Spring 2009 Field Hockey Registration Is Now CLOSED!
RULES CHANGES
One of the objectives of the FIH and therefore of the Hockey Rules
Board is to decrease the number and duration of interruptions to the
fl ow of play and to increase the length of time the ball is in active
play. With this in mind, the Rule specifying how a free hit is taken
has been reviewed. The player taking the free hit may use a “selfpass”.
Full details are provided in Rules 13.1 and 13.2.
Additionally, attacking free hits taken inside the 23 metres area have
been reviewed in general and in relation to the “self-pass”. The
Hockey Rules Board is concerned that the ball is often played hard,
indiscriminately and therefore potentially dangerously into the circle. Rule 13.2 now specifi es that the ball must not be played directly into the circle.
Click here to download a PDF of the International Hockey Federation Rule Book, May 2009.
|
The North Jersey Field Hockey Association has been in existence since 1927. Our goal is to provide a forum for adult women to play competitive field hockey in a friendly and fun environment.
The league currently runs three seasons. All games are held on Sunday mornings or early afternoon. Insurance, uniform, and umpires are provided by the NJFHA. Players must provide appropriate shoes for turf, sticks and mouth guards. Shin guards are recommended. You must be 18 or older to participate in the league.
Fall Field Hockey
This season starts the weekend after Labor Day and ends the weekend before Thanksgiving. This is our largest and most competitive season. We usually have 10 teams with 15-18 players per team. We play 10-11 games, 11 players a side. Games consist of two 30-minute halves. Games are played outdoors and are full field on Astroturf. We play at Kean University in Union, NJ.
Winter Field Hockey
This season starts the weekend after New Year’s and ends mid-March. We have eight teams with 8-11 players per team. We play nine games, six players a side. Games consist of two 25-minutes halves. We play indoors at In Line Sports in Morristown, NJ on hardwood floors, full-field.
Spring Field Hockey
This season starts in mid-April and runs through mid-May. We usually have four teams with 15-18 players per team. We play five games, 11 players a side. Games consist of two 30-minute halves. Games are played outdoors and are full field on Astroturf. We play at Kean University in Union, NJ.
Please contact us if you require additional information. We look forward to seeing you on the field!
If you need to check on the status of games due to weather conditions,
please call this number to hear a recorded message:
(908) 753-7911
