News (Athens Youth Hockey Association | Athens Ohio | Bird Arena)

By Valerie Young: Registration is open, and Mite MidWinter House League practice begins December 12. The program encourages Learn to Play Hockey kids to move into team play with Athens Hockey by integrating them with Athens Hockey 6U and 8U players for practice and jamborees during winter break. House League players ...

By Diane Cahill: This weekend we had families working hard for our kids. Several Mite families as well as D2 players walked in the misty homecoming parade. The kids got their picture with Rufus and generally had a good time. We passed out lollipops with AYHA information tagged on the sticks. Thank you to those that ...

By Valerie Young: We had a great time on the ice with some new girls trying hockey tonight! Thanks to Emma, Ady, Sedona, and Maddie for helping the new girls, and to all of the parents who helped with gear. A special thank you to Coach Hogan from Ohio Hockey, for his help setting up. Any new players as well as AYHA ...

By Valerie Young: Try Hockey for Free on September 6 at Bird Arena! 5:30 pm for gear fitting. 6:00 - 7:00 pm on the ice. Anyone age 10 and under interested in learning to play hockey is welcome. No prior skating experience needed. Join Ohio University Ice Hockey and Athens Hockey 6U / 8U players on the ice. ...

By Valerie Young: In general, hockey goes on regardless of the weather. A Level 3 travel advisory in Athens cancels hockey, but otherwise we're probably skating. That said, adults should use their own good judgement about safe travel. Notify your coach or team manager if you're not coming, so they won't worry. If ...

By Valerie Young: Contact Director of Hockey Phil Oberlin ([email protected]) ASAP to coach with AYHA for the 17-18 season. Every coach on the ice or on the bench must provide a USA Hockey number to the AYHA Registrar and complete an online concussion education course mandated by Ohio state law. BEFORE being ...

By Valerie Young: Sign up to donate to Athens Youth Hockey Association (organization #80024) via Kroger Community Rewards. Anytime you shop at Kroger, Kroger will donate a portion of the proceeds from your purchases to us. No difference in your grocery bill, but a big difference in the Association budget. Go to ...

By Valerie Young: Greetings, AYHA families! Practice begins October 3. If you are new to AYHA, we hope that you will find a hockey culture here where families help one another, and kids learn about personal responsibility and commitment to the team. Here are some reminders to help the week go smoothly. 1.      ...

By Valerie Young: All AYHA events at Bird Arena for August 28 are CANCELLED! The 90+ F temperatures have set back the ice build at Bird Arena dramatically. There will be no skating this weekend. We are still hopeful that we can hold goalie clinics on August 30. Please check the website before you drive.

By Valerie Young: On April 2, Ohio University will host a symposium on coaching all youth sports, with keynote speaker Tom Farrey of ESPN.  Registration is only $10 and includes classroom sessions, field sessions, and lunch. Details and registrations can be found at http://oucoaching.wix.com/symposium This ...