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Volt Hockey
January 18
Volt Hockey, a program run by Variety Manitoba, is an adaptive sports program designed to make hockey accessible to individuals living 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.
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 players are 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.
Volt Hockey allows everyone to be apart of the team! Participants, regardless of their level of mobility, find themselves part of a community where differences are celebrated, and everyone’s unique strengths contribute to the collective success of the team. We believe that every child should have an opportunity to play sports regardless of what their disability may be. This sport will work best for your child if they are:
- Between the ages of 10-18
- Can sit for approximately 1 hour
- Is willing to participate in a recreational team sport
- Can take direction from a coach
- Is able to be in a gym setting with loud noises and lots of people
- Is committed to attending weekly scheduled sessions
Winnipeg Volt Hockey currently has teams who face off with each other. Games and practices take place at Dakota Community Centre Fieldhouse, once a week. The next season is expected to start in January 2026.
Variety holds “try it out” sessions which allow participants aged 10-18 who are living with a disability, to learn about the sport and discover if it’s a good fit for them. You can sign up or inquire with the buttons below and we will find a time that works best to come try it out!
Register today at: https://varietymanitoba.com/programs/varietys-volt-hockey/