Sledge Pride

We are looking for 1-2 volunteers that are knowledgeable about para hockey.

Saturday, May 30th Sledge Pride will be running an activation at the Toronto Pride Hockey Tournament 🏒

This is an off ice activity and will require knowing how to adjust a beginner sled for participants and able to answer para hockey questions.

Email Claire Buchanan at [email protected] to volunteer.

Flash back to our favorite way to kick off Pride Month!

It was all smiles and a bit of humbling at this year's Toronto Pride Hockey Tournament 🏒

This year we partnered with ParaSport Ontario to give participants the opportunity to try sledge hockey for the first time!

We were able to have conversations around stigma surrounding disability and how we can collectively make hockey more accessible.

We can't wait for next year!

Get in a sled and join us on the ice! Whether you have tried it before or have never played sledge hockey, this event is open to everyone!

We are partnering with Para Sport Ontario to give participants at the Toronto Pride Hockey Tournament the opportunity to try sledge hockey. Last year, we heard your feedback of wanting more opportunities to get on the ice. What to expect:

🏒 First come, first serve to get in a sled. Those who already registered previously will have a spot reserved. 15 sleds will be available.

🏒Sleds and sticks provided

🏒 Wear your own protective gear: helmet, gloves, shoulder pads, shin guards. Hockey pants not required.

🏒 Meet us at Rink 1 at NOON on May 31st to get fitted for a sled.

🏒 Sledge hockey foundations will be demonstrated, then WE PLAY!

We are so excited about the event. 15 sleds will be provided for the event. Come say hi at our table throughout the day.

Kao attended the Toronto Pride Hockey Tournament last year and participated in the Sledge Pride game. We love it when we get people in sleds for the first time!

This year, we already have a bunch of registered athletes who will be trying sledge hockey for the first time. Why not join them?!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9Q7RP9J?fbclid=PAY2xjawJmWHdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp-M2jCL1ho-AmLlT88cHckyuJ_sbYSkzVNWwbBcEvrbw3u4hTC5gztrAyhWF_aem_NKCbIbUab7MjQzgoFyDCRA

TORONTO!!!!

We are still buzzing from our event in Calgary and riding that wave right into the Toronto Pride Hockey Tournament in May!

Last year, we debuted Sledge Pride at this tournament with our first ever exhibition game, and WE ARE BACK!

We will be connecting with local para hockey sled providers to ensure that if you're new to sledge hockey that you can participate. Must have your own protective equipment including:

🌟 Helmet with full cage
🌟Shoulder & chest protector
🌟Gloves
🌟Shin pads

Join us on the ice on May 31st at the Ford Performance Center. The link to register is below 🌈🦁

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9Q7RP9J?fbclid=PAY2xjawJja4NleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp4dd-s1g4bNfarXbtu3xWIpkNIeY6ptMeZ6VxoW_-xrTgd0bH18a0XoCrPDD_aem_YKVTcKNFmsVffGnLHje5zQ

See you there!!!

Ryder played an important role in the organization of our event in Calgary. The pride game was part of the Western Sledge Hockey Tournament that is held every year. The tournament is comprised of three divisions and hundreds of athletes across all ages, abilities, and identities.

Our goal creating Sledge Pride was to create a safe space for q***r athletes and allies. Through conversations and shared experiences, we can ensure that people of all identities have a positive experience in para hockey.

We can't wait for our next event in Toronto!

Thank you Edmonton Sled Hockey for providing sleds for our partipants this past weekend who were trying the sport for the first time!