Sunday, December 3, 2023

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Hockey labelled unfair over transgender policy

English hockey has been labelled ‘unfair’ and its policies ‘unclear’ after the sport was cited as one of 56 which allow transgender women to compete in their female categories. Campaign group Women’s Sport Network’s Unfair Rotten Tomato is awarded to...

No fleeting visit: the female duo coaching four men’s hockey sides

Fleet and Ewshot Hockey Club recently appointed an all-female coaching team for their senior men’s section. It remains a rare phenomenon within hockey clubs, but coach Lisa Scarborough hopes such appointments can be normalised. “It's just all about making it...

Will hockey in England always be an ‘independent school’ sport?

Addressing imbalance in state and private school player selection is an England Hockey priority, reports ELIZABETH CONWAY A few months ago, England Hockey announced the names of the talented players selected to be part of the England U16 Age Group...

Lily Owsley: Gender disparity in hockey still exists – it’s beyond upsetting

In her first column for The Hockey Paper, the England and GB star shares her frustration on gender disparity in the sport When I was recently back over in the Netherlands, there was talk of the Hockey India League (HIL)...

Gender inequality spotlight cast on Dutch clubs to be more transparent

Dutch international Maria Verschoor has challenged clubs to be more open and transparent after questioning gender equality at board and committee level. “The board grades in sports are dominated by men. And this while two-thirds of the hockey players are...

Is it time hockey clubs adopted ‘women’ instead of ‘ladies’?

As English women’s rugby grows commercially, so teams have seen name changes. For instance, Harlequins Ladies are now Harlequins Women. The London club said the move, in 2019, brings the team in line with their identity and desire to achieve...

World hockey to vote on gender-neutral terms

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) will decide on approving gender-neutral terms in its statutes at next month's Congress. While hockey has already seen mixed gender umpiring in the Pro League and women's matches take equal preference at major tournaments on...

England Hockey aims for gender parity at board level

England Hockey is aiming to close the gender gap at board level by welcoming female applications for several recruitment openings. The national governing body is currently recruiting for a non-executive director to join its board as well as nominations for...

Will Dutch hockey be gender equal by 2025? Top sponsor gives clubs ultimatum

Dutch hockey's long term sponsor, ABN Amro, has launched a campaign to address inequality in the sport across pay salaries, coaching and the boardroom. However, this is no ordinary initiative. The banking giant has a premise for the multitude...

World hockey sets in motion gender equality policy

By Cassie Worth World hockey has ratified its own gender equality policy which aims to have a 50-50 split across its executive and committees off the field of play. Last year it was revealed that the FIH had the highest female...
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EHTV+ hopes to muscle in on competitive club video market

“It’s a competitive market these days,” says EuroHockey chief executive Angus Kirkland of the rising adoption of video installments...
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