•  Field hockey or ice hockey? One uses a hard plastic ball, the other a rubber puck. While both bear the name "hockey," field hockey and ice hockey are fundamentally different athletic pursuits.Achieve Sportswear creates precision-engineered uniforms to meet the distinct physical demands of each sport.

What is  Field Hockey?

• Field hockey is a team sport played with a hard plastic ball and sticks, aiming to score goals against the opponent. It originated in the British Isles during the 19th century and became popular outdoors. In 1901, Englishwoman  Constance M.K. Applebee introduced the sport to the United States, leading to its widespread adoption in schools, colleges, and clubs. Field hockey was added  t0 the Summer Olympics as a men's sport in 1908, and women's competition was included starting in 1980.

What are the Official Rules of Field Hockey?

• Each team has 11 people and positions as one goalkeeper and ten outfield players. The main objective is to score the hockey ball into the goal, and only the stick is allowed to control the ball on the ground.If a player, except for the goalkeeper, uses their hands, feet, or other body parts to move the ball, they’ll receive a foul or penalty toward their record. If a player commits a physical assault/attack or interfere with their opponent, the rival team awards a free hit to the goal.

What’s Ice Hockey?

• Ice hockey is a team sport played with a hooked stick and a small rubber puck, with the objective of scoring into the opponent's goal. It was invented in 1875 by James Creighton during an indoor match. The sport was introduced to the Winter Olympics as a men's event in 1924, with women's competition added in 1992.

What are the Official Rules of Ice Hockey?

• Each team has six people and positions as one goalkeeper, two defenders, two wings, and one center. The main objective is similar to field hockey, except they’re using a hooked stick to get the puck into the rival’s goal. A player or its team can receive a penalty for stick fouls, unfriendly behavior, and too many players on the ice.

Field Hockey or Ice Hockey?

• You understand the difference between field and ice hockey and how their gameplay and rules follow. While they’re both competitive events in the Olympic games, ice hockey is a more aggressive sport than field hockey due to the environment and intensity among players.Depending on the type of competitor you are, you can enjoy both of them with friends and family members and determine which sport fits best for you. 

• Ultimately, the core difference between field and ice hockey dictates one essential element: the gear. It's a fundamental split between agility and endurance. That's why at Achieve Sportswear, we don't just make apparel—we engineer performance-specific uniforms built for the exact demands of your surface, empowering every athlete to excel.