Catterick Schools Competition - Year 3/4 Hockey
Each School should look to bring a team of 7 year 3/4 Children (Minimum of 4 Girls)
Le Cateau Primary School
Le Cateau Primary School, Catterick Garrison, Richmond, DL9 4ED · Get directions- Dates & times
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- Description
🏑 4v4 Primary School Field Hockey Rules
👥 Teams
4 players per team, no goalkeeper.
Rolling substitutions allowed anytime.
Minimum 3 players to start or continue a match.
⏱ Match Format
Two halves of 8–10 minutes (2–3 minute half-time).
No extra time in group stage. In knockouts, go straight to 3-player shootout if drawn.
🏟 Pitch & Equipment
Goals: Mini goals or cones (approx. 1m–2m wide).
Ball: Standard field hockey ball or lightweight junior ball.
Sticks: Must be junior size, no sharp edges.
⚖️ Game Rules
No goalkeepers – players can’t use hands or feet.
Goals must be scored from inside the attacking half.
Push or slap passes only – no hitting or lifted balls.
No stick lifting or swinging above the waist.
Ball must stay below knee height for safety.
Restart with push-pass for sidelines or goals (like a kick-in).
🟥 Fouls & Safety
No tackling from behind or using the back of the stick.
No physical contact, stick checking, or blocking.
5m distance for all free passes.
🥇 Scoring & Results
Win = 3 points, Draw = 1, Loss = 0.
Tiebreakers: Goal difference → Goals scored → Head-to-head → Shootout (3 per team).
🧡 Fair Play
Respect all players, coaches, and umpires.
Encouragement only from sidelines – no coaching during play.
Mouthguards and shin pads recommended.
No jewellery or dangerous accessories allowed.
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