Story Summary
Frisk Asker has been nominated for the 2026 Inclusion Business of the Year award, recognising organisations in Asker and Bærum that take social responsibility and help build a more inclusive working life.
The award is presented by Arba. Frisk Asker said it sees hockey as extending beyond the ice, with Varner Arena intended to be a place where people belong regardless of their background or circumstances.
The nomination follows, among other work, the club’s August initiative “Summer’s Coolest Days”. Frisk Asker staged two days of free activities for children at Risengaparken and Varner Arena alongside local clubs and partners. The events required no registration, prior experience or equipment, and included play, activities aimed at building confidence and an ice disco.
Key Facts
- Frisk Asker has been nominated for the 2026 Inclusion Business of the Year award.
- Arba presents the award to organisations in Asker and Bærum that support social responsibility and a more inclusive working life.
- Frisk Asker held two free activity days for children at Risengaparken and Varner Arena in August.
- The “Summer’s Coolest Days” events were organised with local clubs and partners.
- Children could attend the August activities without registering, previous experience or equipment.
- The winner will be announced this week, with the mayors of Asker Municipality and Bærum Municipality presenting the award.
IHM Discussion
The nomination places Frisk Asker’s community work alongside its hockey identity. The club has framed Varner Arena as more than a match venue, using it as a setting for accessible activities aimed at children who might otherwise face barriers to taking part.
The detail in the August programme matters. Removing registration, equipment requirements and prior-knowledge expectations made the invitation deliberately open, while the use of both Risengaparken and the arena connected community activity with the club’s regular home. Frisk Asker also credited its staff, volunteers and partners for making that work possible.
Why It Matters
Clubs occupy a visible place in their local communities, and initiatives that lower the practical threshold for children can widen access to hockey environments. Frisk Asker’s nomination recognises a programme built around participation rather than performance, while also highlighting the contribution of volunteers and local partners.
For the club, the award process gives further attention to its stated aim of making Varner Arena welcoming to people from different backgrounds and with different circumstances.
Mini Q&A
What has Frisk Asker been nominated for?
Frisk Asker is nominated for the 2026 Inclusion Business of the Year award.
What did Frisk Asker organise in August?
The club organised two free activity days for children at Risengaparken and Varner Arena with local clubs and partners.
When will the award winner be announced?
The winner is scheduled to be announced this week.
What Comes Next
The award winner is due to be named this week. The prize will be presented by the mayors of Asker Municipality and Bærum Municipality.