MODIFIED FIELD HOCKEY

Game Conditions

1. A minimum of two nights rest between contests
2. The maximum number of contests shall be ten
3. Six practices are required before the first scrimmage or game

Game Rules

1. NFHS Rules with the exception that sticks will be called whenever a stick is raised above the shoulder.
2. All periods shall be 12 1/2 minutes each
3. 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. Two time-outs may be called by each coach.
4. Equipment: Only sneakers or shoes with molded soles and molded cleats are permitted in the modified program. All field players must wear shin guards and mouth guards.  Goalies must wear:  Full face/cage mask-mask-helmet as clarified by NFHS rules (no hard visor), goalie pads, kickers, chest protector, goalie gloves, wraparound throat protector goalie pads , and mouth protector (not white or clear), which may be attached to the helmet.  The goalie may wear field hockey shoulder pads and elbow pads.

Section XI Rules

B Level Program – Five Period Format

A five period format is MANDATED for all B level teams in field hockey.

1. Only B level teams may participate.
2. Teams shall be divided into two squads of equal numbers and equal ability.
3. 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.
4. All goals scored count.
5. If you have more than 24 players, no player may play in more than three periods in a five period contest. 
6. If you have less than 24 players, athletes may not play in more than four periods in a five period contest.
7. There is no half-time intermission when five periods are played.  There will be a 2:00 minute rest in between all periods.

Rev. 9/26