QUICKSTICKS HOCKEY “PLATE TOURNAMENT”

We would like to invite our schools to take part in our 11th annual ‘Quicksticks’ Hockey Tournaments.

We run 2 tournaments based on your pupils levels of skills and confidence.

Both events (Mobberley Cup & Plate Competition) will run alongside on Friday 21st March at The Kings School, Archdeacon Meadow GL1 2TF, from 9.30-13.30
Email bh@gssn.co.uk to register a team/s.

EVENT LEAD
The Gloucester Hockey Club and The King’s School Sport Leaders will be supporting the GSSN with the running of the Tournaments

EEVENT FORMAT
The Mobberley Cup and Plate Tournaments will run alongside on the same day.
4-a-side with up to 2 substitutes, using rolling replacements at any time.
Matches start with a centre (free) pass from the half way line, which must be played backwards. Opponents must be at least 3 metres back and in their own half.
Goals can only be scored from inside the opponent’s half. A penalty goal is scored a player deliberately prevents the ball crossing the goal line using their feet or body.
A free pass is awarded for any of the incidents below and are indirect (goals cannot be scored directly from them). Opponents must be at least 3 metres away from the free pass. If an offence occurs within 5 metres of the goal, the free pass is taken at a point 5 metres from the goal.
Students need to wear proper trainers and MUST wear shin guards.
Schools should bring their own equipment if possessed (hockey sticks & Quicksticks balls) and a set of bibs. Gum shields are advised, but not compulsory For a full set of rules, refer to the GPSFA “Hockey Rules” pages in this Handbook.