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23-24 Association of the Year Contest

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. 

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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.


Contest Criteria

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

22-23 Association of the Year Winnners

1st Place: Greater Flint Hockey Association

2nd Place: Grand Rapids Amateur Hockey Association

3rd Place: Livonia Hockey Association

Association of the Year Progress as of March 1, 2024

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