Volt Hockey
Volt Hockey is an adaptive sports program designed to make hockey accessible to individuals with disabilities. Volt is a unique adaptation to the sport of hockey as it allows participants who have more complex needs – particularly those with limited upper mobility, to be able to play the sport that extends beyond other adaptive variations of hockey today. This adaptive sport allows individuals with various mobility challenges to experience the excitement and camaraderie of hockey, fostering inclusivity and providing an avenue for physical activity.
Programs
Winnipeg Volt Hockey currently has teams who faceoff with each other. Games and practices will be taking place on Sundays at Dakota Community Centre Fieldhouse from 3:00-5:00 pm. We welcome children and youth (ages 10- 18) living with disabilities and their families to come join us and learn more about this new sport opportunity
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This sport will work best for your child if they are able to:
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Sit for approximately 1 hour
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Willing to participate in a recreational team sport
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Take direction from a coaching team
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Be in a gym setting with loud noises and lots of people
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THE GAME
Volt is played as a 3 vs 3 game on an indoor gym or court using specially designed hockey sport chairs. This allows virtually
any person living with mobility limitations the ability to play the sport of hockey independently.
THE CHAIR
Volt is played in a specially designed electric sport chair with multiple speeds that is operated with a joystick. With a low center of gravity and hockey blade attached to the chair. The chair comes in three fully modifiable sizes, depending on the height of the player.
Check out the website for information on upcoming sessions: https://varietymanitoba.com/programs_apply-for-support/volt/​​
Contact Info
Email: volt@varietymanitoba.com
Phone: 204-982-1050
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varietymanitoba.com/programs_apply-for-support/volt/
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