1.        6 players per team on the turf at any one time. Rolling substitutions are allowed. Rotation of positions is essential. Children should get the opportunity to play in a variety of positions

2.        13 minutes each way, 2 minutes for half-time, 2 minutes between games

3.        Play across a ¼ of a full sized hockey turf

4.        Footwear, mouth guards and shin pads must be worn by all players

5.        Standard hockey balls are to be used

6.        The ball may be pushed or slap hit anywhere on the field, including a shot at goal

7.        A controlled hit may be used only when there is 5m of clear space around the hitter.

8.        A goal can be scored from anywhere within the 10m scoring zone

9.        If the ball goes over the sideline, the other team is awarded a free hit at a point close to where the ball went out

10.    The stick is not to be raised above the shoulder. This is dangerous play

11.    There are no goalkeepers and no player is to be appointed to stand in goal.  However, players may run back and defend their goal.

12.    There is no offside

13.    The ball is not allowed to rise above ankle height, because of danger

14.    Rule 14 deleted

15.    A free hit is given when:
a.    A player deliberately steps across and places their body between an opposing player and the ball (when it is within playing distance)
b.    Physical contact is made with another player that disadvantages them
c.    An opponent’s stick is hooked or held
d.    The ball is stopped with the feet or kicked by a player and they gain an advantage. Encourage children to get their feet out of the way. When there is no advantage gained and to let the game flow, umpires should allow the game to continue

16.    There are no Penalty Corners (P/c’s) or long corners. If a defender clears the ball over the back line (deliberately or accidentally), or if the defender infringes within the 10m scoring zone, the attacker is awarded a free hit on the 10m line, in line with where the infringement occurred or in line with where the ball went over the back line.  Note: After the free hit by the attacker, another attacker’s stick must touch the ball within the 10m zone for a goal to be scored

17.    If an attacker clears the ball over the defender’s back line or if the attacker infringes within the 10m scoring zone, the defender is awarded a free hit on the 10m line, in line with where the infringement occurred or in line with where the ball went over the back line.