Canucks Autism Network Adapted Hockey Tournament 2020. Tournament Play
Cheer on the players at this Adapted Hockey Tournament coming to the Surrey Sport & Leisure Complex.
Date/Time: Mar 28 2020, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Surrey, Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex Arena16555 Fraser Highway
Website: https://www.canucksautism.ca/join-us/attend-an-event/can-adapted-hockey-tournament/
Every year, a variety of teams from across the province travel to participate in a season-ending adapted tournament in the designated host city. This year, Canucks Autism Network is hosting its second hockey tournament from March 27-28, 2020 at Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex.
A total of 12 teams from across BC will be participating, with players ranging in age (8-34) and disabilities, but united by their shared passion for hockey. In order to ensure that everyone has a positive experience, opposing coaches talk in advance of each game to strategize and match lines so that all players have a safe experience with an appropriate level of challenge.
To accommodate sensory sensitivities, a whistle replaces the loud buzzer for goals and line changes are signaled with a whistle and verbal countdown.
The day begins opening ceremonies in the morning, a BBQ lunch and an awards presentation in the afternoon. Games take place throughout the day.
About Canucks Autism Network:
Canucks Autism Network (CAN) was founded in 2008 by Vancouver Canucks Co-owners, Paolo and Clara Aquilini, whose son has autism. CAN is dedicated to providing programs to individuals with autism and their families, while promoting acceptance and inclusion through community engagement and training initiatives across BC and beyond.
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