VOLT Hockey is coming to Oshawa this fall! The specialized equipment was delivered by Variety Village to Oshawa's Children's Arena @ 155 Arena St. on Thursday Sept 12th.
"Volt hockey is a 3v3 team sport designed for people with limited upper and lower body mobility, such as those with muscular dystrophy. Combining elements of go-karting and hockey, volt hockey allows players to navigate a sturdy wiffle ball around a court using specialized wooden chairs equipped with paddles."
Pictured below are Oshawa staff facilitators for the new FREE program for ages 6+ of all abilities. Senior staff Jan, Andrea and Amy, together with other staff were training to be ready to teach the game. They say no hockey training is needed, With them were Variety Village Director Archie Allison, Oshawa resident Kathryn Porter Bremner who is receiving the Durham Accessibility Award for Oshawa this coming Tuesday, and her husband Ron.
The City’s 8-week VOLT Hockey program will run from October 3 to November 21. Learn more about the sport here https://varietyontario.ca/volthockeycanada/
Try it out for Free Thursday, September 19, and September 26, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Children's Arena located at 155 Arena St,, It is a
♥Great chance for participants and their families to test out the electric chairs,
♥Play in 3-on-3 games, or practice shooting!
♥For ages 6+. No hockey experience required and all equipment is provided.
♥Personal support workers and assistive devices are welcome. Caregivers are required to stay on site.
Register here for the Sept 19 free training session https://register.oshawa.ca/OSHAWA/public/booking/CourseDetails/46965
Register here for the Sept 26 free training session
https://register.oshawa.ca/OSHAWA/public/booking/CourseDetails/46964
Stay tuned for registration details for the Oct 3 to Nov 21 program.
"Volt hockey is a 3v3 team sport designed for people with limited upper and lower body mobility, such as those with muscular dystrophy. Combining elements of go-karting and hockey, volt hockey allows players to navigate a sturdy wiffle ball around a court using specialized wooden chairs equipped with paddles."
Pictured below are Oshawa staff facilitators for the new FREE program for ages 6+ of all abilities. Senior staff Jan, Andrea and Amy, together with other staff were training to be ready to teach the game. They say no hockey training is needed, With them were Variety Village Director Archie Allison, Oshawa resident Kathryn Porter Bremner who is receiving the Durham Accessibility Award for Oshawa this coming Tuesday, and her husband Ron.
The City’s 8-week VOLT Hockey program will run from October 3 to November 21. Learn more about the sport here https://varietyontario.ca/volthockeycanada/
Try it out for Free Thursday, September 19, and September 26, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Children's Arena located at 155 Arena St,, It is a
♥Great chance for participants and their families to test out the electric chairs,
♥Play in 3-on-3 games, or practice shooting!
♥For ages 6+. No hockey experience required and all equipment is provided.
♥Personal support workers and assistive devices are welcome. Caregivers are required to stay on site.
Register here for the Sept 19 free training session https://register.oshawa.ca/OSHAWA/public/booking/CourseDetails/46965
Register here for the Sept 26 free training session
https://register.oshawa.ca/OSHAWA/public/booking/CourseDetails/46964
Stay tuned for registration details for the Oct 3 to Nov 21 program.
