There are a number of clubs within Victoria who deliver AAA programs. These programs are designed to provide a fun, engaging and inclusive 45min – 1 hour sessions of hockey once a week for 6 weeks. Our sessions aim to develop your child/ren’s social and motor skills, as well as build their confidence in a fun, safe and inclusive environment.

All of our coaches and volunteers have taken part in our community coaching workshop which includes an inclusive coaching component. They have either or both, hockey coaching experience or a background of working with people with a disability.

We aim to have a coach to participant ratio of 1-3 and try our best to cater our activities to meet the needs of our participants, as well as their current interests. We understand that every participant is different and appreciate all parents and carers assisting our coaching staff and volunteers in getting to know your child/ren by filling in the ‘Participant information sheet’ form at the first session, as well as communicate any new interests your child may have during the course of the program.

All AAA Hockey locations have a sensory room/area set up in their clubrooms or outside in a marquee for players to utilize at any time during the session. The sensory room/area is designed to help participants deregulate and then return to the session as they wish.

AAA Club Resources

If you have players wishing to join your modified programs we recommend asking them to complete a Player Information Form to find out specific information to help tailor a program to suit their needs.

Clubs wanting to find out more about running an AAA program can contact Amy Welsh on awelsh@hockeyvictoria.org.au

In a commitment to inclusivity and recognising the transformative power of sport, Hockey Victoria teamed up with Scope to develop and deliver an accessible Hockey program.

Following a successful pilot at Footscray Hockey Club in 2023, the program kicked off in Term 1, 2024, welcoming 35 participants from Scope to the State Netball and Hockey Centre for six weeks of modified indoor hockey. Read more about the pilot program here.

Participants use adaptive equipment like bell balls and street hockey sticks attached to wheelchairs in a fun and inclusive version of 8-a-side hockey.

We aim to run the program again in Term 4, 2024. If you would like to be involved in the program please contact Amy Welsh on awelsh@hockeyvictoria.org.au

Powerchair Hockey is a modified version of floorball for powerchair users. The sport is played on an indoor basketball court and there are two teams of five players. A barrier surrounds the court which allows players to rebound the ball.

A light-weight plastic ball is used during play. Players with very limited range and movement can tape a plastic T-shaped stick to the front of their powerchair to hit the ball. Other athletes may use a light-weight floorball stick.

WHO CAN PLAY POWERCHAIR HOCKEY

To play Powerchair Hockey the athlete must use a powerchair for daily mobility. Participants include persons with quadriplegia, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, hand trauma, stroke, spinal cord injury and other disabilities.

View the 2023 Championship Match here.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Powerchair Sports Victoria provides adaptive and inclusive Powerchair Hockey programs that enable anyone who uses a powerchair for daily mobility to get involved.

We encourage anyone who is interested to fill out our expression of interest form and a member of the Powerchair Sports Victoria team will invite you over to one of our upcoming events.

We welcome all ages, abilities and experience levels. Powerchair Sports Victoria can also help provide a spare powerchair to help you test out the sport.

COMPETITION

Powerchair Hockey is played at MSC Parkville from June – September. Click here to find the dates for the season.

New players can register their interest to play via this link: VPL Hockey 2024 Hockey EOI (typeform.com)

The first session of the season is an open day, available for anyone to come and try out the sport for free, however limited amount of spare chairs are available so registrations are essential so we can set aside chairs for those who need them.

If you enjoy the trial session and would like to commit to the season, registration and insurance fees will apply.

PATHWAYS

At a national level there are club championships for Powerchair Hockey which features clubs from around Australia. There are also pathways for players to represent Australia at various world championships and events.

RESOURCES

Rules:

• IPCH-Game-Rules-2016

Videos:

• Powerchair Hockey in 30 Seconds
• IPCH World Championship 2018 | Aftermovie
• WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL 2018 | DEN – ITA

(coming soon) 

Walking Hockey is a modified version of the game played on a smaller field with a lighter ball. The program is open to all ages, abilities and skill levels.

Hockey Victoria is committed to developing welcoming and inclusive environments that are equitable for all Victorians. HV recognises the importance of engaging diverse community groups in growing participation, valuing inclusivity, and understanding the social responsibilities sport has in providing opportunities for all.

If you want to learn more about how to make your club more inclusive, check out our Inclusive Clubs page for information and resources, including the Inclusive Coaching Handbook, short courses, Communication Devices, and links to other inclusion organisations.