2007 Field Hockey Handbook

Section V Field Hockey Committee

Field Hockey Calendar

Sectional Dates

Pre Regionals (Class A, B, and C)
Section V @ Section VI          Nov. 8             Amherst HS

Regionals (Class A, B, and C)
Winner of Section V/VI @ Section IV               Nov. 10          

State Championships (Class A, B, and C)
Friday-Saturday, November 16-17                 Cicero-North Syracuse HS

Procedures for Sectional Seeding

Teams will receive 3 points for a win, 1 point for a tie and 0 points for a loss.  Point totals will be tabulated and divided by the number of games played.
In case of a tie in the seeding point average, the following criterion will be followed:

• 2-way Tie:  draw for position to determine which berth each school would fill.
• 3-way Tie :  berth will be determined using the following criterion:
  • #1 Best overall record (W/L percentage)
  • #2 Games tied (greatest number of ties)
  • #3 Best league standing (if applicable)
  • #4 Head to head competition (if applicable and equitable..all teams play each other the same number of times)

The top four seeds will draw a bye for the first round of the tournament.

Playing Sites

All sectional contests, with the exception of the finals, will be played on the home field of the team with the higher seeding.  The team designated the home school shall provide the best possible playing conditions.  The field chosen shall meet dimension specifications described in the Federation rulebook and shall be properly marked.  Field choices include:  1. Their home field, 2. A neutral field, and 3. The opposing team’s field.

Selection of Officials

The following is the procedure, which will be used to rank order officials in our organization.  This ranking will be the basis for assigning sectional and regional games in post-season contests:

1. All coaches are asked to evaluate our officials.
2. All sectional officials are asked to evaluate their partners in the eight categories on a 1-5 basis.
3. These two ratings will be combined; each having equal weight, and rank order will be established for all officials.
4. Assignments will be made from the highest ranking based on availability, eligibility and need.
5. Any official who does not send in a rating form will automatically be disqualified for consideration in post-season play.
6. Any coach who does not send in a rating form will not be allowed any refusals.  Coaches who complete the required rating form will be allowed to refuse a maximum of two officials for their contests.

Coaches Responsibilities

1. Rosters- Submit a roster to Section Coordinator by September 7, 2007
2. A new game ball.
3. An accurate game clock.
4. Conduct-It’s the coach’s responsibility to guarantee the exemplary behavior of all team-related personnel at all times.
5. Minor officials-It shall be each coach’s responsibility to provide a scorekeeper and a timer for all matches.
6. Arbitrator-Each coach shall be responsible for providing a knowledgeable individual to act as an arbitrator in case of protest.
7. Match Results-The winning coach shall be responsible for reporting match results to the section coordinator immediately following the conclusion of the match.
8. Publicity-immediately following matches, the winning coach is responsible for obtaining pertinent information from their opponents and contacting the media.

Supervision

1. Participating schools are responsible for providing adequate supervision for their spectators; one supervisor (other than the coach)
2. Cheerleaders must be supervised by an individual assigned specifically for that purpose.
3. Sirens, noisemakers or any other devices are not allowed.

 ADMISSION

• Host schools in the first 2 rounds are responsible for all expenses.
• Admission should be charged for ALL Sectional Contests.
• Ticket prices:  $4.00
• Passes-only those individuals presenting a Section V pass, Press Pass, or NYSPHSAA, Inc passes will be admitted free of charge.

Overtime Procedures

1. At the end of the regulation game, teams will play a 7 v 7 ten minute sudden victory period.  The home team will call the coin toss.
2. Defensive corners during the 7 v 7, the defense will be reduced to 4 players behind the goal line.
3. If a tie still exists after the first 10 minute OT, teams will play a second 10 minute 7 v 7 sudden victory OT period.
4. If a tie still exists, five strokers from opposing teams will alternate in taking penalty strokes.
5. If a tie still exists sudden-victory strokes will take place.