Athens Youth Hockey Association | Athens Ohio | Bird Arena

Through fundamental hockey skills, teamwork, self-discipline, and competitive sportsmanship, the AYHA promotes the development of ice hockey in Southeast Ohio with boys and girls ages six-and-under to high school seniors.  With over 60 years of history, the AYHA is the oldest youth sports organization in Athens.  At the heart of this organization are the parents, coaches, sponsors, and volunteers who make ice hockey in Athens possible.

Interested in learning to skate and play hockey? 

The Athens Youth Hockey Association welcomes boys and girls from the ages of five all the way through high school who want to make Bird Arena their home for hockey.  Under the guidance of the USA Hockey Association and MidAm Hockey, the AYHA strives to promote youth hockey in Southeast Ohio.  As a completely volunteer organization, our goal is to foster an environment where athletics, confidence, responsibility, and fun are promoted on the ice.