Hockey
Thank you to all schools who took part in Hockey during 2023/2024.
Congratulations to Wolverhampton Grammar Junior School on their first place in the In2 Hockey competition.
Results
1st - WGJS
2nd - West Park
3rd - Villiers & Bilston
In2Hockey
Venue: Aldersley Leisure Village
When: 2025 - TBC
Time: 3.00pm – 5.00pm
Who: Mixed Gender Competitions of Year 5&6 ages. Squads of 10 with 6 playing at a time. There must be a mix of gender on the pitch at all times (no set number)
Matches: 10-12 minute games played on way. Team named 1st has first centre pass, 2nd named team can choose which way to shoot.
Kit: PE Kit, Shin Pads and suitable outdoor footwear (no pumps)
Contact: David Moss (Villiers Primary School)
Photo/Media Consent: All staff need to know of their photo consents. No photos will be taken by club/WASPS without teacher permission. Teachers to liaise between teams to agree to photo/video consent and permissions.
Rules
1. All players must wear shin pads and suitable footwear. School pumps are not suitable footwear as the children will have no grip on the astro pitch.
2. Squads may be up to 10 players and there must be a mix of girls/boys on the pitch at all times. (at least 1 girl/boy)
3. Players can be substituted at any time except at short corners. The player on the pitch must come off at the half way line before the substitute comes onto the pitch at the same place.
4. Games will be 10-12 minutes long. Team named 1st has first centre pass, 2nd named team can choose which way to shoot. Time is tight so please be ready to go on.
5. The game is 6 a side with no Goal Keeper.
6. The ball is lightweight to reduce injuries and to make it easier for players to move the ball over bigger distances. Please encourage your children to control the ball before trying to hit it and to keep their sticks on the floor at all times, especially when tackling. Dangerous play will be penalised.
A SCHOOL ENTERING MORE THAN 1 TEAM MUST HAVE A MEMBER OF STAFF WITH EACH TEAM.
Details of pitch layout and further explanation can be found on the WASPS website nearer the competition time.
Particulars
· Please note that this event is run in conjunction with Wolverhampton & Tettenhall Hockey Club and WASPS (Wolverhampton Association for Sports in Primary Schools).
· The WASPS code of conduct applies to this and subsequent events and should be disseminated to children, young people, staff and parents. This is available on the WASPS website.
· In order for schools to enter, affiliation to WASPS via ConnectEd or by separate payment to the WASPS committee must have taken place. Entry will be denied if this is not the case.
· A generic risk assessment for this activity is available, however, the overall responsibility of safety and welfare of children, staff and parents at this event remains with the school, with this risk assessment providing a guide to the completion of the school’s own specific assessment.
· GDPR Statement: Please note that details submitted to the relevant WASPS Secretary will be shared with the appropriate sporting bodies. This information will remain on file for the duration of the competition and will be destroyed upon completion and used for no other purpose without your explicit consent.
Parents & Spectators
Parents are welcome to attend.
If parents are helping with transport/ attending to spectate then they MUST comply with school policy and required DBS enhanced checks. They do not have permission to take photos, videos or use their phone during the event, unless discussed with the primary school teacher that is in charge of their child that day. Failure to follow venue instructions will result in parents being asked to leave the site.
Parents must adhere to WASPS Code of Conduct throughout all events.