Back Support for Match Officials: Transgender and Non-Binary Participation Policy - 01 September 2025 onwards

What does the umpire/match official do if a team refuses to play?

If a player or team refuses to play against a team with a (suspected) transgender player, this goes against England Hockey’s principle of inclusion and is also discriminatory. Refusal to play would result in a forfeited match in line the existing England Hockey regulations .