Women’s Hockey

2025-26

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IM Womens Hockey League - 25/26

IM Women's Hockey: Team Contact Details 

TBC

7 a-side Hockey Rules

1. Games are 40 minutes. 2 x 20min halves
2. Three points will be awarded for a win and one point for a draw.
3. A £7 umpire’s fee is required from both teams prior to the start of the game.
4. No jewellery may be worn on the pitch.
5. Any injuries resulting in bleeding must be dealt with immediately. No bleeding players are allowed on the pitch.
6. The umpire 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.
7. 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.
8. If a team fails to turn up to play on two occasions, they will be immediately withdrawn from the league, with no refund given.
9. Any team failing to show up for a fixture is responsible for paying the full umpire’s fee of £14.
10. When a goal is scored, play is restarted from the keeper.
11. Substitutes are roll on, roll off.
12. All matches must be played on the date and time as stated on the original fixture list. No Reschedules.
13. Maximum of 12 players attending on a matchday (no more than 5 subs on the bench).

Match Specific Rules: 

• Each player must wear appropriate kit for each game including shin pads and a gum shield. 
• Goalkeepers are NOT permitted in 7-a-side hockey fixtures.
• If the ball hits a players foot outside of the D a free hit is given to the opposition player from where the foul was committed. 
• Players must contact the ball first when tackling before any contact with the oppositions stick if they hit the stick first its a foul and a free hit is given to the opposition. (Stick tackle) 
• If the ball hits a players back-stick outside the D a free hit will be given.
• If any foul is committed in the D it will result in a long corner, where the ball is taken from the halfway line in line with where the foul was.
• If the ball comes off the baselines from the opposition team a long corner will be given. 
• The ball must travel at least 5m from a long corner it cannot go straight into the D
• If the ball comes off the baseline from the attacking team a Hit out ’16’ is awarded where the defensive team take a free hit at the top of the D.
• When a free hit is given all defensive players must be at least 5m away from the ball. 
• You can only score once you are inside the D.
• Any ball lifted above knee height in open play, or dangerously into another player will result in a free hit for the opposition. 
• Players must not raise their stick above shoulder height or use it in a way the umpire considers dangerous. Infringements will result in a free hit for the opposition. 
• Attacking players cannot back into defensive players if they do so it’s a free hit to the opposition. 
• You cannot obstruct the path to the ball with your body for opponents if you do so it’s a free hit to the opposition. 
• The ball must be stationary before taking any free hit.

Games:

• Each match is made of 2 - 20 minute halves with 5 minutes at half time for team talks.
• Players should arrive 20 minutes before there allocated match time to ensure they’ve warmed up sufficiently.
• Match day squads can have a maximum of 10 players 
• The pitch will have marked 7 a-side Ds
• Each team is made of 7 outfield players and no goalkeepers.

Cards:

• Green card – Warning (2-minute suspension)
• Yellow card – Temporary suspension (5 minutes)
• Red card – Permanent suspension

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

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.