Disabled Hockey Programs are supported by USA Hockey across the nation and prove that hockey is for everyBody. These programs are divided into four "disciplines." The four disciplines are: Standing/Amputee, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Sled, and Special Hockey.
Thanks to John Hannon, Erich Waldrof, Bill Bodkin, Norm Page, Kevin Newbold, Don Emmerson and various others, USA Hockey has a a new Sled Hockey Basics video. This video is over an hour long and includes everything from information about the sled, equipment, basic drills and skills, along with off-ice training. This video is available free of charge to anyone that would like it. To request a copy, please email DisabledHockey@USAHockey.org. You may also download the video (.mp4) here or watch a preview on YouTube.
USA Hockey and the USA Hockey Foundation is offering a new sled grant program to assist new start-up sled programs. The purpose of this grant is to help with the initial costs of getting a new sled program off the ground and to ease some of the initial financial burden by providing five (5) new sleds to a participating program
It is quite easy to qualify for this program. Applicants must submit a Sled Grant Application Form, the new sled program must be in its first year of operation and a financial statement and/or budget must accompany the application.
