Tuesday, June 7, 2016

MHL - July 1 Deadline

Entries have been invited for the Malaysian Hockey League for the 2016 season.

The calling of entries was sent out by MHC on Jume 6 for interested teams to participate in the Men's Premier Division, Men's First Division and the Women's League.

Entries will close on July 1 with the competition set to begin on August 5 with the scheduled date of completion being September 25.

"We hope that the teams will adhere to the deadline with regards to the closing of entries and registration of players," said George Koshy the Chairman of MHC Competitions Committee.

" Ample notice has been given to the teams and I hope there will not be cases of teams appealing after the closing date is over."

One significant change in the Premier Division is with regards to the fielding of national players.

A team can register any number of national players but only eight can take the field at any given time.

The definition of Nstional player is also inclusive of foreign players of which only six can be registered.

" Wehooe yo have at least eight teams in the Premier League,"added Koshy.