Kawartha Komets Special Needs Hockey Program

05/13/2026

Please check out the new Kawartha Komets web site @

11/13/2024

Please check out our 2024-2025 schedule. We hope to see you at the rink soon. The Komets are BLAZING!

10/28/2024

Please check our web site @ kawarthakomets.com for the 2024-2025 schedule. Thank you! The Komets are BLAZING again this season!

01/10/2024

Kawartha Komets Important Information

Please note that the Founder of the Komets, Carol Fisher, and her husband David, retired from the organization in August 2022. David maintained this page since the 2009. Please watch for a new Kawartha Komets Special Needs Hockey Program page and a new web site. The following is the most recent information:

Description
Structured, inclusive recreational ice hockey for children, teens, and adults who for cannot play regular minor hockey due to cognitive, physical, emotional, and/or neuro-developmental challenges such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, ADHD, Tourettes Syndrome.

Guaranteed equal playing time
Teamed according to ability
Progress at own rate, no pressure
Trained, certified Komets volunteer staff

Volunteer staff have experience supporting individuals with special needs

Member of Canadian National Special Hockey/Special Hockey International

Eligibility
5 year(s) and up Residency Requirements: Within 65 mile radius of Peterborough.
A
pplication Process
Registration can take place at any time during the year - visit website for details

Office
No public telephone number

Web Site
Visit Website
Email - [email protected]

Mailing Address
c/o Kawartha Komets Special Needs Hockey Program
PO Box 50032
Peterborough, ON, K9J 8R1
Canada

Contact

Josh Mcilmoyle, Vice Chair
Phone: 250-261-1937

Treasurer
Thea Fraser
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 705-341-1154

Fees
Service - $325 per season includes loan of hockey jerseys, socks, and equipment if necessary, comprehensive medical insurance, out of town games (optional) and tournament ; Some scholarship funding available * Fee assistance available for eligible applicants.
Documents Required
Completed registration required

Accessibility
Fully Accessible - hockey only

11/20/2023

The Kawartha Komets Special Needs Hockey Program new web site is still "Under Construction". The original web site is still online...giving you much of the information regarding this unique hockey program.

Here is some important information:

Description:

Structured, inclusive recreational ice hockey for children, teens, and adults who for cannot play regular minor hockey due to cognitive, physical, emotional, and/or neuro-developmental challenges such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, ADHD, Tourettes Syndrome.
- Guaranteed equal playing time
- Teamed according to ability
- Progress at own rate, no pressure
- Trained, certified Komets volunteer staff
- Volunteer staff have experience supporting individuals with special needs
- Member of Canadian National Special Hockey/Special Hockey International

Eligibility:
5 year(s) and up
Residency Requirements: Within 65 mile radius of Peterborough.
Application Process
Registration can take place at any time during the year - visit website for details

Email Address: [email protected]
Mailing Address:
c/o Kawartha Komets Special Needs Hockey Program
PO Box 50032
Peterborough, ON, K9J 8R1
Canada

Contact:
Josh Mcilmoyle, Vice Chair
Phone: 250-261-1937
Treasurer:
Thea Fraser
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 705-341-1154
Fees
Service - $325 per season includes loan of hockey jerseys, socks, and equipment if necessary, comprehensive medical insurance, out of town games (optional) and tournament ; Some scholarship funding available * Fee assistance available for eligible applicants.
Documents Required

Completed registration required
Accessibility: Fully Accessible

The Kawartha Komets Special Needs Hockey Program was launched in 2009 by our founder, Carol Fisher. The Komets 2020-2021 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 virus and the 2021-2022 season was cut short because of COVID. We are taking registrations for the 2022-2023 season. Please call us today....

11/16/2023

THROWBACK THURSDAY...

This was posted 9 years ago after a game between the Peterborough Petes and the Kawartha Komets Special Needs Hockey Program. Fond memories!

This is what you call teamwork & partnership! Dale Lowe, Jack McGee Kawartha Komets Special Needs Hockey Program coach and Peterborough Petes Greg Betzold helping our sight impaired Komets' goaltender Robert McGregor off the ice. Peterborough Petes' Josh Maguire looks on!

10/19/2023

Kawartha Komets 2023-2024 Schedule...Please note that the dates after January 1st should say "2024".

09/12/2023

Watch for our brand new web site. We are now into our 15th season of special needs hockey. MAKING DREAMS COME TRUE.

02/12/2023

Kawartha Komets Special Needs Hockey Program...Making Dreams Come True Since 2009