Fallston Rec Council
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Welcome to Fallston Rec Field Hockey
Our mission is a simple one.
We are here to…
* teach our daughters how to play the game of field hockey while encouraging the development of each athlete’s potential.
* encourage our daughters to work as a team and teach our daughters to respect the game by respecting their team members, coaches and referees.
* remind our daughters to be gracious in win and in loss.
* allow our daughters to discover a passion for the game and a love for their time on the field.
Interested in volunteering? We need coaches, field painters, sponsors and more! Contact Diana Campitelli for more information!
As the Fallston Rec Field Hockey program has grown in the last several years, a Board of Directors was established in 2009.
The members of the board have a vision of offering a program that will be fun, yet challenging and one that will continue to grow!
Below are those who are dedicating their time to the 2015 fall season.
Diana Campitelli, League Commissioner dcampitelli4@verizon.net
Shannon Kale, Uniforms
Games, Practice Times and Locations
Practices begin the week of August 18. You will be contacted by your coach prior to that date as to when and where practices will be held. There are typically 2 practices per week for players in grades 3-8 with Sunday games. Practice times are assigned in early August. Game schedules are not available until early September (this is usually a few days before the first game-we are all very patient with this process). The season ends in early November. Clinic will practice on Tuesday nights at the Fallston turf field- time to be determined by coaches. Typically, there are no games at the clinic level. We may enter into play dates with other Harford County programs this year.
Tournament Participation
Harford Hockey Tournament– Saturday, October 1, Maryland Polo Club (included in reg. fee- no additional fee). More information will be provided at a later date.
Parent Code of Ethics
Each parent is responsible for his/her words and actions on the field. We encourage a sense of fair play and teamwork by emphasizing the positive aspects of the game. We expect all parents to respect the game by refraining from making public any negative comments regarding referees, coaches (either home or visiting) or players. We recognize that there are times when concerns must be aired; however, we ask that this not take place on the field and/or in front of our athletes. Parents are NOT to be seated behind the coaching bench and must be seated on the opposite side of the field from the players.
Requests/Player Draft
Each player will be placed on a team based on grade level and experience. We will do our best to meet all parent requests, but realize that teams must have a balance of experience and ages.
Registration Info
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Registration for Fall 2016 will take place on-line only!
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Registration opens on April 1 and closes June 15, 2016.
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Registration fees are as follows: Grades 3-8 – $110, Grades K-2 (Clinic) – $75, Elite League (grades 7-8) add’l $30 paid after try outs. A portion of this will be waived if you do not require a new uniform.
- Family Discounts Available: Family discount is 10% off of the total registration fees
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Registration is first come- first served and cannot be guaranteed so register early. We have limited coaches and practice/game field space.
The MYFHL will host the Elite Team League again this year. We will hold try outs for this team at the beginning of the summer. The team is open to players in grades 7-8 only. More information to follow.
Elite League games are held on Sundays prior to the regular season games, usually at 9am or 10am depending on locations. Elite players will be required to play on an in house team in addition to their elite team.
All players need shin guards, goggles, mouth guards and a stick.
Shop on-line for great field hockey merchandise including sticks, mouth guards, apparel, etc. at www.longstreth.com. They have great customer service and are a one day ship to Maryland.
Field Hockey Diagram
Field Hockey 101
BASICS RULES:
• The ball can only be hit with the flat side of the stick.
• The left hand should always be above the right when dribbling, shooting or passing. Do not hold the stick cross-handed.
• There are no left-handed sticks.
• The ball cannot be played with either the feet or the hand.
• Hockey sticks are made of dense mulberry wood and/or fiberglass.
• Sticks should be kept well below shoulder height at all times.
• There is no body checking in field hockey, and no stick-checking.
• There is no off-sides rule.
• The goalie has equipment similar to an ice-hockey goalie, and can use her feet, hands and body to stop the ball.
• Time does not stop for fouls, the clock is running at all times.
• Obstruction: A player cannot obstruct another player if she is stationary, she must move into a position to obstruct and the obstructed player must be actively trying to play the ball. A player can turn away from a tackler so long as the ball is held in front, and the player moves away from the tackler. (Most confusing & frequent foul called)
REWARDS FOR FOULS:
Free Hits: Given when any foul is made OUTSIDE of the circle. Everyone must be 5 yds away when player takes the “free hit” or it will result in a 5 yard penalty for the team not adhering to the rule. The player may also opt for a “self pass” option which allows them to carry the ball into play. When a hit is taken into the circle, the player may not hit the ball at the goal. It must be carried for 5 yards or passed to another player before being shot towards the goal.
Penalty Corner: Given when any foul is made WITHIN the circle. Five defenders, one attacker line up on goal line; ball is pushed out by attacker to offense teammates lined up around circle; once attacker hits the ball play resumes as normal.
Penalty Stroke: Given when foul is intentional to prevent a sure goal within the circle. Attacker players stands 7 yds from goal. 1v1 play with goalie. The attacking player may only take one step and the goalie may not move until the shot is taken. (Not called very often at rec level)
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Bully: Used to restart play when possession is unclear when play was stopped (e.g. injury timeout). Two opposing players start with their sticks on the ground, the ball is placed between them, and they must tap sticks above the ball before they can play the ball.
Glossary
16-yard hit: Free hit for the defense 16 yards from the goal after an offensive player hits the ball over the end line.
Add-10: For delaying the game, such as a defender standing closer than five yards away during a free hit, the free hit is advanced 10 yards up the field.
Advancing: Penalty for field player hitting the ball with any part of the body.
Bully: Used to restart play when possession is unclear when play was stopped (e.g. injury timeout). Two opposing players start with their sticks on the ground, the ball is placed between them, and they must tap sticks above the ball before they can play the ball.
Center pass: Pass from midfield used to start each half and following all goals. “Free hit” rules apply. Also called “pass-back.”
Clearing: Hitting the ball away from the goal on defense, usually as a pass up the field.
Cross: Passing the ball in front of the opponent’s goal to create a scoring opportunity. Also called “centering.”
Dangerous play: Play that could likely result in injury, such as pushing, tripping, or raising the ball at an opponent who is less than five yards away.
Dribble: Moving while alternating the ball from the right side of the body to the left side of the body to elude defenders.
Drive: A hard hit made with the swinging motion of the stick.
Flagrant foul: Intentionally rough or dangerous play. Player is issued a red card and ejected from the game.
Flick: Pass or shot using the wrists to put force behind the ball to raise it off the ground.
Free hit: Awarded after most penalties. Defenders must stand five yards from the ball until it is played.
Hit: Any contact with the ball using a swinging motion of the stick. A hard hit is called a drive.
Long hit: Free hit for offense from the corner, following an unintentional hit over the end line by the defense. Also called “long corner” or “corner hit.”
Marking: Guarding an opponent.
Misconduct: Penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct, including dangerous play, using obscene language, or taunting. Results in a green card (warning), yellow card (5-minute suspension), or red card (player disqualification). When players are suspended or disqualified, their team must play with fewer members.
Obstruction: Penalty for using the body or stick to prevent opponents from pursuing the ball. “Third party obstruction” is called for blocking an opponent so a teammate can play the ball.
Penalty corner: Offensive free hit from the endline, 10 yards from the goal, usually following a foul inside the striking circle. Offensive players must be outside the striking circle until the ball is hit, and the offense must control the ball before it can shoot. The defense is allowed five players behind the end line; all other defenders must be behind the center line. A penalty corner ends when the defense takes possession of the ball, the ball crosses over the 5-yard mark outside the striking circle, or the ball exits the striking circle twice. Also called “short corner.”Penalty stroke: Free one-on-one shot from the penalty stroke line awarded when a foul prevents a likely goal. The goalie must remain behind the goal line until the ball is hit.Push: Method of moving or passing the ball in which the stick is in contact with the ball and the ground as the player pushes the ball up the field Raised ball: Flicking, scooping, and chipping the ball into the air are legal. Undercutting or hitting that leads to dangerous play are penalties. Scoop: Method of passing or shooting the ball by leveraging the stick underneath the ball to pick it up and fling it through the air.Side-in: Free hit awarded to a team after the opponent hits the ball out of bounds over the sideline. Also called “hit-in” or “push-in.”
Striker: The player who shoots the ball.
Tackle: Defensive effort to take the ball away from an opponent.
Undercutting: Penalty for a hard swing of the stick under the ball to raise it into the air.
Regular Season Play
Games schedules will not be made available until one week prior to the start of the season. Please be patient- they will not be released by the MYFYL until Labor Day!!
All games are on Sundays from 11am- 5pm. Locations vary and will not be released until schedule is out!
Elite teams play at 9am or 10am on Sundays.
First games for grades 3-8 begin Sunday, September and run through Sunday, October .
2016 Game Schedule- tba
Tournaments are as follows:
October 1, 2016- Harford Hockey Fest at Maryland Polo Club
Please go to the MYFHL (Maryland Youth Field Hockey League) website for all locations. Please add this link to your favorites as this is where you must also check for game cancellations due to inclement weather.
http://www.eteamz.com/MYFHL/locations/
Tournaments are as follows:
October 1, 2016- Harford Hockey Fest at Maryland Polo Club