Central Florida Hockey
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Hockey for veterans, adaptive athletes, first responders, and community heroes across the Orlando, Space Coast, and greater Central Florida area. These programs use the game to heal, unite, and give back.
Veterans & Military
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2022 by two disabled veterans. Provides recreational therapeutic ice hockey for injured and disabled U.S. military members and veterans. Operates under USA Hockey's Warriors Ice Hockey Program and partners with the Orlando Solar Bears. Free to eligible veterans.
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The national governing body behind Warriors Hockey across the country. USA Hockey's Warriors program connects disabled veterans with local teams like the Central Florida Warriors. Find tournaments, eligibility requirements, and program resources here.
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A 501(c)(3) nonprofit competitive sled hockey program at Space Coast Iceplex for individuals and veterans with disabilities. Players ages 8–17+ with Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy, limb differences, and other physical disabilities. Equipment provided. Contact: info@spacecoastsledhockey.com.
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Founded in 2019 by Central Florida Dreamplex, the Sled Bears practice and compete at Ice Factory in Kissimmee. Open to ages 6+ with mobility issues or limb differences. The adult team competes across the Southeast. Season runs Oct–May, $45 registration, all equipment provided.
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A 501(c)(3) nonprofit made up of firefighters, first responders, and public safety personnel from Orlando FD, OCFRD, Kissimmee FD, St. Cloud FD, and surrounding municipalities. Mission: "Lift The Fallen" — raising funds for families of line-of-duty deaths and supporting first responders with cancer, PTSD, and work injuries.
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A law enforcement hockey club made up of officers from across Central Florida with one mission: raise money for charity. Best known for facing off against the Orlando Firefighters in the annual "Guns & Hoses" charity game at Kia Center benefiting fallen first responders.
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