SportAbility School and Special Event Sledge Hockey Sled Loan Program
Thank you for your interest in introducing the sport of Sledge Hockey to your school and/or community. SportAbility is a non-profit association whose mission is to provide recreational and competitive opportunities in sport for athletes with physical disabilities. We are committed to building stronger communities throughout BC and would love to participate in your school and/or community events.
Sledge Hockey is a fast-paced and competitive sport that requires tremendous balance, endurance and upper body strength. One of Sledge Hockey’s most important qualities is its integrative character. Originally designed for people with little to no movement in their lower extremities, SportAbility encourages able-bodied athletes and physically disabled athletes to play side-by-side. Sledge Hockey allows players to compete on a level playing field where disabilities are not disadvantages, and can be a fun, memorable and unique way for athletes with physical disabilities to connect with their family, classmates and peers.
SportAbility offers traditional Sledge Hockey sets for use on ice, but also modified sets with wheels rather than blades on the bottom of the sleds, and rubber attachments rather than metal picks on the end of the sticks. This innovative approach to Sledge Hockey allows us to offer the sport on gymnasium floors and outdoor venues, therefore making it more accessible to a wider range of people. SportAbility has 10 sleds available for rental within the Greater Vancouver area and is not responsible for booking or paying for ice or gym time.
Program Description Cost Sled rental and coaching A SportAbility representative will come to your school $250 for 1 day of coaching and 1 instructions or community event with 10 sleds and provide a short day with the sleds presentation on Sledge Hockey and a demonstration $350 for 1 day of coaching and up on how to properly use the equipment. to 5 days with the sleds Sled rental only You will be rented 10 sleds but not given instructions $175 for up to 5 days with the sleds by a SportAbility coach. Recommended for groups familiar with Sledge Hockey.
How to Book: If you are interested in making Sledge Hockey part of your school or community event, please contact SportAbility to book our sleds. Keep in mind, we have a limited number of sleds so call early to reserve your set – requests will be handled on a first come, first served basis.
SportAbility SportAbility is a non-profit, volunteer-driven association whose mission is to provide physical recreation and sporting opportunities for athletes with a wide range of physical disabilities including cerebral palsy, brain injury, muscular dystrophy and spina bifida. We support people of all ages and offer them multiple sports from which to choose such as Sledge Hockey, 7 A-Side Soccer, Power Soccer, Boccia and Sitting Volleyball. Founded in 1976, SportAbility has been serving British Columbia for over thirty years and has built lasting relationships with organizations such as Sport BC, Ronald McDonald House Charities, PuCKS (Promoting Community through Kids in Sport), BC Amateur Hockey, Volleyball BC, Easter Seals Canada, and 2010 Legacies Now.
Contact SportAbility: 6235A 136 St, Surrey BC, V3X 1H3 Tel: (604) 599-5240 Email: [email protected] Website: www.sportabilitybc.ca