2022 Playoffs - Important Information

Inline Hockey Ireland has put together this information to give clear instructions to teams, players and spectators for 2022 Playoffs. This is in place to ensure a smooth running of teh weekend.

Any individuals or teams that fail to comply with the procedures will be disciplined accordingly. 

A reminder that teams are responsible for the behaviour of their players, staff and spectators in attendance on any given day.

Where
Gormanston Park
Gormanston Road
Gormanston
Co. Meath
K32 NH30

The Gormanston Road entrance must be used.


Schedule
See full schedule here: www.inlinehockeyireland.org/pages/playoffs2022


Parking
Persons are to use car parking as indicated, taking care of other users.

Users are parking at their own risk. Gormanston Park or Inline Hockey Ireland will not accept responsibility for damage, accident or loss.

The main sports hall car park should be used first before using overflow area. Staff will be on site to direct.


Access
Persons attending the event are only permitted access to the car park, inside the venue and area in vicinity around the venue. 
Only those booked into accommodation may enter the accommodation/canteen block.

Persons attending the event should not unlock/open any gates, etc. that are closed and or locked.


Tickets and Spectators
Unless you are a player, team staff member, official, volunteer or a child under the age of 10, you must have a ticket to watch the games. They are available only on this link: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/2022-all-ireland-inline-hockey-playoffs-tickets-320648166297.

Tickets will not be sold in person on the day - you will be directed to purchase online.
We invite you all to bring along family and friends to build up the atmosphere.
Drums, plastic horns and positive noise are all encouraged, however air horns and whistles are not allowed.

Team Branding
Feel free to bring team flags, banners or similar along.
If putting something up please speak with Michael on arrival.

Playing Surface
You may have heard reports going around that this year we were aiming to have a sports tile floor this year. While we were exploring it, unfortunately we were unable to find a surface big enough for the playing area.

Matching Kits
We have been mentioning this since September, but to reiterate, all teams must have matching jerseys and pants, in addition Elite teams must have matching helmet colours. After all this time there will not be any leniancy. If you don't match, you can't play. 

Changing Rooms
Like last time, each team will be assigned their own changing room for each games. Teams have access to changing rooms 30 minutes prior to face-off time and must vacate within 30 minutes following game conclusion. Bags and equipment must NOT be left in changing rooms.
Inline Hockey Ireland bears no responsibility to items left unattended in changing room.  It is mandatory that you keep the changing room clean for the next team. Pick up your disposable bottles, shampoo bottles, balls of tape and other trash and place it in the bin. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action.
If you are a team entering a messy changing room, please report it.
There is to be no nudity outside of the changing areas.

Pre-Game
During the Playoffs, teams are not to enter the playing surface until instructed to by the Referees. When the referees instruct you to enter, please have the team captain make their way to the scorekeeper to verify roster for the game.
Semi-finals and 3rd place games will proceed with normal warmups, etc.
If your team makes their respective final, please be ready for instructions, for it will be more elaborate.  
Team are not permitted to skate/warmup in the open space around the rink before their game or any other time.

Photography
Across the weekend a number of photographers will be in attendance.
Each team will be assigned a time slot for a team photo to be taken prior to or post game.

Awards
Team and individual awards will be presented following the final final game each day, so on Saturday following the League 2 final and on Sunday following the Elite League final.
There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd medals, etc. for the playoffs along with a number of individual awards at each age group/level.

Stalls
As previously announced, Crafty Cuts will again be attendance selling team and IHI branded goodies. Crafty Cuts will accept cash and card.
There will also be a raffle and 50/50 competition. Tickets can be purchased over the weekend and draws will take place during the final games on Sunday.

Tuck Shop
The tuck shop in the venue will be open serving coffee, sweets and basic hot foods.
The tuck shop will accept cash and card.

Alcohol Policy
Alcohol can not be consumed anywhere inside or outside the venue.

Respect
There are numerous people in attendance over the weekend that are vital to the running of it; team staff, game officials, volunteers and venue staff. All should be treated with respect and politeness.

We will maintain a zero tolerance approach to any abuse reposted. 


Behaviour of Senior/U18 Teams
Many of you will be playing in front of young children and their parents for the first time in a long time this weekend. As such, we expect a very disciplined and respectful attitude from you all as good influence on the younger players.

This includes; no smoking in the immediate public vicinity, no obscene language on or off the court; whilst playing, be respectful to the officials and their decisions as well as your opponents; do not do anything foolish whilst playing; and finally, however do not hesitate to show-off your team to the public, feel free to wear your team's jersey and/or merchandise off the court, be a star to the kids watching. 

Reporting
If you feel you have an issue that needs to be addressed it can be reported to a person of authority on the day. They will do their best to ensure any issue is addressed appropriately.

Additionally, issues can be reported using this form.

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