Trans And Non-Binary Participation Guidance

England Hockey is committed to ensuring that the sport is visible, relevant and accessible to everyone. This includes making sure there are opportunities for everyone to be able to participate and that every individual in the game is welcomed, valued and treated with respect. It is our responsibility to make sure everyone, no matter what their identity or background, feels supported and involved in hockey. 

England Hockey has had a transgender policy in place since 2012, which was then reviewed in 2017. The Sports Councils’ Equality Group (SCEG) Guidance was launched in 2021, and since then we’ve taken the time to review our policy taking this guidance into consideration. England Hockey recognises that this is an evolving landscape of both policy and research, and that societal attitudes are ever-changing.

A revised Trans and Non-Binary Participation Policy will come into effect from the start of the 2025/26 hockey season on 1 September 2025. At such a time that this policy comes into effect, it will replace the current policy and guidance. For avoidance of doubt, until 31 August 2025, our current policy remains in place across the sport in England.

Below you can find information on the current policy (in place until 31 August 2025) and the new policy and supporting guidance which comes into effect from 1 September 2025.