Hertfordshire Hockey Association
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Hertfordshire SchoolsThe County want to encourage more schools to take part in hockey and also in competitions, at a local, regional and national level. This is inline with the stated aims of the EHB. Much has been done to encourage clubs to build links with schools in their catchment areas through the Clubs First programme. If your school doesn't currently have a link, please contact the Director of Coaching. Last year, The County and a number of clubs helped in the running of a Quicksticks competition for Primary Schools that was run on a district basis, with the district winners going through to a final that was part of the Herts School Games. This is to be repeated this coming year with the finals taking place on June 28th 2012 at the University of Hertfordshire (for more details see www.hertsschoolgames.co.uk).
All national competitions are school only and are organised for boys and for girls separately. U11 and U13 competitions are 7 a-side with a fully kitted goalkeeper played on half a pitch. The U14, U16 and U18 competitions are 11 a-side and are played on a full pitch. County U11-U13 rounds are scheduled to be played in February with the U14-U18 girls activity starting in September and the U14-U18 boys activity starting in January. School teams can also enter the indoor competitions. These competition start in November and are 6 a-side with a fully kitted goalkeeper.
Which version of Hockey is for you?QuicksticksQuicksticks is the recommended format for Intra and Inter school competition at U9 and U10. The game can be played as boys only, girls only or mixed. The Herts Schools Games version is mixed. A squad is 6 in a number with 4 players on the field. There are no goalkeepers and the game is all about scoring more goals than your opposition. For more information please visit www.playquicksticks.co.uk . In2HockeyThis is the new name for Mini Hockey. In2Hockey is the recommended format for Intra and Inter school competition at U12 and U13. The game can be played as boys only, girls only or mixed. There are 2 version of the game; one which is 6 a side and the other is 7 a side. 6 a sideIn2Hockey 6v6 is played with no goalkeepers, amended penalty corners and penalty strokes. At the moment of writing there are no further details available. This version provides the bridge between QuickSticks and In2Hockey 7 a side. See the EHB news item for current details 7 a sideA squad is 10 in number with 7 players on the field; one of whom is a fully kitted goalkeeper. The National competitions are only single sex teams and to this format. At U11 the competition progresses to regional level, and at U13 the competition progresses to national level. The Herts Youth Games will use this format of the game (see www.hertsyouthgames.co.uk for more details). The rules are the same as those for Mini hockey. HockeyThis is the full 11 a side game and is the recommended format for Intra and Inter school competition at U14 to U18. The National Schools Championship is the pinnacle of school competition with all competitions ending with a National Finals. The competition is aimed at schools wanting a more formal and competitive emphasis. The County would like to introduce a Developing Schools competition (something that a number of other Counties in the East have done) for schools that would prefer activity based on participation and development. If your school would be interested please contact the Director of Coaching
Schools Playing Hockey in HertsThe following schools are known to be playing hockey:
If your school is not on the list and you play hockey please contact the
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