridicule mistakes or losses – supporters are there for support. 9. Acknowledge all volunteers who are giving up their valuable time to enable the conduct of the competition. 10. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability, race, place of origin, colour, sexual orientation, religion, political beliefs, socio- economic status, and other conditions.

APPENDIX E – INCIDENT REPORT

SYDNEY WOMENS HOCKEY LEAGUE

INCIDENT REPORT:

All incidents should be reported to the SWHL Secretary within 7 days of the incident. Club/Team SWHL Division

Incident/Problem Details Description of Incident/Problem

Date Incident/problem occurred:

Time Incident/Problem occurred:

Actual location:

Action Taken:

Name of person completing this form:

Contact Phone Number:

APPENDIX F – LIGHTNING SAFETY CODE

LIGHTNING SAFETY CODE

The Centre for Sports Medicine and Research Education has released guidelines for avoiding being hit by lightning while playing or being involved in, sport.

The reason became evident earlier this year when another sportsperson was killed while playing a game of cricket.

The lightning safety code is based on the 30/30 rule which calls for play to be stopped when the lightning / thunder ratio reaches 30 seconds or less. i.e. the time between when the lightning is seen, and the thunder is heard is 30 seconds or less.

This means that the lightning is 10 km away and the next strike has a “significant risk” of hitting the people who have seen the lightning and heard the thunder.

Play should not commence until 30 minutes after the last lightning strike and thunder.

Statistics show that 25% of people killed by lightning are playing sports like cricket, hockey or golf.

All Hockey Associations in NSW should implement this policy immediately.

Issued by the Hockey NSW Joint Officiating Committee – April 2004

APPENDIX G – SPONSORSHIP GUIDELINES

SWHL recognises that sponsorship is an important part of hockey; sponsorship helps not only in the promotion of hockey but also enables clubs to compete in competitions and at a level that they might not otherwise be able to. SWHL also recognises the need to retain some control over the use of sponsorship logos on playing uniforms.

SWHL encourages teams to seek sponsorship if they wish. However, the use of sponsorship logos must first be approved by the SWHL Committee and must conform to the following guidelines. The SWHL Committee reserves the right to disallow the use of sponsorship logos which is deemed to be inappropriate.

Teams are only required to seek approval for the use of sponsorship logos on playing uniforms. These guidelines do not apply to the use of sponsorship logos on track suits, walk out shirts or other off field attire.

1. Teams must obtain written approval from the SWHL Committee before adding any sponsorship logo to their uniform. Failure to do so may result in teams being prevented from taking the field until such approval is obtained.

2. Any wording or logos should not

a. Be obtrusive or interfere with the general appearance of the uniform. Logos on the front of a shirt should measure no more than 210 mm in length with height 150 mm. Logos on the back of the back of the shirt will need to be approved by the SWHL Committee.

b. Not interfere with the shirt numbers. Any logos or wording should be on the chest opposite the team/club logo (if appropriate), or on the sleeves, or on the front flap of the skirt.

c. Be suggestive, offensive, indecent or in poor taste.

d. Include tobacco or specified brand alcohol advertising

e. Include hotel/club/licensed premises advertising on junior players (i.e. Those under the age of 18 years)

3. These guidelines are to be read in conjunction with the SWHL Rules of Play Section 1.11.

4. Alterations to these guidelines may only be made at the SWHL Annual General Meeting

APPENDIX H – SAMPLE SCORE SHEET

SYDNEY WOMENS HOCKEY LEAGUE Date: Rnd: Division :

Score: Score:

Team: v Team:

Umpire: (print name) Umpire: (print name)

Team completing this card: Use BLACK pen only and remember to keep your originals CARDS Number Firstname Surname Player's Signature Green Yellow Red Goals

NEW player registrations details: Reasons for Cards Issued

Points Name 3 Best & Fairest Player ML1 to ML6 2 1

Please leave all score sheets on Tech Bench for duration of match. The SWHL Committee will be conducting random score sheet checks throughout the season.

Managers or team officials must load all score sheet information into the SWHL RevolutioniseSports Platform - noting players that took part in the match, the match result, goal scorers, penalty cards and best and fairest points. They also need to upload a scanned PDF (not JPG or TIF) of of the score sheet. The score sheet information and the score sheet PDF uploads must be completed for this match by midnight of the next business day after that round is completed. Fines apply for late score sheet uploads.

APPENDIX I – UMPIRES GUIDELINES

Attention: All SWHL Opens and Masters Umpires

Umpiring Standards 2019 and beyond.

The Sydney Women’s Hockey League acknowledges umpires are an integral part of our game. Whilst players should respect umpires, umpires must also respect the players. Please remember umpires also have to acknowledge the SWHL Conditions of Play and Code of Conduct.

1. Umpires are only allowed to umpire for 2 x opens division and 1 x masters division or 2 x masters division and 1 x open division and for only one team in that division and no more than 2 matches umpired in one day. If you do more then, this you will be called before the committee as it is a breach of the Code of Conduct and you cannot mentally provide your attention required for the matches. If you are an active player in SWHL that umpires, or any other umpire and you wish to umpire more than two matches you must apply for an exemption to the umpires convenor.

2. All umpires must wear the correct uniform; SWHL shirt, plain black skort/skirt or plain black trousers and plain black socks For unpleasant weather a fluro yellow umpires’ jacket is permitted. No other items or articles are permitted at all times except a hat for protection from the sun. Shirts should be tucked in at all times. If you do not wear the correct uniform the club, you umpire for will be fined $25 per offence.

3. Sunglasses should not be worn when umpiring. And mobile phone calls are not to be taken during games or whilst umpiring.

4. If you fail to attend or umpire a game, the club you umpire for will be fined $200 per offence. It is your responsibility to cover the game if you cannot. You can only cover your match from umpires within your division or above.

5. Matches for Opens ML1 and ML2 are appointed four weeks in advanced by the umpire convenor and Opens ML3 – ML6 and Masters Divisions MD1 – MD4 are appointing 18 weeks in advanced so there is sufficient time to get matches covered or swapped. If you do swap a match or someone is covering your game, you need to let the umpire convenor know. It is your responsibility.

6. All umpire must PRINT their name on the match card.

7. Umpires must not be warming up or playing on the field before their match or at half time.

8. All SWHL matches start 10 minutes after the scheduled time. Umpire must adhere to this and not start the clock early. The players are entitled to their warmup and

game time. Game time will be 4 X 17 minute quarters, 2 x 2 minute quarter time and 5 minute half-time. Please note there will be no time out for short corners.

9. If you issue a yellow card or red card in a game, you must record it on the match card and send an umpire’s report to the Umpire Convenor within 48hours. All green cards must be noted on the match card as well.

10. Umpires must be aware of the SWHL wet weather policy and the lightning safety code.

11. If you know an umpire is not complying with these standards you should let the Umpires Convenor know. Don’t be embarrassed or think you are dobbing someone in. If someone is doing the wrong thing it is lowering the standard of umpires which SWHL wants to protect.

12. All umpires must attend the compulsory umpire briefing in March.

13. All umpires must be either registered with Hockey NSW as a player or nonplaying member.

Umpire Declaration

I am an active umpire in the Sydney Women’s Hockey League Competition for Opens and/or Masters.

I have made myself familiar with SWHL Conditions of Play. I have made myself familiar with the Code of Conduct. I am aware of the SWHL Wet Weather Policy. I am aware of the Hockey NSW Lightening Safety Code. I have read the Umpiring Standards above and am aware of my roles and responsibilities.

Umpire Signature:

Date:

APPENDIX J

SWHL SHOOT-OUT 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 Manager/Coach nominate five players to take and one player to defend the shoot-outs from those on the Match Card except as excluded below. A player nominated to defend the shoot-outs 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 Manager/Coach 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 set by the SWHL Judiciary 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, they 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 SWHL Umpires Convenor will specify the method of timing shoot-outs taking account of the facilities available and the need to control time accurately.

6 The SWHL Umpires Convenor will specify the goal to be used.

7 A coin is tossed with the captains; the team which wins the toss has the choice to take or defend the first shoot-out.

8 All persons listed on the Match Card 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 backline outside the circle.

10 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 shootout 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 and blows their whistle;

e. a reserve umpire or technical official at the technical table starts the clock on the umpires whistle;

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; 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 backline.

14 If a penalty stroke is awarded as specified above, it can be taken and defended by any eligible player on the Match Card 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:

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 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.

c 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.

18 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 Card 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 Card 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: 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 (golden goal).

21 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 the team which starts each shoot-out series alternates for each series.

22 Unless varied by this Appendix or any other, the Rules of Hockey apply during a shoot-out.

APPENDIX K