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HOCKEY

OVERVIEW

Following the success of our rugby competition and growing demand, we are thrilled to announce the addition of Field Hockey to the Global Schools Challenge.

Depending on interest, we will host one of two exciting competitions:

  • Hockey Knockout:
    8 teams competing in a straight knockout format.

  • Hockey Blitz:
    16 teams competing in a high-intensity tournament.

Both formats promise to deliver thrilling matches and showcase the best talent from participating schools. We look forward to welcoming field hockey teams—boys and girls—to join this international sporting spectacle!

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HOCKEY KNOCKOUT

Teams and Eligibility

  • The tournament will feature 8 teams, with athletes aged 16 to 18 years.
  • Younger players may be considered following discussions with schools and guardians.

Format

  • The competition will follow a straight knockout structure, including Quarter-finals, Semi-finals, and a Final.
  • Both Cup and Plate trophies will be contested, ensuring multiple opportunities for teams to compete and showcase their skills.

Match Duration

  • Games will adhere to the standard 60-minute format.

Tiebreaker Rules

In the event of a draw:

  1. The team with the most goals scored in the final quarter will advance.
  2. If still tied, the team with the better disciplinary record will proceed.
  3. If no resolution is reached, the outcome will be decided by a coin toss.

We look forward to seeing teams rise to the occasion and compete at their best in this thrilling new addition to the Global Schools Challenge!

HOCKEY BLITZ

Teams and Eligibility:

  • The tournament will feature 16 teams, with players aged 16 to 18 years.

Format:

  • Teams will be divided into 4 groups of 4.
  • Matches will be 30 minutes long instead of the standard 60 minutes, with each team playing 2 matches per day.
  • Match Schedule:
    • Day 1: 2 pool games per team.
    • Day 2: 1 pool game and 1 quarter-final.
    • Day 3: Semi-finals, finals, and 3rd/4th playoffs.

Scoring System for Pool Matches:

  • Win: 4 points.
  • Draw: 1 point.
  • Bonus Points:
    • 1 point for losing by 2 goals or fewer.
    • 1 point for winning by 4 goals or more.
  • Tiebreakers for pool standings:
    1. Goal difference.
    2. Goals scored.
    3. Disciplinary record.
    4. Coin toss, if no other resolution.

Advancement:

  • Teams finishing 1st and 2nd in each group advance to the Cup quarter-finals.
  • Teams finishing 3rd and 4th advance to the Bowl quarter-finals.
  • Losing Cup quarter-finalists move to the Plate semi-finals.
  • Losing Bowl quarter-finalists move to the Shield competition.

Competitions:

  • The tournament will feature 4 competitions: Cup, Plate, Bowl, and Shield, ensuring all teams remain active.
  • Each team is guaranteed 6 matches over 3 days, maintaining the equivalent of the traditional 60-minute model while facing more opponents.

Knockout Phase Tiebreakers:

  • In the event of a draw:
    1. The team with the most goals in the final quarter advances.
    2. If still tied, the team with the better disciplinary record advances.
    3. If no resolution, the outcome is decided by a coin toss.

We look forward to seeing the best in Field Hockey take to the pitch and deliver a thrilling tournament in this exciting format!

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