Missing hockey already or wanting to keep up the fitness before Christmas? We've got you sorted... summer comp is back for Tuesday and Thursday nights from October through to December!

Competition Overview:

This competition is primarily an adult competition but stronger U16 - U18 players are welcome to join. The format is a social mixed 7-a-side on a half pitch (games are 25 minutes in duration with each team playing two games player per evening, either back to back or with a 30 min break). 

Tuesday nights are more for social and beginners, and Thursday nights are more for competitive and experienced players.

Please choose a night you wish to play and all your matches will be on the same night at week.

It is a social competition with players from all grades including beginners.  The aim is to have fun and meet people so we don't record scores nor have a competition table.

Individual Registration is required: Each player must individually complete this registration form and acknowledge the risk warning at the bottom of the page. Please note spaces are limited and a waitlist will be created once we reach capacity. If you would like to play with a friend or pre-arranged team, they all must register on-time (preferable same day).  We'll do our best to accommodate your request, but you may be placed in a different team so we can fit as many ppl in as possible.

New to UNSW Hockey Club or don't have a full team? Don't worry! Sign up and come along and make a few new friends.

Registration Closes Sunday 04 October 2025, 23:59, unless sold out prior. 

Days: Tuesdays and/or Thursdays 

Time: 7pm - 10pm 

Dates: Tuesday 13 Oct - Thursday 03 Dec (8 Week Comp)

Where: UNSW Dave Philips Field, Banks Ave &, Gwea Ave, Daceyville NSW 2032

Costs (per player for 8 weeks):

• 2026 UNSW Students or Juniors 1 Night: $100 per person
• 2026 UNSW Students or Juniors 2 Nights: $150 per person
• All Other Players 1 Night: $110 per person
• All Other players 2 Nights: $180 per person

Umpires:

- All umpires will be paid $15 per game at the end of the season. Where a full team is entered we request that at least one umpire be nominated to help cover slots where we cannot get additional umpires.

- For any new umpires, summer comp is a fantastic way to practice your skills in a social and friendly environment. We encourage everyone, including our juniors, to sign up to be an umpire. As part of your development, we can offer supervision and coaching from our more experienced umpires.

What to bring:

- Light and dark shirt. Teams will be designated as either black/dark or white/light shirts for each game unless a particular team colour is nominated.

- Shinpads, mouthguard, stick (let us know if you need to borrow one!). All players are recommended to wear mouthguards and shinpads.

Other information:

- We play with modified rules including No hitting; No tomahawks; No overheads; No goal keepers; and no short corners. See below for more details.

- Team lists, draws, and umpiring schedules will be emailed approx 1 week prior to the start date.

- We aim to have a balance of men/women/juniors across different skill levels in each team. Beginners are welcome!

Disclaimer:

Force Majeure. In the event that a game(s) has to be cancelled because of acts of God, COVID-19 restrictions, wet weather, bushfire smoke, strikes, equipment or transmission failure or damage reasonably beyond its control, or other causes reasonably beyond its control, the UNSW Hockey Club will endeavour to re schedule catchup games. However, if this is not possible, refunds will only be made available at the discretion of the UNSW Hockey Club Committee.

- Please email unswhc.sumcomp@gmail.com with any other questions. 

Risk Warning under Section 5M of The Civil Liability Act 2002:
1. UNSW Hockey Club is a volunteer organisation that administers and convenes hockey activities in which players, family members, spectators, convenors, umpires, and others participate.
2. The game of hockey is a recreational activity carrying evident risks of injury to participants and all others within the field of play.
3. The game of hockey is a recreational activity that involves risks not only to participants but also to spectators, and bystanders.
4. Risk to persons outside the field relate not only, but in particular, to the hockey ball being propelled at speed which can occur outside the hockey field.
5. UNSW Hockey Club expects all players to minimise risks by wearing appropriate safety attire, by complying with all rules and guidelines, and by safe and responsible behaviour.
6. UNSW Hockey Club expects all other persons around the field to minimise their risks by utilising the protective netting and being vigilant with regard to the flight of the ball.

CONDITIONS OF PLAY

a) The draw structure will be dependent on the number of teams to register. Usually, each team will play two matches per night which may include a break between games dependant on the fixtures. 

b) Matches should commence as per the draw.

c) Teams shall aim to have no more than (4) male players on the field at any one time.

d) Free hits inside an imaginary '25' must not be played directly inside the D.

e) No above the shoulder play and no overheads.

f) No goalkeepers.

g) No penalty corners or strokes will be awarded; penalties within the circle will be taken 5m from the top of the circle.

h) Shots on goal must hit the backboard although controlled deflections into the net will be awarded at the discretion of the umpire based on safety.

i) Focus of games is social, low key so newcomers should feel free to join in - invite your friends.

j) Hitting: No hitting or tomahawk’s allowed. Reverse edge bunts are OK.

k) Excessive skill: Umpires may penalise players demonstrating excessive skill at their discretion.

For information - FIH rule book can be found at: http://www.fih.ch/inside-fih/our-official-documents/rules-of-hockey/

Note: Players registered for this UNSW summer competition have limited cover by the the UNSW Sports personal injury insurance policy.

https://www.arc.unsw.edu.au/sport/insurance