Equipment
Equipment for the sport consists of a tubular framed sledge, about 1.5 meters (4-5 feet) long and approximately 7 cm (3 inches of 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 sledge.
Two half meter (1.5 foot) 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.
Who Can Play?
The wonderful thing about sled hockey is that anyone can play. This sport is played by both males and females. It's a sport that totally integrates players with mobility limitations, amputees, and able-bodied people with knee, leg or hip injuries that limit their participation in standard hockey.
Divisions of Play
Novice Beginning players 17 1/2 years of age and under as of June30th, of the current year.
Juniors 17 ½ years of age and under as of June 30th, of the current year.
ADULTS 18 YEARS OF AGE AND OVER.
