USA Warriors Ice Hockey Program

What USA Warriors Ice Hockey Program does

USA Warriors Ice Hockey Program, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2008 in the Washington, DC metro area by wounded, injured, and disabled veterans at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. It operates adaptive ice and sled hockey programs for U.S. military service members recovering from visible and non-visible injuries, including those with lower-extremity impairments (sled team), upper-extremity injuries, PTSD, or TBI (standing team). Programs are delivered free of charge to eligible veterans and are entirely volunteer-staffed; on-ice and off-ice mentors, coaches, and directors receive no compensation.

The organization runs two flagship teams out of the DC Metropolitan Area, practicing at Rockville Ice Arena and Prince William Ice Center, and operates a national affiliate network that has helped launch veteran hockey programs in regions across the country, several of which are now independent organizations. It maintains referral partnerships with Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Fort Meade, membership in the Northeast Sled Hockey League, and brand relationships with the NHL, Washington Capitals, Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets, and USA Hockey. Annual fundraising includes a Charity Golf Tournament and a Sled Hockey Tournament.

Revenue is generated through individual donations (online via Zeffy and by check), corporate sponsorships at platinum, gold, silver, and bronze levels, and foundation grants from veteran-focused organizations including DAV (a major grantor since 2011), Fisher House Foundation, and the Yellow Ribbon Fund. Programmatic cost line items are $350 per practice session, $800 per player gear set, $2,500 per team bus trip, and $5,000-$15,000 per team hotel stay. The technology footprint is limited to a SportsEngine-powered website for registration, scheduling, and communication; no app, API, or proprietary platform exists.

Name

USA Warriors Ice Hockey Program

Legal name

USA Warriors Ice Hockey Program, Inc.

Website

https://usawarriorshockey.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

USA Warriors Ice Hockey Program, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2008 that runs free adaptive sled and standing ice hockey programs for wounded, injured, and disabled U.S. military veterans, headquartered in Bowie, Maryland with a volunteer-staffed, donation-funded model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adaptive Sports / Veteran Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics) (MPAKACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports Rehabilitation, Return-to-Play & Performance Therapy Centers (MPAKAJAO), Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

Keywords

• Adaptive ice hockey
• Sled hockey programs
• Veteran rehabilitation sports
• Military nonprofit programs
• Therapeutic hockey services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bowie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting veteran rehabilitation through hockey. Donations can be made online through their Zeffy platform or by check.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Sponsorships from corporations at various levels (platinum, gold, silver, bronze) for events and ongoing program support. Sponsors include Miracle 4 Melanie, SRS Distribution, HomeFix, Alside, ABC Building Supply, and others.
3. Foundation and Organization Grants: Major grants from veteran-focused organizations including DAV (Disabled American Veterans) which has provided major funding since 2011, along with contributions from Fisher House Foundation and Yellow Ribbon Fund.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

USA Warriors Ice Hockey Program, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates free adaptive ice hockey programs for wounded, injured, and disabled U.S. military veterans, offering both a Sled Team (seated hockey for athletes with lower-extremity impairments) and a Standing Team (upright hockey for veterans with upper-extremity injuries, PTSD, TBI, or other service-connected disabilities). Programs include monthly clinics, structured practices, competitive play in the Northeast Sled Hockey League and USA Hockey National Championships, and annual fundraising events. The organization is staffed entirely by unpaid volunteers and is funded through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and grants from veteran-support organizations.

Product overview

USA Warriors Ice Hockey Program is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering two core hockey programs for wounded, injured, and disabled U.S. military veterans: the Sled Team (adaptive seated hockey for athletes with lower-extremity impairments) and the Standing Team (traditional upright hockey for veterans with upper-extremity injuries, PTSD, TBI, or other service-connected disabilities). The organization operates as a single, unified nonprofit with its flagship teams based in the DC Metropolitan Area, supplemented by annual fundraising events including a Charity Golf Tournament and Sled Hockey Tournament. The program also maintains affiliate relationships with regional veteran hockey programs across the country and accepts tax-deductible donations through online and check payment options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• USA Warriors Sled: Adaptive sled hockey team for athletes with lower-extremity impairments who sit in a specialized sled mounted on dual blades.
• USA Warriors Standing

Products and services

• USA Warriors Sled Team

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40 players have come through the sled hockey program and over 80 through the standing program since 2011.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Walter Reed National Military Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2012, USA Warriors has held monthly sled hockey and standing hockey clinics in cooperation with recreational therapists at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center which merged with Naval Medical Center Bethesda.
• Fort MeademajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerService members with medical disabilities are referred to the USA Warriors by officials at Fort Meade in Odenton, Maryland.
• Washington CapitalsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe organization has developed relationships with the Washington Capitals NHL team, contributing to the growth of sled and standing hockey for individuals with disabilities.
• NHL (National Hockey League)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe USA Warriors have relationships with the National Hockey League contributing to veteran hockey program development.
• USA HockeycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSA Warriors sled hockey team joined the Northeast Sled Hockey League in 2013 and competes for the USA Hockey National Championship Title. USA Warriors participates in the Long Drink Warrior Classic.
• Navy Youth HockeyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYouth hockey organization that supports USA Warriors as a sponsor.
• Congressional Hockey ChallengeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganization that supports USA Warriors as a sponsor, connecting hockey with congressional outreach.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Move United (formerly Disabled Sports USA): National umbrella organization for adaptive sports, including sled hockey programs. Comparable to USA Warriors as a hub for adaptive sports programming, but operates as a federation rather than a single team program.
• Wounded Warrior Project: Largest U.S. nonprofit serving wounded, injured, and ill veterans. Comparable to USA Warriors in target beneficiary (wounded veterans) and nonprofit funding model, but operates at national scale across many program types rather than focusing on a single sport.
• USA Hockey (Disabled Discipline / Sled Hockey): National governing body for U.S. hockey, including sled hockey. Already a partner of USA Warriors; comparable as the federation under whose umbrella USA Warriors' sled team competes for the national championship.
• Disabled Sports USA - Sled Hockey Programs: National organization that supports adaptive sports, including sled hockey, for individuals with disabilities. Comparable to USA Warriors in delivering sled hockey programming for the disabled, but operates as a multi-sport federation rather than a single team-based program.

Direct peers

• Team Rubicon: Veteran-led nonprofit that mobilizes veterans into community service and disaster response. Comparable to USA Warriors in leveraging veteran identity and community for transition outcomes, though the activity (disaster response vs. hockey) differs.
• Team Red, White & Blue: Veteran service organization that builds community through physical fitness and outdoor activities. Highly comparable to USA Warriors in using sports and physical activity as the vehicle for veteran reintegration, camaraderie, and identity rebuilding.
• Semper Fi Fund: Veteran nonprofit providing immediate financial support and community programs for wounded, ill, and injured service members. Comparable to USA Warriors in target beneficiary and nonprofit funding model, though broader in scope and not sport-specific.
• Achilles International: Nonprofit that enables people with disabilities, including veterans, to participate in athletic events. Comparable to USA Warriors in using athletic participation to support individuals with disabilities, though focused on running and walking rather than ice hockey.
• National Sports Center for the Disabled: Colorado-based nonprofit providing adaptive sports and therapeutic recreation for people with disabilities. Comparable to USA Warriors in delivering adaptive sports programming for rehabilitation and community outcomes, with a broader disability (not veteran-specific) audience.
• Hope For The Warriors: Nonprofit supporting wounded veterans and their families through health, wellness, and community programs. Comparable to USA Warriors in serving wounded, injured, and disabled veterans and family members, with a broader set of programming.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/usawarriors
• Facebookfacebook.com/usawarriors
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/usa-warriors-ice-hockey-program-inc

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

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