Hockey

Age Requirements

Age determined at 31 December 2025
Minimum age 30 years

Age Groups

Men and Women: 30+,  35+,  40+, 45+,  50+, 55+,  60+

Minimum Squad Size Requirements

Minimum: 13
Maximum: 28 (Maximum to play in each game 16)

Number of Participant Requirements

Minimum number of participants required to conduct competition: 4 teams per gender

Any age group that does not have a minimum of 4 teams in a single category will be combined with another age group.

Additional Information

• Each team must have either a non-playing coach or manager
• Each team must bring at least one umpire who can assume the role of Technical Official when not umpiring
• Matches consist of 4 x 15 minute quarters with 2 minute quarter breaks and 5 minute half time break.

• Age Dispensation

  • All players have the ability to play down in age
  • 2 under-age players may be selected who are at a maximum of 2 years younger than the minimum age for that age bracket (i.e. a 2 x 38-year olds may compete in a 40+ team)
  • A third may be selected if they are a goalkeeper
  • Dispensation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. All applications for dispensation must be submitted via email to Jolanta.moore@hockeyact.org.au prior to the competition, and should include a brief summary of the circumstances, along with the player’s date of birth and playing history
  • After approval has come through from sporting committee you need to register the player and select *please place me into a team. Then email Jolanta.moore@hockeyact.org.au and amg.admin@unisport.com.au let them know so we are able to place you in the correct team.

Rules

The competition will be conducted under rules of Hockey

FIH RULES

Hockey ACT – Local Competition rules

Affiliation

Participants will need to be registered with Hockey Australia for insurance purposes a fee of $48 will be added in registration if you need to be registered.

2019 Australian Masters Games – Adelaide

2017 Australian Masters Games – Tasmania

2015 Australian Masters Games – Adelaide

2013 Australian Masters Games – Geelong

2011 Australian Masters Games – Adelaide

2009 Australian Masters Games – Geelong

Hockey Specific Enquiries
Jolanta Moore
Hockey ACT
02 6189 0570
jolanta.moore@hockeyact.org.au

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