Portrane Boys & Girls U14 Indoor Tournament - Entries now open
October 30, 2024
Portrane Hockey Club in conjunction with Leinster Hockey are delighted to invite Leinster hockey clubs to play in the Annual indoor hockey tournaments for the Under 14 / Minor age group across the boys (Tommy O’Sullivan Cup) and girls (McCann Cup) sections. The tournament which will once again take place across the month of January 2025. Places are limited to maximum 12 competing clubs (12 Boys teams & 12 Girls teams) playing for both a Cup and Shield in the tournaments which will take place over four Sundays from Sunday 5th January to Sunday 26th January at Donabate Portrane Community Centre.
Teams must be registered with Anita Patterson (secretaryportranehc@gmail.com) at Portrane Hockey Club no later than Tuesday November 19th 2024. When registering your team please include your name and contact number and email. The tournaments are limited to 12 Clubs and it is preferred that the tournament will have 12 separate clubs and the organisers will only consider a 2nd team from a club in the event of spaces remaining after the registration date.
Entry Fee is €130 per team with payment required to secure spot non-refundable so please ensure if entering that you have a team available to play. Payment should be made to the following account by Friday 29th of November. The tournament is self-funding and all funds are used for this tournament solely. If an invoice is required please request from portranehockeyclub.treasurer@gmail.com.
Tournament Details
- The tournaments will comprise of two groups of 6 teams. One group will play on Sunday 5th January and the second group will play on Sunday the 12th January in round robin matches.
- Times of the games: from 8.45am to 13.00pm for Girls and 13.30pm to 5.00pm for Boys.
- Overall tournament panel can be up to 16 players with details to be provided in advance for inclusion in tournament e-program. Maximum 12 players per match day squads.
- Girls tournament normal Leinster Minor eligibility rules apply. Boys Tournament - U14 Leinster rules apply.
- Squads must be made up of members of the club that they are playing on unless dispensation received from the organisers.
- To avoid late disruption due to cancellations, please do not enter a team unless if not sure your club will have a squad available.
- Games are 6 a side. Goalkeeper and 5 outfield players. Goal Keeper must have full kit.
- The top 6 Clubs from across the two groups will qualify for Cup Final Sunday January 26th and the remaining 6 Clubs will compete for Shield Final Sunday on January 19th.
- It is important if you are entering the competition you are available to play on the above dates.
- Each Club must provide an umpire. Name of umpire required with entry.
- Both the Shield and Cup Final Sunday will conclude with the top 2 teams in each group playing off in a final.
- Once clubs have confirmed entry to the tournament format and fixtures will be sent onto club contact.
- Some Indoor hockey sticks will be available each Sunday at the venue but teams are encouraged to bring equipment where available. Should you require any further information please don’t hesitate to contact Anita Patterson - secretaryportranehc@gmail.com.
