Unicycle Hockey

We play Unicycle Hockey from 8.00 to 9.00pm, everyone is welcome as long as you can ride a unicycle.  It is a friendly sport though it is taken a little seriously at times.  

We are currently competing in the UK Unicycle Hockey League, our current position in the league can be found here. 
We also play occasional tournaments with local teams from Richmond and Tholthorpe, as well as go to tournaments in Derby and Manchester.  In 2005 we came 2nd in the British Unicycle Hockey Championship. 

What do I need?

A Unicycle - 20" or 24" are the most popular sizes, plastic pedals and non-marking tyre are preferred.

A Hockey Stick - we use sticks similar to the ones used by roller-hockey or ice-hockey (not the goalie ones though).

Rules

Safety: There are a number of rules that must be enforced for the safety of all players.

1. The bottom of the stick must not be lifted above hip height.
2. One hand must always be placed at the top end of the stick. You can swap which hand is at the top and play either one or two handed but the stick should not be handled with the top end uncovered.
3. The stick must not be released or thrown intentionally.

Other main rules: The game does not have a lot of rules and the other main rules are:

1. There are five players per team. There are no specific rules relating to goalkeepers, i.e. the goalie is treated the same as any other player.
2. The ball can only be played when a player is riding the unicycle, i.e. not touching the ground.
3. Putting your stick under or through someone else's wheel is a foul.
4. A goal can only be scored from within your opponents half.
5. You can play the ball with your hand but you cannot score a goal like that.
6. Each half starts with the referee throwing the ball onto the centre spot between one player of each team.
7. After a goal the non-scoring team restarts by playing the ball over the half way line.

You can find the full rules here.