Welcome to Grandravine Special Hockey!

Grandravine Special Hockey is a hockey program for the developmentally challenged for all ages, male or female, regardless of skill level. It is the oldest special hockey program in North America, founded in 1980.

  • The program runs 26 weeks
  • The Skills Development Program is for all beginners and teaches basic skating and hockey skills.
  • Games with nearby regional teams.
  • Participation in the Annual Special Hockey International tournament.
  • Other group and social events

Learn more about our program.

Watch the special hockey video.

Return to Hockey

Effective March 5, 2022

-All can enter and exit at the Arena entrance doors
-Capacity limits have been lifted, however, we at Grandravine will continue with the same process of arriving dressed.
-QR codes along with ID will be checked upon entering only for those who have not attended the program during the capacity restrictions.
-Contact Tracing Forms are still mandatory for everyone entering during our program hours
-Masks must still be worn at all times, with the exception of athletes and coaches while on ice
-Food and Drinks are now allowed, however, a coffee table will not be available for this season
Thank you for your co-operation during these pandemic times and continue to keep ourselves and everyone around us safe and healthy.

Grandravine Special Hockey is striving to do everything possible to provide a safe and welcoming return to hockey. Please take to the time to understand how you can do your part to make this possible. Download the following document which contains important information for the coming season.

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For players coming with a parent/caregiver please use this self-screening form. Both player and caregiver can be entered on the same form.

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For players arriving on their own or for individual coaches and volunteers please use this self-screening form.

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