Registration opens July 15, 2024
2024 Fall Programs
EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2024: Neck laceration protection is required for ALL youth players during practices and games. Purchasing a neck guard is the responsibility of each player/family and they will not be provided with rental equipment.
The Missoula Area Youth Hockey Association (MAYHA) offers fall programs for players of all ages and abilities. Please read the description of each program and register your player accordingly. All registration is handled online through our DaySmart Recreation System and players must have a 2024-2025 USA Hockey number.
General program information is listed below the program descriptions and contact information is at the bottom of the page. Please reach out to Youth Hockey Director Grace Hoene with any questions.
Termite/Mite
4:15-5:15 pm, Wednesdays, September 11 – October 23, 2024 (7 weeks)
Players ages 5-8 (birth years 2019-2016) will participate in various fun drills and games aimed at improving forward and backward skating, stick handling, passing, and shooting. The program is based on USA Hockey’s American Development Model, with long-time Coach John O’Bannon leading the sessions.
We recommend that new players complete at least one Learn to Play Hockey session before entering the house league. Players should be able to perform most of Learn to Skate USA’s Hockey 1 and 2 skills.
Cost: $133
Fall House Hockey (10U/12U/14U)
5:30-6:30 pm, Wednesdays, October 2-23, 2024 (4 weeks)
House players ages 9-14 (birth years 2015-2010) will get ready for the winter season during this four-week session. Players share the ice for a combined American Development Model practice that includes station drills and small area games.
We recommend that new players complete at least one Learn to Play Hockey session before entering the house league. Players should be able to perform most of Learn to Skate USA’s Hockey 1 and 2 skills.
Cost: $108
Checking and Competitive Contact Clinic
Mondays, September 30 – October 21 (4 weeks)
Group 1 – Second Year Mite + Squirts (birth years 2016, 2015, 2014): 4:15-5:15 pm
Group 2 – Peewee (birth years 2012 and 2013): 5:30-6:30 pm
Group 3 – Bantam/High School (birth years 2011-2006): 6:45-7:45 pm
Competitive contact and body checking are key parts of a fast and exhilarating game. Players who wish to play at the top of their game must understand how to give and receive checks safely. This clinic will focus on developing key skills including angling, positioning, technique, and awareness.
It is important that players of all ages learn the basics of angling and positioning so they are ready for more physical play as they enter age levels where checking is legal. Younger age levels are encouraged to attend these clinics to ensure they have a solid foundation of competitive contact skills that will prepare them for the next level.
Cost: Skaters – $108; Goalies – FREE (limit of four)
George Wolff Power Skating and Stick Skills Clinic
October 28-30, 2024
More information coming soon.
Bantam and High School Fall Hockey
Sundays, September 8-October 27, 2024 (8 weeks)
4:45, 6:00, and 7:15 pm start times
Middle school and high school players (birth years 2011-2006) play weekly games every Sunday evening. Checking is not allowed in the fall program, which allows younger players to improve their skills against more experienced players. Bench coaches are volunteers who will keep the focus on fun.
Cost: Skaters – $216; Goalies – $106
Registration
Players will need a 2024-2025 USA Hockey number to register for fall programs. This is done at an additional cost directly through USA Hockey, and please make sure to register your player using their FULL legal name as it appears on their birth certificate. Legal names are required by the registrar and all players must provide a birth certificate if they have not submitted one in a prior season. If your family needs assistance covering the USA Hockey membership fee, you may apply for a USA Hockey Membership Relief Fund Grant.
Register online through our DaySmart Recreation System. Use the links above to register directly for each program. When registering, make sure to have your player’s name selected from the dropdown menu. Daysmart will only show programs your player is age-eligible for.
See our Financial Policies for information on registration refunds.
Additional Information
Communication
We primarily communicate through email. Unsubscribing from emails in the DaySmart system may cause you to miss program information and reminders. For SMS reminders, including weather closures, please provide your cell phone number and mobile carrier so you can receive text messages.
Unless you unsubscribe, we will add your email to our monthly Glacier Ice Rink email newsletter, which includes general announcements and events. You can unsubscribe from this newsletter and still receive youth hockey information.
Financial Assistance
Financial aid is available for families needing help with registration fees. To apply, complete a Financial Assistance Application and return it via email or mail before the registration deadline or program start date. Financial aid covers up to 2/3 of the registration fee but does not cover the volunteer obligation amount. Players should still register before the deadline and select the payment plan option. If awarded, the financial aid will be applied to the remaining balance.
We also offer the Colin Moffatt Snodgrass scholarship, which is awarded to a travel player and house player each season. See the scholarship page for complete details.
Equipment Rental
Rental equipment appointments for the 2024-2025 season will be available starting in late August.
Rental equipment is available for $75 per player for the season. Equipment rental is staffed by volunteers and is available through appointment only. Families with multiple players should make one appointment per player to allow adequate time for fittings.
Schedule an appointment HERE.
Athletic Training Services
The University of Montana provides athletic training services to the University of Montana men’s hockey team and MAYHA participants. These services include the prevention, examination, diagnosis, and treatment of injuries and medical conditions. Concussion baseline and follow-up testing are also available for all league participants. All services are provided at the rink at no charge and are available by appointment.
See the athletic traininng page for more information.
Policies
Please see the MAYHA Guidebook for complete information on our program’s policies and procedures. All participants must sign a virtual waiver when registering for the programs. Please review our Codes of Conduct (Player and Parent) and Concussion Policy and Form.
Contact
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