Boise Youth Amateur Hockey
About Boise Youth Amateur Hockey
Boise Youth Amateur Hockey gives youth players in Boise and the Treasure Valley a place to test themselves in competitive travel hockey without losing sight of the bigger picture. Through the Jr. Steelheads, players get structured coaching, purposeful training, scholarship support, and sports medicine help that can carry into real life, not just the rink. It is a good fit for families who want hockey to build skill, confidence, and teamwork at the same time.
What sets Boise Youth Amateur Hockey apart is the way it supports players beyond the scoreboard. Alongside competitive travel hockey, it offers a female hockey pathway, scholarship help for qualified players, and a sports medicine partnership that supports injury tracking and return-to-play decisions.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Jr. Steelheads competitive travel hockey teams
Competitive travel hockey teams based in Boise, Idaho, for youth players in the Treasure Valley.
14U Girls Hockey
A development-focused, competitive program for female players, with regional competition and continued support for co-ed opportunities when available.
Healthy Rosters Program
A sports medicine partnership with Saint Alphonsus Sports Medicine that supports medical profiles, concussion care, injury management, and return-to-play decisions.
Scholarship Program
Financial assistance for qualified players, provided as credit to BYAHA accounts and based on available funds and eligibility criteria.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
Boise Youth Amateur Hockey creates a positive, challenging environment where talented and committed players gain the maximum benefits of participating in competitive sports. It endorses the USA Hockey core values of sportsmanship, respect for the individual, integrity, pursuit of excellence, enjoyment, loyalty, and teamwork, and it aims to develop great people as well as players.
Who they serve
Youth ages 8 to 17 in Boise and the Treasure Valley who want to play competitive hockey, including female players in the 14U Girls program.
How your donation helps
- ice time
- jerseys
- tournament fees
- travel
- equipment
- player development
Our story
Boise Youth Amateur Hockey Association is the parent organization of the Jr. Steelheads youth hockey teams. Based in Boise, it operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and is a member of the Idaho Amateur Hockey Association and USA Hockey.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Boise Youth Amateur Hockey’s services.
Families seeking scholarship assistance submit the scholarship application and supporting documents to scholarshipdirector@jrsteelheads.com by September 1. For injury guidance, coaches, athletes, and parents can call the Ask an ATC line at 208-367-3761.
In their words
We develop great people as well as great players.
Events
Jr. Steelheads 2026-2027 Tryouts
seasonalTryouts for players seeking placement on Jr. Steelheads teams, with registration open from April 1 through July 17, 2026.
14U Girls Hockey Tryouts
August 7-8, 2026Tryouts for the 14U Girls Hockey team, led by the Hockey Director and organization coaches.
Panera Bread Fundraiser Day
July 25, 2026A restaurant fundraiser that gives 30 percent of qualifying sales back to the Jr. Steelheads organization.
Play It Again Sports Buy Drive
August 1-15, 2026A used sports gear buy drive that benefits the Jr. Steelheads through participating Treasure Valley locations.
2nd Annual Jr. Steelheads Golf Tournament
annualA golf fundraiser held at Eagle Hills Golf Course with sponsors, golfers, donors, volunteers, and families supporting the program.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Boise Youth Amateur Hockey has shared.
Current needs
- volunteers at tournaments, events, and fundraisers
- sponsorship support for ice time, jerseys, tournament fees, travel, and equipment
- donations directed to specific players, teams, or the organization as a whole
Volunteer opportunities
- Volunteer at tournaments, events, or fundraisers
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
Who can register for Jr. Steelheads tryouts?
Players need to register during the tryout window and complete USA Hockey registration for the upcoming season. A valid USA Hockey confirmation number is required when registering.
What does the scholarship program provide?
The scholarship program provides financial assistance as a credit to a player’s BYAHA account for those who qualify. It does not cover all expenses, and it cannot be used for player travel expenses.
What is the Healthy Rosters Program used for?
It creates a secure electronic medical profile for an athlete, including injury and concussion history, emergency contact information, and support for safer return-to-play decisions.
How can families get sports medicine help during the season?
Certified athletic trainers from Saint Alphonsus can help with concussion guidance and related injuries during the season. Families can call the Ask an ATC line at 208-367-3761.
How does the 14U Girls Hockey program approach competition?
The program is competitive, but it is built around development too. It aims for regional play in female-specific leagues, while leaving room for players to keep skating on co-ed teams when those opportunities are available.
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