Sled Hockey

Participants will be introduced to the sport of sled hockey. This sport is similar to ice hockey but players check each other with the sled.

Objectives:

  1. Participant will be introduced to sled hockey equipment: aluminum sled, stick and protective gear required to play hockey.
  2. Participant will learn the basic techniques of ice hockey in an enclosed ice rink.
  3. Participant may learn how to join an adaptive hockey program in their area.
Plan:
  1. Coordinate ice time with an accessible hockey rink.
  2. Contact sled hockey organization to arrange a sled hockey module.
  3. Staff needed to transfer participants on sleds and assist with gear.
Staff:

Six to eight staff for a group of twelve.

Site criteria:

Accessible hockey rink with accessible bathrooms.

Supplies and equipment:

Jacket/warm gear for rink
Hat
Water bottle

Resources:

United States Sled Hockey Assocation, www.sledhockey.org Tom Rogers, President

Fairview, Pa (H) 814-474-2548 sledcoach@yahoo.com