Slough Hockey Club, 7-a-side Mixed Hockey Festival, May 1-3 2009

Oi it's On!
On course to become the best mixed festival tournament in the universe!
Theme this year is "Chav". We'll have a few bands, a disco and something special for you all to enjoy.

Schedule & Cost

Friday 1st, : The event will start Friday evening, when the campsite will open followed by a party in the bar.
Saturday 2nd: full day of hockey followed by a 'Chav' themed fancy dress party with a live band playing all evening.
Sunday 3rd: another full day of hockey finishing with a final to crown the winners of the tournament.

• Entrance is £20/person
• 2 full days of hockey
• 2 great evenings of entertainment.
• If you prefer you may come along and camp at the site.

To confirm your place, please get back to me ASAP with the £20 entrance

Application

Email Application to harjssuk@yahoo.co.uk (Cut and Paste below)
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Club/Team/Uni:
(Which hockey club or Uni or Touring side are you from?)
Team Name:
What you want to be known as for the festival.
Contact Name:
Point of Contact for all correspondence.
Contact Phone/Mobile Number:
Please provide land line and mobile number if possible.
Contact Email Address:
Please provide a reliable email address for general correspondence.
How Many in Your Team:
Minimum of 7 please, and it is a mixed hockey festival. If you do bring more on the day, please pay for them at the door. Wrist bands will be issued to all paid up players.
Team Colours:
This is ensure we have no colour clashes during the fixtures. If you don’t know at this stage, please guess!
Number of Cars:
We do have on site parking, but we have to manage it properly. Please keep the number of cars to a minimum.
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NOTES:
1. If you have any questions, please check out the SHC Tournament
site at www.sloughhc.org.uk or email harjssuk@yahoo.co.uk
2. We are planning to limit the Festival to 24 teams, so first
come, first served.
3. No refunds will be issued after 31 April 2009.

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SHC Badgers Tournament 2009 - <see Match Report paget>
Sunday 29 March at Slough Hockey Club 10.30 – 14.30

Down Load Details and Entry Form
Contact: inder (see contacts list)
The Tournament is organised under the auspices of the Slough Hockey Club – Junior Section.
Aims
To provide the opportunity for young players aged between 11 and 15 to participate in competitive senior hockey within a safe and controlled environment.
To provide a development step between junior and senior league hockey for all players.
To provide the opportunity for new coaches and umpires to practice their skills.
To have a great family day out. There will be full club facilities - drinks and food available all day.
Format
All matches will be played in accordance with the current FIH rules of hockey. Matches shall be 30 minutes (subject to change on the day) in duration one way. In the event of a colour clash the 2nd team named shall change their kit as required. The games will be played on a round robin basis, 3 points for a win and 1 for a draw. Final places will be decided as follows: Highest points, Highest goal difference, Highest goals scored, Lowest goals conceded, Aggregate result of matches between the teams in question. Games will played on a water based turf pitch.
Duration of tournament: 10.30 – 16.30
Teams & Times: Select <fixtures calendar>; select <agenda> and scroll to appropriate date to display times for games.
Teams and eligibility of players: All teams should consist of 11 players (squad sizes are not restricted), of which no more than 4 outfield players aged 18 or over may play at any one time . Players will only be permitted to play for one team for the duration of the tournament. Whilst there are no further restrictions, clubs are asked to aim for the remainder of the players to be between the ages of 11 and 15, and that they try and balance the standard of young players in their squads. All players MUST wear shin-guards at all times while playing. Mouth Guards (Gum Shields) are strongly recommended.
Cost, Confirmation and cancellation: Team participation will be confirmed by completion of entry form or by email confirmation. Teams cancelling will be liable for all costs.
Match officials: SHC will provide umpires however participating teams can nominate competent umpire for matches. The use of young umpires is encouraged. Abuse of umpires will not be tolerated. (see <Fair Play)
Fair play and Code of Conduct: The aim of this tournament is to introduce young players to safe, fair, competitive hockey and to produce players who respect all others on and off the pitch. Careful consideration of appropriate adult members of club teams should be made. All participants must abide by the rules of the game of hockey and are subject to the Child Welfare Policy. All participants are expected to adhere to the principles of Fair Play, equity, inclusiveness, tolerance, and responsibility. Clubs are expected to ensure that their players abide by this code. All decisions made by the tournament executive shall be final and without appeal and reserves the right to suspend any player or team from the tournament should it be deemed appropriate. The interests of young people are paramount. Any issues arising that are not covered by the above rules will be decided by the tournament executive.

Entry Form
Please complete <download> SHC ENTRY form

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