What kit rules apply to players and goalkeepers?

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FIH Rule 4 (2027). Competition regulations and SA Hockey or provincial regulations may add requirements on clothing and advertising. Field players: Players in the same team must wear uniform clothing. Each player may choose shorts, a skort or a skirt, as long as they're the same colour and design. Nothing dangerous to other players may be worn. Shin, ankle and mouth protection are strongly recommended. Hand protection must fit, uncompressed, into an open-ended box 290 x 180 x 110 mm. Body protection may be worn under clothing. Knee pads for defending corners may be worn outside the socks only if exactly the sock colour or black. Face masks: strongly recommended when defending a corner or stroke; otherwise headgear only for assessed medical reasons (a smooth face mask, soft head covering or plastic goggles). New for 2027: no device to send or receive communication may be used or worn. Goalkeepers: A shirt or garment of a different colour from both teams, worn over any upper-body protection (elbow protection needn't be covered). At least headgear, leg guards and kickers. Headgear and hand protectors may be removed only to take a penalty stroke. No kit that significantly increases the natural size of the body or area of protection. Captain: a distinctive arm-band or similar on the upper arm or shoulder, or over the top of a sock. Sticks: smooth, no rough or sharp parts, must pass through a 51 mm ring, and have a maximum bow of 25 mm.