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Hockey match or routine time maths challenge

Hockey Maths

Hockey match or routine time maths challenge

A child-friendly sports challenge using match or routine time to practise time with real examples.

Quick answer

You can use hockey match or routine times to learn how to tell time, add and subtract time, and understand how long activities take.

Learning outcome

By the end of this page, you will be able to read hockey match times, add up how long routines take, and understand how time works in sports. Success signs:

You can tell the time when a hockey match starts and finishes
You can add up how long a hockey routine takes
You can work out how much time is left in a hockey match
You can compare how long different hockey activities take

Why this matters

Hockey is a fast-paced sport with specific times for games, training, and routines. Learning to tell time and work with time helps you understand when your hockey practice starts, how long your game lasts, and how much time you have left. This maths is useful for sports, school, and daily life.

How it works

Time in hockey is shown on a clock. Hockey matches are usually 60 minutes long, divided into 3 periods of 20 minutes each. Each period has a short break in between. Hockey routines, like warm-ups or training, also take a set amount of time. You can add and subtract these times to understand how long things last. Let’s imagine you are a hockey player. You start your warm-up at 3:15 pm and it takes 15 minutes. When does it finish? You add 15 minutes to 3:15, so it finishes at 3:30 pm.

Examples you can see

Let’s look at some hockey times you might see in real life:

Example 1: Hockey Match Times

Match starts at 2:00 pm
First period: 20 minutes
Break: 5 minutes
Second period: 20 minutes
Break: 5 minutes
Third period: 20 minutes
Match ends

Let’s work out how long the whole match takes:

First period: 2:00 to 2:20
Break: 2:20 to 2:25
Second period: 2:25 to 2:45
Break: 2:45 to 2:50
Third period: 2:50 to 3:10

So the match ends at 3:10 pm. That’s 1 hour and 10 minutes from start to finish.

Example 2: Hockey Routine Times

Warm-up: 10 minutes
Skills practice: 15 minutes
Game play: 20 minutes
Cool-down: 5 minutes

Let’s add them all up:

10 + 15 + 20 + 5 = 50 minutes

So the whole routine takes 50 minutes.

Example 3: Time Left in a Match

Your hockey match starts at 1:30 pm. It’s now 2:10 pm. How much time is left in the match?

Match starts: 1:30 pm
Now: 2:10 pm
Match ends: 3:30 pm

So there are 1 hour and 30 minutes left in the match.

Try it as a mini adventure

Mini Adventure: Hockey Time Challenge

You are the timekeeper for your hockey team. Here is your challenge:

Match starts at 2:15 pm
First period: 20 minutes
Break: 5 minutes
Second period: 20 minutes
Break: 5 minutes
Third period: 20 minutes

Your job is to work out:

When does the match end?
How long is the whole match?
If the match started 15 minutes late, what time did it start?

Solution:

Match ends at 3:45 pm
Whole match takes 1 hour and 30 minutes
If it started 15 minutes late, it started at 2:30 pm

Common mistakes

Mistake: Thinking that 60 minutes = 1 hour, but not knowing how to add or subtract time properly.
Why it happens: Confusing minutes and hours when doing time calculations.
Fix: Use a clock or a number line to help you add and subtract time.

Mistake: Adding 20 minutes to 2:45 and getting 2:65.
Why it happens: Forgetting that 60 minutes = 1 hour.
Fix: Remember that 45 minutes + 20 minutes = 65 minutes = 1 hour and 5 minutes.

Mistake: Not checking if a time is in the morning or afternoon.
Why it happens: Confusing 12-hour and 24-hour clocks.
Fix: Always write "am" or "pm" to make sure you know the time of day.

Parent and carer guide

Parents and carers can help by:

Playing a time game with your child using a clock or phone
Practising adding and subtracting time with real-life hockey match times
Using a timer to show how long hockey routines take
Reading hockey match times together and discussing how long games last
Encouraging your child to ask questions about time in sports

Remember, time can be tricky for children, so be patient and use visual aids like clocks or number lines. Keep the practice fun and real!

Practice questions

If a hockey match starts at 3:20 pm and lasts 1 hour and 10 minutes, what time does it end?
How long is a hockey match with 3 periods of 20 minutes each and 2 breaks of 5 minutes each?
If your warm-up routine takes 10 minutes and your skills practice takes 15 minutes, how long is your whole routine?
If a hockey game starts at 1:45 pm and ends at 3:15 pm, how long did the game last?
If a hockey routine starts at 2:30 pm and takes 45 minutes, what time does it end?

Answers:

4:30 pm
1 hour and 10 minutes
25 minutes
1 hour and 30 minutes
3:15 pm

FAQ

What is the time format used in hockey?

Hockey times are usually shown in 12-hour format with am or pm, like 2:30 pm or 9:15 am.

How do you add time in hockey?

You add time by counting minutes and hours. If you go over 60 minutes, you turn them into an hour.

Why is it important to know time in hockey?

Knowing time helps you know when games start and finish, how long routines take, and plan your day.

Can you subtract time in hockey?

Yes, you can subtract time to find how long a match or routine takes, or how much time is left.

How can I practice time with hockey?

You can use a clock, play time games, or make up hockey routines and time them.