ELIGIBILITY AND DOCUMENTATION

EFFECTIVE 1 JAN 2026: Annual Player Fees will be required for participation in CFW events. Details will be provided during application processing.

We would first like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in the Central Florida Warriors (CFW) Hockey program. On behalf of a grateful nation and state, we would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice. Heroes like you make our great country the greatest in the world.

USA Hockey requires that all programs be fully sanctioned with all teams, players, volunteers, coaches, and staff, such programs must be fully registered with USA Hockey. To be eligible, the Player must have a discharge under Honorable conditions with the ability to provide official documentation from at least one of the six branches of service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Space Force) all reserve and National Guard components are also included. Any exceptions must be approved by the USA Hockey Disabled Hockey Section (submitted to USA Hockey by CFW's VP of Hockey Operations).

You must also meet one of the following criteria for eligibility:

1. Players must be able to provide documentation stating that they currently possess a minimum of 0% service-connected disability rating under Honorable conditions issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

2. Players who have been awarded a Purple Heart Medal are eligible regardless of their current Department of Veterans Affairs disability rating status, but must have a discharge under Honorable conditions. Players must provide a copy of their Department of Defense-issued orders stating that they have been awarded the Purple Heart Medal, along with a DD214 Member 4 document stating their service characterization as Honorable.

As part of registration, you must complete the following steps:

1.    Complete contact form at the top of the page. 2. Review Player/Goalie Skill and Tier Guide (left button at top of page).
3.    Read the Central Florida Warriors Player Handbook (right button at top of page)

Once the above steps are complete, we will contact you regarding expectations of the program and to request supporting documents. Documents we will request are:

• USA Hockey Registration Confirmation Page for the current year as a PDF

• Proof of disability ratings as a PDF (choose one):

  • VA Benefit Summary and Service Verification Letter that includes Character of Service as “Honorable”

  • Copy of Purple Heart documentation and DD214 Member 4

For safety reasons, all players must possess basic Adult League equivalent hockey skills and skating ability (assessed by Central Florida Warriors staff) and full ice hockey equipment. 

We look forward to seeing you on the ice!

Respectfully,

CENTRAL FLORIDA WARRIORS HOCKEY, INC.