Hockey
For children, youth, and adults on the autism spectrum, ages 8-18 and 16+.
CAN Registration SystemLet’s hit the ice!
Learn basic hockey skills, like stick handling, passing, and shooting.
Teams of up to 21 participants commit to 20 weekly practices led by coaches, support workers, and volunteers.
Practices include individual and small group skill development, group games, and non-competitive scrimmages.
Participants must have a registered account, an autism diagnosis, and be of the correct age when the program starts.
What you need to know:
Hockey is a unique CAN program that extends from October to April.
- Ages 8-18: Coquitlam, Surrey, and Vancouver
- Ages 16+: Surrey and Vancouver
Season ends in a fun, non-competitive tournament (optional).
- Featuring other adapted teams from across the province
- Additional ‘club-level’ opportunities led by CAN parents/guardians (more below)
Registration takes place in early-September in anticipation of the Fall season.
There is a $500 program fee to participate (AFU eligible).
Participants must attend a mandatory Skate Assessment before enrolment.
Hockey participants must be able to independently demonstrate the following skating skills:
- Fall down and get up
- Balance on one foot on the spot (right foot, left foot)
- One foot push glide sequence around circle (right foot, left foot)
- Snow plow full stop
- Step and plant (intro to crossover)
- Forward skating perimeter of ice space with stride
These skills are assessed on CAN Skate program report cards.
Participants wear full hockey gear and must provide their own equipment.
An equipment list is emailed to all confirmed hockey participants before the season begins.
From year-to-year, we may be able to secure discounts for CAN participants at local retailers.
Optional: Club-Level Activities
Participants can also engage in additional ‘club-level’ activities, such as additional practices, personalized jerseys, and participation in the annual adapted tournament.
These additional activities take place outside of the scheduled CAN program and must be funded separately by each team.
Fundraising efforts are led by a Club Manager (parent/caregiver volunteer) and supported by a caregiver/parent committee.
Registered participants and families will receive more info on the distinction between the CAN hockey program and optional club-level activities at the beginning of each season.
