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About Us

The London Blizzard Sledge Hockey Club was formed in 1997 as a form of recreational therapy for children with physical disabilities. Since then, the club has grown to include both a Junior Sledge Development team and an Intermediate team. We work closely with the Thames Valley Children’s Centre and other healthcare organizations that support individuals with physical challenges. Our members include players with Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, spinal cord injuries, amputations, accident-related injuries, and various other lower-body physical impairments.

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Some Frequently Asked Questions

Location

Our home arena is the Western Fair Sports Centre

865 Florence Street, London, ON

Practice

Weekly Practices are held on Wednesday evenings at our home arena:

  • Junior Team: 6:45 PM – 7:55 PM

  • Open Team: 6:45 PM – 7:55PM

  • Intermediate Team: 7:33 PM – 8:45 PM

 

Summer Ice (Optional):

Once per month in June, July, and August on a Saturday afternoon ice London Blizzard's book ice for those who wish to stay active during the off-season.

Equipment Requirements

All players are required to wear standard hockey equipment for safety and compliance. This includes:

  • Helmet (with cage or full shield)

  • Neck guard

  • Shoulder pads

  • Elbow pads

  • Shin pads

  • Hockey gloves

Optional Items:

  • Hockey pants – These are optional, as they may not be comfortable while seated in the sledge.

  • Mouth guards – Strongly recommended for all players.

  • Footwear – Steel-toed boots or modified hockey boots (skates with blades removed) are recommended for foot protection.

Provided by the London Blizzard (for registered members):

  • Sledge

  • Sticks

  • Team jersey

  • Pants (provided in lieu of hockey socks)

Please ensure all personal equipment is in good condition prior to participating in practices or games.

Games & Tournaments

Players participate in regularly scheduled league games from September to April, as well as typically 2 tournaments throughout the season.

 

Away games involve regional travel, with occasional longer-distance trips, depending on the league schedule and team participation.

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The London Blizzard proudly hosts its annual sledge hockey tournament each January in London, Ontario. This event brings together teams from across Canada, USA and even some coming from Europe for a weekend of exciting competition and community spirit. 

 

Our teams also participate in the Cruisers Cup, an annual tournament hosted in Brampton, Ontario. 

 

The season typically wraps up with a year-end championship tournament, organized based on regular season standings. This event is generally held in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and features top teams from across  the league competing for their division titles.

League Overview

The Ontario Sledge Hockey Association (OSHA) is the governing body for sledge hockey in Ontario, overseeing the development and organization of the sport across the province.

 

OSHA represents over 20 clubs and more than 400 players, with teams located throughout much of Ontario.

 

The association operates three regular season leagues: Junior Sledge Development, Open, and Intermediate – providing both developmental and competitive opportunities for players of all skill levels, from beginner to elite.

 

Teams are grouped into regional divisions and compete in scheduled league play, with cross-over playoff games leading to divisional and provincial championships.

 

OSHA is a registered non-profit organization, an associate member of the Ontario Hockey Federation, and a member of Hockey Canada, ensuring all programming meets national standards for safety, inclusion, and excellence.

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