MIXED MASTERS COMPETITION
Reminder: Important Season Information
Umpiring & Rosters
- The team on the umpiring roster must supply 2 umpires (download Umpire Roster below)
- A team can borrow players from other Masters teams to make up 11 players.
Bylaws for Busselton Masters Competition
- Players must be 35+ years old as of January 1st of the current year
- Each team can have up to 2 players aged 33+ as of January 1st
- Tomahawks are NOT allowed 🚫
- Penalty for not providing a Tech Bench volunteer ❌ - $100 fine per missing volunteer
- Penalty for not providing umpires ❌ - $100 fine per umpire and
- Next game penalty:
- One umpire failing to attend: The team plays the first half with one (1) player less
- If both umpires fail to attend: The team plays the full game with one (1) player less
Busselton Masters Guidelines
These Guidelines supplement the current BHA Bylaws and were developed following a Forum on 25 May 2023, where representatives from each club met to discuss and agree on them.
Registration
ALL PLAYERS MUST BE REGISTERED online via RevSport before the season starts. This ensures coverage for registration & insurance under Hockey Australia.
This is a mixed competition and we invite all teams to continue to encourage women to play and join in the fun of our masters competition.
Need help with registration?
Contact your Club Secretary via Club Finder or email the stadium - hockey@busseltonhockey.org.au.
Game Format
- 14-minute quarters
- 2-minute quarter breaks
- 5-minute halftime break
- Penalty Corners & Shootouts played out
Score Sheets
Please ensure accuracy!
- Full player names & numbers (no nicknames).
- Goals recorded in the player column & half/full-time score boxes.
- Captain/Manager must check the umpires have completed the Score Sheet & Association votes before signing.
Umpire Duties
At the end of the game, umpires must:
- Verify scores are recorded correctly
- Write Best Player votes for both teams
- Record Association Best Player votes (on a separate sheet)
- Sign the sheet
Tech Bench Duty
Each team must provide a volunteer for every game to:
- Manage the game clock
- Record goals
- Ensure the Score Sheet is correctly completed
- Instructions are available in the tech bench area
Let’s have a great season
Enquiries
Karen Beynon - Director of Masters/Volunteers
masters@busseltonhockey.org.au