KERALA HOCKEY LEAGUE (KHL) – 5 A SIDE HOCKEY

The format of the KHL is as follows:

RULES AND GUIDELINES

1. Number of players allowed in a team is Eight. Out of this minimum two players
should be women.
2. At least one woman should be on the field while their team is playing.
3. If a women player scores a goal, it will be recorded as equivalent to TWO goals.
4. KHL will be played in League cum knockout basis.
5. Duration of the League will be ten days.
6. One player shall be auctioned from the pool of Marquee players from Hockey India.
7. One State Player is mandatory in a team from the State where the franchisee
belongs.
8. Each team should have a franchisee support.
9. Attractive prize money for the winners, First Runner up, Second Runner up and Third
Runner up – Rs. 1 Crore, 50 Lakhs, 25 Lakhs and 12.5 Lakhs respectively.
10. KHL will be conducted under flood lights.
11. Sponsorship of each team will be the responsibility of their concerned Franchisees /
Team Owners.
12. Accommodation, food and local transportation of the team will be the responsibility
of Kerala Hockey.
13. Teams should register with Kerala Hockey with a registration fee of Rs. 1 Crore.
14. Medical and refreshment will be provided to the team at the venue.
15. Wide publicity will be given through visual and print media.
16. Remuneration, Accommodation and Food will be given to the Technical Officials and
Umpires.
17. Team officials and Captain will have to be present before media for pre match and post

match briefing.