The Game of Field Hockey

8 ACCIDENTS/INJURIES

8.1 Guidelines

a. if a goal is scored before the game is stopped it shall be allowed if it would have been scored had the accident not occurred

b. if a player is incapacitated, the umpire may stop the game

c. an injured or bleeding player should leave the field as soon as it is safe to do so and receive treatment off the field unless medical reasons prevent this

d. players shall not return to the field until their wounds have been dressed and no player remain on, enter or re-enter the field wearing blood stained clothing

e. if an umpire is incapacitated, the game shall be stopped; if injured and cannot continue, should be replaced

f. the game shall be re-started with a bully, with the appropriate penalty or with a pass back if a goal was scored.