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Our mission is to promote the development of character,
camaraderie, confidence and skill through the sport of ice hockey,
and to create and maintain the opportunity for every kid in Wasilla
to learn and explore the game of ice hockey in a safe, affordable,
fun and educational environment.
Although there are several fine hockey associations in the Mat-Su
Valley WOYHA may provide the
best opportunity for your family. Some of our characteristics and
philosophies are unique and include the following:
- Although the bulk of our practices and games are indoors, we
schedule, encourage, and facilitate our kids to practice and
play outdoors.
We follow the Wasilla High School hockey team, the
UAA Seawolves, and the
Alaska Aces
and look for role models, guest coaches and inspiration from
among their players and alumni.
We focus on and promote smaller teams in order to give every
child an equal opportunity to develop skills, confidence, and
team concept.
WOYHA offers free
coaching by coaches trained and certified by
USA Hockey.
Although youth hockey is safer than many other youth sports
we provide health insurance through USA Hockey to cover injuries
that occur during our games and practices.
WOYHA hosts an annual
fund raiser the last weekend in June known as the Alaska Salmon
Cup.
Players skate on teams within their own age range and within
the guidelines of USA Hockey.
WOYHA is in its fourth
year of existence. WOYHA was
formed initially to introduce nine and ten year olds who have
never played the game to ice hockey. In the year 2004 and 2005
the programs had expanded to include eleven and twelve year olds
beginners.WOYHA
has now expanded to include seven and eight year olds.
WOYHA desires to
meet the needs of players on all levels Tiers II, III, and IV.
All teams are treated equally in the allocation of ice time
available to our association.
Practices will be held at the Curtis Menard III Ice Rink at
the Wasilla Multi-Use Sports complex, at the Brett Ice Arena,
and at the Wasilla Middle School outdoor facility.
We emphasize playing local games as opposed to teams from
Anchorage, Kenai, or Fairbanks. The purpose of this is to
minimize travel and let the kids spend more of their time
devoted to hockey on the ice and to minimize the sacrifice and
commitment required of parents.
Sunday events such as games and practices are avoided
whenever possible so as to preserve that day for family
activities and events.
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