Para Ice Hockey
Oct 23, 2023 - Mar 25, 2024
Nicholas Sheran Ice Arena
Free Para Ice Hockey Sessions at Nicholas Sheran Ice Centre. All equipment is provided, please arrive 20 minutes early to be fitted.
- Oct 23 - 6:30 –7:30 PM
- Nov 6 & 27 - 7:45 –8:45 PM
- Dec 18 - 7:45 –8:45 PM
- Jan 15 & 29 - 7:45 –8:45 PM
- Feb 26 - 7:45 –8:45 PM
- March 4, 11, 18, 25 - 7:45 –8:45 PM
What is Para Ice Hockey?
It is like traditional hockey with a few sport-specific modifications. Players sit in a specifically designed sled with two regular-sized hockey skate blades that allow the puck to pass underneath and use two sticks that have metal picks on the end which are used to propel players on the ice.
Who can play Para Ice Hockey?
Individuals of any level or experience with lower body physical impairment as well as able-bodied individuals.
What is Therapeutic Recreation?
Para Ice Hockey is hosted by the Therapeutic Recreation team. Staff assist individuals with chronic conditions to engage in leisure by creating conditions that enable successful leisure despite any kind of limitations.
Please call to discuss how you can participate & confirm your spot as space is limited! Remaining spots will be filled on first come first serve basis on the day of.
Contact Shana Wandler
Recreation Therapist
403-382-0380
[email protected]
Para Ice sessions are provided by Alberta Health Services Therapeutic Recreation, and supported by Lethbridge Sport Council, Lethbridge Minor Hockey Association, and The Government of Alberta.