Sledge hockey is a high energy, fast paced team sport for individuals with a physical disability played all over the world. It is currently the most popular Paralympic sport.
How the Game is Played
Sledge hockey is played by using the same rules as regular ice hockey. Sledge hockey players sit on a specially designed sled that has two skate blades under the seat. Each player plays with two sticks. The sticks have a curved blade at one end and six to eight picks at the other end that are used for maneuvering the sled. All hockey gear (helmets, shoulder pads, gloves, etc.) is required to play sledge hockey.
In Canada, Hockey Canada governs the sport of sledge hockey. For more information on sledge hockey, visit the Hockey Canada website at www.hockeycanada.ca .
Sledge Hockey Program on PEI- The PEI Ice Breakers
The PEI Ice Breakers sledge hockey program is a recreation program designed to teach participants the basis skills of sledge hockey. The program runs one time a week, usually alternating between Summerside and Charlottetown. Demonstrations are being planned for across the Island. Please see below for the program details.
Registration: Is from October 11-14, 2011 by contacting the ParaSport and Recreation PEI office.
Registration Fee: $75.00 for the season (October 2011-March 2012) and includes the rental of a sled and picks and over 30 ice times.
Remaining Practice Schedule
Credit Union Place Times: 9:15-10:15 AM
MacLaughlan Arena- CARI Complex: 9:30-10:30 PM
January 22, 2012- Credit Union Place
January 29, 2012- NO PRACTICE due to London Tournament
February 5, 2012- Credit Union Place
February 12, 2012- MacLauchlan Arena B
February 19, 2012- MacLauchlan Arena B
February 26, 2012- Credit Union Place
March 4, 2012- Credit Union Place
March 11, 2012- TBA
March 18, 2012- Credit Union Place
Please note that all players MUST bring their own equipment, helmets, shoulder pads, elbow pads and hockey gloves.
For more information on the sledge hockey program, or to register, contact that ParaSport and Recreation PEI office at 902-368-4540.
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