Kawartha Komets Special Needs Hockey Program

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Kawartha Komets Special Needs Hockey Program

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Record #: PET0626

Last Modified: 13 Feb 2013

Last Full Update: 13 Feb 2013

Location, Telephone & Internet

Address

c/o Carol Fisher
1153 Neptune St
Peterborough, ON K9H 7S8

Location

Peterborough (County of)

Intersection

Towerhill Rd - Neptune St

Office Phone

705-750-0655

After Hours Phone

705-868-8825

Fax

705-750-0655

E-Mail

dwfisher@nexicom.net

Website

www.kawarthakomets.com

Contact Information

Primary Contact

Carol Fisher, Vice-President & Co-ordinator

Alternate Contact

David Fisher, President

Description & Services

Description

Offers a structured modified form of recreational ice hockey for children, teens, and adults who for cannot play regular minor hockey due to physical, emotional, and/or neuro-developmental challenges such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, ADHD, Tourettes Syndrome. Guaranteed equal playing time. Teamed according to ability. Progress at own rate, no pressure. Will assist players to obtain equipment. Access to funding sources for those under eighteen and some scholarships considered.

Utilizes experienced coaching staff and volunteers who have background in working with players with challenges. Call for more information about volunteering.

Hours

Schedule includes a one-hour-per-week game or practice October- March. Scheduled games are both in town and out of town, but out of town travel is not required for players/families who cannot or do not wish to travel.

Registration can take place at any time during the year - see website for details.

Areas Served

Peterborough (County of) ; Within 50 mile radius of Peterborough.

Eligibility

Ages: 5 year(s) - 50 year(s)

Must be able to stand on skates.

Application

Call to have a registration form mailed out or download from website.

Fees

Service - $275 per season (2013) includes team jersey & socks, ice rental, liability insurance, year end banquet ticket ($50 value), referee fees ; Various funding options possible. Some applications for funding need to be made January 1st & July 1st. Some scholarship funds may be available for eligible applicants. * Fee assistance available for eligible applicants - no one is turned away. * Fee assistance available for eligible applicants.

Languages

English ; Some players may be non-verbal.

Other Details

Accessibility

Fully Accessible - hockey only

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