Gliding Stars of Central Florida is an adaptive ice skating program that provides individuals with disabilities the opportunity to increase their personal potential through development of ice skating skills in a regular program of instruction and practice in our own local community! Our local Chapter in Orlando practices at the Orlando Ice Den on Sunday afternoons.

Skaters with disabilities require special attention on the ice, but they can attain the basics of ice skating skills in a fun an inclusive environment! We use step-by-step skill instruction and an assessment program to verify which skills are appropriate for a given athlete to attain. On-ice volunteers assist them in gaining these skills and then measure what degree to which they have attained the skill. Our Stars have an opportunity to gain overall better health including increased muscle strength, improved fine and gross motor skills, and experience success, increased confidence, and self esteem. Our annual ice show is the culmination of weeks of skilled instruction and practice and there is no greater sense of accomplishment than the cheers of the audience and heightened electricity of a live production!

We hope you are available to come join us and strengthen the Gliding Stars of Central Florida family!

Previously connected to the National program, Gliding Stars, Inc as a chapter, in 2022 we evolved to a local non profit and continue to thrive into a strong program for so many individuals looking for new athletic opportunities.