Purpose: To incentivize local associations to rebuild numbers at the 8U age level (post-COVID)
Incentive: The top performing association will be awarded the Association of the Year (John Stansik Award). There are also cash awards for the top three preforming associations.
First Place $7,500
Second Place $5,000
Third Place $2,500
Criteria: Association will be measured on several specific growth measurements. They will receive points based on their performance in each of the categories. Growth measurements will be tracked throughout the year, with the March 31, 2024, USA Hockey Membership numbers being the final score.
Associations will also be eligible for a maximum of 725 participation points based on their participation in certain growth-related activities as defined below. Participation points will be awarded throughout the year as activities are completed. All participation activities must be completed no later than the date shown for the activity. To record your participation, go to the Grow Your Association page on the MAHA Website and click on the participation tracking link.
To record your progress, use the link sent with the intial program registration. If you can't find the link, please reach out to us and we will supply you with the link again.
Growth Criteria
Change in the Percentage of Total Youth Players
Change in the Percentage of Total 8U Players
8U Players as a Percentage of Your Total Association Youth Membership
8U Player Retention - 80% Retention of 8U Player Bonus - 100 Points
Participation Points
Identified Growth Coordinator 50 pts
Set an 8U Player Goal 50 pts
Program Service Growth Assessment 50 pts
Enroll in Hat Trick Challenge 50 pts
Girls Hockey Weekend Event 50 pts
Welcome Back Weeks 50 pts
November National THFF 25 pts
February National THFF 25 pts
Host Your Own THFF 50 pts
Association LTS Program 50 pts
Association LTP Program 50 pts
Bonus Points
Host Courageous Conversations Presentation Max 100 Pts
Be Nice Mental Health Presentation Max 100 pts
Positive Coaching Alliance Seminar Max 100 pts
1st Place: Greater Flint Hockey Association
2nd Place: Grand Rapids Amateur Hockey Association
3rd Place: Livonia Hockey Association
Association | District | Growth Points | Participation Points | Total Points |
---|---|---|---|---|
ALLEN PARK HOCKEY CLUB | MIH2 | 277 | 0 | 277 |
BELLE TIRE HOCKEY CLUB | MIH2 | 30 | 400 | 430 |
CLARK PARK DETROIT HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH2 | 73 | 0 | 73 |
DEARBORN HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH2 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
DETROIT ICE DREAMS | MIH2 | 42 | 300 | 342 |
DOWNRIVER HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH2 | 31 | 50 | 81 |
GARDEN CITY HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH2 | 56 | 100 | 156 |
GROSSE ILE HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH2 | 47 | 0 | 47 |
TRENTON HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH2 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
WYANDOTTE WARRIORS HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH2 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
BIG BOY HOCKEY CLUB | MIH3 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
DETROIT BULLDOGS HOCKEY CLUB | MIH3 | 53 | 100 | 153 |
MT CLEMENS HOCKEY CLUB | MIH3 | 19 | 100 | 119 |
OAKLAND JUNIOR GRIZZLIES | MIH3 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
ROYAL OAK HOCKEY CLUB | MIH3 | 152 | 525 | 677 |
ST CLAIR SHORES YOUTH | MIH3 | 119 | 0 | 119 |
SUBURBAN HOCKEY GROUP-ROCHESTER | MIH3 | 49 | 450 | 499 |
SUBURBAN ICE MACOMB | MIH3 | 107 | 400 | 507 |
TROY HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH3 | 25 | 50 | 75 |
BIRMINGHAM HOCKEY ASSOCIATION D4 | MIH4 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
CANTON VICTORY HONDA HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH4 | 15 | 100 | 115 |
COMPUWARE YOUTH LEAGUE | MIH4 | 25 | 100 | 125 |
GRAND RIVER HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH4 | 137 | 100 | 237 |
HB HOCKEY CLUB | MIH4 | 19 | 525 | 544 |
KENSINGTON VALLEY HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH4 | 29 | 350 | 379 |
LAKELAND HOCKEY | MIH4 | 27 | 300 | 327 |
LITTLE CAESARS FARMINGTON HILLS HOCKEY | MIH4 | 12 | 50 | 62 |
LIVONIA HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH4 | 50 | 500 | 550 |
NOVI YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH4 | 26 | 100 | 126 |
ORCHARD LAKE UNITED | MIH4 | 33 | 100 | 133 |
PLYMOUTH-CANTON HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH4 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
REDFORD TOWNSHIP HOCKEY | MIH4 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
USA HOCKEY CLUB OF MICHIGAN | MIH4 | 153 | 0 | 153 |
AMATEUR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION MT PLEASANT | MIH5 | 195 | 50 | 245 |
BAY COUNTY HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH5 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
EASTERN MICHIGAN HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH5 | 65 | 100 | 165 |
GLADWIN AREA HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH5 | 58 | 50 | 108 |
GREATER FLINT HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH5 | 34 | 100 | 134 |
GREATER SAGINAW AMATEUR HOCKEY ASSN | MIH5 | 26 | 100 | 126 |
HURON COUNTY HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH5 | 45 | 50 | 95 |
MIDLAND AMATEUR HOCKEY LEAGUE | MIH5 | 42 | 100 | 142 |
PORT HURON MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH5 | 24 | 100 | 124 |
SANILAC COUNTY HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH5 | 45 | 0 | 45 |
ADRIAN YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH6 | 180 | 0 | 180 |
ANN ARBOR AMATEUR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH6 | 46 | 100 | 146 |
THE GARDEN YOUTH HOCKEY CLUB | MIH6 | 36 | 500 | 536 |
BIG RAPIDS AREA JUNIOR HOCKEY | MIH6 | 138 | 0 | 138 |
CHELSEA | MIH6 | 48 | 100 | 148 |
FOX MOTORS HOCKEY CLUB | MIH6 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
GRAND RAPIDS AMATEUR HOCKEY | MIH6 | 59 | 550 | 609 |
GRAND RAPIDS BLADES | MIH6 | 124 | 100 | 224 |
GRAND VALLEY AMATEUR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH6 | 42 | 0 | 42 |
GREATER BATTLE CREEK ICE HOCKEY | MIH6 | 48 | 0 | 48 |
HOCKEY ASSOCIATION AT WEST KENT H.A.W.K. | MIH6 | 19 | 100 | 119 |
HOLLAND HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH6 | 14 | 100 | 114 |
JACKSON AREA HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH6 | 40 | 350 | 390 |
KOHA | MIH6 | 35 | 300 | 335 |
LAKESHORE JR LUMBERJACKS | MIH6 | 30 | 50 | 80 |
LANSING HOCKEY CLUB | MIH6 | 31 | 100 | 131 |
ROCKFORD HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH6 | 21 | 150 | 171 |
WEST SHORE AMATEUR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH6 | 36 | 50 | 86 |
ALPENA HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH7 | 87 | 100 | 187 |
CADILLAC AREA HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH7 | 47 | 0 | 47 |
CHEBOYGAN HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH7 | 74 | 50 | 124 |
GRAND TRAVERSE HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH7 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
HURON HOCKEY AND SKATING ASSOCIATION | MIH7 | 83 | 0 | 83 |
KALKASKA AREA HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH7 | 56 | 50 | 106 |
OTSEGO COUNTY HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH7 | 43 | 0 | 43 |
PETOSKEY AREA HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH7 | 47 | 0 | 47 |
SOO MICHIGAN HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH7 | 37 | 0 | 37 |
ST IGNACE HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH7 | 141 | 0 | 141 |
CALUMET HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH8 | 37 | 0 | 37 |
COPPER COUNTRY JUNIOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH8 | 25 | 250 | 275 |
DICKINSON AMATEUR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH8 | 32 | 250 | 282 |
ESCANABA AREA JUNIOR HOCKEY | MIH8 | 78 | 0 | 78 |
IRON AMATEUR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH8 | 61 | 250 | 311 |
IRON RANGE HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH8 | 49 | 50 | 99 |
KEWEENAW BAY HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH8 | 47 | 0 | 47 |
MANISTIQUE HOCKEY ASSN | MIH8 | 50 | 0 | 50 |
MARQUETTE JUNIOR HOCKEY CORP | MIH8 | 84 | 0 | 84 |
MUNISING HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH8 | 87 | 0 | 87 |
ONTONAGON AMATEUR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | MIH8 | 200 | 100 | 300 |
POLAR BEAR YOUTH HOCKEY | MIH8 | 78 | 50 | 128 |
TAHQUAMENON AREA HOCKEY | MIH8 | 59 | 0 | 59 |