We are a youth hockey organization gearing up for our 2020-2021 season. Click on the Registration tab at the top of the page to signup for this season!

To WAHA members,

Due to the continued restrictions in Chelan county related to the COVID pandemic, we will continue to keep registration closed for the upcoming 2020/21 hockey season. Delaying registration will allow us to more accurately determine appropriate registration fees for the season once we get to a phase we can re-open. While we are hopeful that restrictions will be lifted in time for us to have a full season, our current re-opening status, and the continued restrictions placed on Chelan county does not give us a clear path forward for starting our season.

The short term impact is to our rep programs which typically start with tryouts in August and practices beginning in September. Long-term impacts are still unclear as the Powerskate and ADM sessions typically start the end of September and the first of October respectively, and Mite and Squirt/Peewee house programs starting in late October.

We will continue to update our website and email members as new information is available. For now, we encourage everyone to get registered with USA Hockey for the 2020/21 season, as well as get current with all Safesport certifications. We fully expect to play hockey this season, so we want everyone ready to go when the time comes to start the season.

Respectfully,

Your WAHA Board

MARCH 3, 2020 - USA HOCKEY
We continue to regularly monitor concerns associated with coronavirus (COVID-19) and wanted to take a moment to provide an update as it relates to USA Hockey activities, including upcoming District and National tournaments at all levels.

Our top priority, as you know, is the safety of everyone involved with USA Hockey. We’re extremely fortunate to have Dr. Michael Stuart from the Mayo Clinic as our chief medical and safety officer, someone who brings vast experience, connectivity across the country and world, and an even hand in helping guide our organization on safety-related issues.

Dr. Stuart, who is also a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation Medical Committee, has shared the importance that everyone follow the guidelines below and regularly visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization websites for additional information:

• Practice frequent and meticulous hand-washing with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands
• Cover your nose and mouth when coughing and/or sneezing with a tissue or flexed elbow
• Avoid close contact with anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms
• Quarantine anyone who is sick (players, coaches, parents, roommates)
• Ensure safe food sources; thoroughly cook meat and eggs
• Handshake lines after games should include fist bumps with gloves on
• Use individual water bottles; do not share them
• Towels should not be shared in any way

While the coronavirus is without question a significant concern, as of today, all activities within USA Hockey will go on as planned. It is important to note, however, that the situation is fluid and we will provide updates as warranted.

It is worth noting that as of today, there are no directives from the CDC to avoid domestic travel, limit large groups or cancel sporting events.

Thank you for your diligence in following the guidelines above and continuing to stay engaged with this important topic.

Link to CDC - https://www.cdc.gov/ 
Link to WHO - https://www.who.int/

Meetings are open to all members who would like to attend!

Get the current info and happenings on the operation and maintenance of Wenatchee Amateur Hockey Association as the Board meets each month. General Board Meetings are open attendance and will provide Committee reports, Upcoming Events, and the current status of the Association.

For the upcoming season USAH has made some major changes for the 2019-2020 Season. It is important for ALL Coaches, Parents and Players read over this letter and make sure you are in compliance before the season starts. I have listed a few of the major changes below but please read the letter in full.

• Beginning this season, SafeSport is required EVERY YEAR rather than every other year.
• A person must first take the course known as “Core Center for SafeSport Training,” which is taken online and generally takes approximately 90 – 120 minutes to complete. After that a “Refresher Course” is available each subsequent year for a person that has completed the Core Center for SafeSport Training. The Refresher Course generally takes 30 minutes or less to complete. There is no cost to members of USA Hockey to complete either training course.
• Because we do not want players or officials turning 18 to become ineligible in the middle of a season, USA Hockey is requiring that all players 17 years of age or older on or before December 31 of that playing season and who play on a team in a classification that allows minor age players complete SafeSport Training before being added to such team and prior to participation (on-ice or off-ice).
• Background Screening: All coaches, instructors, Managers and other staff shall be screened by USA Hockey within the past two (2) years for the 2019-2020 Season. More extensive screening will be in effect 2020-2021 Season. More information can be found here: https://www.pnaha.com/page/show/1274442-background-check-application

Once your training is complete please email a copy of your certificate to our Safeport Coordinators for WAHA.

John Martin- jmartin6936@gmail.com

Justin Fulbright - justin@cwainc.us

As a reminder ALL Coaches, Board Members and Players 17 years of age or older MUST HAVE CERTIFICATION COMPLETED before any on-ice or off-ice WAHA related events.