MODIFIED FIELD HOCKEY

Game Conditions

1.  A minimum of two nights rest between contests. 
2.  The maximum number of contests shall be ten.
3.  Nine practices are required before the first scrimmage.
4.  Eleven practices are required before the first interschool contest.

Game Rules

1.  National Federation Rules with the exception that sticks will be called whenever a stick is raised above the shoulder.

2.  Halves shall consist of 25 minutes.

3.  Substitution: a substitute may enter the game when her teams has a free hit, on corner hits, after a goal has been scored, or at halftime. The substitute must report to the scorer and to the official on the side where the scorer is located. Time out will not be taken for substitution, and substitution time shall not exceed 10 seconds. If substitution exceeds 10 seconds; on a free hit the opponents shall take the free hit; after a goal, the opponents shall be awarded a free hit at the center line. A player may re-enter the game an unlimited number of times. 

4.  Time-outs: A time-out may be called by a team when the ball is dead. Play is restarted as though time-out had not been called. Duration of the time-out is two minutes. Three time-outs may be called by each coach: two in one half and one in the other half.

5.  Equipment: Only sneakers or shoes with molded soles and molded cleats are permitted in the modified program. Shoes with metal posts or spikes are not permitted in any modified sport.  All field players must wear shin guards and mouth guards.  Goalies must wear: face mask or mask-helmet as clarified by NF rules, goalie pads, kickers, chest protector, goalie glove, wraparound throat protector and mouth protector, which may be attached to the helmet.  The goalie may wear field hockey shoulder pads and elbow pads. (updated 12/3/04)

Section XI Rules

B Level Program - Five Period Format

The five period format is MANDATED for all B level teams in field hockey except for those teams which have opted to be scheduled in regulation contest devices. The extra period format for extra participation is NOT AN OPTION for the B level programs in Section XI. The following are conditions of this program:

1.  Only B level teams may participate.

2.  Teams shall be divided into two squads of equal numbers and equal ability. 

3.  Coaches must exchange rosters prior to every contest. 

4.  One squad will play the first and third periods and the other squad will play the second and fourth periods. All players are eligible for the fifth period. 

5.  All goals scored count.

6.  Teams having the minimum numbers of 24 players are obligated to play five periods provided their opponents also meet the minimum number of 24.

7.  If teams have fewer than the minimum number of players but still can field two full teams, those teams may opt to play five periods. (If substitutes are used, note #8.)

8.  NO PLAYER MAY PLAY IN MORE THAN THREE PERIODS IN A FIVE PERIOD CONTEST. 

9.  There is no half-time intermission when five periods are played.

10.  Extra compensation forms presented by the officials must be signed by the home coach. 

11.  Each coach is requested to make a notation on the rating card verifying the extra compensation for the officials.

B Level Program - Four Periods/Regulation Contest

When a regulation contest is played at the B level, the following conditions are applicable:

1.  The five period format must be utilized.

2.  There is a half-time intermission.

3.  Extra periods may NOT be played.