Hockey5s

International Hockey Federation

Summary

First played in preparation for the 2014 Youth Olympic Games, Hockey5s is a super-fast, highly skilful, short format of hockey which is designed to be adaptable to multiple surfaces, environments and space. Hockey5s is an invasion game played between two teams with 4 field players and a goalkeeper.

Target group(s)

• Elderly (60+)
• Youth (13-18)

Purposes

• Increase sport participation
• Social Inclusion

Type(s) of initiative

• Competitive Non-Professional Sport for All

Hockey5s incorporates all the skills and game principles of Hockey. With fewer players, less space and rebound boards on all 4 sides of the court, Hockey5s also presents a range of different tactical options to other formats. Whilst there are specific requirements for playing surface and equipment at an elite level, the guiding philosophy of Hockey5s is its adaptability for grassroots development.

Adapting hockey to be usable in the grassroots sector

Venue

• Sport Clubs, Educational Institutions

Maximum of participants

• no limit defined

Actual number of participants

• no information

Staff

• 5 to 10 and coaches

Equipment and Facilities

• Hockey equipment and court

• Hockey 5s page
• Hockey 5s resources