Sheffield Steelkings Score Club of the Year 2022

Things are heating up on the ice rinks of Sheffield!

After 3 weeks and the highest number of votes ever cast in our COTY events, Every Body Moves powered by Toyota are excited to announce Sheffield Steelkings Para Ice Hockey Club as our Club of the Year for 2022.

The Sheffield based club were among 11 nominees for the prize having been named Club of the Month back in February 2022, thanks in part to the friendly and supportive environment that all their amazing members contribute in creating for each other.

We called Jake Oakley, coach and club chairperson with the Steelkings, to deliver the news and he told us...

"For Sheffield Steelkings to be crowned Every Body Moves's Club of the Year is incredible! I know I speak for everyone at the club when I say that we are over the moon and honoured that people took the time to vote for us and the range of work we're doing here. Since we started the club in 2014, we have gone from strength to strength, both on and off the ice. This is because we believe that 'Hockey Is For Everyone' and we try to get as many people involved with the Steelkings as possible."

"To have our vision for the Steelkings, and the sport of para ice hockey, shared by so many is unbelievable - Together we will continue to reach for higher and higher goals!"

When asked about the year ahead and how being crowned Club of the Year might help with those goals, Jake said...

"We have a busy 2023 ahead. We will be hosting inter-club games, travelling to Europe to defend our Northwest Europe Para Ice Hockey League title, launching inclusive skating sessions at IceSheffield and of course both Sheffield Steelkings team will be competing in the British Para Ice Hockey League.

On top of all this we will continue to grow the Steelkings and the sport as a whole. Through winning Every Body Moves Powered by Toyota Club of the Year, we hope this award will help shine an even brighter spotlight on the sport of para ice hockey and the amazing work the Steelkings and it's members are doing to help even more people get started. Whether just for fun, to meet some new friends, increase your physical activity levels, or if you've got your sights on the competitive side. Para ice hockey has something for everyone!"

Click here for more details on how you can train with the Steelkings.

Click here to find para ice hockey opportunities in your local area

The Steelkings will receive their award in person at a special Every Body Moves 'come and try' event taking place at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield, on Monday 20th March 2023. Here you can take participate in range of amazing adaptive and disabled sports, with the ability to connect with local clubs and continue taking part after the day.