Disabled Hockey Grants

Disabled Hockey Grants

Award Type: Grant program supporting disabled hockey programs and athletes

Geographic Scope: United States

Focus Areas:

Sled hockey programs

Special hockey programs (developmental disabilities)

Amputee hockey programs

Hearing impaired hockey programs

Equipment and ice time for disabled athletes

Funding Details:

USA Hockey Disabled Festival receives $25,000 annually

Additional grants awarded to specific disabled hockey programs

2014-15: Disabled Hockey Section received $100,000

Net proceeds from festival donated back to host community for promoting disabled hockey

Focus Areas Supported:

Four disabled disciplines:

- Sled hockey
- Special hockey (athletes with developmental disabilities)
- Amputee hockey
- Hearing impaired hockey

USA Hockey Disabled Festival:

Annual multi-day competition and festival

Reached 10th anniversary in 2014

Brought together 55 teams (record attendance in 2014)

Provides competition opportunities and camaraderie

Includes educational components

Eligibility:

Organizations serving athletes with disabilities

Programs promoting disabled hockey disciplines

Affiliate associations

USA Hockey Disabled Section

Example Programs Supported:

Florida Eels Sled Hockey Team

West Michigan Special Hockey Association

American Hearing Impaired Hockey Association

U.S. Women's Sledge Hockey Team

Contact:
USA Hockey Foundation
USA Hockey Disabled Section