This page provides a selection of resources about powerhockey, including information on the sport, community programs, and educational materials. Whether you’re new to the sport or looking to deepen your involvement, these materials offer valuable insights, videos, and guides to help you get started and stay informed.
Basics of Powerhockey & Powerchair Sport Awareness
This session which took place during the 2021 PowerHockey Canada Summit covers the basics of powerhockey including an overview of this distinctly inclusive parasport and how you can get involved. This session also provided an opportunity to learn about other powerchair sports including boccia, powersoccer and VOLT Hockey from program organizers and para-athletes.
A promotional video highlighting PowerHockey Canada’s mission to grow inclusive powerhockey nationwide and support para-athletes across the country.
This video provides an inside look at PowerHockey Toronto, one of PowerHockey Canada’s member leagues, showing how the league operates, who plays, and the impact of the sport on power wheelchair users in the community.
PowerHockey Canada YouTube Channel
PowerHockey Canada’s YouTube channel features videos that highlight the sport of powerhockey, its athletes, and the broader parasport community. Content includes promotional clips, educational sessions from events like the PowerHockey Summit, and behind-the-scenes looks at local leagues like PowerHockey Toronto. It’s a great resource for learning about the sport, its impact, and how to get involved.
Inside The Crease is PowerHockey Canada’s podcast that explores disability through conversations with members of the powerhockey community. Each episode covers personal stories, experiences with the sport, mentorship, and the future of powerhockey, highlighting the humanity and connections within the community. The podcast aims to challenge stereotypes, foster understanding, and inspire change through storytelling.
World Abilitysport International Powerchair Hockey (IPCH)
While there are some nuances between the rules of powerhockey played outside of North America, where it is known as powerchair hockey, the overall foundation and goals of the game remain the same. Details on the rules can be found within the General Regulations section of the IPCH website.
Interested in starting a new powerhockey program? This guide includes some helpful information to do so. There is a lot of flexibility though in how programs are structured, roles, etc. This guide provides some options for reference. Our PowerHockey Canada team is happy to support in any way we can. Connect with us to chat more at info@powerhockeycanada.com.
Powerhockey Community Coaches Training Program, presented by the Hockey Canada Foundation
This program supports community-level coaches. It covers powerhockey basics, coaching roles, resources, and practice and game strategies including drills, formations, lineups, and substitutions.
General rules for PowerHockey Canada programs. Note, some programs may make adaptations to tailor to the demographics of their region.
Powerhockey Drills and Exercises
This document provides coaches and program leads with some ideas for running powerhockey practices to help support player development.
Coaching Association of Canada
For additional, supplementary coaching-specific resources and skills transferable to powerhockey leverage the extensive resources available through the Coaching Association of Canada.
The 2019 PowerHockey Canada Cup was featured 5 teams from across North America competing in non-stop and energy filled games. Check out the videos to see the tournament’s incredible athletes in action.
2021 PowerHockey Canada Summit
The 2021 PowerHockey Canada Summit was a three-day virtual event bringing together the powerhockey and parasport community. Attendees explored topics like powerchair sport basics, diversity in parasport, and competition at all levels. Visit the Summit website to watch session replays.
The 2024 World of Hockey Summit was a virtual event exploring the different types of hockey and the diverse people who enjoy the game. The event celebrated hockey and worked towards championing an increasingly diverse and inclusive game.