Originally published here.

Since 1992 The United Nations (UN) have recognised 3 December as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). The observance of the Day aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society.

As a sport we are proud of the opportunities for disabled people to pick up a stick through their inclusion in mainstream hockey and/or Flyerz Hockey. Flyerz Hockey is the name widely associated with grassroots disability hockey in England.

There are now over 50 Clubs across the country who offer Flyerz Hockey for their local community, including 19 clubs who have introduced Flyerz since the start of the Covid pandemic. Demonstrating a real connection to this years IDPD theme.

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