Military Sports Program

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and the Wounded Heroes Foundation (WHF) are partnering to offer two separate sports camp experiences, Military Sled Hockey Camp and Military Off-Road Cycling Camp. The primary goal of these camps is to provide an intermediate-level sport experience for veterans and active duty military personnel with a primary physical disability.

Sled Hockey Camp

Gold Medal Paralympians are lined up to coach the Sled Hockey Camp. We will spend three days on and off the ice working on skills and developing a more complete sled hockey player. Prior Sled Hockey experience is a plus, but not required to participate in this opportunity. 

Equipment to get on the ice will be provided.

Off-Road Cycling Camp

The off-Road Cycling Camp will be led by Shirley Ryan AbilityLab coaching staff from our Adaptive Mountain Biking program. The focus will be finding the appropriate style and fit for a cycle as well as developing technical skills in steering, braking and shifting to enhance the cycling athlete and the recreational rider experience. You will have a chance to ride on multiple surfaces, including gravel trails, pump track and grassy nature space. The camp will conclude with a capstone race event experience.

Cycles will be provided.

These two camp experiences will provide in-depth skill training, team concept education and health and wellness opportunities for the participants. Each sport session will be led by an elite-level facilitator, so attendees have the opportunity to learn from highly skilled instructors. We look forward to providing a phenomenal camp experience. Thank you for your interest in our camp. We welcome all applications!

Flights, lodging, meals, local ground transportation, instruction and program expenses will be provided at no cost to those accepted to attend. A refundable $50 deposit is required upon acceptance and will be returned upon completion of camp. 

The application period for the 2026 Military Sled Hockey Camp will open April 1, 2026. Please contact Kelsey LeFevour at 312.238.6824 or klefevour02@sralab.org for more information on upcoming camps. Thank you for your interest.