Kawartha Komets Special Needs Hockey Program

Record #: PET0626
Last Modified: 05 Apr 2023
Last Full Update: 27 Jul 2021

Description

Description (Service) Structured, inclusive recreational ice hockey for children, teens, and adults who for cannot play regular minor hockey due to cognitive, 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
  • Trained, certified Komets volunteer staff
  • Volunteer staff have experience supporting individuals with special needs
  • Member of Canadian National Special Hockey/Special Hockey International

Service Details

Hours Visit website for schedule 
 
Dates: Oct-Mar
Dates Oct-Mar
Areas Served Peterborough ; Peterborough (County of)
Boundaries Within 65 mile radius of Peterborough.
Eligibility 5 year(s) and up  
 
 
 
Residency Requirements: Within 65 mile radius of Peterborough.
Application Registration can take place at any time during the year - visit website for details
Languages English
Fees Service - $300 per season includes loan of hockey jerseys, socks, and equipment if necessary, comprehensive medical insurance, out of town games (optional) and tournament ; Some scholarship funding available * Fee assistance available for eligible applicants.

Address and Location

Site Location Hockey venue: Healthy Planet Arena, 911 Monaghan Rd (former Evenrude Centre)
Located In Community Peterborough
Address & Map
1153 Neptune St
Peterborough, ON
Canada K9H 7S8
Intersection Towerhill Rd and Neptune St
Physical Access Fully Accessible - hockey only

Contact Information

Office Phone No public telephone number
Fax 705-750-0655, call first
E-Mail dwfisher@nexicom.net
Website www.kawarthakomets.com
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jack-McGee-Kawartha-Komets-Special-Needs-Hockey-Program/152059364813314
Twitter Twitter: https://twitter.com/KometsKomets
Primary Contact Carol Fisher, Executive Director; Phone: 705-868-8825; 705-750-0655
Alternate Contact David Fisher, VP & Director of Promotions, Communication, Media; Phone: 705-745-2830
Mailing Address c/o Carol Fisher; 1153 Neptune St 
Peterborough, ON 
Canada K9H 7S8

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