History of Field Hockey

Question 1

The year the first Olympic FH games (Men) used Synthetic grass fields or turf.

Accepted Answer

1976

Question 2

The earliest drawings depicting field hockey can be found in this Country's 4000 year old tomb.

Accepted Answer

Egypt

Question 3

These British clubs had a significant influence on the development of modern FH.

Accepted Answer

Cricket Clubs

Question 4

The year that Men's Field Hockey became a permanent fixture in the Olympics.

Accepted Answer

1928

Question 5

Examples of FH rules evolution due to advances in turf, players & equipment include:

Accepted Answer

Constant modifications of the penalty corner rules, Self-start rule, Elimination of the offside rule, Limitations on the bow of FH sticks.

Question 6

In 1981 the AIAW was replaced by this Collegiate governing body.

Accepted Answer

NCAA

Question 7

The name of the USFHA magazine that focused exclusively on Women's FH.

Accepted Answer

The Eagle

Question 8

The person who was the pioneer, leader, inspired coach and emblem bearer of college FH.

Accepted Answer

Constance Applebee, Constance Applebee, Constance Applebee, Constance Applebee

Question 9

This Country went on to win FH Olympic Gold Medals from 1932-56, 1964 & 1980.

Accepted Answer

India

Question 10

This international organization formed as a response to FH's omission from the 1924 Olympics.

Accepted Answer

FIH

Question 11

The Irish Ladies Hockey Union led to the formation of this FH governing organization.

Accepted Answer

IFWHA

Question 12

The year the first women's Olympic FH competition was held.

Accepted Answer

1980

Question 13

"Apple" saw female athletic participation as a stepping stone towards.

Accepted Answer

Women's Rights

Question 14

The British woman responsible for the creation of FH as a collegiate sport in the US.

Accepted Answer

Constance Applebee

Question 15

The year that Men's Field Hockey first appeared in the Olympics?

Accepted Answer

1908

Question 16

Professor Gilbert tried out for the 1980 USA Olympic FH Team.

Accepted Answer

YES

Question 17

In Sept. 1922, Apple founded an annual 3 wk. FH Camp for intensive FH instruction here.

Accepted Answer

Mt. Pocono, Pa, Camp Tegawitha

Question 18

What is the composition of today's FH Ball?

Accepted Answer

Dimpled hard plastic

Question 19

The FH position Professor Gilbert played @ Cranford High School & @ Rutgers.

Accepted Answer

Goalkeeper

Question 20

The 1972 Education Amendments Act prohibits discrimination in any Ed. program receiving Fed. $

Accepted Answer

Title IX

Question 21

Women's Field Hockey developed before Men's Field Hockey.

Accepted Answer

FALSE

Question 22

Constance Applebee's vision of FH competition for women was widely embraced.

Accepted Answer

NO

Question 23

Goalkeeper equipment has advanced and now includes:

Accepted Answer

High density foam leg guards & kickers, Increased Body Armour, Helmets, Special Goalie stick

Question 24

The spread of Field hockey throughout the British Empire is mostly attributed to?

Accepted Answer

British Army

Question 25

The IFWHA & FIH Women's FH tournaments were non-competitive until 1975.

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Question 26

Collegiate Women's FH Teams joined this governing Association in 1971.

Accepted Answer

AIAW

Question 27

The year the first official FH Umpire began refereeing games.

Accepted Answer

1937

Question 28

The type of FH balls used in 19th Century England.

Accepted Answer

Cricket, Cube of black rubber

Question 29

Modern women's FH was first played here.

Accepted Answer

British Universities

Question 30

The Kean University Field Hockey Team is Undefeated.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 31

After Ms. Applebee's Harvard course, FH was picked up by this cluster of schools.

Accepted Answer

Seven Sister Schools

Question 32

The type of FH stick players are playing with today.

Accepted Answer

synthetic composite materials

Question 33

The D1 Field Hockey Team that won the first NCAA D1 National Championship.

Accepted Answer

UConn.

Question 34

What is the name of the Kean University Field Hockey Coach?

Accepted Answer

Leslie LaFronz

Question 35

The Teddington FH Club limited 11 players per side & introduced the idea of the "dee" or "D?"

Accepted Answer

Striking Circle

Question 36

Field Hockey is very similar to this ancient game played in Scotland?

Accepted Answer

Shinty

Question 37

In 1922 Apple founded the first magazine dedicated to Women's Sports.

Accepted Answer

"The Sportswoman"

Question 38

Turf surfaces & technology have significantly forced FH to evolve. Some of the changes include:

Accepted Answer

sticks have changed shape, new tactics & techniques, new rules established, game is faster

Question 39

Elite level hockey--and some University FH teams--use this specific type of synthetic turf.

Accepted Answer

Water-based synthetic fields

Question 40

In 1931 another team sport foundation was established @ Applebee's Camp.

Accepted Answer

Lacrosse

Question 41

The USA boycotted the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow.

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Question 42

The first D1 FH National Championship was held in 1975--who won?

Accepted Answer

West Chester

Question 43

It's now compulsory--as per safety rules--for HS field players to wear?

Accepted Answer

Mouth guards, Shin guards, Eye Goggles

History of Field Hockey

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History of Field Hockey

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