Sledge hockey players in New Tecumseth can play easy knowing their program will be around for a while longer after five local businesses chipped in to pay the costs.

Initially the equipment was on short term loan but enough funds were raised to purchase the special sleds and two sticks at a cost of $650 per child.

Additional businesses and organizations are now being challenged to join the existing sponsors to help meet the initial target of 20 sleds valued at approximately $13,000 total.

About 20 children are registered in the program.