Jr. and Adult Sled Hockey
Sled hockey players say that getting out their chairs and into their sleds is like getting wings — it’s a whole new world. While sled hockey rules and equipment vary slightly from able-bodied hockey, the adrenaline-pumping, lightning-fast action is exactly the same.
Jr. Sled Wings Sled Hockey
Junior sled hockey is a partner program of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital and the Grand Rapids Griffins Youth Foundation. This sports program is for both competitive and recreational athletes, and is open to individuals with lower-limb affected disabilities such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, paralysis, or amputation. Participants practice weekly on Saturdays; local and away games are played in and outside of Michigan. This program enables kids with physical disabilities to use a sled for competitive hockey. Participants must be at least 7 years of age.
Adult Sled Hockey
The Grand Rapids Sled Wings is the adult version of the Jr. Sled Wings program. Individuals with lower extremity physical disabilities are invited to be a part of the sled hockey team.
Adult and Junior Sled Hockey Practice Schedule
Saturdays, November 2012 - March 31, 2013
Time
9:00 am - Gear up in equipment
9:30 am - 10:50 am - Skate (subject to change)
Location
Griffins Icehouse at Belknap Park | 30 Coldbrook Ave,Grand Rapids, MI | Map
Ages
7 and up
Cost
$35 USA Hockey membership fee
Pay online at: www.usahockey.com
Checks Payable To:
USA Hockey
Equipment
Sled and gear provided.
Jr. Sled Wings Hockey Tournament Schedule
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DATE |
LOCATION |
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December 7-9. 2012 |
Wooster, OH |
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January 18-20, 2013 |
Shiners Tournament - Columbus, OH |
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February 9-10, 2013 |
Fort Wayne, IN |
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March 9-10, 2013 |
Patterson Ice Arena - Grand Rapids, MI |
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March 21-24, 2013 |
Disabled Hockey Festival - West Chester, PA |
Adult Sled Wings Hockey Tournament Schedule
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DATE |
LOCATION |
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November 17-18, 2012 |
Fraser, MI |
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January 5-6, 2013 |
Cleveland, OH |
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February 9-10, 2013 |
Fort Wayne, IN |
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March 9-10 2013 |
Patterson Ice Arena - Grand Rapids MI |
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March 21-24, 2013 |
Disabled Hockey Festival - West Chester, PA |
More Information About Sled Wings Sled Hockey
Mary Free Bed Wheelchair and Adaptive Sports Program
235 Wealthy SE
Grand Rapids, MI
sports@maryfreebed.com
616.242.0351