Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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Back Frequently Asked Questions Current Transgender Policy - in place until 31 August 2025 Are you reviewing your policy? Does England Hockey have a transgender policy? I have more

questions, who shall I contact? My child is in a team with a transgender player, is that allowed? What about changing facilities for transgender members? What policy should I be following

now? When will the new policy be available? Transgender and Non-Binary Participation Policy - from 1 September 2025 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 did the

consultation and engagement process find? 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? Support for Clubs: Transgender

and Non-Binary Participation Policy - 1 September 2025 onwards Our club has coaches, umpires and other volunteers who are trans. Does the policy apply to them? What do we do if we feel we

are playing against a player who is not eligible? What should we do if we think the policy is being misused? Support for Players: Transgender and Non-Binary Participation Policy - 1

September 2025 onwards Can I still train in a mixed environment / play friendly matches? How can trans and non-binary participants continue to play? What support is available to understand

this policy? When will additional guidance for inclusion of trans players and non-binary players be published? Will you change your policy in light of new scientific research? Support for

Leagues: Transgender and Non-Binary Participation Policy - 1 September 2025 onwards Does the policy apply to Welsh and Scottish clubs who play in our leagues? What should I do if someone

makes a report of discriminatory language/behaviour at a match? Support for Match Officials: Transgender and Non-Binary Participation Policy - 1 September 2025 onwards What does the

umpire/match official do if a team refuses to play? Support for Parents: Transgender and Non-Binary Participation Policy - 1 September 2025 onwards Does this mean you are changing the men's

game to Open?