Rules
On a free hit, how many yards do you have to dribble or pass the ball before going into the circle? (below the 25)
5 yards
Which of Arcadia’s 7 Head Field Hockey Coaches is the most winning in school history?
Coach Livingston!!!
Who are we scheduled to play as our home opener and regular season closing game?
Opening: Stockton
Closing:Eastern
Which conference is the Arcadia University Field Hockey team currently affiliated with?
MAC Freedom
True or False: You can hit the ball directly in the circle if you are above the 25.
True
What does the referee call if somebody blocks another player from getting to the ball?
Obstruction
How many times has Arcadia appeared in the MAC Commonwealth Tournament?
6
How many regular season games are scheduled?
19
What does ECAC stand for?
Eastern College Athletic Conference
How can you cause a corner?
Hit their feet, obstruction/ blockout, an aggressive foul outside of the circle
In the event of a shootout, how long is each turn?
8 seconds
How many times has Arcadia appeared in the ECAC Tournament?
4
How many regular season games scheduled are home?
9
How many teams are included in the NCAA DIII tournament?
24
In the event of a shootout it's the best of..? If a shootout ends in a tie then what?
Best of 5; Sudden Victory
How long is each quarter in a field hockey game? Name 3 situations that would cause the clock to stop excluding the conclusion of a quarter.
End of Quarter, Corner, Injury, Card
What year did the AU Field Hockey program begin?
1982
Which field hockey teams participate on the MAC Freedom side?
Wilkes, Misericordia, King’s College, Desales, FDU-Floram, Delaware Valley, Arcadia
How does a school get an automatic bid to the NCAA DIII Tournament?
Wins their conference with 7+ schools participating in the conference
On a corner, how can you score on a shot higher than the backboard?
An initial shot without a backswing; any shot after the initial shot on goal (a pass to a teammate is not considered an initial shot)
When is a stroke awarded?
When the defense commits a foul against a player who has a legitimate chance to score in the shooting circle. (hits body on the goal line, an aggressive foul in the circle)
Which season did the Arcadia Field Hockey team have the most overall wins?
2018
Which conference games are we playing at home?
Wilkes, King’s College, Stevens, Delaware Valley
How many DIII Field Hockey teams are there?
158 schools
When is an aerial considered dangerous and what to do offensively?
An aerial is considered dangerous when a teammate has thrown the ball to a marked teammate. The marked player should must back 5 yards away to allow the opposing team to collect the ball. Once the aerial is received, the teammate is free to engage.