FEEL the RUSH

2010 NORTH COUNTY INDOOR LEAGUE

Escondido Sports Center

3315 Bear Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025

Team Registration Deadline: December 21, 2009

NCIL Program Description: The North County Indoor League is an indoor field hockey league. Indoor hockey is a version of traditional outdoor field hockey, initially played as a wintertime diversion for progressive hockey players to continue enjoying their sport year round. Indoor hockey is played on a hard, smooth and flat surface. NCIL is played at the Escondido Sports Center in Kit Carson Park on two full sized enclosed rinks. The rinks are smaller than an outdoor field, yet bigger than a basketball court. The enclosed rink keeps the ball in play and creates a fast, flowing and exciting game. Indoor hockey is a game of speed and agility. Hitting the ball is illegal. Therefore, proper indoor sticks are lighter than outdoor and quickly advance stick skills. Many players look to sharpen their skills by playing indoor hockey in preparation for the outdoor season. The NCIL started with 10 teams in 2006 and has grown to include 22 teams in 2009. Interest in indoor hockey continues to grow in San Diego, and this year, we will expand the league once more.

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NCIL Program Information:

Team Registration:

• To Register: Mail in completed team roster and registration fee to the Sparta Drive address listed on the roster form. Team registrations (roster & fee) must be received by December 21. The team fee is $650.00. One check should be submitted for each team registering. Please request the division your team is best suited for.
• New Mandatory Requirement: Each team must have a goalkeeper. No exceptions.
• Team Allotment: Each HS is allowed to register a maximum of 2 teams. One team in Division I and an additional team in Division II. Please understand that registration is not guaranteed.  
• League Age Requirement: The league is for high school players (9-12 grades). Seniors are welcome and encouraged to play in the league! We accept 8^th graders ONLY if you cannot fill your roster.  
• Roster Requirement: The minimum number of players on a roster is 10 players.
• “NEW” Membership: Each player must be a RUSH member to be eligible to participate. RUSH membership is required before participation. Players not registered as a member will be ineligible to compete. RUSH memberships are available online at www.rushfieldhockey.org, click on Membership, fill out the Membership Registration Form and submit. Membership cost is $35.00 per player and is valid for all 2010 programs. Members only need to join once per calendar year. Escondido Sport Center ID cards are no longer required.
• Why RUSH membership is needed?  

1. i.     Insurance that replaces the Escondido Sport Center insurance
2. ii.     Coach/Managers are no longer responsible to collect signed consent forms and player I.D. cards. Information is now collected online when registering as a RUSH member.
3. iii.     Member convenience. Players no longer need to travel to the sports center before opening day to purchase a player I.D. card. RUSH memberships are online and can be purchased on the new interactive RUSH web site.

League Games Format:

• Game Time: Games will start PROMPTLY on the top of each hour. Each team is responsible for arriving on time with appropriate numbers each week.
• Penalty Corners: All members of the defending team (including GK) position themselves behind the back-line to defend against the penalty corner. Only the GK is allow to position herself inside the goal. All other defenders must be outside the goal on the side furthest from where the ball is being put into play. Once the ball is pushed out, before a shot on goal can be taken, the ball must first travel outside the circle.
• Seven Aside: Games are played 7v7 (6 field players and 1 GK). Goalkeepers are mandatory for each team.
• Duration of Match: 2 x22 minute halves, 5 minute halftime, No overtime.
• Schedule: Division I: Plays on Saturday for eight consecutive weeks, starting January 2 to February 20. Games are played between 6:00pm-10:00pm. Division II: Plays on Sunday for eight consecutive weeks, starting January 3 to February 21. Games are played between 8:00am-12:00pm
• Championship Points: Win=3, Tie=1, Loss=0, Head to Head wins tie breaker
• Championship Week: Playoff for Indoor League Title. Schedule TBA

Manager/Coach/Player Information:

• First game teams bring out goals. Last game teams return goals and pick up tape
• Each team bring pinnies or alternate shirt color (light & dark)
• First team listed must provide game ball
• Report scores to official on east court immediately following each game
• Court Shoes: No black soles, cleats or turfs
• NCIL Schedule to be posted on December 28, 2009
• Escondido Sports Center Directions: 1-15, exit Via Rancho Parkway (East). Go left at Kit Carson Park Road. The Escondido Sports Center is located on the left
• League Contact Information: Tara Jelley Danielson – tara@rushfieldhockey.org

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