ParaHockey
ParaHockey is a further complementary version of the sport that is played in some parts of the world by athletes with intellectual disabilities. USA Field Hockey does not currently field a team but would like to assist any club or organization interested in forming a team to and make hockey more accessible to all.
One of the values of the USA Field Hockey American Development Model is Accessibility and Inclusion. In short, our goal is to make the sport available to all people to enjoy.
ParaHockey (II) is World Hockey’s (FIH) adapted format for players with Intellectual Impairment. The format for international matches is 7v7 (including a goalkeeper) on a half pitch. Games are 24-30 minutes total with a 5-minute halftime. Goals can only be scored after entering the shooting zone or “D” area. Shootouts replace penalty corners in the format.
USA Field Hockey would like to encourages anyone interested in ParaHockey to reach out to sportdevelopment@usafieldhockey.com for more information.
