Transgender and Non-Binary Participation Policy - 01 September 2025 onwards

Can trans and non-binary people compete in hockey? Does this policy apply to those 11 or under? How does the policy impact a junior player who is Transgender? How does this policy relate to talent/performance/national team selection? How is a mixed hockey team made up? How will you address transphobic behaviour? Is England Hockey committed to wider trans inclusion across the sport? What are the opportunities to play mixed hockey? What does this mean for differences in sex development (DSD) players? What happens if someone breaks the policy? What is the FIH’s policy? What is the scientific research for Hockey? When will EH review this policy again? Who has been involved in the policy review? Why does this policy only apply to those aged 12 and over? Why is a transgender woman not allowed to play in the Female category Why is hockey considered a gender affected sport? When does the new policy/rules come into effect? When does the new policy/rules come into effect?