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WAHA
Wisconsin Amateur Hockey
About

The Heart of Wisconsin Hockey

WAHA is the USA Hockey affiliate for the state of Wisconsin, supporting players, coaches, officials and member associations from Mite to Midget — every age, every ability, every corner of the state.

Mission

Promote, develop and grow amateur ice hockey across Wisconsin — from a child's first stride to a lifelong love of the game.

Vision

An inclusive, safe and competitive hockey community where every Wisconsinite has a path to play.

Values

Respect, integrity, development, sportsmanship and service to the membership above all.

What We Do

Serving the Wisconsin hockey community

WAHA is run by volunteers — parents, coaches, officials and former players — who give their time so the next generation can fall in love with the game. Every season we sanction events, certify hundreds of coaches and officials, award equipment grants, and advocate for hockey at every level.

  • Sanction state-wide tournaments and playdowns
  • Certify USA Hockey coaches and officials
  • Award Mite equipment grants for first-time skaters
  • Operate girls', boys', and disabled hockey programs
  • Maintain the Wisconsin Hockey Hall of Fame
  • Distribute Grass Roots and Try Hockey For Free grants
  • Provide SafeSport, background screening and risk-management support
  • Publish bylaws, rules and statewide playing standards
Leadership

Board of Directors

President
WAHA Executive Board
Vice President
WAHA Executive Board
Treasurer
WAHA Executive Board
Secretary
WAHA Executive Board
Registrar
Player & team registration
Risk Manager
SafeSport & screening
Coach-in-Chief
Coaching education
Referee-in-Chief
Officiating program
Girls Director
Girls' & women's hockey
Disabled Hockey Director
Sled, special & warrior
Tournament Director
State playdowns & sanctioning
Discipline Chair
Conduct & appeals
Statewide

WAHA Districts

Wisconsin is divided into six districts, each represented on the WAHA Board. Member associations within each district elect their own district director.

Northwest District
North Central District
Northeast District
Central District
Southwest District
Southeast District
Since 1947

A storied history

  1. 1947

    WAHA founded as the USA Hockey affiliate for Wisconsin.

  2. 1973

    First sanctioned statewide playdown tournaments.

  3. 1995

    Wisconsin Hockey Hall of Fame established.

  4. 2008

    Girls' hockey programs formalized at every age level.

  5. 2018

    Statewide SafeSport program rolled out across all members.

  6. 2024

    12,000+ registered players across 200+ member associations.

USA Hockey Affiliate

Official Wisconsin affiliate of USA Hockey, the national governing body.

Hall of Fame

Home of the Wisconsin Hockey Hall of Fame honoring the legends of our game.

Foundation Partner

Partner with the USA Hockey Foundation to fund player & program grants.