Is it safe to play sledge hockey in Ontario?
Ontario Sledge Hockey Association (OSHA) is fully committed to the health and safety of its members as we work towards returning to sport. Due to the nature of their disability, some athletes will be considered higher risk for a more severe course of COVID-19.
Where are sledge hockey tournaments held in Canada?
OSHA sanctions two major sledge hockey tournaments each year: one in Mississauga in November and one in London in January. These tournaments have attracted teams from across Canada, the U.S. and Europe. OSHA also holds coaches training and accreditation clinics, clinics for on-ice referees, and demonstration and player development clinics.
How many players are needed for sledge hockey?
Sledge Hockey is a sport that was designed to allow participants who have a physical disability to play the game of ice hockey. The same rules are followed as in ice hockey, with six players on the ice, including a goalie.
What are the medical conditions for sledge hockey?
As outlined in the COVID-19 Return to HP Sport Framework Document, athletes and support staff with medical conditions including respiratory or cardiac disease, hypertension, coagulopathies, diabetes, obesity, severe asthma, and immunosuppression due to disease, chronic condition or medication may be at increased risk of severe COVID-19 infection.
How many sledge hockey clubs are there in Ontario?
About US. The Ontario Sledge Hockey Association (OSHA) is the governing body for sledge hockey in Ontario, representing over 20 clubs and 400 plus players located across most of Ontario. It is a registered nonprofit organization, an associate member of the Ontario Hockey Federation and a member of Hockey Canada.
How does sledge hockey work in ice hockey?
The same rules are followed as in ice hockey, with six players on the ice, including a goalie. Players sit on a sledge, which is a narrow platform with skate blades attached to the bottom, and propel themselves using two specially constructed hockey sticks that have picks on the end. Players wear full hockey gear and are strapped onto the sledges.
As outlined in the COVID-19 Return to HP Sport Framework Document, athletes and support staff with medical conditions including respiratory or cardiac disease, hypertension, coagulopathies, diabetes, obesity, severe asthma, and immunosuppression due to disease, chronic condition or medication may be at increased risk of severe COVID-19 infection.
Can a snowmobile be driven on public roads?
Dirt bikes cannot be driven on public roads, although snowmobiles can be in some areas. Off-road vehicles are allowed to travel directly across some highways. However only single-rider, all-terrain vehicles can be driven on the shoulder of some provincial highways and municipal roads where bylaws permit.