York Adaptive Recreation

10/05/2025

It’s Dwarfism Awareness Month! 💚

Did you know there are 400+ types of dwarfism? The most common is achondroplasia—a bone growth condition that makes up about 70% of all cases of short stature.

We’re proud to celebrate athletes with dwarfism who continue to break barriers and redefine limits.

10/01/2025

🔥 IT’S TIME! The 2026 CAF Grant Application is officially OPEN! 🔥

For 30+ years, CAF has been fueling dreams through sport—awarding 52,000+ grants worldwide to athletes with permanent physical disabilities. 💪🌍

Now it’s your turn. Don’t miss your chance to receive support for equipment, training, and competition.

👉 Apply today: challengedathletes.org/grants

⏰ Deadline: Nov 14, 2025 at 5PM PST

09/29/2025

📣 One Week Until Applications Open! 📣

Are you an adaptive athlete looking for financial assistance with equipment, training, or competition opportunities? Applications for our inaugural adaptive athlete grant program opens on Monday, October 6th.

While the online application is not available yet, you can begin to get together what you'll need to apply. Check out the list in the image below.

If you have any questions, send us a message here or email brendan@adaptx.org

Image Description: A list of what is needed to apply for an AdaptX grant. It includes: a personal statement, a letter of recommendation from a coach, mentor, or teacher, a picture of you in competition or training, an equipment quote, and a written statement about your financial situation or a previous year's tax return.

09/29/2025

🚨 Vikings Sled Hockey Update! 🚨

Heads up! Our October 24th practice has been CANCELED.

But don't worry, we're still hitting the ice THIS Saturday at 1:40 PM! Plus, we've just added a bunch of new dates to keep us playing strong all the way until the end of the year! 🎉

Stay in the Loop! 📧
We're switching to email for the most up-to-date schedule changes.

To get on the email list: Send us a quick direct message (DM) and we'll add you!

Already shared your email but haven't seen an update? Please DM us again! We're double-checking our list to make sure no one is missed.

Join the Fun!
New or experienced, everyone is welcome to try Sled Hockey! We have plenty of space and would love to see some new faces out there. Come give it a shot!

09/28/2025

What a great practice today! We had 14 skaters on the ice, including a few new faces.

Thanks to everyone who came out! We still have plenty of room for more players. If you're looking for a fun time on the ice, come join us at York Ice next Saturday, October 4th, at 1:40 PM.

Ice time is $20, payable to York Ice Arena. See you there!

Go Vikings!

09/21/2025

https://www.fox43.com/article/sports/local-sports/sled-hockey-brings-competition-connection-to-adaptive-athletes-across-central-pennsylvania/521-ed47a3e6-a2db-402e-964f-624ccaa7ea82?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WPMT_FOX43&fbclid=IwdGRzaAM9GupleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHgT5YkgmTs0tOk-g7sB6rXA045y5Mlhy9FivrSmotVI6y0tIw_TTjtOHmwAn_aem_k4wzMw4LkfKPNZNyixj9dA

Discover how sled hockey transformed Max Malec's life and opened doors to new athletic challenges and community in Central Pennsylvania.

09/21/2025

Sled Hockey Tournament weekend!
The Coyotes State College Adaptive Recreation play one more gamr at 1230.
Come see us The York Ice Arena

09/19/2025

Hey York! Interested in seeing what sled hockey is all about?

This weekend (9/20 and 9/21)
The NESHL is hosting a tournament at The York Ice Arena .

Our sister team the State College Adaptive Recreation Cototes are playing. We hope to see you there!

09/05/2025

Stay tuned!!!

We will be posting practice times and sending e-mails within the next week or so as we work with the ice arena!

https://www.venmo.com/u/yorkadaptive

08/25/2025

🎉🎉So proud to have been involved at Recfest this year by teaching people about sled hockey and even letting them try a modified sled with WHEELS!!! We met so many fantastic athletes this past weekend!!!!

08/24/2025

Penn-State Health's Rec-Fest was a blast yesterday!! We spent the day letting people try out a sled and found some natural hockey players! 🤩🥳😎

We also got to try out some other cool adaptive sports like wheel chair basket ball and quad rugby!! 👩‍🦽👩‍🦯👨‍🦼🥅