Travel Hockey Financial Information

2026-2027 Financial Information

Beginning with the 2026–2027 season, registration fees have been restructured to include many expenses that were previously collected separately throughout the season. This change provides families with more predictable costs and reduces the administrative burden on volunteer team managers.

View the June 23, 2026 Town Hall meeting recording and presentation for additional information.

Townhall Virtual Meeting Recording from June 23rd, 2026

Slide deck from Meeting

Included in Registration

Registration fees cover the core costs of operating the program, including:

• Subsidized ice time for practices and home games
• Game officials
• MAHA league fees
• Athletic training services
• Subscriptions and technology platforms (Hudl, TeamSnap, etc.)
• Uniforms, pucks, and team equipment
• End-of-season celebration
• Administrative costs of managing program

New for 26-27

• Non-parent coaching stipends and approved travel expenses
• Entry fees for designated home and away tournaments
• Robby Glantz Power Skating Clinic

Keeping Hockey Affordable

MAYHA’s Board of Directors supports keeping youth hockey accessible by charging travel programs a subsidized ice rental rate. This helps lower overall registration costs for families while supporting MAYHA’s mission of providing inclusive and affordable ice sports.

As operating costs change, the Board periodically reviews this subsidy to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of youth hockey programs and Glacier Ice Rink.

Additional Family Expenses

While registration fees cover the core costs of the travel hockey program, families should anticipate additional personal expenses throughout the season, including:

• Travel costs such as hotels, meals, and gas
• Optional off-ice training or independently organized development opportunities
• Additional player apparel beyond the included team jackets
• End-of-season gifts for players, coaches, or team managers
• Other optional team activities or purchases approved by the team

Participation in optional team purchases or activities is voluntary and should not create financial pressure beyond standard registration fees and normal travel-related expenses.

Additional Tournament Participation

Each travel team will attend a designated number of tournaments during the season (see table below). Tournament entry fees included in registration are non-refundable, regardless of player attendance. MAYHA administration will manage tournament registration and reimbursement for approved non-parent coach travel expenses.

Teams may choose to participate in additional tournaments beyond those included in the registration fee. If an additional tournament is approved by families:

• • MAYHA administration will coordinate the tournament registration and create an online registration to collect the entry fee and non-parent coach travel expenses.
  • Players may opt out of attending these tournaments.
  • Costs will be divided among participating players.
  • Refunds will not be provided after a player has committed to participate.