Can girls and boys play together?
Rule- England
- England Hockey
- Junior hockey
- Ages 5-11
- Under 12 to Under 18
- FIH Rules of Hockey 2026
- 2026/27
- Parents
In junior club hockey, yes. England Hockey says junior hockey in clubs caters for players of mixed ability, experience and gender, and its Junior Hockey Framework for 5-11 year olds works the same way.
In England Hockey's Under 14 to Under 18 junior competitions, clubs enter teams by gender and age group. Which competition a player plays in is decided under England Hockey's Trans and Non-Binary Participation Policy (Junior Competition Regulations 2026/27, reg 4.1.1.3).
Updated 21 Oct 2026