A weekend of competition is set to take over the ice in south Reno, as players from across the region gather for a growing adaptive sports event that is as much about community as it is competition.
City of Reno Adaptive is inviting the public to attend the third annual Reno Rumble Sled Hockey Tournament, happening March 27 through March 29 at Reno Ice, Jennifer O’Neal Community Ice Arena, located at 1550 Wedge Parkway in Reno.
The Reno Adaptive Sled Hockey Team, the area’s first and only adaptive sled hockey team, will host the tournament, which is free to attend.
"This is a great opportunity for our local adaptive sled hockey team to compete against other regional teams,” said April Wolfe, City of Reno Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. “We invite the public to stop by and cheer on Reno Ice as they battle for the championship!”
Games are scheduled throughout the weekend with matchups set for 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m., and 6 p.m. on Friday, followed by 10:15 a.m., 11:45 a.m., and 1:15 p.m. on Saturday. Sunday games begin at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., with the championship match scheduled for 12 p.m.
Beyond the tournament, the Reno Adaptive Sled Hockey Team is also working to raise funds to help cover travel expenses for the USA Hockey 2026 Sled National Championships through a partnership with the Tahoe Knight Monsters.
The team is set to take part in exhibition matches before and during the Tahoe Knight Monsters’ April 4 game at 7 p.m. Community members can purchase tickets through the team’s fundraising link, with 25 percent of advance ticket sales benefiting the team.
Sled hockey, which was developed in the early 1960s at a rehabilitation center in Stockholm, Sweden, allows people with physical disabilities to continue playing hockey using specially designed sleds mounted on skate blades. The sport follows most traditional ice hockey rules, with some equipment differences.
It was introduced to the Paralympic Games in 1994, and the United States earned its first gold medal in the sport at the 2002 Winter Games.
More information about the Reno Adaptive Sled Hockey Team and other adaptive sports programs is available through the City of Reno’s Adaptive Recreation Programs page.
