Women’s Hockey
Whether you’re a seasoned player, you’ve been out of the game for a while or you’ve never played before, we’d love you to get involved.
Drop in/Taster Session
Register your interest either at the Sports Fair, or by Emailing the Intramural Sport Officer (details below). Attend the taster session to determine whether you would like to take part in our BRAND NEW weekly Hockey League. You do not need to be part of a team to attend - if you do not have a team ready to enter, then you will be allocated to one during the taster session.
- Sundays - Longbenton Sports Ground. Date & Time: TBC
- Term time only league
- All Equipment Provided
This is a great opportunity for you to team up, socialise and compete - whether you are an experienced player or total newcomer. The league will run in collaboration with NULHC, ensuring support will always be available, but also opening the potential chance to be called up to the BUCS squads if your game develops.
The League will finish with a Play-Off final day - with the winning team coming away with a shiny trophy and their place in Intramural history.
Where and When
Longbenton Sports Ground: Sand Dressed Hockey Pitch
Games kick off at (TBC)
League Format
7 a-side Hockey League
Up to 8 teams will compete in a weekly league playing each other once to determine the standings for the finals night played on the last week of term.
Fixtures are 40 minutes long (2 x 20 mins) and will be officiated by a qualified referee.
At the end of each term the winning team will receive a winners trophy and place in the Intramural hall of fame.
To Enter:
See 'registering a team' link below or contact the IM Sport officer for more info.
Find out more
For more information on women’s football, contact:
Tom Brearley, Intramural Sport Officer
Telephone: 0191 208 8548
Email: tom.brearley@newcastle.ac.uk
Rules and Guidelines
7 a-side Hockey Rules
TBC with NULHC
- Games are 40 minutes. 2 x 20min halves
- Three points will be awarded for a win and one point for a draw.
- A £7 referee’s fee is required from both teams prior to the start of the game.
- No jewellery may be worn on the pitch.
- Any injuries resulting in bleeding must be dealt with immediately. No bleeding players are allowed on the pitch.
- The referee has the authority to sin bin players for up to 5 minutes or send players off for misconduct or continuous infringement of the rules if necessary.
- If a team fails to turn up, the match is awarded as a 10-0 walkover to the opposing team. The team failing to show up will also have 3 point deducted from their league table points.
- If a team fails to turn up to play on two occasions, they will be immediately withdrawn from the league, with no refund given.
- Any team failing to show up for a fixture is responsible for paying the full referee’s fee of £14.
- When a goal is scored, play is restarted from the keeper.
- Substitutes are roll on, roll off.
- All matches must be played on the date and time as stated on the original fixture list. No Reschedules
- Maximum of 12 players attending on a matchday (no more than 5 subs on the bench)
Registering a team
2025-26 Registration
Registration for the Intramural Womens Hockey league is now open
Registration operates on a first come first served basis with space available for 8 teams
- £40 Team Entry Fee
- All players must have a minimum of a Newcastle University SPORT membership
- Fixtures to start on TBC
- £7 per team referee fee, paid directly to the referee in cash on the day
To enter a team contact:
Tom Brearley, Intramural Sport Officer
Email: tom.brearley@newcastle.ac.uk
Telephone: 0191 208 8548
Deadline to enter: TBC
Venue
Intramural Hockey at Newcastle University is played Outdoors at Longbenton Sports Ground
Postcode: NE12 8AD
The pitch is at Coach Lane, Longbenton beside Redhall Drive. The nearest Metro station is Four Lane Ends.
For help planning a bus journey see the Traveline website.