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U12 Boys

2010 Spring Season - For boys born in 1999 and 1998.

Early Bird Online registration begins November 1st, 2009. Regular fees apply February 1st, 2010. First team practices are the week of March 29th. First League games are the week-end of April 10th/11th.  Last league games are the week-end of June 19th/20th.

Once players move out of the U10 age group, the age divisions go up in two year increments. Hawks U12 boy’s teams are entered in the Greater Vancouver Junior Field Hockey League and play 8 aside games on ½ field turf. Practices times are selected by the coach and can be at one of two venues, Eric Hamber (35th and Oak) or Wright Field (UBC).Teams will have an opportunity to play in the one day U12 Boys BC Club Festival, usually held at Hamber in June.

Our New Player and Frequently Asked Questions will provide you with more details about field hockey and our program.

Other Opportunities for U12 Players:

Players in this age group will be eligible to participate in the Summer and Spring Break Camps at Eric Hamber with Private Coaching Companies Total Field Hockey and Skill Sets.  

In the fall of 2010, players born in 1998 can participate in the Mini-Colts program.  It is a 10 session skill development program on Monday nights at Hamber Field, 6:00-7:30.  Go to the Hawks PLUS-Mini-Colts page for more information.

In the fall of 2010, players born in 1997 can participate in the Colts program. It is 10 week program with Wednesday practice at Hamber and a game against other lower mainland teams on Sunday mornings. Go to the Hawks PLUS -Colts page for more information.

Spring League Details

Team size and roster

Teams play 8 aside with goalies. Boys U12 team typically carry a roster of 11-13 players. Teams are tiered into two divisions Tier 1 “experienced players” usually born in 1998 and Tier 2 “New to the game players” or born in 1997. The Club Administrator, Age Group coordinator and previous year’s coaches will set the rosters. There is a place during online registration where requests can be made.

Uniforms and equipment

Uniforms are included with the fees. Players will be given a t-shirt and socks on the first night of practice. Players must supply their own dark or black shorts. Players must wear good quality runners, shin guards and a molded mouth guard. Go to Frequently Asked Questions for more information regarding equipment.

Games

Games are 30 minute halves with a 5 minute break in between. All home games will be at Hamber Field on Saturday mornings. Players will be required to travel to away games. Hawks teams compete against club teams from Surrey, Burnaby, West Vancouver and Delta. Most games will be on Saturdays.

Umpires

Home teams are responsible for supplying two umpires. They will be provided by the club. There is a Club Umpiring coordinator who will ensure two umpires are at every game. Occasionally the coordinator will ask a coach to fill in as umpire. They will be contacted before game time. 

If you are interested in becoming a Spring League umpire qualified to umpire U12 games go to Hawks Umpires page for information about the courses.  If you are interested in becoming a Spring League umpire qualified to umpire U13 and older go the Field Hockey BC Umpires Education page for information about the next set of courses.

Rules

Greater Vancouver Junior Field Hockey League

U12 Mini-Hockey Rules

1)  Follow all of the regular rules of hockey as in the FIH Rules of the Game except where specified below.

2)  Play 8-a-side, with 7 field players and a GK wearing full GK protection (i.e. no option to play 8 players without a GK or to play 7 players and a kicking back).

3)  Play half-field or cross field in either a 60 x 50 metre area, or in a 70 x 55 metre area, depending on local turf markings.

4)  No intentional aerial balls except for shots on net that are scooped or flicked safely. No hits on net to be intentionally raised. Unintentionally raised balls shall be judged solely on danger.

5)  Emphasis on safety such that high sticks (over shoulder height) with any other player within playing distance should not be allowed.

6)  No tackles from behind.

7)  Umpires should call dangerous play whenever a field player goes to ground and continues to try to play the ball while on the ground, within playing distance of other players.

8)  Parents, coaches and spectators who make negative comments to the umpire during the game shall be asked to leave the park.

Further, we should encourage umpires to talk, teach, and explain. We should encourage them to let the unintentional feet and back-sticks kinds of things go whenever possible - but to abandon that position and make the call when an advantage is unfairly gained or lost.

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