Huddersfield Happiness Hockey Festival 3 of 4

3. Festival Rules


7-a-side half pitch. Mixture of Grass and Astro
There must be a minimum of three female outfielders on the pitch at all times during games
Keepers may be female or male, if you are not playing a keeper then kicking backs are not allowed for safety reasons
No abuse of umpires, or aggressive behaviour to anyone will be tolerated, if you act in that manner then you’re in the wrong place and you will be asked to leave.

Long corners are placed at a distance the umpire decides is ok

5 metre rule as per usual

Defensive shorts: 5 defenders back (Inc. Keeper), 2 players must be stood in the other ‘D’

Reverse stick shots only allowed within reason and only if you can accurately place the ball on the ground. [Do not smash it or lift it because you think it looks cool, it doesn’t and everyone will think you are a prick]

No trying to volley the ball in the air [See above]

No drinks on the pitch

Every team has that one lad who’s thinks he’s amazing. Gently remind them that they aren’t and no one cares

Players must wear personal protective equipment during games; it is your own responsibility to wear it. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED

Try to find the right level of tour hockey with your opponents; don’t be that team who’s trying too hard and don’t be that team who doesn’t try at all

Please turn up to all matches; your opponents and umpire have made the effort to get there. We’ve built the schedule to allow plenty of time for mischief between games

The most important rule is to be happy, make friends with your opposition and have fun!!!