Hockey Morning Brunei

16 June 2024 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Celebrate 40 years of Canada-Brunei diplomatic relations with us this coming June!

The High Commission of Canada and its local Bruneian partners will host “Hockey Morning in Brunei,” featuring an exhibition game, a friendly tournament, and the opportunity for people of all ages to learn to play. Join us at Bandar Ku Ceria on the 16th of June 2024 for this inclusive event!

In recognition of Brunei’s 40 years of diplomatic relations with Canada, they will introduce one of Canada’s national sports– hockey– to all of Brunei’s residents, in support of community health, teamwork and engagement. 

 

To the first 40 participants who register, you’ll receive a shirt from the High Commission of Canada. We will contact and confirm the first 40 participants directly

*** Register now! ***

 

Why Hockey (Floorball) for Brunei?

  • Accessibility: Hockey (Floorball) is a cost-effective and playable sport for anyone in the community.
  • Indoor or Outdoor Activity: Suitable for Brunei’s climate, allowing year-round play.
  • Easy to Learn: An inclusive sport for all genders, ages, and skill levels.
  • Fast-Paced and Exciting: Provides a dynamic and enriching experience for everyone.

 

Tournament

Experience the thrill of fast-paced Hockey (floorball) action in our highly anticipated 3v3 tournament! With modified playing areas and smaller groups of players on the court, every moment is packed with adrenaline-pumping intensity. Get ready to showcase your quick thinking, agility, and teamwork as you compete against some of the best teams in the region.

The tournament will be a single-elimination, knockout, or sudden-death tournament, where a winner of each match-up is immediately moved up to the next tournament. Each winner will play another in the next round, until the final match-up, whose winner becomes the tournament champion.

  • Sunday, 16th June 2024
  • 7am to 10am
  • OMNI Sports Admin - +673 711 1866
  • OMNI Sports Hall manager - +673 823 9366
  • Jalan Elizabeth II, Bandar Seri Begawan BS8611 (Infront of Dewan Bahasa & Pustaka Library)

Team Formation Details:

  • Three (3) players per team on the court at all times, with a full team consisting of up to five (5) players
    (e.g. an all-male team or female team, can also be a mixed teams)
  • Total numbers of 16 teams (80 participants) – you can sign up individually!!!

Without a group/team to sign up with? our sports event partner (Omni Sports) will group you to from a team with other participants to build new friendships through floorball.

Teams:

  • Form a team of 5 players, can be mixed gender (e.g., 3 guys, 2 girls).
  • 3 vs 3 on the rink, with 3 players on the rink court and 2 substitutions.
  • A total of 16 teams – 80 participants 

Match Duration:

  • Each match lasts 5 minutes – the winner with the highest score moves to the next round.

Tournament Structure:

  • The winner with the highest score will move to the next tournament, a single-elimination format
  • In the event there is a tie, there will be a penalty shot, best of 3 shots

Playing Area:

  • Rink size: 40m x 20m, surrounded by 50 cm high boards.

Equipment:
Equipment will be provided by Brunei Floorball at the tournament.

  • Provided by the organizers.
  • Plastic ball with holes.
  • Lightweight sticks made of composite materials.

Hockey (floorball) is a sport in which everybody can take part and the rules encourage quick and technical play. When offenses are made, free hits are given to the opponents and if offenses are serious enough penalties– removing one player from game play– are given.

It is not allowed to:

  • Hit, block, lift or kick an opponent’s stick
  • push, tackle or obstruct the opponent
  • play the ball above the knee level with the stick
  • raise the blade above waist level when hitting the ball
  • jump up and stop the ball
  • play the ball with your stick between the opponent’s legs

Terms & Conditions for Hockey (Floorball) Event

In consideration of being allowed to participate in this sports program, its related events, and activities, I, the undersigned, acknowledge and agree that:

Assumption of Risk:

  • There is a risk of serious injury from participating in the sports activities in this program due to the nature of the sport(s). Such risks arise from (but are not limited to) impacts from sporting equipment, poor, wet, or slippery surfaces, physical exertion, intentional or accidental contact or collisions with other participants, acts or omissions by staff, volunteers, or other persons involved in the conduct of the activities.
  • Participation is at my own risk, and Omni Sports International Sdn Bhd (OMNI SPORTS), the High Commission of Canada, and its staff, contractors, volunteers, insurers, agents, and representatives will, to the extent permitted by law, not be liable for any injury or death arising from the breach of any express or implied warranty that the services will be provided with due or reasonable care or skill, both known and unknown, even if arising from a negligent act or omission by OMNI SPORTS, the Canadian High Commission, its staff, contractors, volunteers, insurers, agents, and representatives. I assume full responsibility for my participation.

Compliance with Terms and Conditions:

  • I, as a participant, willingly agree to comply with the program’s stated and customary terms and conditions. If I observe any unusual significant concern in my readiness for participation and/or the program itself, I will remove myself from participation and bring it to the attention of the nearest official or representative of OMNI SPORTS immediately.

Release and Indemnity:

  • I hereby release, indemnify, and hold harmless the sports program, OMNI SPORTS, the High Commission of Canada, its officers, agents, owners and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used for the activity, with respect to any and all injury, disability, death, or loss or damage to person or property, regarding myself and/or arising from my activities, however arising including but not limited to any negligent act or omission, to the fullest extent of the law.

I have read this form and Risk Warning and agree to be bound by the above terms and conditions, including the Disclaimer and Exclusion of Liability.

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