Central Illinois Courage - Special Hockey

Central Illinois Courage - Special Hockey Hockey is for everyone! πŸ₯…πŸ’ Central Illinois Courage, founded in 2023, is a Special Hockey team. We are connected to the American Special Hockey Association.

The goal of Central Illinois Courage is to provide people ages 5 and up (no age limit) who have any type of developmental disability the opportunity to play hockey on a team free of charge. All levels of skill and experience are welcome; Central Illinois Courage offers learn to skate and learn to play opportunities at every practice. All hockey equipment, skates, jerseys, ice time and coaching are

provided. Our season will run from January-April 2024. In September - December 2023 we will offer demo days.

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!  So proud to announce that we have been awarded an Illinois Prairie Community Foundation grant for ...
06/16/2026

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!! So proud to announce that we have been awarded an Illinois Prairie Community Foundation grant for the 2026-2027 year. IPCF thank you for believing in the Courage. πŸ’›πŸ’™πŸ’›πŸ’™πŸ¦πŸ’›πŸ’™πŸ’›πŸ’™

Congrats to these 🦁 who are also special Olympians!!πŸ₯‡πŸ₯ˆπŸ₯‰  If you believe it, you can achieve it!!!
06/14/2026

Congrats to these 🦁 who are also special Olympians!!πŸ₯‡πŸ₯ˆπŸ₯‰ If you believe it, you can achieve it!!!

Looking for something to do inside on this cloudy day ☁️.....  how about shop at Serendipity Mercantile Bloomington!!  T...
06/13/2026

Looking for something to do inside on this cloudy day ☁️..... how about shop at Serendipity Mercantile Bloomington!! The Courage is their non-profit of the month, so supporting them is supporting the Courage! πŸ¦πŸ›οΈπŸ›’

Sending good luck vibes to all our athletes competing in the State Special Olympics games this weekend!!!!  Stay tuned f...
06/11/2026

Sending good luck vibes to all our athletes competing in the State Special Olympics games this weekend!!!! Stay tuned for posts celebrating 🦁 who also compete in these events βš½οΈπŸƒπŸΏβ€β™‚οΈπŸ‹οΈπŸŠβ€β™€οΈ. It is going to be a fun weekend celebrating all that we can do!!!

Congratulations!!!!πŸŽ‰ πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰. So happy to see this recognition!!!
06/10/2026

Congratulations!!!!πŸŽ‰ πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰. So happy to see this recognition!!!

Congratulations to Bill Tobias from the Central Park North Stars on winning the Willie O’Ree Community Service Award!

We are so proud to see Special Hockey represented at the highest level through this prestigious recognition.

Thank you to everyone who voted and helped spread the word. Your support made this moment possible. We are all so proud of Bill!

Congratulations to all our 🦁 who are also 🐧.  These five athletes are also amazing actors and singers and dancers.  Your...
06/09/2026

Congratulations to all our 🦁 who are also 🐧. These five athletes are also amazing actors and singers and dancers. Your performances in The Addams Family this past weekend were inspirational, funny, and heartwarming. We are so proud of you all. πŸ’›πŸ’™

FIRST UP!!!  We are so proud to announce that Serendipity Mercantile in Bloomington has chosen the Courage 🦁 to be their...
06/08/2026

FIRST UP!!! We are so proud to announce that Serendipity Mercantile in Bloomington has chosen the Courage 🦁 to be their non profit of the month. They will make a donation to our organization from their proceeds this month. 😍 Need a gift? Household item? Maybe want to check out their thrifted section??? Head over to Serendipity Mercantile at: 902 IAA Drive, Bloomington IL.
We just love when our community comes together to support each other. ❀️❀️

Courage Families and Supporters....we have been on a little social media break to reset and recharge after the season.  ...
06/08/2026

Courage Families and Supporters....we have been on a little social media break to reset and recharge after the season. πŸ¦πŸ’πŸ₯…
But πŸ‘€ stay tuned for exciting updates!!!! Lots of information coming soon about new sponsors, how to register for this season, and how to volunteer as a coach!!! Our fourth season is going to be our best yet!!! It might be hot outside but we are already working hard for πŸ₯Άβ„️

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to the Courage Moms & Grandmoms -- you are the best skate tyers, tear wipers, and hug givers around. πŸ’™πŸ’›πŸ¦πŸ’™πŸ’› Hope your day is filled with love. πŸ₯°

So proud of our Bloomington Bison!!!  Go get the Kelly Cup!!!
04/19/2026

So proud of our Bloomington Bison!!! Go get the Kelly Cup!!!

BLOOMINGTON HAS OFFICIALLY CLINCHED THEIR FIRST EVER PLAYOFF APPEARANCE πŸ† Bloomington Bison

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