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<p><strong>Hockey ID Competitions</strong>​</p>



<p><strong>Focus area:</strong> Intellectual Disability​<br><strong>Delivery type:</strong> Athlete and coach education and inclusion​</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-identification"><strong>Identification</strong>​</h4>



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<li>People with intellectual disabilities face significant barriers to accessing structured sport. EuroHockey identified a need for trained coaches, appropriate environments, and consistent pathways to participation. ​</li>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-activation"><strong>Activation</strong>​</h4>



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<li>The <strong>Hockey ID Programme</strong> delivers education, resources, and funding pathways enabling coaches and organisations to deliver inclusive hockey sessions safely and effectively and provide competitive competitions for clubs and national teams.​</li>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-impact"><strong>Impact</strong>​</h4>



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<li>Increased participation of intellectually disabled athletes​</li>



<li>Improved coaching confidence and quality​</li>



<li>Safer, more inclusive environments​</li>



<li>Sustainable delivery across multiple nations​</li>
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Inclusive events​


<p><strong>Hockey ID Toolkits</strong>​</p>



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<li><strong>Focus area:</strong> Intellectual Disability​<br><strong>Delivery type:</strong> European collaboration and education​</li>
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<li>National Associations lacked consistent tools and guidance to deliver Hockey ID effectively. EuroHockey identified the need for shared, evidence‑based resources. ​</li>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-activation"><strong>Activation</strong>​</h4>



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<li>The <strong>Love Is All</strong> Erasmus+ project produced comprehensive toolkits for coaches, officials, and event organisers, developed with Special Olympics and multiple European partners. ​</li>
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<li>Improved quality and consistency of Hockey ID delivery​</li>



<li>Empowered clubs and organisers across Europe​</li>



<li>Stronger cross‑border collaboration​</li>



<li>Long‑term scalability through shared learning​</li>
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Love is all​


<p><strong>Mixed Ability Hockey </strong>​</p>



<p><strong>Focus area:</strong> Intellectual Disability​<br><strong>Delivery type:</strong> Inclusive participation model​</p>



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<li>Segregated sport can reinforce stereotypes and limit opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities. EuroHockey identified Mixed Ability Hockey as a way to promote true inclusion. ​</li>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-activation"><strong>Activation</strong>​</h4>



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<li>Showcased at the <strong>EuroHockey</strong><strong> ID Forum</strong>, Mixed Ability Hockey programmes bring players with and without intellectual disabilities together in shared teams, supported by education, toolkits, and partnerships with Special Olympics.  ​</li>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-impact"><strong>Impact</strong>​</h4>



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<li>Reduced stigma and increased social inclusion​</li>



<li>Shared participation breaking down perceived barriers​</li>



<li>Clear pathways into competitions and leadership roles​</li>



<li>Model for inclusive sport beyond hockey​</li>
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Category: Intellectual Disability

Inclusive events

Love is all

EuroHockey ID Forum