VOLT Hockey

VOLT Hockey is an exciting, accessible form of floor hockey played in specially designed sports carts for individuals with a wide range of disabilities, particularly physical disabilities. It promotes inclusivity and gives everyone the chance to join in Canada’s beloved hockey tradition.

The sport is growing rapidly, with more than 50 teams across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, the USA, and Canada. In 2016, Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ontario – launched the first Canadian team at Variety Village in Toronto. Since then, they’ve worked to expand VOLT Hockey across Ontario, breaking down barriers and providing equipment, training, and awareness so children of all abilities can play.

Thanks to Variety Ontario’s support, Niagara Children’s Centre proudly launched our own team: the Niagara Stingrays.

The Stingrays provide children and youth with physical and developmental disabilities the opportunity to participate in a team sport, develop lifelong skills such as teamwork and commitment, make friends, and, most importantly, have fun.

Watch VOLT in Action

• See the Niagara Stingrays at the 2025 North American VOLT Hockey Championships
• Read how VOLT is making headlines across Canada

Interested in Playing?

Try-VOLT Sessions & Recreation Team

• Ages 6–18
• Ability to sit upright in a sport chair (with support from harnesses/positioning aids)
• Ability to operate a joystick at slow speeds (with instruction/practice)

Competitive Team

• As above, plus: ability to follow rules, participate in simple drills, and safely avoid other players

There is no cost to participate in VOLT Hockey; however, competitive team members may have travel costs for tournaments.

Contact rec@niagarachildrenscentre.com to learn more or register your interest.

Interested in Volunteering?

Help support VOLT Hockey by volunteering at practices, tournaments, or in roles such as referees, scorekeepers, or equipment “pit crew.”

Contact rec@niagarachildrenscentre.com to ask questions

Ready to apply? Fill out our Adult Volunteer Application and mention VOLT Hockey.

Support VOLT Hockey

VOLT Hockey is part of our Recreation Therapy program, which is 100% funded by donations.

Your support helps cover:

• New VOLT carts, replacement parts, boards, nets, pucks, and jerseys
• Tournament costs (hosting and travel)
• Staffing and coaching

Sponsorship opportunities are also available for the Niagara Stingrays competitive team and tournaments.