Winnipeg Volt Hockey
Creating a space where every child, no matter their ability, can experience the joy of sports, build confidence, and be part of a team that celebrates diversity and fosters true inclusivity.
About Volt Hockey
Volt Hockey is an adaptive sports program designed to make hockey accessible to individuals 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 is returning, offering athletes the opportunity to experience the excitement of hockey in an inclusive and adaptive environment. Designed for individuals of varying abilities, Volt Hockey focuses on skill development, teamwork, and fun—on and off the ice.
If you’re interested in learning more about this adaptive sport, we invite you to attend a free Try-it-out session at the Dakota Community Centre. This is a great opportunity to meet the team, ask questions, and discover how Volt Hockey creates meaningful opportunities for participants and families.
Everyone is welcome. Come see what Volt Hockey is all about!
For Registration, email Samantha at [email protected]
WHO
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
WHERE
Winnipeg Volt Hockey currently has teams who faceoff with each other. Games and practices take place at Dakota Community Centre Fieldhouse, once a week. The next season is expected to start in October 2025, specific dates to be announced at a later date!
We hold “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!
Returning Players Register Here
If you’d have any questions about your child joining Volt Winnipeg, email Samantha by clicking the button below.
Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact? Variety Manitoba is looking for volunteers who would like to join our Volt management team!
We are looking for volunteer assistants and assistant coaches who can help us at the sessions/practices/games.
Tasks include
- Setting up rink boards
- Bringing out the Volt chairs for players to use
- Assist with timekeeping / score keeping duties
- Assist with referee duties
- Assist with running VOLT Hockey games for kids living with disabilities
- Assisting with management of the team schedule and fundraisers
Skills required
- Good Time Management Skills
- Strong interest in participating on a team and supporting a sports league
- Experience coaching or being part of a team is an asset but not required
- Experience working with children who are living with a disability is an asset but not required
WHEN & WHERE
Games and practices take place at Dakota Community Centre Fieldhouse, once a week. The next season is expected to start in October 2025, specific dates to be announced at a later date!
If you are interested please use the link below to sign up. We hope to have you out!!
