2021 TASMAN REGIONAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS HOCKEY FESTIVALS

TASMAN REGIONAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS HOCKEY FESTIVALS 2021

EVENT INFORMATION

Date:                Y 3 & 4 – 10^th of August.

Postponement date will be the 11^th of August

                        Y 5 & 6 – 17^th of August

Postponement date will be the 18th of August

Time:                09:30-14:00

Venues:           Nelson Hockey turfs – Saxton field

Uniform:         Teams must wear their school uniform.

Referees:         All schools will be required to provide a nominated referee who will officiate their team’s games. There may be a few umpires we provide, but TBC, so please be prepared and bring one as well.

Draw:              Draw will be emailed to Schools.

Format:           Round Robin Tournament, Y3 & 4 will be mixed grade only. Round Robin tournament for Y5 & 6 mixed, boys and girl’s grades. But dependent on team entry numbers.

Rules:              Games will be played in accordance with Hockey NZ Mini Sticks Advanced Rules. 

Game length: Games will be 10 minutes, with a 5-minute interval between games.

First Aid:         All schools MUST bring own First Aid kits.

Equipment:    Schools are to provide players with their own sticks and balls, however, NHA does have a supply of these if needed for players to borrow. Mouthguards and shin pads are recommended, but not compulsory.

Catering:         Café will be open during the tournaments offering food and drink options.

Contact:               RDM NHA  rdm@nelsonhockey.org.nz