Missoula Area Youth Hockey Assn
About Missoula Area Youth Hockey Assn
At Glacier Ice Rink, kids as young as 4 can learn to play hockey, adults can join leagues and tournaments, and families can show up for public skate or themed community sessions. The rink also opens its doors to school groups, nonprofit partners, and outside user groups, which gives the whole place a steady rhythm of everyday recreation and community use. Donors help keep that access wider, including financial assistance for people who need help paying for public programs and memberships.
What stands out here is how much is happening under one roof, without losing the sense that the rink is for the whole community. Youth hockey, adult play, public sessions, school programming, and free sled hockey clinics all run alongside a financial assistance program designed to lower the barrier to entry.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Youth hockey programs
Youth hockey opportunities for players ages 4 to 18, including travel teams, house program play, and learn-to-play hockey.
Adult hockey program
A competitive and recreational adult hockey program, including the Glacier Hockey League, morning reserve programs, and adult tournaments.
Public skating and public hockey sessions
Public programs that include public skate, stick & puck, family skate, pick-up hockey, advanced figure skate, and themed community skating events.
Ice rentals and field trips
Ice time rented to outside user groups, school groups, and nonprofit partners, along with school field trips.
Free sled hockey clinics
Free clinics designed to make hockey more inclusive and accessible.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
Our mission is to inspire a passion for ice sports among people of all ages and abilities. We strive to create a welcoming environment that promotes physical fitness, personal growth, and community connection.
Who they serve
People of all ages and abilities in the Missoula community, including youth ages 4 to 18, adults, families, school groups, nonprofit partners, and people seeking financial assistance.
Their impact
- More than 33,000 people participated in or attended activities at the rink during the 2023-2024 season.
- 655 youth ages 4 to 18 participated in hockey programs, including 143 travel players, 296 house players, and 216 learn-to-play players.
- 959 adults participated in the Glacier Hockey League across 70 teams in nine divisions.
- 22,174 participants attended public skating and public hockey sessions during the 2023-2024 season.
- 793 children came through school field trips and nonprofit rentals.
- The rink used 3,934 hours of ice during the 2023-2024 season.
- Eight youth hockey tournaments brought 74 teams to Missoula.
- The tournaments, travel games, and other rink events had an estimated economic impact of $1.9 million.
How your donation helps
- Free or discounted admission to public programs
- Discounted memberships for people who need assistance
- Keeping public ice sports programs affordable and accessible
Our story
Missoula Area Youth Hockey Association was formed in 1997 and operates Glacier Ice Rink for the Missoula community. Its purpose is straightforward and public-spirited, to inspire a passion for ice sports among people of all ages and abilities.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Missoula Area Youth Hockey Assn’s services.
People seeking assistance must have or create a DASH account before submitting an application. Requests should be submitted at least two weeks before planned program attendance, and applicants can request a discounted membership or a free public session admission pass for public skate, stick & puck, family skate, pick-up hockey, or advanced figure skate. Assistance is subject to available funds and is kept confidential.
Events
Fire on Ice charity game
annualAn annual charity hockey game hosted by the rink.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Missoula Area Youth Hockey Assn has shared.
Current needs
- Funding for free or discounted public program admission
- Funding for discounted memberships for people who need assistance
Partners & funders
In the news
Articles featuring Missoula Area Youth Hockey Assn from the Love What You Fund newsroom.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
What can Glacier Ice Rink financial assistance be used for?
It can help cover a discounted membership or a free public session admission pass for public skate, stick & puck, family skate, pick-up hockey, or advanced figure skate.
How does someone apply for financial assistance?
An applicant needs to have or create a DASH account, complete the application, and submit it at least two weeks before they plan to attend. Assistance depends on available funds.
What public sessions are available?
Public programs include public skate, stick & puck, family skate, pick-up hockey, and advanced figure skate.
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