Grow Para Hockey

Hockey ID Development Workshop

part of FIH Parahockey Project for athletes with an intellectual disability

  • Louvain-la-Neuve BEL
  • 21 to 23 August 2026
  • Start 21 August, 18:00 CET | End 23 August 18:00 CET
  • Alongside Para Hockey World Cup for athletes with an intellectual disability (Hockey ID)
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Course Description

This in-person seminar offers a dynamic and practical introduction to Para Hockey for Athletes with an intellectual disability (Hockey ID), aimed at coaches, volunteers, umpires, and anyone passionate about growing inclusive hockey in their club or nation.
Over 2.5 packed days, participants will explore the fundamentals of starting Para Hockey (Hockey ID), coaching and umpiring basics, player development through life skills, and effective event organisation. The course is led by expert educators and guest speakers with hands-on experience in Para Hockey (Hockey ID) and inclusive sport.

The seminar will be held in English. Scroll down to find more about the target group and what is included in the package.

Target Group

We welcome enthusiastic participants from any club or nation who have started, or are planning to start, with Para Hockey for athletes with an intellectual disability (Hockey ID).

We welcome coaches, teachers, volunteers, parents and supporters eager to promote inclusive hockey and share experiences with others in the Para Hockey (Hockey ID) community.

The seminar aims to host 16 participants to ensure an interactive and high-quality learning experience.

What's included?

  • 1-hour online information session before the seminar 
  • 2.5-day in-person programme led by experts and educators
  • 2 nights shared accommodation in a twin bedded room and full-board catering for the entire stay (extra cost if single room needed) 
  • FIH Para Hockey (Hockey ID) shirt
  • Entry to the Para Hockey World Cup and the FIH World Cup in Wavre (approximately 15 minutes from Louvain-La-Neuve) 
  • Certificate of attendance 
  • Host speakers that will inspire you to grow your Hockey ID community 
  • Meeting great colleagues from all over the world 
  • Watch the 1st Para Hockey World Cup live!
  • Registration and Confirmation
  • Registrations are now open. Based on the number of participants, a final decision on whether the seminar will take place will be made in April/May 2026
  • Participants will be notified immediately after this decision and receive further information about travel and the pre-seminar online session. We aim for a group size of 16 participants
  • ENJOY THE WORLD CUP !!
  • Participants are encouraged to arrive earlier or stay longer to enjoy the vibrant hockey atmosphere in Belgium and the Netherlands — and take part in the numerous side events of the World Cup.