The Wisconsin Amateur Hockey Association (WAHA) Board of Directors announces the creation of a full-time position of Executive Director to oversee its growing list of programs. Information about the position can be found at the WAHA website www.wahahockey.com

To apply, applicants should submit the following materials:

1. Cover Letter outlining interest in the position and relevant experience.

2. Resume or Career Vita highlighting leadership and hockey-related experience.

3. Three Professional References (with phone and email).

4. Brief Statement of Vision for the growth and development of ice hockey within the State of Wisconsin.

Application Deadline: November 30, 2025 Anticipated Start Date: February 15- March 1, 2026

Submit Applications To: WAHA.ExecDir.Search@gmail.com

Subject Line: Executive Director Application – Attention Search Committee

Meet A Local Hockey Hero - excerpts provided from nominations.

Jamie Crimmins  ~ Superior Amateur Hockey Association

"Jamie has been on our board for 15 plus years. Her kids are all adults and are no longer in our association, but Jamie is on just about every committee we have. 
Jamie does everything from tournaments, to running our fundraisers, is our secretary on our board and Registrar for WAHA team rosters.  Because of her  organization skills she pretty much runs our association from the stand point of keeping everyone's task on time and gets them completed. Jamie trains all of our managers on Sport Engine. She is just a wonderful person to work with. Most of all she is just a wonderful person. The kids, the players and the coaches all know her as a friend to Superior Amateur Hockey Association."

Nominate a Hockey Hero!

Being a part of a great hockey community is a what keeps bringing kid and families back to the rink season after season.  There are those in our hockey communities who just stand out as being Hockey Heroes though, and we would like to recognize those individuals.  Please send us your nomination of a Hockey Hero that goes above and beyond for a team / association / community,  and makes hockey better because of it.

Nomination Form 

Wisconsin provided 28 Try Hockey for Free Host Sites this Fall!! 

Thank you to all the Associations and volunteers who continue to provide fun events to introduce more kids to the great sport of hockey across the State!

The next National date is March 7th 2026 to tie in with the excitement of the Olympics.  

This is a great opportunity for Associations to capitalize on the Olympic buzz, but as always, Try Hockey For Free and More events can be hosted at any time of the year.   Please check out the WAHA website for Grant opportunities to help your association grow through these events.

Two Wisconsin Hockey Legends are being inducted into Two Hall's of Fame in 2025

Brianna Decker - Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto,ON  on November 10th

Brianna is also being inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame on December 10th in St. Paul MN

Joe Pavelski - Will be inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame on December 10th in  St. Paul MN

As an affiliate of USA Hockey, the Wisconsin Amateur Hockey Association (WAHA) has a Zero Tolerance Policy towards any type of abusive conduct. Unfortunately, each season we continue to receive reports of misconduct involving offensive, hateful, or discriminatory behavior, as well as reports of racial and/or discriminatory harassment amongst participants. This type of behavior is reprehensible and has absolutely no place in our game.
 

What you allow, you condone. 

• Report to the on ice official if it happens during a game
• Report it to your coach or an administrator if it happens on your team

In a concentrated focus to provide continued goalie development for Wisconsin Goalies, the 2025 camp hosted over 100 goalies. 

Registration for the 2026 Camp will open in March 2006 and will be held in Sun Prairie the weekend of August 7-9th 2026  - details will be posted on the WAHA website in March 2026.

This development camp is open to 2013-2010 Goalies

There will be the option for 2014 goalies to apply for spots based on space. 

In our continued partnership with the Positive Coaching Alliance, the following FREE coach and parent workshops for WAHA members are being offered in  December, January and February. 

Monday December 1st - 7pm

DEVELOPING COMPETITORS AND MENTAL WELLNESS THROUGH POSITIVE COACHING  : provides coaches with hands on tools they can immediately use to create a positive sports culture with their team. 

A positive sports experience, where athletes develop and build connections in an environment that is high on both challenge and support can contribute to athlete mental wellness. 

REGISTER HERE

Sunday December 14th -7pm

MASTERY : The Pursuit of Peak Performance  Coaches play a crucial role in helping young people gain skills and improve their performance over time.  This session will expand upon PCA's skill development principle, the ELM Tree of Mastery, and provides coaches with the  research-based Pursuit of Peak Performance Framework which will help them guide athletes towards performing at their highs levels

REGISTER HERE

Sunday January 11th -7pm

COACHING WITH EMPATHY :    The highly interactive Coaching with Empathy workshop provides coaches with the tools to build meaningful, understanding relationships with and amongst their team - and unlock the many benefits that sports can provide.

REGISTER HERE

Sunday February 1st -7pm

THE POWER OF POSITIVE SPORTS PARENTING: 

Parents/caregivers play a vital role in fostering a positive youth sports culture. When aligned with coaches and program administrators in their approach, they can better support athletes, coaches, and the broader team community. The Power of Positive Sports Parenting offers practical strategies to help parents/caregivers contribute to a positive and welcoming sports experience for everyone involved.

REGISTER HERE 

Since 2020, less than 50% of WAHA Associations have reported concussions through the required concussion protocols.  We had 132 reported last season. 

 We need EVERY Association to follow the USA Hockey and WAHA Concussion Management protocols.  Reporting concussions and return to play  protocols are required by Wisconsin State Law.  

We encourage all teams to hold a meeting where you read out loud the following Team Up speech.  "We are a team, and teammates look out for each other. A teammate with a concussion needs your help.  I expect you to SPEAK UP to a coach, team leader or athletic trainer if you think a teammate has a concussion."

The WAHA website has plenty of info regarding concussions and other safety topics. If you need more information, please contact the WAHA Safety Rep, Jerry Kennedy at usahcd@gmail.com.

2025-2026 WAHA Dates 

Boys High Performance Tryout Registration Opens - January 5th

WAHA Leadership Symposium - Monday January 12th

Registration for Kohlman Cup Tryouts Opens - January 15th

Girls Central District Tryout Registration Opens - February 1st

Regional Playdowns - February 6th-8th

WAHA State Tournaments:

February 21-22nd ~ 14U Youth & 14U Girls

February 28-March 1st ~ 12U Girls & 10U Youth

March 7-8th ~ 12U Youth & 10U Girls

WAHA Tier 1 Playoffs 

February 28th - March 2nd 

Tier II play-offs were held over two weekends at the end of October and first of November, which resulted in the following championships.

Girls 14U -  Wisconsin Elite Hockey League  - South East 

Boys 16U - Wisconsin Elite Hockey League -  South East AA

Girls 16U - Wisconsin Elite Hockey League - Western 

Girls 19U - Badger City 

Girls High School - Wisconsin Elite Hockey League - North Central / North East

The Boys 16U and Girls High School teams will progress to USAH National Tournaments in March. 

The Girls 14U, 16U and 19U teams will compete at Central District play-offs in March for a chance to progress to USAH Nationals.

Congratulations to all the teams!