Women's Field Hockey League

SUMMER 2010

RULES 

The Bridgewater State Field Hockey program will be running a summer 6 week league starting near the end of June.  

Play will be Tuesday nights for the Varsity league, Wednesday nights for Junior Varsity league and Masters(women). 

If you prefer to play on a particular team or want to enter a whole team please note it. 
High school teams, mailing all the forms together would be appreciated.   

*ESTIMATED PLAYING DAYS/DATES
Tuesdays-June 22, June 29 , July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27-Varsity League
Wednesdays-June 23, June 30,  July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28- Junior Varsity League/Women's League

* Dates for 2010 are dependant upon number of teams signing up for each league.  Schedule may change*  

DETAILS:

  • - High School Teams play either Tuesdays or Wednesdays. Older players on Tuesdays; younger players on
      Wednesdays.
  • - Women's League is typically for players that are 18 and older.
  • - Varsity games 5:00-8:00pm. JV games 5:00-6:30pm, Women's games 6:30-8:00pm.
  • - Each team will play (2) 25 minute games per night.
  • - 7 vs. 7 play on reduced size field with cages.
  • - Team rosters have NO maximum number, with a minimum of 10 players.
  • - All players MUST be on roster with permission forms on file.
  • - All teams must bring a dark and light shirt with them each night.
  • - Games will be held on the outfield of the BSC Baseball Field (just past the football field)

COST: $50.00 per player*                 
*There is no cut off date, but please send in application and payments as soon as possible.

Please return both completed forms (Waiver and Application) and a check made payable to:
                                                                                                                          BSC (or Bridgewater State College)  

Send to:
Cathy Davis, BSC Summer Sports Coordinator
Office of Athletics and Recreation
325 Plymouth Street
Bridgewater, MA  02325

VARSITY GAME SCHEDULE: 
          EARLY GAMES                      MIDDLE GAMES                     LATE GAMES

         2 games - 5:00 - 5:25pm      2 games - 6:00 - 6:25pm      2 games - 7:00 - 7:25pm

         2 games - 5:30 - 5:55pm     2 games - 6:30 - 6:55pm       2 games - 7:30 - 7:55pm

-All players must provide their own sticks, mouthguards and shinguards.

-Mouthguards and shinguards MUST be worn in all games and goalies MUST be in PROPER protective equipment.  Goggles are optional because we play by Federation Rules.

-The application and informed consent/waiver form must be signed and dated by parent/guardian and player and be on file with the Site Director in order to participate in the league.

-In case of rain, games will be called by 4:00 PM.  Site Director will leave a message on the BSC Field Hockey phone line- 508-531-2898.  One rainout will NOT be rescheduled.  If a second rainout occurs, rescheduling will be attempted for August.

-Teams must provide practice balls, goalie equipment, and water.

-Master players may sign up as individuals or teams.  Individuals will be placed on a team by the Director. 

-All Federation rules (NCAA rules for Masters) will be followed with modifications on corners (two players and the goalie on
 defense).  Corners will be called as decided by officials.  All decisions made by the officials are final.

-Sorry, no refunds. 

-Schedules will be emailed to your team representative one-two weeks prior to the start.

-Bathrooms are available in pora-potties near the field.

Please email e2smith@bridgew.edu with any questions.