Para Ice Hockey is fast, furious, and aggressive. It is a team sport and is a great way to make friends and socialise as well as helping build fitness and strength.
It is a variant of ice hockey and can be played on or off ice using sledges that allow players to move around the rink propelled by two sticks that are also used for shooting and passing.
Sledge hockey is a fully inclusive sport and can be played by participants with a range of disabilities. It is a full contact sport and, as well as being a social sport, there are also teams located around the UK.
Things you might need to get started
- Because of the physical nature of the sport all players are required to wear a helmet with a full cage or mask. Players are also encouraged to wear protective padding.
- Each player also needs a sledge and two sticks.
- For more information about equipment contact your local club or GB Para Ice Hockey.
Find out more
British Para Ice Hockey is the national governing body for the sport in the UK.
Get to their website here: British Para Ice Hockey Association – The website of the sports NGB in the UK
There are six league teams in the UK: Cardiff Huskies, Kingston Kestrels, Manchester Phoenix, Sheffield Steelkings, Peterborough Phantoms, and Endeavour Eagles who play in Basingstoke.
Check out Sheffield Steelkings: