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?

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?

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? Is every injury I sustain during hockey matches covered under the Personal Accident policy? What if I want cover for injuries not included within the current policy or would be wanting a greater pay out than the current England Hockey policy provides? What is the purpose of the England Hockey Personal Accident Cover?

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 child(ren)?

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?

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?