You need to be age 18 or over to join our leagues. 

Our leagues involve strenuous physical activity, so we ask all players to complete a Risk Assessment Questionnaire when they register, and to take part only if they're in good health to do so. If you have any concerns about whether a league is right for you, we'd recommend a quick chat with your doctor first.

The whole point of Halftime is its inclusive culture, with sportsmanship at its core. 

You don't need any experience to join in. 

To get a head start, have a read of the rules on the relevant sport's page on our website, and maybe watch a few intro videos on YouTube. Beyond that, fear not! Your League Host and your teammates will help you find your feet. Just bring some keen energy and a willingness to learn. You'll get the hang of it in no time. Come play!

Don't be. Halftime is built around social, friendly competition, not hyper-competitive elite sport. The goal is always to keep things fun and inclusive. Your League Host is there to help keep the intensity in check. Sub off whenever you need a breather and chat to your League Host whenever you need.

That said, sport is still sport! Some games can get energetic and competitive in the moment, and we can't promise the occasional bump or knock will never happen, but we do our best to keep things safe, friendly, and enjoyable for everyone.

Let us and your teammates know in advance which games you'll miss. That way, your team can plan ahead and you can all make sure you've got enough players each week.

When you can't make it for a game, the onus is on you to find a friend to fill in for you if your team needs. Make sure your substitute has created their own Halftime Member account before they play.

Your fee covers the full season either way, whether you play every week or send a stand-in now and then.

Of course! We expect plenty of people to. Just register as an individual, and we'll add other individual sign-ups to round out your squad to a full team. That'll be your crew for the season. You can look forward to familiar faces each week, build some chemistry over the season, maybe enter the next season together. 

Halftime leagues are not split by skill level, so across the season you'll play a mix of teams, some at your level and some more or less experienced - that's part of the fun. 

Our League Hosts are there to keep every game friendly and welcoming whatever the mix. 

Not at the moment. All our leagues are currently mixed-gender. It's something we may explore as we grow!

Easy - register everyone together in one checkout on the Individual Registration page, and we'll put you on the same team. We'll add just enough other players to round out your squad to a full team.

If you've already paid separately, email us on info@halftime.com and we'll sort you out. 

Each league lists a minimum team size to ensure you have enough players each week.

For example, in a 4 v 4 league, you only need 4 players on court at any one time. But you'll want more than 4 players on the team. We mandate a minimum so that even when a few people can't make it on a given week, you'll still have enough to field a full team plus subs to rotate.

You're welcome to recruit an even bigger team, and in some cases you should. If your group has busy work schedules or you know several players can't make it for chunks of the season, you should recruit a bigger team. The bigger your team, the more subs you'll have each week, and the easier it is to always show up with a full 4 or more.

In short: build your team around how often your players can actually turn up. Teammates with reliable schedules? You could go with the minimum. Teammates have unpredictable schedules? Recruit a bigger team so you're never caught short.

Yes, our leagues are mixed-gender by design, so we ask every team to field a mixed line-up with at least one female player on court / field at all times. It keeps games inclusive and balanced, which makes them more fun for everyone.

Just give us a rough sense of your level or your team's overall standard - beginner, intermediate, or advanced. It helps us plan and host our games well. 

Note that Halftime leagues are not split by skill-level, so across the season you'll play a mix of teams, some at your level and some more or less experienced - that's part of the fun. Our League Hosts are there to keep every game friendly and welcoming whatever the mix. 

Yes! Just make sure they have their own Halftime Member account before they play. And make sure your teammates are happy to have them join. 

Each game is 1 hour per week for the duration of your season. Your exact match time will fall within the listed time slot (eg. 2-5pm) each week. You'll get a finalised schedule of your exact match times, and everything else you need to know, by email before the season kicks off.

Arrive at the venue at least 10 minutes before your scheduled game time, so we can get you checked in. Games start and end exactly on time.

If you're running late, let us and your teammates know in advance. When you arrive, be sure to check in with the League Host before you start playing.

Do plan ahead. If you know you'll be short on a particular week, the onus is on the team to organise for subs in advance. Bring in a friend, or invite players from other teams, anyone is welcome to fill in, as long as they've created a Halftime account before they play.

If you can't find a sub, email us as soon as possible and we'll help where we can. The earlier you let us know, the more options we have to keep your game on. So if you're worried about numbers, reach out before game day rather than on it.

Please note: games won't be rescheduled just because a team is short on players, so make sure you get your team there!

Every game has a League Host - the friendly face who makes sure everyone feels welcome and the game runs smoothly. They're not there to officiate every play like a professional referee, but they'll do their best to be a friendly referee. Most of all, they're there to keep the games fun, fair, and welcoming for everyone. So if you've got a question or need anything during a game, the Host is the person to go to.

Note that our games run on a principle of self-officiation: fair play is everyone's responsibility. League Hosts do their best to oversee play, but not police every moment. If you know you've committed an infraction, we trust you to own up to it honestly - it's all part of the sportsmanship that makes Halftime work. Please consider our Code of Conduct. 

Where there's any doubt, your League Host has the final say.

Yes! Once you're placed on a team, that's your crew for the season. Whether you signed up solo or with friends, you'll have the same teammates each week. You can look forward to familiar faces each week, build some chemistry over the season, maybe enter the next season together. 

Yes! Balls, nets, floorball sticks will be provided. See the FAQ below about what you need to bring and wear. 

Wear comfortable clothing you can run in, and footwear suited to your sport and venue. 

We will inform you of your allocated team colour ahead of time. Turn up wearing that allocated colour, or we will also have bibs to lend you on the day if you don't own clothing of that colour!

Bring water, and maybe an umbrella in case the rain catches you on the way to or from the venue.

Some venues have parking available on-site, while others don't. Before the season kicks off, we'll email you with everything you need to know including directions to your venue, parking details, and your exact match times.

If your league venue is indoors, your games will go on rain or shine.

If outdoors, we make the call on cancellations 2 hours before game time. If wet weather makes the venue unsafe to play on and we have to cancel, we'll let you know via email by that 2-hour mark. No update from us? Then the game is on - come ready to play!

If a match is cancelled, we'll reschedule it, usually by pushing the fixture back a week. We'll confirm the new date for you as soon as we can. In the rare case a rescheduled game is rained off again, we'll credit you towards your next season.

As much as we'd love a furry spectator, most of our venues don't allow pets, so they'll have to sit this one out!

We love the enthusiasm, however, our sessions are currently for registered players only. The best way to join the fun is to get in the game yourself - sign up and play!

Becoming a Halftime member is free. To create an account, click the Become a Member button. 

Once you're a member, you can register for any league you'd like to join. You only pay fees when registering for a League.

Unfortunately, registration fees are non-refundable. What you should do is find a replacement - transfer your spot to someone else. Just make sure they've created their own Halftime Member account before their first game, and be sure to let your team know.

League Hosts shape the atmosphere, keep games running smoothly, and make the experience enjoyable for everyone. You'll explain rules clearly, manage the flow of games, and act as a friendly referee (more on that in the FAQ below, on whether Hosts are expected to referee).

Hosts also handle the practical bits - tracking scores, keeping time, and packing up after the session.

Outgoing, approachable people who are comfortable taking the lead. A great Host is a confident communicator, who is reliable, happy managing a group, and genuinely passionate about sport and community. You don't need to be an expert player - what matters most is bringing good energy and making everyone feel welcome.

League Hosts are not there to officiate every play like a professional referee, so don't let that put you off applying!

We do expect Hosts to act as a friendly referee. You'll follow the game, step in on rule violations, and help things run smoothly and fairly. Where there's any doubt or disagreement, you have the final say. So you'll need to know the rules well. 

But this shouldn't stress you! Halftime's games run on a principle of self-officiation: fair play is everyone's responsibility. Players are expected to call their own infractions honestly. You're there to oversee play as best you can, not police every moment. Most of all, you're there to keep games fun, fair, and welcoming for everyone.

You don't need to have formally played the sport before. What matters most is that you know the rules and feel comfortable guiding a game. Playing experience is preferred, even if only casual. Submit your application and we'll help you figure out if it's a fit!

You can absolutely stick to one. You won't be expected to host sports you'd rather not host.

When you apply, indicate which sport(s) you're comfortable with - you'll only host those. So if floorball is your thing, floorball is what you'll host. No need to learn the rules of every sport we offer. If keen to host more than one sport, brilliant! Let us know, and we'll sort the details out together.

Plan for 1.5 hours per session:

• Arrive at least 15 minutes before the game to get everything in order before players arrive
• Host the 1-hour game
• Pack up afterwards, or hand over to the next Host

You can absolutely do both. We'll try to allocate you to host the games right before or right after the ones you're playing in, so you can get it all done in one trip and make the most of your time at the venue.

Hosts must commit to a minimum of six 1-hour matches, which you can spread across one or two seasons, so don't worry if you can't make it every week. If you enjoy it, there'll be plenty of room to continue hosting beyond this minimum requirement!

Fill in our quick application form on the Become a Host page and we'll be in touch soon!