SLEDGE HOCKEY CLINICS
Manitoba Possible and Sledge Hockey Manitoba have worked together for over 15 years providing tutorials to various community groups and schools.
Experiencing the game of ice hockey while using your arms is a great way to bring people of all abilities together on equal footing. School skating sessions never have to exclude students who cannot skate or have a disability; incorporating a sledge class or 2 provides everyone with a chance to participate. Sledge Hockey is a sport that provides new challenges, works on fine and gross motor skills, and is tons of fun. It is also a great alternative to recreational stand up skating.
When we come out we bring sledges and sticks for a maximum of 20-24 participants; we also provide on ice instruction and guidance.
We have conducted a number of sledge hockey classes and look forward to offering our sport to existing and new groups.
FAQ's:
How much does it cost? the booking group is responsible for booking the ice (indoor), a $100.00 honorarium is required for the first hour and $25.00 for every additional hour. There is a $25 fee for bookings outside of Winnipeg city limits.
What type of equipment is needed? players will need a helmet (cage preferred) hockey gloves or strong mitts; elbow pads will make the experience more enjoyable but not necessary; old pants is also recommended.
What do the groups learn? we provide a basic introduction into the sport such as slowing down, turning, and skating strides all through games and other practice techniques; this is followed by a short scrimmage game. Stand up hockey teams or academy's may want a brief intro and straight into a game for their players. This is something you can indicate during your request.
How far will we travel? 1-2 hours outside of Winnipeg. Please contact us for anything further than 2 hours as we may be able to accommodate.
Is it safe? like all sports there is an element of risk primarily with the picks that are attached at the bottom of the stick and players rough housing; however we have served over thousands of people and have never had a serious accident; we take great pride in our safety record and do our best to ensure everyone is safe throughout the session.
Do you book ice or do we? Groups making requests will be asked to book and pay for their own ice times. We take requests between September 1 - May 1st
Do you conduct clinics at outdoor rinks?
Unfortunately we do not take requests for outdoor rinks.
we typically do not come out with conditions any lower than -9 and outdoor ice is not preferred for a number of reasons:
- Kids get colder much faster as you are closer to the ice, and then they stop trying/participating
- It is difficult to change out of, and buckle into sledges during cold weather as gloves need to be off
- Outdoor Ice is usually harder to skate on, making it more challenging for participants to learn
- weather is unpredictable
If interested, please contact Jaylene Irwin at 204-918-0145 jirwin@manitobapossible.ca for more information.
Experiencing the game of ice hockey while using your arms is a great way to bring people of all abilities together on equal footing. School skating sessions never have to exclude students who cannot skate or have a disability; incorporating a sledge class or 2 provides everyone with a chance to participate. Sledge Hockey is a sport that provides new challenges, works on fine and gross motor skills, and is tons of fun. It is also a great alternative to recreational stand up skating.
When we come out we bring sledges and sticks for a maximum of 20-24 participants; we also provide on ice instruction and guidance.
We have conducted a number of sledge hockey classes and look forward to offering our sport to existing and new groups.
FAQ's:
How much does it cost? the booking group is responsible for booking the ice (indoor), a $100.00 honorarium is required for the first hour and $25.00 for every additional hour. There is a $25 fee for bookings outside of Winnipeg city limits.
What type of equipment is needed? players will need a helmet (cage preferred) hockey gloves or strong mitts; elbow pads will make the experience more enjoyable but not necessary; old pants is also recommended.
What do the groups learn? we provide a basic introduction into the sport such as slowing down, turning, and skating strides all through games and other practice techniques; this is followed by a short scrimmage game. Stand up hockey teams or academy's may want a brief intro and straight into a game for their players. This is something you can indicate during your request.
How far will we travel? 1-2 hours outside of Winnipeg. Please contact us for anything further than 2 hours as we may be able to accommodate.
Is it safe? like all sports there is an element of risk primarily with the picks that are attached at the bottom of the stick and players rough housing; however we have served over thousands of people and have never had a serious accident; we take great pride in our safety record and do our best to ensure everyone is safe throughout the session.
Do you book ice or do we? Groups making requests will be asked to book and pay for their own ice times. We take requests between September 1 - May 1st
Do you conduct clinics at outdoor rinks?
Unfortunately we do not take requests for outdoor rinks.
we typically do not come out with conditions any lower than -9 and outdoor ice is not preferred for a number of reasons:
- Kids get colder much faster as you are closer to the ice, and then they stop trying/participating
- It is difficult to change out of, and buckle into sledges during cold weather as gloves need to be off
- Outdoor Ice is usually harder to skate on, making it more challenging for participants to learn
- weather is unpredictable
If interested, please contact Jaylene Irwin at 204-918-0145 jirwin@manitobapossible.ca for more information.