Sydney Women s Hockey League Conditions of Play 2016 (Winter Competitions)

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1 Sydney Women s Hockey League Conditions of Play 2016 (Winter Competitions)

2 Contents Section 1 PLAY... 2 Section 2 UMPIRING... 4 Umpire Badge Requirements... 4 Section 3 MATCH DURATION, POINTS AND SCORE SHEETS... 5 Section 4 REGISTRATION OF PLAYERS... 8 Section 5 UNIFORMS AND PLAYING NUMBERS Section 6 INJURIES AND TIME OUT Section 7 TEAM OFFICIALS Section 8 FORFEITS AND CANCELLATIONS Adverse Weather Section 9 ELIGIBILITY FOR SEMI-FINALS, FINALS AND GRAND-FINALS Section 10 SEMI FINALS, FINALS AND GRANDFINALS Determination of Finals Placing s Semi-Finals Finals Grand Finals Section 11 FEES AND FINES Section 12 JUDICIARY AND MISCONDUCT Minimum Penalties Cards Umpires Appeals APPENDIX A PLAYERS CODE OF CONDUCT APPENDIX B UMPIRES CODE OF CONDUCT APPENDIX C OFFICALS CODE OF CONDUCT APPENDIX D SPECTATORS CODE OF CONDUCT APPENDIX E INCIDENT REPORT APPENDIX E INCIDENT REPORT APPENDIX F LIGHTNING SAFETY CODE APPENDIX G SPONSORSHIP GUIDELINES APPENDIX H SAMPLE MATCHCARD APPENDIX I - UMPIRE STANDARDS...33 APPENDIX J - SHOOT OUT COMPETITION 36 Page 1 of 37

3 Section 1 PLAY 1.1 The basic rules and interpretations for the Sydney Women s Hockey League (SWHL) competitions will be principally per the current "FIH Rules of the Game of Hockey". 1.2 Matches will be played at the Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre or other designated venues at times set down according to the official competition draw. 1.3 Each team is permitted up to 5 substituting players per match with unlimited interchange. 1.4 Competitions organised by SWHL will be: Open competition (Metropolitan League 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) Masters competition (Division 1, 2, 3 and 4) Juniors (Under 13s and Under 15s) 1.5 Players are permitted to participate in more than one competition in a season. 1.6 Only players, umpires and team officials are permitted on the playing surface during a match unless in the case of injury or other unforeseen event. 1.7 The Judiciary as outlined in Section 12 will deal with players, officials and spectators who are reported for misconduct or behaviour detrimental to the game of Hockey and SWHL. 1.8 Any team fielding less than 11 players on 3 occasions may be required to appear before the SWHL Committee. See Section 11 Fees and Fines. 1.9 Acceptance and/or maintenance of teams/clubs in the competition will be at the discretion of the SWHL Committee Grading of teams in the competition will be based on the grade nominated by the team, the position of the team in the competition points table in the preceding season and any other information deemed relevant by the SWHL Committee A system of relegation and promotion operates for grading. This will follow the general principal of one team promoted and one team relegated for each grade with the discretion of the SWHL Committee. Page 2 of 37

4 1.12 Any advertising (for example sponsors names and/or logos etc) on uniforms must be approved by the SWHL Committee before it is placed on the uniform. Clubs must submit their request in writing, including if possible a sketch or photo of the proposed design. See Appendix G It is mandatory that all players wear appropriate protective gear such as shin guards and mouth guards, unless medical or dental exemptions is approved by SWHL Committee It is recommended that players, umpires, officials and spectators use appropriate sun protection such as hats and sunscreen Recommendations for players participating when pregnant are in accordance with the document Participation of the Pregnant Athlete in Contact or Collision Sports (Sports Medicine Australia Guideline1998) All players, officials spectators and umpires involved in any SWHL competitions must be made aware of and adhere to the Codes of Conduct for SWHL. The SWHL committee will be responsible for ensuring all codes of conduct are met and any breaches of these codes of conduct will be dealt with by the appropriate committee. NOTE: It is clubs/association responsibility to ensure all players, officials, umpires and spectators are aware of these Codes of Conduct for SWHL. (Players Appendix A, Spectators Appendix B, Umpires Appendix C, Officials Appendix D) Page 3 of 37

5 Section 2 UMPIRING 2.1 All teams must provide with their team nomination an Umpire Nomination Form. The Umpire Nomination Form will require: umpires name, badge, current address, contact phone numbers and history of last two years umpiring experience. All umpires will need to be approved by the Umpires Committee before the commencement of the season. If an umpire is unknown to anyone on the committee, this umpire may be required to umpire a pre-season game to determine that they meet the standard of the nominated grade. A fitness test may also be required to determine if the umpire is fit enough to handle the grade nominated. 2.2 An umpire can only nominate for maximum 2 Open divisions and one Masters divisions or 2 Masters and 1 Open division in the current season. 2.3 Umpires may only umpire for one team in any division. 2.4 Umpires should not umpire more than two games in one day. This would be deemed a breach of the Code of Conduct. 2.5 Teams may change their nominated umpire during the season by resubmitting the Umpire s Nomination Form. Teams must give the Umpire s Convenor at least seven days notice. 2.6 Each team MUST have an umpire of the required standard to enter the SWHL competition, as listed below. Umpire Badge Requirements ML 1 Hockey ED Australian Umpire Level 3 or approved Level 2 ML 2 Level 2 ML3 Level 2 ML 4 Level 1 ML 5 Level 1 ML 6 Community Badge Masters Div 1 Level 2 Masters Div 2 Level 1 Masters Div 3 Level 1 Masters Div 4 Community Badge Page 4 of 37

6 2.7 All umpires must wear the approved uniform whilst umpiring. This includes the wearing of a designated alternate uniform when umpiring teams whose colours match closely to the umpire s uniform. Failure to comply will incur a fine to the club as per Section The club of any umpire failing to fulfil their weekly duty will be fined as per section 11 Fees and Fines. 2.9 It is recommended that all umpires attend an umpires briefing as required SWHL Umpires Committee will not test for State C badges. This is an Association s responsibility. State A and B badge candidates will be identified at the beginning of the season and coaching and assessments will be organised by the Umpires Committee. State A badge candidates will be tested for A badges only on ML1 games. State B badge candidates will be tested for B badges only on ML2 games In the event of the scheduled umpire not arriving for the match both teams should endeavour to obtain the services of another NSW qualified umpire to umpire the match. If a qualified umpire is not available the match will be abandoned and a 2 all draw will be recorded. See penalty in Section Umpires must print their name on the completed game card and score line through remaining empty lines on card All umpires involved in any SWHL competition must be made aware of and adhere to the Codes of Conduct for SWHL. The SWHL Committee will be responsible for ensuring the Codes of Conduct are met and any breaches of these Codes of Conduct will be dealt with by the appropriate committee. (Appendix C) Section 3 MATCH DURATION, POINTS AND SCORE SHEETS 3.1 Matches are to be played as set down in the competition draw of SWHL. 3.2 Time allocated to teams is as follows: Open & Masters competition 10 minutes warm-up, 2 X 35 minute halves, 5 minute half-time Junior competition 2 X 25 minute halves, 5 minute half-time. Page 5 of 37

7 3.3 Matches must finish 5 minutes before the next timeslot regardless of the starting time. 3.4 Teams are permitted to enter the dressing rooms in the timeslot prior to their match. 3.5 Teams may enter the dugout at the commencement of their timeslot and after it has been vacated by teams participating in the previous match. There is a 5 minute change over between timeslots. 3.6 Teams must leave the dugout as soon as their match has concluded. 3.7 The Registrars, according to score sheets received will maintain a point score of results. 3.8 Points will be awarded as follows: Win 3 Draw 1 Loss 0 Forfeit 3 (with 3 0 win recorded) to the team who received the forfeit. A match card must be submitted by the team receiving the forfeit. A team losing or drawing a match against a team that is penalised match points (under Section 11) will be awarded the match points & results as a forfeited match (with a 3-0 win recorded). 3.9 Managers will be required to provide a score sheet each week for the match. Any new or substituted players are to be written in pen on the score sheet Each team is to complete score sheet with scores, goal scorers & Best & Fairest points 3,2,1. Page 6 of 37

8 3.11 The team is to be listed on the score sheet in playing number order as per the team registration form. Extra player s names for that game are to be printed on the score sheet and signed by each player Teams who do not comply with this rule will incur a fine (see Section 11.3) Scoresheets with missing or incorrect scores will be deemed NO SCORE until the score has been verified in writing by both teams who participated in the match. In the case of conflicting scores, score will be recorded as 0-0 and NO POINTS WILL BE AWARDED Players not participating in a match, as a result of representative commitments, must have this noted on the score sheet at the time of the match to be credited with the game. Other players absent from the game must have a line through their name A notation should be made on the score sheet when a player is playing for a player on representative commitments Representative commitments are deemed as players, umpires or officials participating in Australian team commitment (including trials and training); Australian Country; Australian Hockey League; Australian U/18, U/21 and Master s; and NSW U/15, U/18, Open and Master s State Championships NOTE: Trials, training (except with Australian team as stated above) or any other tournaments will not be taken into consideration when determining eligibility. AIS scholarship holders will also not be taken into consideration when determining eligibility. Also refer to 4.12 re which team such Open or Age (U21 or U18) players can subsequently play in. PDF SCORE SHEETS TO: ML 1, 2 & 3 only Michael Gunner Phone: mgunner1@tpg.com.au PDF OR FAX SCORE SHEETS TO: ML 4, 5 & 6 only Laurence Smith Phone: Fax: zac922@gmail.com PDF SCORE SHEETS TO: Masters Divisions only Emma Thuell Phone: emma.thuell76@gmail.com Page 7 of 37

9 Section 4 REGISTRATION OF PLAYERS 4.1 All players must be registered with Hockey NSW. National ID number (NSW ID number) must be provided by the 1st August of the current season. 4.2 The minimum age of players participating in the Open competition will be 12 years of age in the year of competition. The SWHL Committee may request proof of age. 4.3 Masters age will be determined as at 31st December of the year of competition. This means a Masters player must reach 35 years of age during the current year. Proof of age is required for all new players (see Section 4.5). NOTE: Each player s date of birth must be recorded on the Team Registration Form. 4.4 Under special circumstances (specifically relating to goalkeepers only) Masters teams may apply for the waiving of the age rule. This application must come via the Association/Club Secretary. 4.5 No player may be registered with more than one team in any one competition. 4.6 Each team may register a MAXIMUM of thirty (30) players and a MINIMUM of eleven (11) players. Single teams playing in the competition must have a MINIMUM of fourteen (14) players registered. The maximum of thirty (30) players includes those registered, deregistered and reregistered during the season. Each team must nominate a goal keeper. 4.7 Once a player has played in a higher grade for the number of games listed below, she will automatically be registered in the higher grade: SWHL Opens: 8 games (i.e. 7 games maximum without re-grading) assuming the player has played all 18 rounds. SWHL Masters Divisions 1 & 2: 5 games (i.e. 4 games maximum without regrading) assuming the player has played all 10 rounds. SWHL Masters Divisions 3 & 4: 7 games (i.e. 6 games maximum without regrading) assuming the player has played all 15 rounds. Note: Exemption for a player on representative duty is as defined in section The Team Registration form is to be recorded in numerical order and forwarded to the relevant Registrar prior to the first round of the competition via or fax. This includes NSW Registration numbers. No addresses are required. SWHL would ask if this could be done seven days before the competition commences. It is suggested that this is done in both pdf and excel. Page 8 of 37

10 4.9 Applications for registration and re-registration must be made on the bottom of score sheet. Full details of the registration are to be provided to the Registrar For Masters Divisions, full details of late registrations must be entered on the Score Sheet. These new Master players must provide a copy of photo identification via facsimile with score sheet within 24 hours of their first match. Any breaches deem that player ineligible and appropriate penalty will be imposed loss of points Special permission, stating justification for same, must be sought from the SWHL committee to register any new player after the completion of Round 11 of the Open competition and round 6 (Div 1 & 2) and round 9 (Div 3 & 4) in the Masters competition. The club may be asked to provide playing history information on any such player Players who are currently, or who have been in the past 2 years, a State, Territory or National Open or Age (Under 21 or Under 18) representative must be graded in the clubs highest graded team. They will not be permitted to play down in a lower division in the Open competition. Special consideration may be given in exceptional circumstances Where a player participates in more than one (1) competition match in the same round, her grading for that round will be recorded as the higher grade played A player may only play in TWO competition matches in any one round of the Open competition Masters players may only play in 2 games in one week (as the rounds do not coincide) A player may play one team lower than the grade she is registered where: There are no more than 2 divisions difference, This makes a maximum of 13 players for the match. (This means only 13 players may participate in this match). An exception will be allowed if that player is to replace the registered goalkeeper only. It does not contravene rule No more than one (1) player in any one game may play in a division lower than that which they have been graded The nominated goal keeper in rule 4.6 may play one team lower than that in which she is registered where: There are no more that 2 divisions difference It does not contravene rule This is to replace the teams nominated goal keeper If a club deems it necessary to move a player down a grade on a more permanent basis, this may be permitted where: There is no more than 2 divisions difference. It does not contravene rule It is one team lower then where they have played the majority of their games Page 9 of 37

11 A player from the lower team goes up to replace the player being moved down. The player who is moved down a grade cannot go back up to the higher grade until they have played 3 games in the lower grade. No player may be moved down a grade after round the completion of round 11 in the Opens Competition, round 6 in divisions 1 and 2 of the Masters Competition and round 9 in divisions 3 and 4 of the Masters Competition Application for special consideration for the re-registration of players can be made to the SWHL management in writing In the event that the player who is being moved up a grade in accordance with rule 4.19 ceases to continue playing another player from the lower grade has to replace this player If a player is being moved down a grade on permanent/semi permanent basis. The name of both players indicating which player is going up and which player is going down is to be recorded on both match cards There is a limit of three (3) players who can be permanently moved down a grade per season per team A team who in any competition contravenes the rules regarding registration of players will be penalised for each offence: See Fees & Fines Registered players who have not taken the field within four (4) rounds of being registered will be automatically de-registered. Should these players take the field after this date, they must be re-registered. Should a representative or injured player be deregistered for not having played within the four (4) rounds of their registration date, any player having played up as a replacement during this time will have the games recorded as playing in the higher grade. Should representative or injured players not be able to play in more than 60% of their team s competition matches, games played by those players replacing them will be counted as games played in that grade. Page 10 of 37

12 Section 5 UNIFORMS AND PLAYING NUMBERS 5.1 All teams must play in the playing uniform that is registered with SWHL. Shorts are not permitted. 5.2 Bike pants are permitted to be worn ONLY IF THE PANTS ARE BLACK OR OF THE SAME COLOUR AS, AND ARE NO LONGER THAN, THE PLAYER'S SKIRT. Players not adhering to this rule will not be permitted to participate in their match. 5.3 In the event of a clash in uniform colours, the team listed second on the draw must make appropriate arrangements to change their uniform prior to the match. 5.4 Numbers are to be worn by all players from the first competition match as per the team registration form. Should a player need to play in a different numbered shirt to that which she is registered, the number the player is wearing for that particular round needs to be recorded on the score sheet as well as the registered number. 5.5 Numbers must be fixed on the back of the player's shirt or pinnie. No tape or pins are permitted. Minimum size of numbers to be 15 cm 5.6 A uniform register will be maintained by SWHL. Clubs are required to submit a digital photograph of their uniforms (front and back view) to SWHL at the start of each season, or whenever their uniform changes. Section 6 INJURIES AND TIME OUT 6.1 There will be no time out for injuries, substitutions, etc during round matches throughout the season. 6.2 During the final series (semi finals, finals and grand finals) time out for injuries will be permitted. 6.3 Any player who sustains an injury and bleeds is required to immediately leave the playing area. The player is not permitted to resume playing until the bleeding has stopped or a suitable occlusive dressing has been applied. 6.4 In the event of blood spillage onto the playing surface or in the dug out, the spillage should be cleaned up. A blood spill kit should be available under the bench at each pitch. If not, call State Sports Centre Sports Officers. 6.5 No player should be treated for an injury on the playing surface unless there are extenuating circumstances where it is deemed unsafe to move the injured player. Section 7 TEAM OFFICIALS 7.1 Team officials must ensure their team s score sheet is accessible for the officials of the opposing team to check should they ask to do so. 7.2 Completed score sheets must be placed on the technical bench (where available) prior to the commencement of the game, and for the full duration of the game. SWHL officials may randomly check score sheets. Page 11 of 37

13 7.3 Each team must provide a Timekeeper/Scorer for their match. This person may be a team official. 7.4 Team Officials are under the jurisdiction of SWHL whilst at the Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre or other designated venues. The Judiciary as outlined in Section 12 will deal with any misconduct or behaviour detrimental to the game of Hockey and SWHL. 7.5 All officials involved in any SWHL competition must be made aware of and adhere to the Codes of Conduct for SWHL. The SWHL Committee will be responsible for ensuring the Codes of Conduct are met and any breaches of these Codes of Conduct will be dealt with by the appropriate Committee. (Appendix D). 7.6 Team officials must ensure mouth guards and shin pads are worn. Section 8 FORFEITS AND CANCELLATIONS 8.1 A team failing to take the field within 10 minutes of the scheduled match time i.e. Twenty minutes after the time advertised, for play, shall forfeit the match, unless extenuating circumstances are accepted by the opposing team and umpires, or an appeal is made and allowed by a subsequent SWHL Committee meeting, or the wet weather rule (Rule 8.5) is brought into play. 8.2 If a team forfeits a game the forfeiting team will be charged the TOTAL cost for the timeslot. 8.3 If a team forfeits a game with advance notice the forfeiting team MUST: Notify the opposing team; Inform the Umpires Convenor; Inform the Fixtures Convenor. 8.4 A team claiming a forfeit must do so on a score sheet, which is to be forwarded to the Registrar within 48 hours of the scheduled match. Should any team fail to comply with this condition, points for the forfeited game will not be awarded. 8.5 If no play is possible due to adverse or dangerous weather conditions (torrential rain, lightning, hail etc) the match will be declared a nil all draw. Adverse Weather 8.6 In the event of lightning in the area, the Hockey NSW lightning safety code should be adhered. The full code is in Appendix F. 8.7 If play commences, and the weather deteriorates to the point where it would be dangerous to continue, and it is: Before the completion of the first half- a nil all draw will be declared; or After the completion of the first half - the score at the time when the match is abandoned will be declared the final score. Page 12 of 37

14 8.8 If the match does not commence on time due to adverse or dangerous weather conditions, the match may be delayed up to 30 minutes (that means, the game must start at least 5 minutes before the scheduled half time), before it is abandoned. The time remaining should be divided equally into two halves with limited half time. The umpires and team captains will need to agree on this prior to the commencement of play 8.9 If no play commences due to adverse weather, the match will be declared as a nil all draw and will not be rescheduled to be played at a later date Reception should be notified of the unplayable condition of the pitch and the decision to not play the match. Section 9 ELIGIBILITY FOR SEMI-FINALS, FINALS AND GRAND-FINALS 9.1 To be eligible for the final series a player MUST have played a MINIMUM of 60% of matches in the relevant grade during the current season (taken to the highest whole number of matches), i.e. SWHL Opens: 18 match comp = 11 games; Masters Divisions 1 & 2: 10 comp = 6 games; Masters Divisions 3 & 4: 15 comp = 9 games. 9.2 If a player is moved up a grade and continues to play in that grade, the games that they player played in the lower grade will go towards semi final qualification. 9.3 In the event that a player has been moved down or up a grade during the season and they have played insufficient games to be eligible for the finals (as per 9.2) application can be made to the SWHL committee for special consideration of those games played in other grades. 9.4 No player may play in any semi final, final or grand final in a division lower than the division in which she is eligible (as per 4.7). Page 13 of 37

15 9.5 A player who is eligible to play in a lower division will be allowed to play in any semi final, final or grand final in a higher division. 9.6 Where a player plays in more than one competition (i.e. Opens & Masters), her eligibility for semi final, finals and grand finals will only be taken from those matches played in the competition for that appropriate semi final, final or grand final. 9.7 In extenuating circumstances the above condition may be varied on application to SWHL Committee. 9.8 When a player has been unable to participate in any match throughout the season due to representative commitments, a notation must have been made on the score card of the relevant match. If a club/team fails to record this information on the score card then application for special consideration will not take this match into account (see Section 3.16 and 3.17). NO EXCEPTIONS. 9.9 It is the responsibility of managers or team officials to maintain a record of players who participate in the SWHL competition taking note of date, grade and periods of absence, etc Applications for consideration of extenuating circumstances (as per sections 9.3 and 9.7 above) should be made in writing to the appropriate Registrar and SWHL secretary 14 days prior to the scheduled semi-final, final and grand final The SWHL Chairperson will convene a special Committee meeting to consider the application. Teams will be notified in writing of the outcome. Page 14 of 37

16 Section 10 SEMI FINALS, FINALS AND GRANDFINALS Determination of Finals Placings 10.1 At the completion of the round matches if teams are on equal points the process to determine final placings will be: The team with the higher goal difference will be deemed to be higher on the table. If goal differences are equal, the team with the higher number of wins will be deemed to be higher on the table. If goal differences and the number of wins are equal, the team that has scored the most number of goals will rank higher. If goal differences, the number of wins and goals scored are equal, ranking shall be determined by the aggregate result (results of both matches added together) when the two equal teams played each other. The higher aggregate result shall be deemed to be higher on the table. In the event that all criteria above are equal, the final placings shall be determined by the best of three toss of a coin. Semi-Finals 10.2 Semi-Finals Major (1 v 2) If teams are equal on completion of normal playing time the following will occur: Team highest on the competition table will proceed to grand final as determined in Semi-Finals Minor (3 v 4)* Division ML3 ML6 If teams are equal on completion of normal playing time the following will occur: Drop-off will be played, if still a draw after completion of drop-off the team highest on the competition table as determined in 10.1 will proceed to the final. Drop-off is 15 minutes of sudden death extra-time. First 7½ minutes 2 players drop-off (leave the field) i.e. 9 players. Second 7½ minutes 2 players drop-off (leave the field) i.e. 7 players. Substitutes are permitted as per normal during Drop Off. *NOTE: Master s competition will not play Drop Off as per Hockey Australia Guidelines. Finals Division ML1 and ML2 Penalty Shoot Out Competition as set out in Appendix J no extra time or drop off, straight to shoot out Finals* Divisions ML3 ML6 If teams are equal on completion of normal playing time the following will occur: Drop-off will be played, if still a draw after completion of drop-off the team highest on the competition table as determined in 10.1 will proceed to the grand final. Drop-off is 15 minutes of sudden death extra-time First 7½ minutes 2 players drop-off (leave the field) i.e. 9 players Second 7½ minutes 2 players drop-off (leave the field) i.e. 7 players Substitutes are permitted as per normal during Drop Off Page 15 of 37

17 *NOTE: Master s competition will not play Drop Off as per Hockey Australia Guidelines Grand Finals Division ML1 and ML2 Penalty Shoot Out Competition as set out in Appendix J - no extra time or drop off, straight to shoot out Grand Finals* Divisions ML3 ML6 If teams are equal on completion of normal playing time the following will occur: Drop-off will be played. Drop-off is 15 minutes of sudden death extra-time. First 7½ minutes 2 players drop-off (leave the field) i.e. 9 players. Second 7½ minutes 2 players drop-off (leave the field) i.e. 7 players. Substitutes are permitted as per normal during Drop Off. *NOTE: Master s competition will not play Drop Off as per Hockey Australia Guidelines. If, at the end of normal time and extra time no result is achieved, a penalty stroke shoot out, in accordance with international tournament guidelines, will be held to determine the winner. Division ML1 and ML2 Penalty Shoot Out Competition as set out in Appendix J - no extra time or drop off, straight to shoot out. Section 11 FEES AND FINES 11.1 Fees are payable as per accounts issued by the Treasurer Fines are to be paid within fourteen (14) days of notification Fines are as follows: Failure to complete any compulsory details on score sheet: $20 first offence and $40 each subsequent offence. Failure to fax the score sheet by the next working day: $20 first offence and $40 each subsequent offence. Faxing of score sheet to Registrars prior to 8.00am and after 9.00pm: $50 for each offence. Failure to provide an umpire $200 per offence: to increase by $50 each subsequent offence (of which $30 is to be paid to the substitute umpire). The club of any umpire failing to wear correct uniform will be fined $25 for each offence. If a game does not proceed because a suitable replacement umpire cannot be found, the team/club of the rostered umpire, who does not attend, will be charged the full cost of the pitch hire for the time slot. Page 16 of 37

18 11.4 Failure to field 11 players on three occasions will mean that the club/team will appear before the SWHL Committee and will jeopardise that club/team s entry into the next season s competition Player wears a different shirt number to that under which she is registered team penalty of 3 match points, unless both numbers are recorded on the score sheet Team plays ineligible players in a particular division - team penalty of 3 match points plus any points awarded for the game in which the offence occurred A team plays unregistered players in any competition match team penalty of 3 match points plus any points awarded for the game in which the offence occurred A team fails to record the name of all players participating in the match on the scorecard team penalty of 3 match points A player plays under the name of another player team penalty of all competition points gained up to and including the match in which the offence occurred Teams who contravene rules pertaining to the registration of players may be required to appear before the SWHL Committee and may incur penalties to be determined. Page 17 of 37

19 Section 12 JUDICIARY AND MISCONDUCT 12.1 The Judiciary committee shall comprise three (3) members consisting of one (1) SWHL Executive member, and two (2) SWHL Umpire Committee members No member of this Committee can adjudicate on any matter if they have a conflict of interest in the case before the judiciary Unless the convenor of umpires has such a conflict, they will be the person responsible for gathering all facts (investigating) needed for the judiciary One member of the Judiciary Committee will be nominated as the Chairperson of the Judiciary Committee. This person will be responsible for the procedure and the conduct of the meeting A quorum of not less than three (3) members will be necessary to convene the Judiciary Committee A suspended player, a player against whom a charge has been made, a spectator, a member or two delegates from the club concerned in regard to a dispute, protest or charge shall have the right to: Appear before the Judiciary Committee; Call others to give evidence on their behalf; Question any person giving evidence The judiciary committee has the right to rule that a judicial committee hearing is not necessary if: the suspension handed down Is not contested; or the judiciary committee agrees that the multiple cards have been awarded for different rule breaches The cited player, spectator or club shall abide by the findings of the committee regardless of their failure to attend, or to apply for a postponement of the judiciary hearing Any player permanently suspended will not be permitted to participate in any match in that competition until the case has been heard by the Judiciary Committee. Any team playing a suspended player shall be deemed to have forfeited any competition match in which such a player takes part Should the Judiciary committee, due to lack of a quorum, fail to convene, the suspended player shall be permitted to resume playing until the Judiciary Committee is convened The Chairperson shall read and explain to all parties to the hearing, in each other s presence, the full text of the charge(s), protest or appeal to be considered The parties at the hearing shall be heard by the Judiciary Committee, in each others presence, in the following order - Those supporting a charge or protest, to give evidence, to call witnesses, to be queried by those defending a charge or protest and to be questioned by the Judiciary Committee and followed by - Page 18 of 37

20 Those defending a charge or protest, to give evidence, to call witnesses, to be queried by those supporting, and to be questioned by the Judiciary Committee followed by- Those supporting a charge or protest, to answer evidence given under and whom the Judiciary Committee may again question All parties to the hearing shall then retire while the Judiciary Committee considers its finding although the Judiciary Committee may recall any or all of them, individually or, together, to amplify or to clarify a matter of evidence The Judiciary Committee shall then - In the case of a charged player found guilty of a charge DETERMINE A PENALTY In the case of a charged member found guilty of a charge DETERMINE A PENALTY In the case of a charged spectator found guilty of a charge DETERMINE A PENALTY In the case of an upheld protest DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE PENALTY The Judiciary Committee shall record its finding, made by majority vote and then inform all the parties concerned of its decision Penalties by way of suspension shall be until a certain date and any suspension may extend into a subsequent season before termination if necessary Relevant charges and the minimum penalties for persons found guilty of them shall include: Minimum Penalties Disputing an umpire s decision Abuse of an umpire Persistent and deliberate breach of the rules Acts detrimental to the SWHL Abusive conduct while a spectator Striking at another player with other than a hockey stick Deliberately striking another player with other than a hockey stick Striking at another player with a hockey stick Deliberately striking another player with a hockey stick Assault of an Umpire One (1) weeks suspension Two (2) weeks suspension Two (2) weeks suspension Two (2) weeks suspension Four (4) weeks suspension Two (2) weeks suspension Four (4) weeks suspension Four (4) weeks suspension Eight (8) weeks suspension Two (2) years suspension Page 19 of 37

21 12.18 Nothing in these rules shall prevent the Judiciary Committee from deciding to suspend any penalty imposed conditionally upon the charged player/member not being found guilty again of the same or similar charges, at which time the suspended penalty and any additional penalties will be handed down In the event that a player is suspended by the judiciary they are ineligible to win the SWHL Best and Fairest award in any grade for that year. Cards Five (5) green cards will deem the player automatically suspended for one match. The suspension is for the entire week and covers all divisions within each competition Two (2) yellow cards will deem the player automatically suspended for one match. For each yellow card received after this, an automatic one match suspension will occur. Any suspension handed down is for the entire competition round and covers all competitions within the SWHL structure If a player receives two (2) yellow cards, the player will be required to appear before the Judiciary Committee by the Wednesday immediately following the match in which it was given. The Judiciary Committee will make a decision at this time on the length of suspension required Page 20 of 37

22 12.23 One (1) red card will require the player to appear before the Judiciary Committee by the Wednesday immediately following the match in which it was given. The Judiciary Committee will make a decision at this time on the length of suspension required. Any suspension handed down is for the entire competition round and covers all competitions within the SWHL structure. Umpires An umpire issuing any card to a player during a match shall note the player's name, playing number, team and brief description of misconduct on the match card. If no documentation is made, no card will be tallied. All managers are required to keep a tally of all cards given to players within their team/club. This is to ensure no illegal players take the field For all yellow and red cards issued, umpires will be required to complete an Umpire s Incident Report. On completion this should be sent to the Umpires Convenor. This report will be used in all relevant Judiciary Committee hearings. Umpires may be asked to attend Judiciary Committee hearings to clarify any aspects of the incident SWHL Executive will notify clubs/teams of the individual players that are required to appear before the Judiciary Committee Registrars will provide monthly a list of players receiving cards, the type of card and the name of the umpires issuing the cards. This list will be given to the Umpires Convenor who will confirm with clubs/teams the card tally of individual players. Appeals Any application for leave to appeal against a finding of the Judiciary Committee shall be made ONLY on the grounds of new evidence, which was not reasonably available at the time of the hearing Application shall be lodged with the SWHL Secretary within 14 days of the relevant meeting of the Judiciary Committee Leave to appeal against a decision shall be given only to the player against whom the finding has been made. Page 21 of 37

23 APPENDIX A PLAYERS CODE OF CONDUCT Players Code of Conduct A player selected by a Club or Association and competing in an event held or sanctioned boy SWHL must meet the following requirements in regard to conduct during the event and in any role held within SWHL. The SWHL committee is responsible for ensuring that the Code of Conduct is met at all times. If in their opinion, there is a breach of the Code of Conduct the player may be suspended from the competition. In accepting selection in a Club of Association Team playing in a SWHL held or sanctioned event a player agrees to: 1. Behave in a sportsmanlike manner at all times to other players, officials and spectators 2. Make no detrimental statements in public in respect of the performance of any match officials, umpires, competitors, coaches or spectators in SWHL competitions. 3. Play by the rules at all times and ensure that the game of hockey is not brought into disrepute 4. Accept responsibility for all actions taken. I will exercise reasonable care to prevent injury by ensuring that I play within the rules. I understand that reasonable care consists of showing due diligence in abiding by the rules and adhering to the officials decisions. 5. Not engage in any doping practice, the use of drugs or other banned substance unless prescribed by a medical doctor. 6. No bet on the outcome or on any other aspect of a hockey match or competition. 7. Not throw or fix a match, try to achieve a contrived outcome to a match or competition, or otherwise influence improperly the outcome or any other aspect of a match or competition. 8. Not show unnecessary obvious dissension, displeasure or disapproval towards an umpire, technical official, tournament director or other official as a consequence of his or her decision or generally. 9. Abstain from the use of tobacco and the consumption of alcoholic beverages when playing. 10. Refrain from any sexual harassment towards other players and officials and treat all participants fairly and with the context of their sporting activities, regardless of gender, race, place of origin, athletic potential, colour, sexual orientation, religion, political beliefs, socio-economic status and other conditions. Page 22 of 37

24 11. Not do anything which adversely affects or reflects on or discredits the game of hockey, Hockey Australia, any member State Association, or any squad, team, competition, tournament, sponsor, official supplier or licensee, including, but not limited to, any illegal act or any act of dishonesty or fraud. Page 23 of 37

25 APPENDIX B UMPIRES CODE OF CONDUCT Umpires Code of Conduct As an Umpire appointed by SWHL, you must meet the following requirements in regard to your conduct during any activity held or sanctioned by SWHL and in any role you hold within SWHL. The SWHL committee is responsible for ensuring that the Code of Conduct is met at all times. If in their opinion, there is a breach of the Code of Conduct the umpire may be suspended from the competition. In accepting selection in as an umpire for the SWHL competition, a person agrees to: 1. Treat all players with respect at all times. 2. Accept responsibility for all actions taken. Exercise reasonable care to prevent injury by ensuring players play within the rules. 3. Be impartial and maintain integrity in your relationship with other officials, players and coaches. 4. Avoid situations that may lead to a conflict of interest 5. Not be in a position of individual and unsupervised contact with players under 18 years of age. 6. Be courteous, respectful and open to discussion and interaction. 7. Be a positive role model in behaviour and personal appearance by maintaining the highest standards of personal conduct and projecting a favourable image of hockey and officiating at all times. 8. Refrain from personal abuse towards players. 9. Make no detrimental statements in public in respect of the performance of any match officials, umpires, competitors, coaches or spectators in SWHL competitions. 10. Show concern and caution towards ill and injured athletes. Enforce the blood rule and apply procedures regarding ill or injured players according to the rules 11. Abstain from the use of tobacco and the consumption of alcoholic beverages when officiating or whilst in uniform. 12. Adhere to the Anti-Doping Policy advocated by Hockey Australia 13. Make no public comments or media announcements without prior approval from the SWHL committee. 14. Wear only the official umpires uniform supplied by SWHL when umpiring in the competition. Page 24 of 37

26 15. Maintain the fitness level deemed acceptable when your appointment to the competition is made. 16. Abide by all relevant policies documented by SWHL in relation to your appointment at a SWHL sanctioned event. APPENDIX C OFFICALS CODE OF CONDUCT Official s Code of Conduct An official appointed by a Club or Association and competing in an event held or sanctioned boy SWHL must meet the following requirements in regard to conduct during the event and in any role held within SWHL. The SWHL committee is responsible for ensuring that the Code of Conduct is met at all times. If in their opinion, there is a breach of the Code of Conduct the player may be suspended from the competition. In accepting appointment as a Club of Association Official, a person agrees to: 1. Behave in a sportsmanlike manner at all times to other players, officials and spectators 2. Make no detrimental statements in public in respect of the performance of any match officials, umpires, competitors, coaches or spectators in SWHL competitions. 3. Accept responsibility for all actions taken. 4. Not engage in any doping practice, the use of drugs or other banned substance unless prescribed by a medical doctor. 5. No bet on the outcome or on any other aspect of a hockey match or competition. 6. Not throw or fix a match, try to achieve a contrived outcome to a match or competition, or otherwise influence improperly the outcome or any other aspect of a match or competition. 7. Not show unnecessary obvious dissension, displeasure or disapproval towards an umpire, technical official, tournament director or other official as a consequence of his or her decision or generally. 8. Refrain from any sexual harassment towards other players and officials and treat all participants fairly and with the context of their sporting activities, regardless of gender, race, place of origin, athletic potential, colour, sexual orientation, religion, political beliefs, socio-economic status and other conditions. 9. Not do anything which adversely affects or reflects on or discredits the game of hockey, Hockey Australia, any member State Association, or any squad, team, competition, tournament, sponsor, official supplier or licensee, including, but not limited to, any illegal act or any act of dishonesty or fraud. Page 25 of 37

27 APPENDIX D SPECTATORS CODE OF CONDUCT Spectator s Code of Conduct As a spectator watching an event that is conducted or sanctioned by SWHL, you must meet the following requirements with regard to your conduct: 1. Spectators are important part of the game and shall at all times conform to accepted standards of good sportsmanship and behaviour. 2. Spectators shall at all times respect officials, coaches and players and extend courtesies to them. 3. Lead by example and respect all players, coaches, umpires and fellow spectators physical or verbal abuse will not be tolerated. 4. Respect the umpires decision. Do not abuse, threaten or intimidate an umpire or match official and do not show dissension, displeasure or disapproval towards an umpire or match official s decision in an abusive or unreasonable fashion. 5. Support skilled performances and show respect for opposition teams and players. 6. Display appropriate social behaviour by not using profane, demeaning or derogatory language, or harassing players, coaches, officials or other spectators. 7. Leave the spectator area tidy and free from litter. 8. Do not ridicule mistakes or losses supporters are there for support. 9. Acknowledge all volunteers who are giving up their valuable time to enable the conduct of the competition. 10. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability, race, place of origin, colour, sexual orientation, religion, political beliefs, socio-economic status, and other conditions. Page 26 of 37

28 APPENDIX E INCIDENT REPORT SYDNEY WOMENS HOCKEY LEAGUE INCIDENT REPORT: All incidents should be reported to the SWHL Secretary within 7 days of the incident. Club/Team SWHL Division Description of Incident/Problem Incident/Problem Details Date Incident/problem occurred: Time Incident/Problem occurred: Actual location: Action Taken: Name of person completing this form: Contact Phone Number: Page 27 of 37

29 APPENDIX F LIGHTNING SAFETY CODE LIGHTNING SAFETY CODE The Centre for Sports Medicine and Research Education has released guidelines for avoiding being hit by lightning while playing or being involved in, sport. The reason became evident earlier this year when another sportsperson was killed while playing a game of cricket. The lightning safety code is based on the 30/30 rule which calls for play to be stopped when the lightning / thunder ratio reaches 30 seconds or less. i.e. the time between when the lightning is seen and the thunder is heard is 30 seconds or less. This means that the lightning is 10 km away and the next strike has a significant risk of hitting the people who have seen the lightning and heard the thunder. Play should not commence until 30 minutes after the last lightning strike and thunder. Statistics show that 25% of people killed by lightning are playing sports like cricket, hockey or golf. All Hockey Associations in NSW should implement this policy immediately. Issued by the Hockey NSW Joint Officiating Committee April 2004 Page 28 of 37

30 APPENDIX G SPONSORSHIP GUIDELINES SWHL recognises that sponsorship is an important part of hockey; sponsorship helps not only in the promotion of hockey but also enables clubs to compete in competitions and at a level that they might not otherwise be able to. SWHL also recognises the need to retain some control over the use of sponsorship logos on playing uniforms. SWHL encourages teams to seek sponsorship if they wish. However, the use of sponsorship logos must first be approved by the SWHL Committee and must conform to the following guidelines. The SWHL Committee reserves the right to disallow the use of sponsorship logos which is deemed to be inappropriate. Teams are only required to seek approval for the use of sponsorship logos on playing uniforms. These guidelines do not apply to the use of sponsorship logos on track suits, walk out shirts or other off field attire. 1. Teams must obtain written approval from the SWHL Committee before adding any sponsorship logo to their uniform. Failure to do so may result in teams being prevented from taking the field until such approval is obtained. 2. Any wording or logos should not a. Be obtrusive or interfere with the general appearance of the uniform. Logos should measure no more then 210 mm in length with height 150 mm. b. Be on the back of the shirts, nor interfere with the shirt numbers. Any logos or wording should be on the chest opposite the team/club logo (if appropriate), or on the sleeves, or on the front flap of the skirt. c. Be suggestive, offensive, indecent or in poor taste. d. Include tobacco or specified brand alcohol advertising e. Include hotel/club/licensed premises advertising on junior players (ie Those under the age of 18 years) 3. These guidelines are to be read in conjunction with the SWHL Rules of Play Section Alterations to these guidelines may only be made at the SWHL Annual General Meeting Page 29 of 37