Sport

Sector Success Story

Off Ice Equipment

Charleston Sled Hockey: 2024 Community Partner

The Main Goal
Provide players with equipment to improve hockey skills and exercise at home.

The Purpose
Providing those with disabilities with opportunities to be active and opportunities for Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy will help them in the future and present.

15 Players with disabilities reached

6% of West Virginians have no insurance

7.1% of West Virginia Children have a disability

Project Outcomes

System Changes

Created a new system for players by providing equipment and physical therapy and occupational therapy help

Building Capacity

It is available for everyone on the team and skills learned can be used at home and in the future; brings physical therapy opportunities to those whose insurance doesn’t cover it.

The Bottom Line

The Charleston sled hockey team project is very successful. They continue to bring volunteer PT students from various schools each season. With the new equipment and exercises learned during these session, players can do all the exercises at home and the future.

Learn more at https://charlestonwvsledhockey.com/