Please note, these sessions are subject to change.
Inclusive Hockey is open to individuals aged 8 and above. These sessions are sensory-friendly and designed to be inclusive of people with physical, mobility, and other disabilities. Family members, friends, and carers are warmly welcome to attend and support participants.
All essential equipment - including boots, sledges, and soft pucks will be provided. Participants are required to bring their own hockey stick. Protective gear and helmets are recommended but not required.
Trained Ice Bowl staff will be available to assist participants onto sledges and provide support for wheelchair users and others who may need assistance. These coach-led sessions foster a welcoming, supportive environment that promotes confidence, enjoyment, and participation for all.
Spaces for these sessions are limited, and pre-booking is essential.
Booking opens 7 days in advance. Click here to book.
Suitable for individuals aged 4 years and over with physical and mobility-related disabilities. Family and friends aged 4 years and over are welcome to attend these sessions. Please note, sledges will be prioritised for those with physical and mobility-related disabilities.
Participants can take to the ice with the specially adapted sledge, which has two skate blades mounted on a metal bracket which supports a metal frame and plastic seat. Fully adjustable, the sledge can accommodate a range of user sizes. With the use of two short ice hockey sticks, equipped with small picks, the user can manoeuvre around the ice using their upper body strength. Wheelchair users are welcome to the sessions.
Trained Dundonald International Ice Bowl staff will be on hand during the Disability Sledge sessions to provide assistance and Belfast Giant players will also be in attendance at future sessions, match schedule permitting.
Inclusive Ice Skating sessions are ideal for individuals, aged 4 and over, with sensory sensitivities and non-mobility-related disabilities. Family and friends aged 4 years + and up to a maximum of 220 pounds (lb) in weight are welcome to attend these sessions. Please note, skating aids will be prioritised for those with sensory sensitivities and non-mobility-related disabilities.
Participants can take to the ice with our brand new specialised skating aids, which are fully height adjustable and suitable up to a maximum of 220 pounds (lb) in weight. Trained Ice Bowl staff will assist with the fitting of the skating aids to the individual’s requirements before the session begins.
Spaces for both sessions are limited and pre-booking is essential.