Juniors' International Team Games

BBHQ have now published details to enter this on the following link: https://boys-brigade.org.uk/juniors-international-team-games/

or for ease of reference, the games are available here: Junior International Team Games 2024/25 

Juniors' 5 a side football

The Junior Section 5 a side football competition will be held on Saturday 23rd November 2024 at Newport Pagnell Baptist Church, Lovat Hall, Silver Street, Newport Pagnell MK16 0EJ from 1300 to 1700.

Please notify Andy Hall of your attendance by Friday 22nd November 2024.

Please arrive by 1245 so we can make a prompt start.

5 a side Rules

Squads should consist of no more than 8 players. If more than one team is entered, players cannot be moved between teams. Substitutions are not permitted during a game except in case of serious injury.

Start of Play
Drop ball in the centre circle between opposing players. Teams must be in their own halves.

Ball out of Play
Vertical: An indirect free kick is conceded if the ball is played above head height. Exceptions are when the ball is deflected off either a player or the goal posts. Head height will be determined by the height of the shortest player in each game.
Horizontal: An underarm roll in is conceded.

Foul Play
A direct free kick is conceded at the point of infringement for:
    Intentional body contact - charging, pushing, kicking, and tripping.
    Slide Tackling.
    Hand Ball.
An indirect free kick is conceded for:
    Obstruction.
    Time wasting.
    Dissent.

Goal Areas
Only the Goal Keeper is allowed in the goal area.
Infringement by the defending team - Penalty awarded if entry is deliberate or the ball is played.
Infringement by the attacking team - Goal Keepers ball.
A goal scored from outside the area which results in the attacker's momentum carrying him into the area is allowed if entry into the goal area is not deliberate and the Goal Keeper is not impeded.
The Goal Keeper must roll the ball out under arm and below knee height. Infringement will result in a re-roll, or indirect free kick if repeated.
The back pass rule will not be actioned however, the Goal Keeper must not directly receive the ball from the same defender as he has released it to.
The Goal Keeper is allowed to leave the goal area but must not use his hands outside the area otherwise a direct free kick will be conceded.

Drop Balls
The referee may use a drop ball to restart the game if no side is responsible for the stoppage.

Penalties & Free Kicks
When taking a penalty or free kick, a player may only take 2 steps before striking the ball.

Duration
The duration of each match will be set once the number of team entries is confirmed and will be announced shortly before the first match.

Other
Games will be played indoors.
Shin pads must be worn by all players whilst on the pitch.
Players must wear moulded boots or trainers. Metal and plastic studded boots are not permitted.
Teams that arrive more than 15 minutes late will concede any matches that should have been played before their arrival.
Teams must be on the pitch ready to start a match within 30 seconds of the previous match finishing, or the match may be conceded.

Juniors' Unihoc

The Junior Section Unihoc competition will be held on Saturday 23rd November 2024 at Newport Pagnell Baptist Church, Lovat Hall, Silver Street, Newport Pagnell MK16 0EJ from 1500 to 1700 (This is straight after the 5 a side football competition).

Please notify Alistair Marriott of your attendance by Friday 22nd November 2024. It is helpful to tell us even if you plan not to attend.

Unihoc Rules

The Court

1. The goal line will be 1 metre forward of the wall to allow play to continue all around the goal.

2. The goal area will measure 1.5 metres in a semi-circle (or possibly a rectangle) forward of the centre of the goal line.

3. Neither players nor sticks are permitted within the goal area.

   1. A defender who deliberately enters the goal area or allows his stick into the goal area or plays the puck inside the goal area will concede a Penalty

   2. An attacking player who deliberately enters the goal area, allows his stick or plays the puck within the area will concede a Free Stroke.  No goal can be scored by an attacking team if a member of that team has entered the goal area.

   3. Where the puck comes to rest in the goal area without a goal having been scored, there will be a Free Stroke given to the defending team from goal line at the side of the goal area.

4. The goal will be approximately 1 metre wide.

The Players

1. Teams will consist of 4 players.

2. The game is played without a goalkeeper.

3. The squad may comprise up to 7 players.

4. Substitutions are not permitted during a game except in case of serious injury.

The Game

1. The game starts with a bully off, between 2 players, at the middle of the court.

2. After each break the game will restart with a bully off from the nearest place to where the game was stopped. In the event of a goal being scored the game will restart with a bully off from the middle of the court.

3. All players must be in their own half of the court when the game starts, or restarts following a goal.

4. The duration of each match will be set once the number of team entries is confirmed and will be announced shortly before the first match.

Playing the Puck

1. A player must have both hands on the stick when the puck is played.

2. Both sides of the stick head may be used to pass, shoot and dribble with the puck.

3. A player may shoot for goal from any position on the court.

4. Players may NOT raise the stick head above waist height. A player who does so will concede a Free Stroke to the opponents' team.

5. A player may not throw the stick to hit the puck. A player who does throw his stick will concede a Free Stroke to the other team.

6. A player may not hit or otherwise propel the puck if he is lying on the floor. A player who does so will concede a Free Stroke.

7. A player may not deliberately stop the puck with hand, foot or any other part of the body.

8. The puck may be passed in any direction. There is no "off-side".

9. The puck may be played off both side and end walls.

10. The puck must be kept below head height.

11. In cases where there are no side walls or end walls, a Free Stroke will be awarded against the team which put the puck out of play, from the point where the puck went out.

Obstruction

1. No bodily contact is permitted, thus players may not push, pull or hold up any other player.

2. Players may not impede or trip their opponents either bodily or with their sticks.

3. A player who commits violent or serious foul play under either of the above rules will be sent off for the remainder of the game.

4. Where players are sent off for a less serious offence they may be sent off for a limited period.

Moving the Goal

1. Where a defending player deliberately moves the goal from its correct position whilst the puck is in play that player will concede a penalty.

Free Strokes & Penalties

1. When a Free Stroke has been awarded it must be taken from the place where the foul was committed.

2. Members of the team against which the Free Stroke is awarded must not stand nearer the puck than 2 metres.

3. A goal can be scored directly from a Free Stroke.

4. Where a Free Stroke is awarded within 2 metrres of the goal area, it will be taken from a point 2 metres from the edge of the goal area allowing defenders between the goal and the player taking the Free Stroke.

5. A Penalty must be taken 5 metres from the goal line.

6. All players must be behind the Penalty spot.

7. Following a Penalty the puck is deemed out of play if a goal is not scored. The defending side take a Free Stroke from the goal line at the side of the goal area.

Miscellaneous

1. Players must wear trainers with non-marking soles.

2. Shin pads must be worn by all players.

3. Teams that arrive more than 15 minutes late will concede any matches that should have been played before their arrival.

4. Teams must be on the pitch ready to start a match within 30 seconds of the previous match finishing, or the match may be conceded.

Juniors' Figure Marching

The Junior Section Figure Marching competition will be held at Priory Methodist Church, Bedford, on Saturday 11th January 2025 starting at 2 pm.  It will be followed by the Dodge Ball competition.

This year's routine and the rules can be downloaded as a PDF here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oK_hqlAY6BtNGPuhJUch5HlkrLZ2xXF7/view?usp=drive_link

Teams should consist of between 4 and 8 young people. Companies may enter more than one team if they wish.

Companies wishing to take part in either competition must contact Alistair Marriott no later than 8 pm on Friday 10th January 2025.

Juniors' Dodgeball

Two Court Dodge Ball

The Dodge Ball competition will be held at Priory Methodist Church, Bedford, on Saturday 11th January 2025, immediately following the Figure Marching.  The expected start time is 2:45pm, and the competition will finish by 5 pm.  Teams wishing to take part must advise Alistair Marriott by 8pm on Friday 10th January 2025.  Companies may enter more than one team. 

Rules

The playing area, about the size of a badminton court, is divided into four sections as shown below.  The different areas will be marked off with cones. 

BIN B

COURT A

COURT B

BIN A

Setup

• 2 (handsized) bouncier balls (slightly smaller than a football) are used

• Teams will consist of between 4 and 6 players.

• Teams must wear a matching strip.

• The match will end when either all of one team has been eliminated, or after a predetermined time, in which case the winner is the team with most players still in their court.

• Depending on the number of entries, each match will consist of either 1 or 3 ends.

• The format of the leagues will be determined by the organiser, depending on the number of entries.

Scoring

• [if 3 ends] 1 Point for each 'end' Won, ½ Point for any Draw

• [if 1 end] 3 Points for a win, 1 Point for a Draw

• The number of players left on the winning team is also recorded (Player Difference), so if the winning team had 4 players left in the court, they will score 4 PD points and the losers -4 PD points.

Playing the game

• Each team starts off with all players in their court.  Players must not touch the ground outside their court area unless they have been hit.  Any player that touches the ground outside their court must go to the bin.

• Any player in the bin that touches the ground outside the bin is OUT and must retire to the side of the court and play no further part in that end.

• Each team starts with 1 dodgeball (so game starts with 2 dodgeballs in play).

• Balls are thrown to hit opposing team members below the WAIST.

• When players are hit they go to the bin area behind the opponents line, and get there by going around the outside of the court.  From this position they can continue to attack the opposite team.

• Players may try to block by using their hands and arms.

• Play is continuous unless the referee calls a time-out.

• Winners are the first team to knock all the opposing team into the bin area (or out).

• Players can retrieve the dodgeball from the bin, the off court areas or from the opponents' court as long as their feet to NOT cross the court lines (i.e. their feet do not leave their court).

• A ball rebounding off a wall, backboard etc. does not eliminate a player.

• There is one referee and 2 assistants for each court.  The referee's decision is final.  Players are encouraged to be honest and make the referee's decision easier.

Notes

• After the start, it is okay for teams to have both balls on their side of the court;

• Players may crouch down to try and defend themselves, but may not kneel down;

• Balls may be thrown directly from the court to the opposite bin without attempting to hit a player on the opposing team.

Juniors' Bowling

Anchors & Juniors 10 pin bowling competition will be held at Go Bowling Dunstable, Court Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4JD on Saturday 8th March 2025 from 9:30am to 11:30am.

Please notify entries to Angela Hathaway as soon as possible, and no later than Saturday 22nd February 2025. 

Please Arrive at 9:30am to sort out your members shoes. The Bowling starts at 10am to 11am. Cost is £5.50/child. Presentations will be at 11am to finish around 11:30am. Please Confirm numbers to me (Angela Hathaway) by Saturday 22nd February 2025 at very latest. Email, WhatsApp or text, (not on Facebook, not messenger)

Juniors' Brigades' Big Quiz

Friday 14th March 2025 – 7pm (for 7:15 start) – 8:30pm at Kempston East Methodist Church (New School Hall)

Teams of 3 (you can enter as many teams as you like)

Please confirm the number of teams you are entering by Thursday 13th March to philiptimmskempston@yahoo.co.uk or via facebook messenger, what’s app, Text 07732771690.

Rules

There will be 2 points available per question – 2 points for a perfect answer,

1 point can be awarded if its close (for example just a surname rather than a full name etc) There are also some opportunities to pick up bonus points.

Question rounds will be read, picture rounds will be given out and collected back in.

Rounds

8 Question rounds (6 questions per round)

1. General Knowledge 

2. Science & Nature

3. Boys Brigade 

4. TV & Film

5. Animals 

6. Geography

7.Bible Round (based on the "What makes a good friend" Autumn 2024 programme pack) 

8. Sports & Games

Picture Rounds (10 questions per round) 

A. Dingbats (Given out at the beginning, collected after round 4)

B. Brands & Company Logos (Given out after round 4, collected after round 8)

If you have the BIG QUIZ trophy, please remember to return it so we can present it to this year’s winner

PDF of these instructions can be found here link to the programme card "What makes a good friend" can be found here

Juniors' Water Games

The Juniors Water Games will be held at Letchworth Free Church URC, Norton Way S, Letchworth Garden City SG6 1NX, on Saturday 14th June 2025 from 2.00 to 4.00 pm.

The competition consists of a number of games, most of which involve water, each lasting around 5 minutes and worth a maximum of 10 points. Teams can be either 3 or 4 boys/girls, and companies can enter more than one team. 

Please confirm attendance to Sally Woodhouse including the number of teams by Friday 13th June.

Boys/Girls should bring a towel and may want a change of clothing!

Juniors' Summer Event

Life to the Max (This is being organised by London District) and is being held at Phasels Wood Activity Centre, Hemel Hempstead. More details are available direct from their website: https://thebbinlondon.org.uk/whats-on/life-2-the-max/

Please let Rob Ciantar know which sections you are booking in for Competition Points.