When people with leg or arm amputations or with similar disabilities play Standing Amputee Ice Hockey, they skate in a regular upright position and use standard prostheses and the standard ice hockey equipment. The term "standing" serves to mark a distinction from the Sledge Ice Hockey, where the players use both hands for propulsion, maneuvering and shooting, while skating in sitting position on specially designed sleds.
The sport is governed by the International Standing Amputee Ice Hockey federation (ISIHF). A sport specific classification has been developed to equalize teams. capabilities and assure safe and fare game. The ISIHF application for inclusion to the Program of 2014 Winter Paralympic Games in Sochi, Russia, has been submitted to the IPC in 2006.
