Who can play?
Sled hockey is a sport that totally integrates players with mobility limitations, amputees and able-bodied players with knee, leg or hip injuries that limit participation in standard hockey. Teams are organized by age and ability. Novice, junior and intermediate players (ages 5 and older) and the senior team (ages 16 and older).

Equipment
Equipment for this sport consists of a light weight tubular framed sled, about 4-5 feet long and approximately 3 inches off the ice, with two hockey skate blades mounted beneath the seat. A portion of the front frame rests on the ice and provides lateral stability. Straps around the ankles, knees and waist securely hold the player on the sled. Two 1.5 feet “sticks” are used. The sticks are modified hockey sticks with 4 cm teeth attached to the bottom of the non-blade end. Leaning left or right while digging the stick into the ice, turns the sled. Players slide to a stop on one or both blades like a skater. All players wear regulation protective hockey equipment.

Physical fitness
Sled Hockey participants discover that piloting a sled is fun and a great form of exercise. It increases strength and coordination and also conditions the upper body. The balance used to propel, play the puck, turn and stop gives arms, back and abdominal muscles a real workout. In fact, paraplegics playing regularly notice an increase in balance when using their wheelchairs.

For more information visit:
The United States Sled Hockey Association

USA Paralympic Organization
The U.S. Olympic Committee's Paralympic Division was formed in 2001 to increase support for Paralympic sport in the USA.

USA Hockey Registration
The Official USA Hockey Online Registration Web site

USA Hockey: Disabled Hockey
Disabled Hockey Programs are supported by USA Hockey across the nation and prove that hockey is for everyBody.

New England Sled Hockey Tournament

Arena Maps
providing easy-to-read, printable maps to arenas throughout North America. You will also find information on lodging, restaurants and sports stores nearest your destination.

2010 Paralympics
The Paralympic Games began after the Second World War as a sporting event intended to get English soldiers in wheelchairs moving again. Over time, however, the Games have evolved into an elite international competition.