| KW Sidewinders Sledge Hockey Club of Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario, Canada |
What is Sledge Hockey?
Sledge hockey, developed in Scandanavia, has been part of the Canadian sports scene for
20 years. An adapted version of regular ice hockey, it has helped meet the recreational,
emotional and social needs of physically and developmentally challenged children, teens and
adults.
How is Sledge Hockey Played?
Sledge hockey players sit on a light-weight sledge that has skate blades attached to the
bottom. They carry two short hockey sticks. One end has a blade for handling and shooting
the puck. Metal picks attached to the other end enable players to push themselves across
the ice. Other than this special equipment, regular hockey gear and rules apply.
Sledge hockey, developed in Scandanavia, has been part of the Canadian sports scene for
20 years. An adapted version of regular ice hockey, it has helped meet the recreational,
emotional and social needs of physically and developmentally challenged children, teens and
adults.
How is Sledge Hockey Played?
Sledge hockey players sit on a light-weight sledge that has skate blades attached to the
bottom. They carry two short hockey sticks. One end has a blade for handling and shooting
the puck. Metal picks attached to the other end enable players to push themselves across
the ice. Other than this special equipment, regular hockey gear and rules apply.
