The Easter Seals Nova Scotia Learn to Sledge program is a fun-focused sledge hockey program for children and youth.
The weekly program is open to players of all ability levels and uses games, scrimmages and drills to help participants learn and play sledge hockey, build strength and coordination, and have fun!
| Sessions | HRM | Yarmouth | Cape Breton |
| STARTING | September 16th – December 9th, 2023 | October 8th – November 19th, 2023 | TBA |
| WHEN | Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Sundays from 9:00 am to 10:00 am | TBA |
| WHERE | BMO 4-Pad 61 Gary Martin Dr, Bedford, NS B4B 0G7 | Arena 1, Mariners Centre (45 Jody Shelley Dr, Yarmouth, NS) | Glace Bay Miners Forum (151 Lower North St, Glace Bay, NS) |
| WHO | Children ages 6 to 18 living with physical and/or cognitive disabilities | Children ages 6 to 18 living with physical and/or cognitive disabilities | Children ages 6 to 18 living with physical and/or cognitive disabilities |
| COST | Fees are waived this session | Fees are waived this session | Fees are waived this session |
| REGISTRATION | To register contact takepart@easterseals.ns.ca or call 902-453-6000 ext. 220 | To register contact, yarmouth@easterseals.ns.ca or call 902-815-5376 | Registration starts at 4:00 p.m. at the Glace Bay Miners Forum or contact takepart@easterseals.ns.ca |
| EQUIPMENT | A sledge and sticks are provided during the session. Participants are asked to please bring and wear the following: CSA-approved helmet, winter gloves, winter coat & pants, and warm boots. | A sledge and sticks are provided during the session. Participants are asked to please bring and wear the following: CSA-approved helmet, winter gloves, winter coat & pants, and warm boots. | A sledge and sticks are provided during the session. Participants are asked to please bring and wear the following: CSA-approved helmet, winter gloves, winter coat & pants, and warm boots. |
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Want to Volunteer?
Volunteer responsibilities include:
Helping prepare sessions, helping players in/out of sledges, assisting in all on-ice activities (by playing games or pushing sledges), and helping with program clean-up.
Details about this volunteer opportunity:
- Background/police check required
- Appropriate for youth (i.e., less than 18)
- Family-oriented volunteering
How to apply:
Contact takepart@easterseals.ns.ca or call 902-453-6000 ext. 220.