02Competitions

Five leagues, from under 11 to senior

Every league is played as tournament weekends hosted in rotation by member clubs so a team gets two or three games per trip rather than one. That is what makes the travel worth it for families crossing the region.

Age group leagues
Five
Games per weekend
Two or three
For a win
Three points
A mixed junior squad kneeling with sticks before a league game
A junior side before a league fixture
Northern leagues by age group, 2026/27 season
LeagueAge on 1st SeptemberFormatMatch length
Under 11Under 11Festival round robin, no published table2 x 10 minutes
Under 13Under 13Double round robin2 x 12 minutes
Under 15Under 15Double round robin2 x 15 minutes
Under 17Under 17Double round robin2 x 20 minutes
SeniorOpenDouble round robin2 x 25 minutes

01How the season works

Each league is played across tournament weekends hosted in rotation by member clubs. A typical weekend sees every team play two or three games, which keeps travel worthwhile for families coming from across the region. The season runs from late September to early July.

League positions are decided on points, with three for a win and one for a draw. Ties are split on head to head results, then goal difference, then goals scored. The under 11 festival league publishes fixtures and scores but no table because the emphasis at that age is game time, not standings.

Players may be registered to one club per season. Movement between clubs after the first weekend needs the consent of both clubs and the competitions secretary. The full playing regulations are in the documents library.

Registration

Players may be registered to one club per season. Moving club after the first weekend needs the consent of both clubs and the competitions secretary.

Playing regulations