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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Ontario Government proclaims March 27 as Special Hockey Day
With the passage of the Special Hockey Day Act, a private members bill put forth by Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith, the Ontario Government has proclaimed March 27 as Special Hockey Day in in the province Ontario. Dave Smith has been involved with special hockey for over a decade and was involved with organizing the tournament in Peterborough in 2017. He Read more
Heart of Winter Gala Dinner Dance Fundraiser
Grandravine Special Hockey presents… The Heart of Winter Gala Fundraiser Saturday, February 23, 2019 Includes Full Open BarPremier Place Banquet Hall696 Westburne DriveConcord, OntarioL4K 4V5 Music by Innerphase Disc Jockey Productions Doors Open 6:00 p.m. – Dinner 7:00 p.m. Door Prizes and Raffle TICKET PRICES $100.00 per person $70.00 for Athletes and guests 5 – 12 years of age $50.00 Read more
Bowling Party
Whether on the ice or off the ice, Grandravine players like to have a good time. And this was more than evident for our annual bowling party with over 100 in attendance at the Rexdale Bowlerama. Despite all the other family activities going on during the holiday season, it was great to see so many celebrating with the Grandravine family. Read more
Bobby Hull in Baltimore
When Grandravine Tornadoes 4 were told they were playing in Baltimore they had to make sure that their GPS was set for Baltimore, Ontario - not Maryland. The host Northumberland Lions were great hosts resulting in an exciting game between one of the newest teams in SHI and the oldest. But the Lions had a surprise in store for everyone Read more
Heff
SELBY "HEFF" HEFFORD Dec. 21, 1927 - Nov. 4, 2018 The first day I walked into Grandravine Arena, obviously looking a little lost, this boisterous, smiling, yet somewhat gruff looking man came right up to me and asked "Can I help you?". That was Heff. As I got to know him a little more I began to realize that "Can Read more
Summer Hockey
Hockey – Is It a One Season Sport? This year one dad had a vision to give our players an opportunity to play the sport they love for just a bit longer. That father was Joe Trozzo.  He took it upon himself to organize 11 weeks of summer hockey. Joe offered the opportunity to any players who wished to participate. Read more