Non-Profit Companies - Canadian National Blind Hockey

Canadian Blind Hockey is a nationally registered charity that runs children's try-it sessions, learn-to-skate programs, development camps, eastern and western regional tournaments, and our flagship Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament.

May 06, 2025

Summer Development Camp

Canadian Blind Hockey hosts a Child & Youth Camp and a Summer Development Camp each year. The camps allow Blind Hockey players of all ages to spend five days on the ice developing their skills. The camps have traditionally been hosted in Burnaby, Toronto, Halifax, and Mississauga.

The Summer Development camp also includes a High Performance group working towards the more competitive division and the National Team.

July 2 – 7: Children and Youth camp in partnership with CNIB’s Lake Joe

July 10 – 14: Summer Development Camp and the High Performance in Mississauga  

For new players and players who do not live in a community that has a Blind Hockey team, the Summer Development Camp is a significant opportunity to learn about the sport and get into the game! Please get in touch with us at [email protected] for more information.

ABOUT:

Canadian Blind Hockey:

Canadian Blind Hockey is a charity that runs life-changing Blind Hockey programming coast to coast for children, youth, and adults who are blind or partially sighted. Our programs and events are possible thanks to our generous donors and sponsors, the CNIB Foundation, AMI, The Daniel Family Foundation, Electra Health, and Manion.

CNIB Foundation:

Celebrating 100 years in 2018, the CNIB Foundation is a non-profit organization driven to change what it is to be blind today. We deliver innovative programs and powerful advocacy that empower people impacted by blindness to live their dreams and tear down barriers to inclusion. Our work as a blind foundation is powered by a network of volunteers, donors and partners from coast to coast. To learn more or get involved, visit cnib.ca

Défi Sportif:

The Défi sportif AlterGo is Canada’s biggest multi-sport event. With a worldwide reach, it’s the only event bringing together athletes, from up-and-comers to elite-level, with all types of functional limitations, since 1984. The Défi sportif AlterGo is the flagship event of AlterGo Événements, one of the three entities of AlterGo, a unifying organization driving social innovation with universal accessibility at its heart.

 2025 Team Canada Leadership Team Announcement:

Hockey is a team effort, and we’re proud of how these players exhibit sportsmanship, hard work, and help steer the game. We are thrilled to share the leadership team for the 2025 Canadian National Blind Hockey team:

 – Kelly Serbu, Cole Harbor NS, will continue to serve as Captain for Team Canada

– Jason Yuha, Rosalind AB, will continue to serve as Assistant Captain

– Simon Richard, Moncton, NB, will continue to serve as Assistant Captain

– Mark DeMontis, Toronto ON, has been announced to serve as Assistant Captain for 2025.

Vision, Mission Statement, Values

Vision

World leaders in Blind Hockey.

Mission Statement

Canadian Blind Hockey works to ensure that every Canadian who is blind or partially sighted can participate in the parasport of Blind Hockey from the pond to the podium.

Values: Hockey’s Declaration of Principles

Canadian Blind Hockey believes in Hockey’s “Declaration of Principles” endorsed by Hockey Canada, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), the NHL, NHLPA, and 13 other leading Hockey organizations. The “Declaration of Principles” reads:

We believe every sport leader is responsible for inspiring stakeholders to deliver a positive family Hockey experience. Hockey participation offers families value beyond making an individual a better player or athlete. The game of Hockey is a powerful platform for participants to build character, foster positive values and develop essential life skills. These benefits are available to all players, desirable to every family and transcend the game.

Today, guided by our shared values, we jointly pledge to the following Principles.

We Believe:

  1. Hockey should be an enjoyable family experience; all stakeholders – organizations, players, parents, siblings, coaches, referees, volunteers and rink operators – play a role in this effort.

  2. Hockey’s most significant value is the role it plays in the development of character and life skills.

  3. All Hockey organizations—regardless of size or level of competition—bring value to players and families by delivering a positive family experience.

  4. Physical activity is essential for a healthy body, mind and spirit.

  5. There are significant benefits of youth participation in multiple sports.

  6. Hockey programs should be age-appropriate for all players, accounting for each individual’s physical, emotional and cognitive development.

  7. There is great value in all forms of Hockey, both on and off the ice.

  8. All Hockey programs should provide a safe, positive and inclusive environment for players and families regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. Simply put, Hockey is for everyone.

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