Safe Hockey

What is the England Hockey policy on the wearing of face masks? Do I have to wear a mouthguard and shin pads to play hockey? Should coaches, clubs, Talent Centres and academies be providing face masks for penalty corners? What is the England Hockey policy on jewellery? What is the England Hockey policy on protective glasses?

Does England Hockey have a policy on concussion? Should all injuries be recorded? If so, how should they be recorded and how should the information be stored? How many serious injuries are there in hockey every year?

Do we need to have medical consent forms? What do we do with them? Does England Hockey have a policy on whether a club should have a defibrillator? Should every coach and umpire have a First Aid qualification? What is the Club, Talent Centres or academy role in relation to First Aid?

Am I insured if I am seriously injured playing hockey? Is our Club or Association insured if the coach is not qualified?

Can we run a session with an unqualified coach? What is the umpire’s responsibility with regards to safety? What are the coaches’ and organisation’s responsibility with regards to safety? What is the England Hockey guidance for coaching my own son/daughter(s)?

Do we need to have parental consent forms and what should they contain? What do I do if I have concerns for a child’s welfare? What training should I do if I am working with children in hockey? Who needs to be Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checked?

Can I play hockey if I am pregnant? We have a transgender player. Can they play competitive hockey? What is the rule regarding junior players playing in adult hockey?

How does the discipline system work at England Hockey? What do I do if I want to complain about someone’s behaviour in hockey?

Can I use a drone to shoot footage during a game? What are the rules for flying drones?