We have entered two teams in the GU12 Kent Cup Development Tournament. Players have now been allocated to this tournament on Pitchero, but the player selection for each of the two teams will be published later on in the week.
Please wear purple kit but also bring white kit (top and socks), bring plenty of snacks, warm layers and fluids.
Development Tournament timings:
8:50am - aim to arrive and head to outside the clubhouse
9am - club house opens, team registration and warm up
9.15am - coach and umpire briefing pitchside
9.30am - 12.20pm - Tournament play (4 pools of 4 teams with Semi-Finals and Finals)
12.30pm Prizegiving in the Clubhouse
Playing Rules:
As per EH Rules, with "Power Play" in use rather than short corners and penalty flicks in the case of a draw in the final or 3rd/4th play off.
Games are 12 minutes with 3 minutes between games.
Matches are centrally timed and will start on time whether teams are ready or not!
Match balls are not provided.
The first named team has Push Back and will shoot towards the clubhouse.
Umpires: we will be providing our own umpire, who will cover their team's games.
Prizegiving: This will take place immediately after the last game in the clubhouse. Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed teams and a Trophy to the winning team.
Here are some notes about the day and the venue:
Keep up to date with live scores and results throughout the day: https://tournifyapp.com/live/kentu12g2026
There will be no access to the venue until 9am, but from then on, the clubhouse will be open for refreshments and food throughout the day.
Please no spectators to enter the warm up areas between the two pitches. This is for their safety and to provide a space for coaches to be with their players.
It will be a very busy day, so please leave dogs at home if you can! If you do bring your dog, they have to be on leads at all times and not enter buildings on any pitch areas unless needed for their owner's safety. And do bring and use poo bags!
Please note that any parents, players, coaches or match officials behaving in a way that is deemed unsuitable for a junior tournament will be asked to leave.
