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BECOME PART
OF THE TEAM
How you can benefit from
the sport of ice hockey.
AmericanSpecialHockeyAssociation
P.O.Box3411
Crofton,Maryland21114
PLACE
STAMP
HERE
"What ASHA does for their athletes is un-
paralleled to anything else out there. The
American Special Hockey Association is
much more than a sporting organization—
it's a life-changing activity that everyone
benefits from."
-Monica McAlister

2. Our Mission
To give people a chance to play hockey, regard-
less of their abilities, and to help them develop
skills that help them succeed on the ice and in life.
Those whom may benefit from
becoming an ASHA member
 Cerebral palsy
 Autistic
 Downs syndrome
 Fragile X syndrome
 Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
 Intellectual disability
 Traumatic injury
 Anyone with an interest in the game of ice
hockey as an ASHA athlete, mentor or coach
Our Success
Our success comes in more than
medals and award it comes in
providing benefits to out athletes
that include:
 Increased physical activity
 More independence
 Higher achievement towards
goals and objectives
More about our story
ASHA oversees programs across the country
that give people with physical and developmental
disabilities the chance to play ice hockey in an
environment adapted to their level of ability.
In addition to physical hockey skills, the program
helps develop characteristics like dependability,
self-reliance, concentration, teamwork, and other
life skills. The program uses the sport to help the
players be more successful on and off the ice.
What We Do
The American Special Hockey Association
(ASHA) program was founded in 2000 as a way
for players with developmental disabilities to learn
and grow by playing ice hockey.
 Athletes of all ages
 Over 50 ASHA programs nationally
 Players range in disabilities and their playing
abilities
 It is more than playing sports and being active
Our story
ASHA looks to bring the sport of ice hockey to
those fans that may have felt it was out of reach
due to a developmental disability and resigned
themselves to the sidelines.
The ASHA athletes are taught not only how to
skate and play the game of ice hockey, modified
to their ability level, they are taught on and off ice
lessons in teamwork and belonging.
Contact Us
American Special Hockey Association
P.O. Box 3411
Crofton, Maryland 21114
(410) 704-0956
mhickey@specialhockey.org
Visit us on the web:
www.americanspecialhockey.org
Find us on Twitter: @SpecialHockey
Washington Capitals (NHL) Alex Ovechkin skates with ASHA Team