Welcome to an exciting new hockey-offering from BC Hockey. The sport itself was created to allow players who can’t skate, due to a disability, the opportunity to play. Since then many players, both with a disability and able bodied, have discovered what a great sport it is. Our hope is that through the use of BC Hockey Sledges and subsequent programming we can generate a Provincial interest and commitment to Sledge Hockey.
This program guide will introduce MHA facilitators and coaches to the dynamic world of Sledge Hockey.
WHO CAN PLAY THE GAME -Sledge Hockey in BC and the Yukon is open to male and female able bodied and disabled players of all ages. Only in Paralympics and World Championship competitions governed by the IPC do the rules prohibit able-bodied players. So in BC and the Yukon, everyone can play.
HISTORY – The game itself was invented in 1961 by three Swedish wheelchair athletes who wanted to participate in a sport with the same rules as hockey. The sport grew exponentially in Europe but did not take off in Canada until 1993 with the creation of the Sledge Hockey of Canada organization which was under government mandate to coordinate and develop the sport in Canada. In 2004 the Sledge Hockey of Canada organization dissolved and the sport was fully integrated into Hockey Canada’s programming.
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION - Since Sledge Hockey made its Paralympic debut in 1994 Team Canada has captured 4 medals including a gold in 2006. Canada has also had relative success in other international sledge tournaments winning numerous gold medals.
NATIONAL COMPETITION – To date, there is no National Championship for sledge hockey. Some Provinces/Territories have better developed programs than others. There are some communities with strong programs and others with no program. One of the objectives of this resource is to encourage the development of more Sledge Hockey programs, leading to better athlete development across Canada.
Sledge Hockey Opportunities in BC
'Try It' Sledge Event at Rogers Arena
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Spring Sledge Hockey in Kelowna
- Location: Rutland West Arena 645 Dodd Road Kelowna, BC
- Everyone is weclome and all gear is provided.
City of Surrey - Learn to Play Sledge Hockey Program- Recreational (all ages)
- Six (6) sessions $45.00
- Saturday, September 24 - Saturday, November 5
- 4256515: 2:30 pm - 3:45pm 10yrs+
- Five (5) sessions $37.50
- Saturday, November 19 - Saturday, December 17
- 4256516: 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm 10yrs+
- **NO EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Surrey Sport & Leisure Complex
16555 Fraser Highway # 100
Surrey, BC V4N 0E9
City of Vancouver - Learn to Play Sledge Hockey Program - Novice or Intermediate Recreational (all ages)
- Six (6) sessions $58.00 [Price reduced from $78]
- Set 1: Friday, Sept 16th-Oct 21st
- 5:15 pm -6:15 pm - Novice *Sledges and Sticks Provided, Gloves and helmet with full face mask required
- 6:30 pm -7:30 pm - Intermediate *Sledges and Sticks Provided, Full equipment required
- Six (6) sessions $58.00 [Price reduced from $78]
- Set Two (2): Friday October 28 - Friday, December 16
- 5:15 pm -6:15 pm - Novice *Sledges and Sticks Provided, Gloves and helmet with full face mask required
- 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Intermediate *Sledges and Sticks Provided, Full equipment required
Hillcrest Center/Riley Park Community Centre-Ice Rink
604-257-8680, 4575 Clancy Loranger Way, Vancouver BC
Sport Ability (Surrey Program)- Competitive Sledge Hockey Team Program
- $225 Registration Fee and Sport Ability Membership
- Dates: Saturday, September 10, 2011 - Saturday, March 31, 2012
- Ice Times: Saturday 12:30 pm - 2:00pm & Wednesdays 7:00 pm - 815 pm
Surrey Sport & Leisure Complex
16555 Fraser Highway # 100
Surrey, BC V4N 0E9
*Contact Peggy for more information. **No Equipment Required
