Sledge Hockey of Eastern Ontario is an association made up of handicapped athletes, their families, coaches and volunteers who take part in a wonderful sport called sledge hockey (also named sled hockey by our friend from the USA). The association has a long history dating back about 30 years. Initially, the Ottawa-Carleton Sledge Hockey and Ice Picking Association (OCSHIP) organised the sport in the region when ice picking races were held out of doors, eventually, playing sledge hockey became the predominant sport given the interest and the increased availability of arenas.