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enter the draft to play!

step 1:

Complete your player profile

step 2:

Once you have uploaded your player profile, you will be eligible for the draft, and selected for a team!

Sportsmanship, for me, is when a guy walks off the court and you really can't tell whether he won or lost, when he carries himself with pride either way.

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- Jim Courier

draft rules & process

rules

  • All players over 16 years old are free to enter the draft.​

  • Players will be selected by Team Coaches based on: â€‹

    • Athletic Ability​

    • Leadership Qualities

    • Technical Knowledge

    • Love for the Game

    • Skill

  • Maximum 3 National Players per team

process (how the draft works)

  • We are looking for 12 teams consisting of 10 players each (60 male, 60 female)

  • Each team coach will have the ability to select players form the draft pool

  • Coaches will be assigned a number randomly from 1-10

  • The coach with #1 will have the 1st draft pick. The coach with #2 will have the 2nd draft pick and so forth. 

  • The coach with the #10 pick will have the 10th pick and also the 1st pick for the second round, with the remaining picks for the 2nd round going in the reverse order (picks 9, 8 ,7...)

  • The 3rd round will see the reverse (1-10)

  • This sequence will continue until all players have been selected.

friday december 19th

6:30 pm

Game play starts for the day

evening

TBD

saturday december 20th

10:00 am

Game play starts for the day

afternoon

TBD

game day schedule

frequently asked questions

  • When and where is the tournament?
    19–20 December 2025 at the Mona Hockey Field, Kingston, Jamaica.
  • Who can participate and how do we register?
    Any player over the age of 16 years of age. We are still looking at the feasibility of having schools participate in another format (perhaps 7 v 7). Enter the draft here individually. Each squad will be comprised of up to 10 players (Hockey Fives). Confirmation is issued once the entry/draft form is submitted, and you will receive an email with team selection within a few weeks.
  • When will the draft open?
    The draft is open now and will close on September 19th, 2025
  • When will teams be selected?
    After the draft closes, coaches will make their selections on Sunday, September 21, 2025 in the process described above.
  • How long are the games?
    Each game will be 20 minutes comprising of 9 minutes per half and 2 minutes of half time. The Semi-Finals will be 30 minutes comprising of 14 minutes per half and 2 minutes of half time. The Finals will be 45 minutes comprising of 20 minutes per half and 5 minutes of half time.
  • Who selects Team Captains?
    Team Captains will be selected by the coaches.
  • Will there be prize money?
    Yes, the Winning Team will be awarded a $100,000 JMD prize, to be divided equally amongst all players & coach, irrespective of game time. Runner Up Team will be awarded a prize total of $50,000 JMD, with the same split as above.
  • Will there be food & drinks?
    Food and Drinks will be available for purchase on Saturday, December 20th at Mona Hockey Field.
  • Can I pre-order a commemorative shirt?
    No. If you'd like to register your interest in purchasing a shirt, click here
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