About AMHA

To positively engage local youth in the fundamentals of hockey through:

• Sportsmanship
• Teamwork
• Character Development

Founded in 1975, Ames Minor Hockey Association (AMHA) has been dedicated to growing the game of hockey and building a strong community for more than 50 years.

Our program welcomes skaters from 3 to 18 years old, providing opportunities for players of all skill levels to learn, develop and compete. We proudly serve families from Story, Boone, Hamilton, Jasper, Marshall and Polk counties, uniting communities through the love of the game!

League divisions include Learn-to-Play, House League(no-travel), High School Alliance and travel teams: Mite, Squirt, Pee Wee, Bantam and High School. Teams typically practice up to three times a week with games and tournaments on the weekends to maximize development and fun.

At AMHA our mission goes beyond the ice. We strive to engage local youth in the fundamentals of hockey while fostering sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline, fun and character development. Whether your child is just learning to skate or competing at a higher level, AMHA provides a supportive environment to grow both as a player and a person.

Join us and be a part of a tradition that has been building athletes, teammates, and leaders since 1975! Welcome to AMHA!

At AMHA, we "Raise the Bar" through various focus points for our athletes:

• AMHA summer hockey program
• AMHA weekly specific goalie practice called "Behind the Mask"
• A highly trained and experienced coaching staff
• All volunteers directly interacting with youth receive background checks and are Safe Sport certified
• House leagues and travel opportunities
• Up to three (3) practices a week with additional game time opportunities on the weekends
• AMHA incorporates the USA Hockey ADM model as well as focused skating instruction for all athletes by highly trained skating coaches
• Focused off-ice training brought in when appropriate to enhance athletic and hockey performance
• Partnership with Ames Figure Skating Club to provide additional technical skills outside of AMHA practice time

High School 

• Varsity/JV and Alliance team
• Tryouts and registration in June
• Summer practice and regular season - July through February

Travel Teams

• Mites, Squirts, Peewees and Bantams
• Team tryouts in July/August
• Practice and regular season - August through March
• Summer Practice - July through August

House + Learn To Play (LTP)

• Players who don't want to travel or are learning the game of hockey
• Practice, regular season Mid-October - February
• Summer sessions in August

AMHA Summer Ice 

• Included for all regular season AMHA Travel Teams & High School players
• House and LTP players can participate for a small fee

In honor of the many strong female hockey players that have played with AMHA, we are proud of the growth within the association related to female players. This past season AMHA had more female participants throughout the association than has been seen in years past.