Who We Are
The Helena Area Youth Hockey Association (HAYHA) has a Vision to develop character, sportsmanship, and physical fitness among young athletes in the Helena Area.
HAYHA is committed to providing young athletes with the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and love for the game of hockey in a fun and safe environment.
HAYHA is committed to affirming the importance of hockey as a team sport, and instilling a lifelong appreciation for the game and the values of commitment, self-discipline, teamwork, respect and sportsmanship it embodies.
HELENA HOCKEY STRIVES TO:
- Inspire a lifelong love of hockey
- Cultivate family, friendships and fun
- Build strength of character on and off the ice
- Develop athletes to their greatest potential
HELENA BIGHORNS CORE VALUES
• Sportsmanship -- Foremost of all values is to learn a sense of fair play. Be humble in victory, gracious in defeat. We will foster friendship with teammates and opponents alike.
• Respect for the individual -- Treat all others as you expect to be treated.
• Integrity -- We seek to foster honesty and fair play beyond mere strict interpretation of the rules and regulations of the game.
• Pursuit of excellence at the individual, team and organizational levels -- Each member of the organization, whether player, volunteer or staff, should seek to perform each aspect of the game to the highest level of his or her ability.
• Enjoyment -- It is important for the hockey experience to be fun, satisfying and rewarding for all participants.
• Loyalty -- We aspire to teach loyalty to the ideals and fellow members of the sport of hockey.
• Teamwork -- We value the strength of learning to work together. The use of teamwork is reinforced and rewarded by success in the hockey experience.