The USA Hockey Sled Player Development Camp takes place annually in July. The 2026 camp will take place in Columbus, Ohio, set for July 19-24, 2026. 

The selection process for the Sled Player Development Camp is by invitation only. Male and female players who are over the age of 15 on June 30th, and are nominated by their coach, are eligible to be selected for an invitation to the camp. Nominations are due by April 15th.

The purpose of the camp is to identify, train, and educate the top sled hockey athletes in the United States. In total, 60 players will participate in the six-day camp, where they will have the opportunity to compete with other elite sled players in their age group from around the country in practices and games.  

Players will also be evaluated for potential future selection to the U.S. National Sled Hockey Team or U.S. Women’s National Sled Hockey Team, as well as the U.S. National Sled Hockey Team practice squad for the 2026-27 season, a group of 7-10 players that will practice and train with the U.S. National Sled Team throughout the year. 

To nominate a player for selection, please fill out the form linked below.

Questions about the camp may be directed to Laurie Kennedy, Sled Player Development Camp director, at lauriepkennedy@gmail.com.