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Hockey Handbook

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CONTENTS

• Welcome 3

• Hockey 5

• SchoolHockeyPrograms 6

• JuniorParticipationPrograms 7

• HockeyforAll 13

• CodeofBehaviour 14

• Safe&WelcomingEnvironment 25

• GetInvolved 28

• HockeyField 30

• GlossaryofTerms 31

• FurtherInformation 34

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WELCOMEHockeyVictoriaiscommittedtoprovidingsafe,welcomingandinclusiveenvironmentsacrossits165hockeyclubsandassociations.

Hockeyhasaproudhistoryofbeingaparticipationsportforboys,girls,menandwomen.WealsohaveastronghistoryatOlympicandCommonwealthGamesresultinginasportforallVictorian’sandmoreimportantlyafamilygame.

OurrangeofinclusionprogramsimplementedbyourdedicatedteamofstaffhasensuredthattheproudhistorycancontinueandthatthefamilygamebecomesaccessibletomoreVictorians.Targetedinitiativesinthedevelopmentofimprovedparticipationexperiencesforyoungchildren,mastersathletes,girls,women,CALDcommunitiesandpeoplewithadisabilityareallkeycomponentsofwhatHockeyVictoriaanditsclubsoffer.

Thehandbookprovidesadetailedoverviewofeverythingfamiliesandprospectiveparticipantsneedtoknowabouthockeyandhowtogetinvolved.Fromlearningthebasicrulesofthegamethroughtotherangeofprogramofferingsforparticipantsatalllevelstoengageandparticipate,thisbookletwillprovideyouwiththeinformationyourequiretojoinourhockeyfamily.

AsCEOIamextremelyproudoftheworkwedotoensurethatoursportissafe,welcomingandinclusiveandIampersonallycommittedtoseeingmoreofourclubstakeoninitiativestofurtherengagewiththelocalcommunityandbecomemorecommunityrelevant.

Iwanttothankallofourclubsandthethousandsofvolunteersacrossthenetworkthatworktirelesslytoensurehockeyisdeliveredinthemostappropriateenvironmentfornewandexistingparticipants.

Iamlookingforwardtoseeingyouactivelyparticipatinginthesportofhockey.

ANDREW SKILLERNCEO–HockeyVictoria

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Hockey in VictoriaHockeyVictoria(HV)isthegoverningbodyforthesportofhockey

intheStateofVictoria.HVanditsaffiliatedassociationsandclubs

providearangeofopportunitiesforpeopletobecomeinvolvedin

hockeyatalllevels.

HockeyVictoriaiscommittedtobeingasafe,welcomingandinclu-

sivecommunitysportofchoiceforallVictorians.

Hockey Victoria’s Values:

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HockeyWhyishockeyagreatsportforchildrentobecomeinvolvedin?

• Bothboysandgirlscanplay.

• Hockeyisasportwherechildrenmakefriendsforlife.

• Hockeyisasportforallfamilymembers.

Thesportisopentoallages,multi-culturalgroups,allabilities.

• Hockeyisateamsportthatcanassistinthedevelopment

ofachild’steamworkandleadershipskills,aswellas

confidenceandself-esteem.

• Hockeyenableschildrentodevelopspatialawareness.

• Hockeyprovidessocialandcompetitivepathways.

• Hockeyfacilitateshand-eyecoordinationskills.

• Hockeyisasportforlife.

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Schools Hockey ProgramHockeyVictoriaconductsschoolclinicsthroughitsroadshow

program.HockeyVictoriasendsqualifiedcoachesouttoschoolsto

runclinicsforprimaryschoolagedstudents,providingschoolswith

anopportunitytoexposestudentstoanewsport.

All-Abilities Schools Hockey Program

HockeyVictoriaconductsmodifiedprogramsforstudentswith

specialneedsattendingbothprimaryandsecondaryschools.

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Hookin2Hockeyisa4-10weekprogramdesignedfor5-10yearolds.

Theprogramisdesignedtobeafunintroductiontohockeyandagreat

staringpointtoleadintoclubbasedcompetitionpathways.

Intraclub CompetitionTheintraclubcompetitionisamodifiedversionofhockey.Itisa

smallsidedcompetitionandactsasagoodsteppingstonefrom

Hookin2Hockeyintotheunderagecompetition.Therulesofintraclub

competitionarethesameasthe11-a-sidegamehoweversomerules

arerelaxedtoallowtheparticipantstolearnandthegametoflow.

Winter Underage CompetitionHockeyVictoria’smetropolitancompetitionhasagegroupsforunder

10s,12s,14s,16sandU18s.TherearemixedoptionsandGirlsonly

optionsavailabletoparticipants.Thewinterseasonrunsover14

roundsfromAprilto

September(excluding

schoolholidays).

Regionalassociations

runslightlydifferent

agegroupsdepending

onnumbershowever

theseasonstill

runsfromAprilto

September

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Indoor HockeyIndoorhockeyisa6asidecompetitionplayedfromOctoberthrough

toJanuaryacrossVictoriaatindoorvenues.

Summer HockeySummerhockeyprovidesarangeofoptionsforplayinghockeyin

whatwastraditionallytheoffseasonforhockey.Summerhockey

isaprogramrunatmanydifferentclubsinavarietyofdifferent

formats.HockeyVictoriaalsoofferssomesummercompetitions

includingsocialmixed,men’s,women’sandmasters.

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Pathways in HockeyClub/Association HockeyCompetitionsarebrokendownintoagegroupsandarealsogradedto

ensurechildrenareplayingagainstchildrenofsimilarabilities.Children

willusuallyplayonegameaweekandtrainonceaweek.

Zone/regional representation HockeyTalentedhockeyplayersmaybeselectedinonezonerepresentative

teamthatcompetesagainstotherzonesattheJuniorState

Championships(JSC).ThiseventcatersforU13toU17agegroupsfor

bothboysandgirls.

AsimilareventisrunduringNovembereachyear.ItiscalledtheZone

Challenge.ThiseventcatersforU12toU16agedplayersbothmaleand

femaleandisrunacrossregionalandmetropolitanVictoria.

State HockeyEachyearHockeyAustraliareleasesacalendarofeventsthatenable

Victoria’smosttalentedjuniorstoplayinaNationalChampionship.All

athleteschosentorepresentVictoriagothroughathoroughselection

process.

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TIER COMPETITION ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT

AIS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

ELITE DEVELOPMENT DAYS / DRAFT CAMP

SPECIALISED SKILL PROGRAMS

GOAL KEEPER DEVELOPMENT

PROGRAM

COUNTRY DEVELOPMENT

PROGRAM

NATIONAL FUTURES / JUNIOR U23 SQUADS

VICTORIAN FUTURES GROUP

HOCKEY VICTORIA JUNIOR ACADEMY

VIS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

JUNIOR STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS & ZONE

CHALLENGE

JUNIOR COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

METRO & COUNTRY COMPETITIONS

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

Hockeyroos/Kookaburras

NATIONAL OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

U12 SSV, U13, U14, U15, U16 SSV, U18, U21, AHL

NATIONAL INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

U13 INVITATIONAL, U15, U18, U21, OPEN

NATIONAL

STATE

ZONE

ASSOCIATION (Country)

CLUB

TIERCOMPETITION

AHTLETEDEVELOPMENT

Pathways in Hockey Thefollowingchartillustratesthepathwaythataplayermaytakein

hockeytobecomeaneliteathlete.

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Hockey for All – Social inclusion programsSocialInclusionisaboutprovidingopportunitiesforpeopleofall

abilitiestofeelvaluedandhavetheopportunitytoparticipatefully

insociety.

HockeyVictoriahasdevelopedanumberofprogramsdesignedto

meettheneedsofpeoplewithadisability.Programssuchas“All

AbilitiesHookin2hockey”havebeenmodified,allowingindividuals

tolearn,developandpracticenewhockeyskillsinasafeand

supportingenvironment.

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Codes of BehaviourHockeyVictoriahasdevelopedcodesofbehaviourtoguidethe

behaviourofallpeopleinvolvedinthesportandensurethatHockey

remainsasafe,inclusiveandenjoyableactivity.

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PLAYERS Code of Behaviour• Playbytherules.

• Neverarguewithanofficial.Ifyoudisagree,haveyourcaptain, coachormanagerapproachtheofficialduringabreakorafter thecompetition.

• Controlyourtemper.Verbalabuseofofficials,sledgingother playersordeliberatelydistractingorprovokinganopponentare notacceptableorpermittedbehavioursinanysport.

• Workequallyhardforyourselfand/oryourteam.Yourteam’s performancewillbenefitandsowillyou.

• Beagoodsport.Applaudallgoodplayswhethertheyaremade byyourownteamortheopposition.

• Showrespecttoandacknowledgeopponentsandofficials (e.g.shakehandsbeforeandafterthegame,thanksumpireetc.).

• Treatallparticipantsasyouliketobetreated.Donotbullyor takeunfairadvantageofanothercompetitor.

• Cooperatewithyourcoach,team-matesandopponents. Withoutthem,therewouldbenocompetition.

• Participateforyourownenjoymentandbenefit,notjusttoplease yourparentsandcoaches.

• Respecttherights,dignityandworthofallinvolvedinhockey regardlessoftheirage,gender,sexualorientation,ability,race, cultureorreligion.

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PARENTS Code of Behaviour• Rememberthatchildrenparticipateinsportfortheirenjoyment, notyours.

• Encouragechildrentoparticipate,donotforcethem.

• Focusonyourchild’seffortsandperformanceratherthan whethertheywinorlose.

• Encouragechildrentoplayaccordingtotherulesandtosettle disagreementswithoutresortingtohostilityorviolence.

• Neverridiculeoryellatachildformakingamistakeorlosinga competition.

• Rememberthatchildrenlearnbestbyexample.Appreciategood performanceandskillfulplaysbyallparticipants.

• Supportalleffortstoremoveverbalandphysicalabusefrom sportingactivities.

• Respectofficials’decisionsandteachchildrentodolikewise.

• Showappreciationforvolunteercoaches,officialsand administrators.Withoutthem,yourchildcouldnotparticipate.

• Respecttherights,dignityandworthofallinvolvedinhockey regardlessoftheirage,gender,sexualorientation,ability,race, cultureorreligion.

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1. THESE ARE KIDS

2. THIS IS A GAME

3. THE COACHES ARE VOLUNTEERS

4. THE UMPIRES ARE HUMAN

5. WE ARE NOT PLAYING FOR SHEEP STATIONS

Please Remember

For more information head towww.hockeyvictoria.org.au

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COACHES Code of Behaviour• Rememberthatyoungpeopleparticipateforpleasure,and winningisonlypartofthefun.

• Neverridiculeoryellatachildformakingamistakeorlosing acompetition.

• Bereasonableinyourdemandsonplayers’time,energyand enthusiasm.

• Operatewithintherulesandspiritofhockeyandteachyour playerstodothesame.

• Ensurethatthetimeplayersspendwithyouisapositive experience.Allyoungpeoplearedeservingofequalattention andopportunities.

• Avoidoverplayingthetalentedplayers;the‘justaverage’need anddeserveequaltime.

• Helpeachperson(player,officialetc.)reachtheirpotential- respectthetalent,developmentalstageandgoalsofeach personandcomplimentandencouragewithpositiveand supportivefeedback.

• Ensurethatequipmentandfacilitiesmeetsafetystandards andareappropriatetotheageandabilityofallplayers.

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• Displaycontrol,respectandprofessionalismtoallinvolved withthesport.Thisincludesopponents,coaches,officials, administrators,themedia,parentsandspectators.Encourage playerstodothesame.

• Showconcernandcautiontowardssickandinjuredplayers. Followtheadviceofaphysicianwhendeterminingwhetheran injuredplayerisreadytorecommencetrainingorcompetition.

• Obtainappropriatequalificationsandkeepuptodatewith thelatestcoachingpracticesandtheprinciplesofgrowthand developmentofyoungpeople.

• Anyphysicalcontactwithayoungpersonshouldbeappropriate tothesituationandnecessaryfortheplayer’sskilldevelopment.

• Whereverpractical,avoidunaccompaniedandunobserved one-on-oneactivity(wheninasupervisorycapacityorwherea powerimbalancewillexist)withpeopleundertheageof18years.

• Respecttherights,dignityandworthofallinvolvedinhockey regardlessoftheirage,gender,sexualorientation,ability,race, cultureorreligion.

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ADMINISTRATORS Code of Behaviour• Acthonestly,ingoodfaithandinthebestinterestsofthesport asawhole.

• Ensurethatanyinformationacquiredoradvantagegainedfrom thepositionisnotusedimproperly.

• Conductyourresponsibilitieswithduecare,competence anddiligence.

• Donotallowprejudice,conflictofinterestorbiastoaffect yourobjectivity.

• Involveyoungpeopleinplanning,leadership,evaluation anddecision-makingrelatedtotheactivity.

• Giveallyoungpeopleequalopportunitiestoparticipate.

• Createpathwaysforyoungpeopletoparticipateinsport, notjustasaplayerbutasacoach,referee,administrator,etc.

• Ensurethatrules,equipment,lengthofgamesandtraining schedulesaremodifiedtosuittheage,abilityandmaturity levelofyoungplayers.

• Providequalitysupervisionandinstructionforjuniorplayers.

• Rememberthatyoungpeopleparticipatefortheirenjoymentand benefit.Donotoveremphasisawards.

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• Helpcoachesandofficialshighlightappropriatebehaviorand skilldevelopment,andhelpimprovethestandardsofcoaching andofficiating.

• Ensurethateveryoneinvolvedinjuniorsportemphasizesfair play,ratherthanwinningatallcosts.

• Giveacodeofbehaviorsheettospectators,officials,parents, coaches,playersandthemedia,andencouragethemtofollowit.

• Remember,yousetanexample.Yourbehaviorandcomments shouldbepositiveandsupportive.

• SupportimplementationoftheNationalJuniorSportPolicy.

• Makeitclearthatabusingyoungpeopleinanywayis unacceptableandwillresultindisciplinaryaction.

• Respecttherights,dignityandworthofallinvolvedinhockey regardlessoftheirage,gender,sexualorientation,ability,race, cultureorreligion.

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OFFICIALS Code of Behaviour• Placethesafetyandwelfareoftheparticipantsaboveallelse.

• Beconsistentandimpartialwhenmakingdecisions.

• Condemnunsportingbehaviourandpromoterespectfor allopponents.

• Modifyrulesandregulationstomatchtheskilllevelsandneeds ofyoungpeople.

• Complimentandencourageallparticipants.

• Beconsistent,objectiveandcourteouswhenmakingdecisions.

• Emphasisethespiritofthegameratherthantheerrors.

• Encourageandpromoterulechangesthatwillmakeparticipation moreenjoyable.

• Beagoodsportyourself.Actionsspeaklouderthanwords.

• Keepuptodatewiththelatesttrendsinofficiatingandthe principlesofgrowthanddevelopmentofyoungpeople.

• Remember,yousetanexample. Yourbehaviorandcommentsshouldbepositiveandsupportive.

• Whereverpractical,avoidunaccompaniedandunobserved one-on-oneactivity(wheninasupervisorycapacityorwhere apowerimbalancewillexist)withpeopleundertheageof18 years.

• Respecttherights,dignityandworthofallinvolvedinhockey regardlessoftheirage,gender,sexualorientation,ability, race,cultureorreligion.

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MEDIA Code of Behaviour • Providecoverageofyoungpeople’scompetitiveand non-competitivesportaswellasreportingadultsport.

• Beawareofthedifferencesamongadultsport,professional sportandmodifiedsportsprogramsforyoungpeople.

• Donothighlightisolatedincidentsofinappropriatesporting behavior.

• Focusonayoungplayer’sfairplayandhonesteffort.

• Donotplaceunfairexpectationsonyoungpeople. Theyarenotminiatureprofessionals.

• Describeandreportontheproblemsofyoungpeople participatinginorganisedsport.

• Focusontheabilitiesandnotthedisabilitiesofyoungpeople.

• Avoidreinforcingstereotypicalviewsontheinvolvementofboys andgirlsinparticularsports.

• Giveequaltimeandspacetoreportingboysandgirlssports.

• FamiliariseyourselfwiththeNationalJuniorSportPolicy.

• Respecttherights,dignityandworthofallinvolved inhockeyregardlessoftheirage,gender,sexualorientation, ability,race,cultureorreligion.

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SPECTATORS Code of Behaviour• Rememberthatyoungpeopleparticipateinsportfortheir enjoymentandbenefit,notyours.

• Applaudgoodperformancesandeffortsfromallindividuals andteams.Congratulateallparticipantsontheirperformance, regardlessofthegame’soutcome.

• Respectthedecisionsofofficialsandteachyoungpeople todothesame.

• Neverridiculeorscoldayoungplayerformakingamistake. Positivecommentsaremotivational.

• Condemntheuseofviolenceinanyform,whetheritisby spectators,coaches,officialsorplayers.

• Showrespectforyourteam’sopponents.Withoutthem,there wouldbenogame.

• Encourageplayerstofollowtherulesandtheofficials’decisions.

• Donotusefoullanguage,sledgeorharassplayers,coaches, officialsorotherspectators.

• Respecttherights,dignityandworthofallinvolvedinhockey regardlessoftheirage,gender,sexualorientation,ability,race, cultureorreligion.

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Safe & Welcoming EnvironmentInjury PreventionHockeyisaveryactivesportthatrequiresmoderateamountofenergy.Someinjuriescanbepreventedwithstretchingexercisesbeforeandafterphysicalactivity,appropriatedietandhydration:

• Beginexercisewellhydratedandfuelledup.

• Alwayswarmupandcooldownafterexercise.

• Ensurethebodyisreplenishedwithfluidduring andafterexercise

• Alwayswearamouthguardandshinpads

Healthy EatingHealthyeatingisvitalforyouandyourchild’shealth.TheAustralianhealthyfoodguidelinesaresimpletofollow:

• Eatplentyoffruit,vegetables,breadandgrains anddrinkplentyofwater.

• Eatmoderateamountsofanimal- basedfoodssuchasdairyproducts, leanmeat,poultry,fishandeggs.

• Trytoeatminimalamounts offats,oilsandsugar.

HockeyVictoriaencourageshealthyeatingamongstallitsmembers.Forfurtherinformation,contactyourGPoralocaldieticianornutritionist.

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Responsible Drinking

Alcoholandsportdon’tmix!Theconsumptionofalcoholdehydrates

thebodyandimpairsvision,restrictsbodyfunctionandimpacton

recovery.Thisallresultsinreducedperformance.

HockeyVictoriarecommendsthatparentswhochoosetoconsume

alcoholdosoinaresponsiblemannerandabidebythelaw.

Smoking

Thegoalsofsportarefitness,fun,teamwork,community

connectednessandparticipation,disciplineandexcellence.Smoking

anditshealtheffectsarecontrarytothesegoals,HockeyVictoria

thereforeencouragespeoplenottosmoke.

FromApril2014,theamendedTobaccoAct1987(Vic)banssmoking

• Within10metersofasportingvenuethatisanoutdoorpublic placeduringanorganisedunderagesportingevent

• Duringtrainingorpracticesessionstoprepareforanorganised underagesportingevent,andbreaksorintervalsduring thecourseoftheevent,trainingsessionorpracticesession

• Outdoordininganddrinkingareasthatiswithin10meters ofanoutdoorpublicsportingvenue

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Sun Smart

Ashockeyismostlyanoutdoorsport,HockeyVictoriaencourages

allparticipantstobesunsmart.Participantsareencouragedtowear

appropriateclothingandapplysunscreenwhileplaying.

Member Protection Information Officers (MPIO)

HockeyVictoriaencouragesallclubstohaveatrained(MPIO)who

memberscangotowiththeirconcernsregardingdiscriminationand

harassment.TheMPIOisresponsibleforprovidinginformationabout

aperson’srights,responsibilitiesandoptionstoanindividualmaking

acomplaintorraisingaconcern.

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Get InvolvedOpportunities for ParentsTherearealargenumberofwaysparentsofyoungpeoplecangetinvolvedinthesportofhockey.

PlayingHockeyisasportforpeopleofallagesandabilities.Mostclubs/associationsruncompetitionsforadults.Whynotgetagroupoffriendstogetherorotherparentstogetherandstartateam!Thisisanexcellentwaytostayinvolvedinyourkidssport,getfitandhavefunallatthesametime.

CoachingCoachingisanexcellentwaytogetinvolvedinhockeyandyoudon’tneedtohavepreviouslyplayedthesport.Localclubs/associationsandHockeyVictoriaconductregularcoachingcoursestoteachpeoplehowtocoach.Coachingcanbeaveryrewardingwaytogetinvolvedinyourchild’shockeyandhelpthelocalclub/association.

UmpiringHockeyVictoriaandclub/associationsregularlyconductumpiringcourses.Umpiringisagreatwaytogetinvolvedandmakeacontributiontohockey.Umpiresreceivematchpaymentsandit’salsoagreatwaytobecomeactiveandintegratedintoaclub/association.Withoutumpiresthereisnohockeymatch!

VolunteeringClubsarealwayslookingforpeopletovolunteerinabroadrangeofroles,assistingatevents,servingoncommittees,canteenrosters.Ifyouareinterestedinbecomingmoreinvolvedapproachyourlocalclub/associationtodeterminehowyourskillsandinterestcanbestbeutilized.“Togetherweachievemore.”

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Five Key Facts about Hockey

1. The ball can only be hit with the flat side of the stick.

2. The ball cannot be stopped or played with the feet,

except by the Goal keeper.

3. There are no Left Handed Hockey Sticks.

4. There is no off side rule in Hockey.

5. Sticks cannot be lifted above the shoulder.

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Hockey Field

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Glossary of Hockey TermsFree Hit-Apenaltyawardedonlywhenaplayerorteamhasbeendisadvantagedbyanopponentbreakingtherules.

Penalty Corner/ Short Corner-Apenaltyawardedtotheattackingteamforanoffenceinsidethedefensiveteam’s23meterarea.Thepenaltyistakenbyplacingtheballontheback-line,onthesecondsmallmarkerawayfromthegoal.Attackerpushestheballtowardsthetopofthecircle,whereotherattackersarespreadout.Theballmustgooutsidethecirclebeforeashotatgoalcanbetaken.ThedefensiveteamisonlyallowedfiveplayersincludingtheGKbehindthegoallinetodefendthecorner.Theyrunouttotrytopreventthegoalbeingscored.Allotherplayersofthedefensiveteammustbebehindthehalfwayline.

Long Corner-Acolloquialtermusedtodescribethere-starttoplayaftertheballisplayed,unintentionallybyadefenderordeflectedbyagoalkeeper,overtheback-lineandnogoalisscored.Itistakenfromamarkfivemetersfromthecornerofthefieldontheside-linenearesttowheretheballcrossedtheback-line.Proceduresfortakingafreehitapply.Alsoknownasacornerhit.

Penalty Stroke-Apenaltyawardedtoanattackertobetakenfromthepenaltyspot,withonlythegoalkeeperallowedtodefendit.

Shoot-out-Oneononecompetitionwiththegoalkeeper.Theballisplacedinthecentreofthe23mline.Theattackerstartswiththeballandhas8secondstoscoreagainstthegoalkeeperwhostartsonthe

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goalline.Aseriesofshootoutscanbeusedattheendofadrawnfinaltodecideawinner.

Umpire–anofficialwhomakessurethattherulesofthegamearefollowed.

15 meter hit or 16 or 16 yard hit:Arestartofplaywhentheballtravelsovertheback-lineafterlastbeingplayedbyanattackerandistakenfromapointupto14.63meters(15meters)from,andinlinewith,whereitcrossedtheback-line.Proceduresfortakingafree-hitapply.

Goalkeeper-Oneoftheparticipantsofeachteamwhowearsprotectiveequipmentcomprisedofatleastheadgearandwhotherebyhastheprivilegesofagoalkeeper.Alsoknownasagoalieorkeeper.

Green card-Acolouredcardsignifyingtheumpireiswarningaplayeraboutaspecificoffencecommitted.Greencardsareusuallytriangularshaped.

Yellow card-Acolouredcardsignifyingtheumpirehastemporarilysuspendedanoffendingplayerfromamatchforaminimumoffiveminutes.Yellowcardsareusuallyrectangularshaped.

Pitch-Commondescriptionuseforahockeyfield.

Push-Tomovetheballalongthegroundbyusingapushingmovementifthestick.Boththeheadofthestickandtheballareusuallyincontactwiththegroundduringthepushingmovement.

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Slap/Slap hit-Strikingtheballusingasweepingmotionofthesticktowardstheball,oftenwiththestickheadincontactwiththegroundduringthebackswingandthefollowthrough.

Trap-Theactionofaplayergainingcontrolofamovingballwiththestick.Alsoknownasastop.

Hit-Strikingtheballusingaswingingmovementofthesticktowardstheball.

Dribble-Themovementofaplayerwhilecontrollingtheballwiththestick.

Tackle-Anactiontostopanopponentretainingpositionontheball.

Flick-Pushingtheballsoitisraisedofftheground.

Drag flick-Usuallyamorepowerfulvariationofanormalflickmadedistinctbytheslingingmotionoftheflick.

Tomahawk -Thecolloquialnamegiventoalowreverse-stickshotatgoalusingtheedgeofthesticknearesttotheinsideofthehead.

Goal shooting area-Goalscanonlybescorediftheballistouchedbyanattackedwithintheattackingcircle.

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Further InformationForfurtherinformationonthesportofhockeyinVictoriapleasevisittheHockeyVictoriawebsiteorcontactHockeyVictoria.

Hockey Victoria

PostalAddress

P.OBox32

Parkville,Victoria3052

Phone–0383794288

Fax–0383794277

E-mail–admin@hockeyvictoria.org.au

Website–www.hockeyvictoria.org.au

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