Mixed League Rules
Normal rules of hockey apply with the following additions.
- There are 2 Groups in the League in which clubs play each other twice. 3 points are awarded for a win and 1 point for a draw. In the event of teams being tied on points then places are determined by order of goal difference, then goals scored, then away points and finally by drawing of lots.
- The home side is the first named team. The away side must change their kit if there is a colour clash.
- It is the home team’s responsibility to arrange the pitch and inform the opposition no later than 2 weeks before the match.
- Games are provisionally arranged for the first Sunday of the months: September/October/November, February/ March/ April. These dates are provisional so games can be re-arranged to suit the teams taking part. The league manager must be informed of any changes.
- If a team cancels a fixture less than 2 days before the match (i.e. no later than the Friday before the Sunday) then it may be liable for the cost of the pitch hire.
- Teams should limit their selection of players to:
- Goalkeepers: No restrictions
- Men: No more than 2 players on the pitch at one time who usually play for teams in East League Division 1 or above.
- Ladies: No players from teams above East League 1.
- Players from teams in higher divisions may be selected if both captains agree prior to the game.
- Teams should be made up of 5 men and 5 female players plus a goalkeeper of either gender, unless otherwise agreed between the two captains.
- Each team must provide an umpire, preferably level one or above. If this is not possible, a non-qualified umpire (e.g. a substitute) may be used as long as both teams agree beforehand.
- A lady must take first strike at short corners.
- All results, team sheets, scorers and cards, must be emailed by the home team to Benedikz82(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk as soon as possible after the match.
