A Path for Every Player
From their first stride to their last whistle — WAHA programs span every age, level and ability across Wisconsin.
Youth Hockey
Mite, Squirt, PeeWee, Bantam and Midget divisions for boys & girls through 200+ Wisconsin associations.
- Cross-ice ADM Mite play
- House, Travel and Tier II/III
- Statewide playdowns
- Player development camps
Girls Hockey
All-girls programming with dedicated jamborees, team growth grants and a girls state championship.
- 8U Girls #GTG Jamborees
- Girls Team Growth Initiative grants
- Girls State Championship
- Girls High Performance
Coaching
USA Hockey Coaching Education Program (CEP), mentorship and continuing development for WI coaches.
- Level 1–5 certification
- Age-specific modules
- Coach Developer pathway
- ADM resources
Officiating
Registration, seminars and game assignments for officials at every level across the state.
- Open book exams
- On-ice seminars
- Mentor program
- Rule Book 2025–2027
Tournaments
WAHA-sanctioned state playdowns, championships and showcase events throughout the season.
- State Playdowns
- Tier II/III State Championships
- Mite Jamboree Series
- Spring Showcases
Disabled Hockey
Sled, special and warrior hockey programs making the game accessible to every Wisconsinite.
- Sled hockey
- Special Hockey
- Warrior Hockey
- Adaptive equipment grants
Try Hockey For Free
Free intro-to-hockey events at rinks statewide — equipment provided, no experience needed.
- Free clinics
- Loaner equipment
- Find your home rink
- Host grant available
High Performance
WAHA HP teams compete at USA Hockey Central District camps and select festivals.
- Central District camps
- Player ID events
- Multi-tier selection
- National Camp pathway
From Mite to Midget
First steps — full ice removed, cross-ice and half-ice play under USA Hockey ADM.
Skills, small-area games and full-ice introduction. House and travel options.
Body contact introduced. Tier II/III and house programs. Statewide playdowns.
Full body checking. Tier II/III state championship play.
Pre-junior level competition. AAA, Tier II and high school complement.
Single-age divisions and combined teams across all girls' levels.
The American Development Model
WAHA implements the USA Hockey American Development Model — an age-appropriate, long-term athlete development framework focused on skill-building, fun, and lifelong love of the game. From cross-ice Mites to full-ice Midgets, every level has a clear playbook.
Coaching resourcesPractice & game ratios that match each age's development needs.
Station-based practice with high reps and small-area games.
Building athletes for life — not chasing short-term wins.
Every kid plays. Every kid develops. Every kid belongs.
Find your home rink
200+ member associations across Wisconsin.