Schools & Community Hockey Festivals​

Focus area: Urban Integration​
Delivery type: Grassroots activation​

Identification​

• In many urban and disadvantaged areas, schools lack access to structured sport and pathways into clubs. EuroHockey identified festivals and school‑based delivery as effective entry points for engagement.  ​

Activation​

• Through grants, schools and community partners deliver inclusive hockey festivals, equipment support, and introductory programmes tailored to local contexts. ​

Impact​

• First access to hockey for thousands of children​
• Stronger school–community–club pathways​
• Increased diversity in participation​
• Sustainable grassroots growth aligned with community need​