Leinster is the powerhouse for Hockey ID in Ireland with ten active clubs - Three Rock Rovers HC, Monkstown HC, Railway Union HC, Wicklow HC, Botanic HC, Bray HC, Skerries HC, Kilkenny HC, Loreto HC & Avoca HC.
Players currently range in age from 5 - 22 (but there is no upper age limit). Hockey ID players are members of our clubs and these clubs are leading the way in how we, in hockey, can aim to be more inclusive. Hockey ID is even more important now for our players as it offers both mental and physical health benefits (with hockey via Zoom continuing during the heavy lockdown periods).
All clubs are open to new members of all ages and abilities. Our Hockey ID players from Leinster have represented Ireland on the international stage at the 2017 and 2019 Euro Hockey ID Championships and 10 players will be selected to participate in the 2021 Championships.
We are looking forward to hosting our first ever Hockey ID International event next August (details to follow).
In November 2022, CARA launched the Xcessible Club Toolkit for Sports Clubs. The toolkit will empower sports clubs to positively and meaningfully provide opportunities for people with disabilities - Click Here
What is Hockey ID
Hockey ID is the adapted format of hockey for players with an intellectual disability.
How long has Hockey ID been played in Ireland?
Three Rock Rovers HC were the first club in Ireland to start a Hockey ID programme in Ireland four years ago. There are now over 20 countries delivering Hockey ID programmes across four continents.
Game Format
- Rules should be flexible
- Ensure players have fun
- Many groups start playing a 3v3 format in a small area (eg 1/8 outdoor pitch or 1/2 indoor pitch)
- Progress to 8v8 format on 1/4 pitch or 1/2 pitch (or indoor pitch) for more experienced players - with optional introduction of a goal keeper
What clubs are currently running Hockey ID Programmes in Leinster?
| Club/Team Name | Training Day/Time/Where | Contact | Contact Details |
| Avoca HC/All Stars | Mon 6-7pm, Newpark Comp | Patricia Martin | hockeyid@avocahockeyclub.ie |
| Botanic HC/Blitzers | Wed 6.30pm, Holy Faith Glasnevin | Ann Murray | botanicblitzers@gmail.com |
| Bray HC/Brayvers | Sundays 5-6pm, Loreto Bray | Elaine Attridge | hockeyid@brayhockeyclub.ie |
| Kilkenny HC/Cool Cats | TBC/TBC | Niamh Spratt OShea | hockeyclubkilkennyladies@gmail.com |
| Loreto HC/Lions | Tues 6.15pm, Loreto Beaufort | Kate | Loretolionshockey@gmail.com |
| Monkstown HC/Strikers | Tues 7-8pm, Rathdown School | Ruby Morrow | monkstowcommittee@gmail.com |
| Railway Union HC/Blazers | Thurs, 5.30p, RUHC Park Ave | Margaret Shaw | RUrailblazers@gmail.com |
| Skerries HC/Super Troopers | Sun, 10-11am, Skerries Comm Ctr | Orla Owens | shcdisabilityofficer@gmail.com |
| Three Rock Rovers HC/Rockets | Tues, 6.30pm, TRRHC Grange Rd | Siobhán Madely | shivmade@msn.com |
| Wicklow HC/Vikings | Wed, 5.30pm, East Glendalough SS | Klaas Jan de Vries | coaching@wicklowhockeyclub.ie |
If your club is interested in starting a Hockey ID Programme please contact (inclusion@hockey.ie) or Claire Kelly (admin@leinsterhockey.ie). Each Local Sports Partnership (LSP) also have Sport Inclusion Disability Officers. The role of the SIDO is to encourage and enable individuals with disabilities to be active participants in sport, physical activity and physical education in their local area. Information on the role of the SIDO and contact details for each LSP can be found on this link - CLICK HERE
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Disability Inclusion Course
A number of Local Sports Partnerships (LSP's) are running Disability Inclusion Training Courses in conjunction with CARA National APA Centre.
This course is aimed at Sports Coaches, Instructors, Sports Leaders, Teachers, Parents, Volunteers and anyone interested or involved in the provision of Sport and Physical Activity for people with disabilities.
On completion of the course all participants will receive a Coaching Ireland/CARA APA Centre award and a course resource pack. The various Local Sports Partnerships run these course during the year.
Updated 08th June 2023