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ARIZONA HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY ASSOC INC
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860954597 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE N68 · Recreation & Sports · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.ahsha.org
revenue
$1.4M
expenses
$1.2M
net assets
$662K
employees
0
volunteers
100
program ratio
98%
mission · from form 990

The mission of the Arizona High School Hockey Association is to provide high school students the opportunity to participate in a high quality youth sports program, promoting the life skills inherent to participation in a competitive environment through amateur hockey. Through training, education and the use of key role models. The values of sportsmanship and family participation will be at the forefront of all efforts.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Arizona High School Hockey Association (AHSHA) provides high school students in Arizona with the opportunity to participate in an amateur ice hockey program. It operates as an independent league sanctioned by USA Hockey, promoting sportsmanship and life skills through competitive play. AHSHA organizes teams based on high school attendance, offering both regular season games and spring sessions.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

High School Hockey League
Organizes high school ice hockey teams (Varsity D1, D2, D3, and JV) for competitive play, including pre-season games, regular season games, and playoffs. Players are assigned to teams based on their high school.
Spring 3x3 Sessions
Unstructured ice hockey sessions for 8th-12th grade players, focusing on free play without formal coaching or drills. Sessions are divided into groups based on age and skill level.
activities · 2 groups

what they do

  • Youth Hockey Skills Development Programs 6 activities
    • Operating a high school hockey league
      Operates an independent high school hockey league in Arizona, established in 1999, which has involved an average of 35 teams representing over 100 high schools. The league provides 20 half-ice practices, 20 regular season games, 4 pre-season games, and playoffs, including home/away jerseys, gloves, and shells for registered players.
    • Organize and Operate a High School Hockey League
      Operates an independent high school hockey league in Arizona, established in 1999, which has involved an average of 35 teams representing over 100 high schools. The league provides 20 half-ice practices, 4 pre-season games, 20 regular season games, and playoffs, including home/away jerseys, gloves, and shells for registered players.
    • Organize and operate a high school hockey league
      Operates an independent high school hockey league in Arizona, established in 1999, which has involved an average of 35 teams representing over 100 high schools.
    • Organizes structured hockey season and provides equipment
      Provides a structured season for registered players, including 20 half-ice practices, 20 regular season games, 4 pre-season games, and playoffs, along with home/away jerseys, gloves, and shells; each team is guaranteed one playoff game.
    • Organizing and operating a high school hockey league
      Operates an independent high school hockey league in Arizona, which has involved an average of 35 teams representing over 100 high schools since 1999. The league provides 20 half-ice practices, 20 regular season games, 4 pre-season games, and playoffs, including home/away jerseys, gloves, and shells for registered players.
    • Organizing and operating a high school hockey league
      Operates an independent high school hockey league in Arizona, established in 1999, which has involved an average of 35 teams representing over 100 high schools.
  • Uncategorized 16 activities
    • Field High School Hockey Teams and Provide Staff
      Fields various high school hockey teams, such as the Basha Perry Bearcats D1 and D2, Centennial Coyotes D1 and D2, Notre Dame Prep. Saints D1, Campo Verde Coyotes D2, and Desert Vista Thunder D1. For these teams, the organization employs and provides coaching and management staff, including program head coaches, head coaches, assistant coaches, and team managers, requiring staff to have a current USA Hockey number.
    • Field and staff high school hockey teams
      Operates and staffs various high school hockey teams, including the Basha Perry Bearcats D1 and D2, Centennial Coyotes D1 and D2, Notre Dame Prep. Saints D1, Campo Verde Coyotes D2, and Desert Vista Thunder D1, by employing program head coaches, head coaches, assistant coaches, and team managers.
    • Fields and supports high school hockey teams
      Fields and supports multiple high school hockey teams across divisions (D1 and D2), including the Basha Perry Bearcats, Centennial Coyotes, Notre Dame Prep Saints, Desert Vista Thunder, and Campo Verde Coyotes, by providing full coaching and management staff for each team.
    • Managing high school hockey teams
      Manages and staffs various high school hockey teams, including the Basha Perry Bearcats D1 and D2, Centennial Coyotes D1 and D2, and Notre Dame Prep. Saints D1, by employing program head coaches, assistant coaches, and team managers.
    • Offer 3x3 Hockey Sessions
      Provides 3x3 hockey sessions for high school students in grades 8-12, offering an opportunity for unstructured play.
    • Offer unstructured hockey play sessions
      Provides 3x3 hockey sessions for players in grades 8-12 to engage in unstructured play.
    • Offering 3x3 hockey sessions
      Offers 3x3 hockey sessions for players in grades 8-12 to engage in unstructured play.
    • Offering unstructured hockey play sessions
      Offers 3x3 hockey sessions for players in grades 8-12 to engage in unstructured play.
    • Offers 3x3 hockey development sessions
      Hosts 3x3 hockey sessions for student-athletes in grades 8–12 to promote unstructured play and skill development.
    • Operates an independent high school hockey league
      Manages and operates an independent high school hockey league in Arizona, established in 1999, with an average of 35 teams representing over 100 high schools participating annually.
    • Operating high school hockey teams
      Operates and fields various high school hockey teams, such as the Basha Perry Bearcats D1 and D2, Centennial Coyotes D1 and D2, and Notre Dame Prep. Saints D1, for student athletes.
    • Provide structured high school hockey programming
      Offers a comprehensive hockey program for registered players including 20 half-ice practices, 4 pre-season games, 20 regular season games, and playoffs, with each team guaranteed one playoff game. The program also provides home/away jerseys, gloves, and shells.
    • Providing 3x3 hockey sessions
      Offers 3x3 hockey sessions for high school players in grades 8-12 to participate in unstructured play.
    • Providing coaching and management staff for high school hockey teams
      Provides coaching and management staff, including head coaches, assistant coaches, and team managers, for various high school hockey teams within the league, such as the Basha Perry Bearcats D1 and D2 teams, and the Centennial Coyotes D1 team.
    • Providing coaching and management staff for hockey teams
      Employs and provides coaching and management staff, including program head coaches, assistant coaches, and team managers, for the high school hockey teams it operates.
    • Providing structured high school hockey seasons
      Provides a comprehensive hockey season for registered players, including 20 half-ice practices, 4 pre-season games, 20 regular season games, and playoffs, with each team guaranteed one playoff game. The organization also supplies home/away jerseys, gloves, and shells.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$1.36M
Contributions & grants$5380%
Program service revenue$1.36M100%
Investment income$730%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.18M
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$192K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.63M
Cash$1.61M
Investments$0
Liabilities$964K
Net assets$662K
Liquid reserves16.4 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +21.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LORI DEOPERE Treasurer 25 $65K
KENNY MCGINLEY President 25 $64K
LAURI GRIEBEL Secretary 25 $63K
board members · 7
  • AUTUMN MUIR — Director
  • BOB JUBY — Director
  • ED GEORGEVICH — Vice President
  • JACK CAMPBELL — Director
  • JIM HERTLE — Director
  • JOHN SHIVENER — Director
  • MIKE STEFFENS — Director
relationships · 12

who they work with

  • Apex Rink Partner — Location for 3x3 hockey sessions.
  • Basha High School Partner — Collaborates with Basha High School to field the Basha Perry Bearcats D1 hockey team.
  • Basha High School Partner — Operates the Basha Perry Bearcats D2 hockey team, indicating a partnership with Basha High School or its associated programs.
  • Centennial Coyotes D1 Partner — Operates the Centennial Coyotes D1 team as part of its high school hockey program.
  • Coyotes Rink Partner — Location for 3x3 hockey sessions.
  • Ice Den Scottsdale Partner — Hosts 3x3 hockey sessions for players.
  • Iceplex Partner — Location for 3x3 hockey sessions.
  • Mullett Arena Partner — Location for 3x3 hockey sessions.
  • Notre Dame Prep Partner — Operates the Saints D1 hockey team in partnership with Notre Dame Prep
  • Shane Doan Rink Partner — Location for multiple 3x3 hockey sessions.
  • USA Hockey Partner — Collaborates with USA Hockey to ensure team staff have valid membership numbers for the season.
  • USA Hockey Partner — Sanctions AHSHA as the sole high school association in the state.