Central Illinois Courage - Special Hockey

09/17/2026

Our FIRST practice is Sunday, September 20 from 12:50 to 1:50. RSVP on Sports Engine if you haven't done so already!! Looking forward to seeing you all on the ice. 🦁🏒🥅

09/11/2026

The clock is ticking...... our first practice is on September 20, 2026 from 12:50 to 1:50. Coaches and athletes please RSVP on Sports Engine. Junior Coaches sign up through Sign Up Genius (We will send out the link again). 💙💛🦁🏒🥅💛💙 We absolutely cannot wait to see everyone back on the ice in NINE DAYS!!!!!

09/02/2026

👀👀 HOCKEY IS FOR EVERYONE is on March 14, 2027. 🦬🦁. Save the Date on you Calendar NOW!!!🗓️. Does anyone else see the 👕 icon 😍😍😍😍😍😍

08/23/2026

Looking to add a few more on ice coaches for the season. Do you know how to ice skate? Do you have availability on Sundays from 12:50 to 1:50??? Volunteering with our team is a great way to give back to the community and it is SO MUCH FUN!!! 🏒🥅🦁😍

Here is the link to register:
https://www.specialhockey.org/page/show/5887416-registration

If you have any questions, shoot us a DM and we will be happy to talk with you about the opportunity

08/10/2026

Our team is growing....literally.....we had our first equipment fitting yesterday and some of our athletes have grown several inches taller and they have grown out of their youth sized gear.
A HUGE THANK YOU to for donating these sticks to our players. We cannot wait for the season to begin. We will share some cool on ice photos of these guys using the gear when our season begins!!!! 💛💙🦁🥅🏒💛💙
Thank you Patrick and Hockey Gear for All Foundation for helping to get our athletes all the gear they need. 😍😍 We are so thankful to have such a generous community.

Hockey Gear For All Foundation
Patrick Michael

08/08/2026

Courage Families. WGLT is conducting a poll about what to do with the Eastland Mall. There are two people -- Deb P and Julie C-- that have suggested converting this space to a community for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live and thrive. Consider voting yes for these ideas so we could see what this would like like in our backyard.

Time to vote for your favorite idea for redeveloping the Eastland Mall property. Help us narrow these 20 great ideas down to our 5 finalists, which will be featured in a WGLT story this fall: WGLT.org/Mall

07/30/2026

Anybody on the team want to trade their ice skates for roller skates for the day? This looks like a fun event!!!

😂🛼 Only TWO days until Saturday... and yes, we know you're busy!

You've got the McLean County Fair.

You've got professional softball.

You've got cookouts, errands, and that one friend who's still trying to make plans. 😆

Here's the thing...

You don't have to choose.

Go to the fair.
Catch the game.
Then come skate.

Or if Mother Nature decides to throw a tantrum... 🌧️

We've got a full arena of "it's not raining in here." 😎

🛼 All Ages Skate: 2:00–4:00 PM
🌙 Adults 21+ Night Skate: 7:00–9:00 PM

Bring your own skates or rent a pair from us, and if you can, bring some school supplies to help local students get the year started right. 📚

🎟️ Grab your tickets:
• https://www.grossingermotorsarena.com
• https://wheelzentertainment.com/event

We'll leave the cows at the fair, the home runs at the ballpark... and save the smooth moves for the skating floor. 🛼😂

07/28/2026

Want to Coach or Volunteer with the Courage? It is time for our Coaches to Register for the 2026-2027 Season. Shoot us a DM if you have any questions, we are happy to help!!!

07/23/2026

THANK YOU!!! so much to Serendipity Mercantile Bloomington for your generous donation in support of Courage Hockey!!! These funds will 100% be used so our athletes can play special hockey -- including, ice time, equipment, and uniforms. Thank you doesn't seem like enough. We appreciate the BloNO community so much💛💙🦁🏒🥅💛💙

07/02/2026

So incredibly thankful to have our community💙💛🦁🏒🥅. Hard at work planning next season!!!

💙🏒 Giving Back to Our Community! 🏒💙

Thanks to the incredible support of our customers in June, we're proud to donate $1,902 to Courage Hockey in Bloomington, Illinois! 🎉🙌

Courage Hockey provides children and young adults with disabilities the opportunity to experience the excitement, teamwork, confidence, and friendships that come with playing hockey. Their program creates an inclusive environment where every athlete can learn new skills, stay active, build self-esteem, and make lifelong memories both on and off the ice. 💙🥅

This donation will help keep the program thriving by:
🏒 Covering valuable ice time
⛸️ Purchasing and maintaining adaptive hockey equipment
🥅 Providing jerseys, safety gear, and essential supplies
💙 Helping keep participation affordable for families
🌟 Creating opportunities for even more athletes to experience the joy of hockey

We are honored to support an organization that makes such a meaningful difference in the lives of youth right here in Bloomington Normal. Every purchase you make at our shop helps us give back to amazing programs like Courage Hockey—and for that, THANK YOU! ❤️

Together, we're building a stronger, more inclusive community—one donation, one athlete, and one smile at a time. 💙🏒✨