Growing by Hockey

Sticks, good humor and a dose of fair play, that's the energy of Growing by Hockey! 🏑 In the heart of the capital, the sports non-profit organisation is breaking the routine by making hockey accessible and inclusive for more than 300 children from working-class neighbourhoods in the Brussels region.

Every week after school, hundreds of children can discover hockey in more than 12 elementary schools and sports halls. And all this, without the need to break the piggy bank: all the equipment is provided, all you need is a pair of sneakers and off you go for the adventure! 👟 As for the venues, it's modular: Urban hockey in public squares, floor hockey, all the existing infrastructures are made the most of them. No new land, no unnecessary expenses: everything is designed to be simple, sustainable and economical for families. The little extra? While playing hockey, French and Dutch are taught step by step!

But Growing by Hockey is much more than a sports project, it is above all an inspiring mission: to make hockey accessible to all children - even to those who had never heard of it - and to offer a first student job to young people aged 16 to 32. Trained as facilitators, they also receive a real boost for their future thanks to pedagogical training, Dutch lessons, career advice and even CV support. A real booster towards employment that goes far beyond the framework of sport! 🚀

Since its creation in 2022, Growing by Hockey has had an XXL ambition : to launch a City Hockey League, to allow every child who wishes to join an outdoor club and even to found a Hockey Foundation. Their energy has already been praised by the Molenbeek 2024 Sports Merit, rewarding a sporting initiative that is both remarkable and inclusive. 🥇

In short? Accessibility, team spirit, social impact and local roots. A winning and meaningful bet for young people (but not only)!

So, ready to join the team? 🤩 Check out their job offers!