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 .
NEW! Sledge Hockey Program on PEI
The sledge hockey program is a recreation program designed to teach participants the basis skills of sledge hockey. The program runs one time a week, alternating between Summerside and Charlottetown. Demonstrations are being planned for across the Island. Please see below for the program details.
Registration: Begins November 1, 2009 by contacting the ParaSport and Recreation PEI office
Registration Fee: $75.00 for the season (November 2009-March 2010) and includes the rental of a sled and picks
Practice Schedule- Sundays, beginning November 8, 2009. Practices alternate between MacLauchlan Area (9:00-10:00 PM) in Charlottetown and Credit Union Place (9:30-10:30 AM) in Summerside. The first practice will be held at the MacLauchlan Area in Charlottetown.
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.
