1. All hockey players have a responsibility to practise good sporting behaviour.

2. Play by the rules.

• Know the rules
• Read the Official Rule Book every year.

3. Play fairly and safely

4. Abide by decisions, without argument or bad temper.

• Incidents leading to players being sent off are to be reported by the Team Coach to the Junior/Senior Committee. Repeated offences will see that player or players report to the Junior/Senior Committee who will have the power to administer a penalty.
• A player receiving a red card for a junior/senior match will automatically be required to report to the junior/senior committee.
• Captains have the right to approach an umpire during an interval or after the game for clarification of any rule.
• Approach the umpire in a courteous and polite manner.

5. Co-operate with your coach, team mates and opponents.

• Verbal abuse of officials or other players (opposition players or team mates) deliberate fouling or provoking an opponent, the use of foul language and throwing equipment is not acceptable or permitted.
• Treat all players as you would like to be treated.
• Ensure that on and off the field your behaviour is consistent with principles of good sportsmanship.

• Be a patient and enthusiastic supporter on the bench.

 6. Be a good sport

• Acknowledge good play, by your own team and opponents.
• Shake hands with opposing players at the end of the match.

7. Be a responsible team member.

• All players must be financial members of the club by round three in the season.
• Always be on time.
• Encourage and assist your team mates.
• Attend all training.
• Make a contribution to your club other than just playing.
• Ensure that you always bring the appropriate uniform and equipment to training and matches. (No mouthguard-no play)
• Players are to change in the change rooms.
• The grounds and surrounding areas are to be kept clean.
• All rubbish shall be put in the bins provided.
• Look after your clubrooms.
• Respect other people’s property and take care of your own. (Do not leave valuables in the clubrooms as the club will take no responsibility for anything lost or stolen)

8. Do not engage in practices that affect your sporting performance. (alcohol, smoking and drug use)

9. Respect and acknowledge the contribution of those who create the opportunity for you to play.

• Volunteers (coaches, team managers, scorers, ball boys, administrators)
• Your sponsors.

WorldHockey RuleBook 2007-08