Overview
Program Overview
Adaptive hockey opportunities that build confidence, friendships, and unforgettable experiences.
Experience the Excitement of Sled Hockey
Sled hockey combines the speed, competition, teamwork, and excitement of traditional ice hockey with adaptive equipment that makes the sport accessible to individuals with physical disabilities.
Whether you’re looking to learn a new sport, stay active, compete with teammates, or simply have fun on the ice, sled hockey provides an opportunity to challenge yourself while being part of a supportive and welcoming team.
Through our partnership with the STAR Center and the Coulee Region FROST Sled Hockey Team, participants of all ages and skill levels are invited to discover one of the fastest-growing adaptive sports in the country.
In Partnership with STAR
The Sled Hockey Program is operated by the STAR Center through the Coulee Region FROST Sled Hockey Team, with support from n.a.s.a.
The program has become a cornerstone of adaptive sports in the Coulee Region and was one of the programs that helped inspire the creation and growth of the STAR Center.
Together, we help provide equipment, volunteer support, and opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities to participate in a true team sport.
What Is Sled Hockey?
Sled hockey (also known as para ice hockey) follows most of the same rules as traditional hockey.
Players sit in specially designed sleds positioned on two skate blades and use two sticks to propel themselves across the ice, pass, shoot, and compete. The sport is played at the recreational, competitive, national, and Paralympic levels.
No prior hockey experience is required.
Who Can Participate?
The program is designed for youth and adults with physical disabilities that make playing traditional standing hockey difficult.
Participants may include individuals with:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Amputations
- Spina bifida
- Cerebral palsy
- Muscular dystrophy
- Multiple sclerosis
- Mobility impairments
- Other physical disabilities
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced athlete, there is a place for you on the team.
What to Expect
Participants enjoy:
- Team practices
- Skill development
- Competitive games
- Tournament opportunities
- Social interaction and friendship
- Increased strength, endurance, and confidence
The program focuses on both recreation and competition, allowing participants to challenge themselves while building lifelong friendships.
More Than Hockey
For many participants, sled hockey becomes much more than a sport.
It’s an opportunity to:
- Build confidence
- Stay physically active
- Develop teamwork and leadership skills
- Meet others with similar experiences
- Compete in an inclusive environment
- Become part of a team
The friendships and sense of belonging often become just as important as the game itself.
Program Information
Team: Coulee Region FROST Sled Hockey
Location:Green Island Ice Arena | La Crosse, Wisconsin
Season: Practices and games are held throughout the hockey season.
Equipment:Adaptive sled hockey equipment is available for participants.
No previous hockey experience is required.
Join the Team
Whether you’re looking to learn the sport, get back on the ice, or simply become part of an incredible team environment, we’d love to welcome you.
Learn More or Register
📞 STAR Center | 608-797-6295
✉️ info@starcenterlacrosse.org
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers help make the program possible by assisting with:
- Equipment setup
- On-ice support
- Team events
- Fundraising activities
- Tournament operations
- Player assistance
Like all n.a.s.a. programs, this opportunity is powered by volunteers who donate their time because they believe everyone deserves the opportunity to participate, compete, and belong.
