Steamboat Springs Youth Hockey Association

Every dollar raised through Colorado Gives will go directly to our financial aid program

Youth hockey is about so much more than learning to skate, pass, and shoot. It teaches discipline, resilience, accountability, teamwork, leadership, and perseverance. It creates friendships, builds confidence, and gives kids a sense of belonging.

We have already set aside $15,000 for financial aid this year, but we want to do more. We know hockey families make significant commitments of time, travel, and resources to give their children the opportunity to play, and we don't want finances to be the reason a child has to sit on the sidelines.

As one former player shared:

“Playing hockey has given me discipline, accountability, escape, and a great work ethic… Every year, we are family. Our job as teammates is to hold each other to a higher standard at practice and games and off the ice as well.”

Another player described what hockey has given them this way:

“Youth hockey has shaped me far beyond the rink, teaching me discipline, resilience, and leadership… Most importantly, hockey has shown me the value of teamwork and perseverance.”

And sometimes, the lessons are as simple — and as lasting — as learning how to handle failure:

“I developed the ability to laugh off mistakes, learn communication, and how to lead a team.”

Every dollar raised through Colorado Gives will help expand our financial aid program and make it possible for more local families to afford the opportunity to play.

As another former player put it:

“Not only did I meet my future friends for life, but I also learned crucial lessons that I will take with me forever.”

Help us keep more kids on the ice — and give them the opportunity to discover everything hockey has to offer, both on and off the rink.