United States Volt Hockey Association
THE NATIONAL VOLT HOCKEY ORGANIZATION
501(c)(3) NONPROFIT
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About USVHA
Mission
To promote the growth and coordinate the activities of volt hockey in the United States
History
The United States Volt Hockey Association was founded in 2022, and officially recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2024, to serve as the main governing and organizational body for volt hockey in the US. Originally created in Denmark in the 1990s, volt hockey has since become a popular adaptive sport for people with physical disabilities across Europe, Canada, and now here in the United States. With the help of local and national news stations, Northeastern University, and other disability non-profits, volt hockey is quickly gaining attention as another opportunity for people with disabilities to participate in sports.
What is Volt Hockey?
The Basics
Volt hockey is a 3v3 team sport designed for people with limited upper and lower body mobility, such as those with muscular dystrophy. Combining elements of go-karting and hockey, volt hockey allows players to navigate a sturdy wiffle ball around a basketball court using specialized wooden chairs equipped with paddles. These motorized chairs can be customized to meet each player’s needs and can reach speeds of up to 10 mph, making the game both fast-paced and exhilarating.
Competition
Volt hockey is played across the globe, mainly in Scandinavia where it originated, but also in Germany, Canada, and now in the USA! Each year, there are tournaments that players compete in, such as the Volt Hockey World Cup in Sweden, and the North American Volt Hockey Tournament in Toronto, Canada. As more teams become established across the US, we hope to hold tournaments of our own.
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Support the USVHA
As a non-profit organization just getting its start, we rely on the generosity of donors and volunteers to bring volt hockey to people with disabilities across the United States. Your support will go towards helping us purchase equipment, organize tournaments, and allow teams to travel to Sweden for the Volt Hockey World Cup!
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