Promote-Grow-Develop
We need more Youth Hockey Ambassadors in our community, We need people in our programs getting NEW kids involved in hockey. Being a Youth Hockey Ambassador is not recruiting kids from other programs, but recruiting NEW kids and families to the sport of hockey.
Let's work together and help promote the game of hockey in our communities and let’s bring new kids to the rinks!
A membership report for all USA Hockey members. What are you going to improve?
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8U & Growth Coordinator
VSAHA's grant program has evolved for the 2025-2026 season. We will be offering grants in the following categories. Associations interested in applying for a grant(s) must complete the Growth Grant Form. In addition to completing the form, associations must also make sure to earn as many points as they can. The more points an association earns the better chance of earning the grant(s) they desire.
Associations can earn points to earn grant money they are requesting, monthly and end of year awards. The more points you have the better chance of getting a grant. Points will be accumulated by association actions. Points can possibly be turned into other rewards such as state tournament discount, equipment, etc. Each association is encouraged to share any progress with VSAHA officers via social media posts or direct communication. Opportunities to earn points may be updated as needed. This is a new program and details will be continued to worked out. If you have an idea to improve this, let us know.
| Focus | Amount of Grants | VSAHA Support | Club Commitment | Cost of Each Grant | Total Grant Cost |
| Goalie Development | 4 | Clubs get 2 sets of quick change pads ($300/set), 1 try goalie for free clinic, $300 cash to offset ice costs for clinic | Clubs commit to provide ice and coaches to assist with a try goalie for free clinic. All association goalies/players must have the opportunity to attend. | $900.00 | $3,600.00 |
| Adaptive (Disabled) | 2 | You determine the need and the cost. Estimate $2000 | Commit to full report on the effectiveness of the grant | $2,000.00 | $4,000.00 |
| Community Engagement - Floor Hockey or your own idea | 4 | Clubs get set of floor hockey sticks & balls, $500/year for 1 year | Clubs commit to THFF, commit to 3 school visits/year, commit to holding a fall and spring season street hockey league/jamboree via local recreation programs or schools | $500.00 | $2,000.00 |
| Try Hockey For Free | 6 | Clubs get $300 to offset the cost of ice and promotion of the event. | Clubs commit to providing documentation about the number of players attending and transitioned | $300.00 | $1,800.00 |
| Equipment | 4 | You determine the need and the cost. Estimate $500 | Commit to full report on the effectiveness of the grant | $500.00 | $2,000.00 |
To be considered for any grant money, associations must follow the timeline.