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ARIZONA AMATEUR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 860954646 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.azamateurhockey.org
revenue
$379K
expenses
$323K
net assets
$489K
employees
0
volunteers
1,000
program ratio
89%
mission · from form 990

THE DEVELOPMENT OF SPORTSMANSHIP AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF SKILLS THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION AND CONDUCT OF COMPETITIVE LEAGUES, TOURNAMENTS, CAMPS AND CLINICS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Arizona Amateur Hockey Association (AAHA) is an infrastructure organization that governs and promotes amateur hockey across Arizona. It organizes leagues, tournaments, and skill development programs for youth and adult players, including Mite Jamborees and the Arizona Youth Hockey League (AZYHL). AAHA also sets policies and procedures for member organizations and manages tryout and commitment letter processes for various competitive tiers.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $47K
    PLAYER DEVELOPMENT:- ORGANIZE & FACILITATE THE CONDUCTING OF MULTIPLE HOCKEY CLINICS & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR OUR YOUTH PARICIPANTS. IMPACTS APPROX. 100 YOUTH & 20 ADULTPARTICIPANTS.- ORGANIZE & FACILITATE THE NATIONAL SELECTION PROGRAM FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF PLAYERS TO REGIONAL & NATIONAL TRAINING CAMPS. IMPACTS APPROX. 100 PLAYERS & 20 COACHES.- ORGANIZE & FACILITATE MITE JAMBOREES IMPACTING PLAYERS 8 YEARS OLD & YOUNGER IN A CROSS ICE HOCKEY ENVIRONMENT. IMPACTS APPROX. 1400 YOUTH PLAYERS & 250 ADULT COACHES.- PROVIDE YOUTH EQUIPMENT TO ALL OF THE LOCAL FACILITIES TO FACILITATE KIDS WHO WOULD LIKE TO TRY HOCKEY FOR FREE. IMPACT APPROXIMATELY 2000 YOUTH PLAYERS AND 250 ADULTS.
  2. #2 $4K
    COACHING/REFEREE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION- PROVIDE CLINICS AND EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, SOME OF WHICH ARE USED FOR HE CERTIFICATION OF COACHES AND REFEREES. IMPACTS APPROXIMATELY 250 COACHES AND 100 OFFICIALS.
named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

8U Select League
A competitive league for 8U hockey players with games hosted by various associations across Arizona, including state championships for Track 1 and Track 2 teams.
Adult Hockey Leagues
Organizes and supports hundreds of adult hockey teams playing in USA Hockey leagues across Arizona.
Mite Jamborees
Free events for the youngest players (Mite age group) focusing on skill development through cross-ice fun-oriented games.
Mite Select Division (AZYHL)
A division within the Arizona Youth Hockey League (AZYHL) for Mite players, offering a higher level of competition while still focusing on skill development.
Tier I, Tier II, AZYHL, and Female Hockey Programs
Structured hockey programs across different competitive tiers (Tier I, Tier II, AZYHL) and for female players, with established tryout and commitment letter signing dates.
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Youth Ice Hockey Programs 7 activities
    • Administer tiered youth hockey leagues
      Operates a structured youth hockey system including the Arizona Youth Hockey League (AZYHL), with multiple competitive tiers (Tier I–V) and specialized divisions such as Mite Select, 8U Select League, and female hockey, established to promote age-appropriate competition and development.
    • Host youth mite jamborees for skill development
      Hosts free Mite Jamborees focused on skill development through cross-ice games, providing accessible entry-level hockey experiences for young players.
    • Host youth skill development programs
      Hosts free Mite Jamborees focused on skill development through cross-ice games for young players, emphasizing foundational hockey skills in a developmental environment.
    • Host youth skill development programs
      Hosts free Mite Jamborees focused on skill development through cross-ice games, designed to engage young players in developmental hockey activities.
    • Operate tiered youth hockey leagues with competitive pathways
      Manages a tiered youth hockey structure, including the Arizona Youth Hockey League (AZYHL) with divisions from Tier I to Tier V and the 8U Select League, offering progressive levels of competition and development opportunities; established the Mite Select Division in 2018–19 to enhance competitive access.
    • Organize and support adult hockey leagues
      Supports hundreds of adult hockey teams participating in USA Hockey leagues across Arizona, fostering organized competition and league play.
    • Recognize and promote competitive teams
      Recognizes and promotes champion teams across various competitive tiers, such as Pork Chop Express, Angry Beavers, Eagle Mtn, Mustangs, and AMP, highlighting achievements within Arizona’s amateur hockey structure.
  • Youth and Adult Amateur Sports Leagues 2 activities
    • Manage team registration and commitment processes
      Establishes and administers administrative timelines, including setting dates for signing AAHA Commitment Letters for the upcoming season to formalize team participation.
    • Manage team registration and commitment processes
      Administers the seasonal registration cycle by establishing deadlines for signing AAHA Commitment Letters, ensuring team participation and league readiness.
  • Youth Competitive Soccer Programs 1 activity
    • Organize and schedule youth select leagues
      Runs the 8U Select League, including organizing and scheduling games such as the December 23, 2025, game at Ice Den - Scottsdale, with formal planning for the 2025-26 season underway.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Announce and coordinate hockey tryouts
      Publicly announces tryout opening dates for multiple hockey levels, including Tier I, Tier II, AZYHL, and Female divisions, for future seasons (e.g., 2026/27), facilitating player recruitment and team formation.
    • Operate tiered youth hockey leagues
      Manages multiple tiers of youth hockey competition, including the Arizona Youth Hockey League (AZYHL), with structured divisions from Tier I to Tier V, such as the Mustangs (Tier I), AMP (Tier II), Eagle Mountain (Tier III), Gold Warriors and Puck Hunt (Tier IV), and Mid Ice Crisis (Tier V), offering progressive levels of play.
    • Support and organize adult hockey leagues
      Supports hundreds of adult hockey teams participating in USA Hockey leagues across Arizona, providing infrastructure and oversight for organized amateur competition.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$379K
Contributions & grants$21K6%
Program service revenue$355K94%
Investment income$3K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$323K
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$643K
Cash$551K
Investments$75K
Liabilities$154K
Net assets$489K
Liquid reserves23.3 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2022 · YoY revenue +8.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 17
  • BRUCE URBAN — Vice President
  • CASEY AMUNDSON — Director
  • EVAN GAVRILLES — Director
  • JEREMY BOW — Director
  • JIM CURLEY — Director
  • JIM HERTLE — Director
  • JON SHIVENER — Director
  • JUSTIN ROGERS — Director
  • KENT HAMMOND — Director
  • KRISTY AGUIRRE — Secretary
  • MARK FRITSCHE — Director
  • MARK IRALSON — Director
  • MARTY LORENZO — Treasurer
  • MORIAH HERNANDEZ — Director
  • RYAN GLYNN — Director
  • TIM RECKELL — President
  • TRAVIS JORALMON — Director
relationships · 11

who they work with

  • AHU Partner — Hosted an 8U Select League game on January 25th, 2026, at AZ Ice - Gilbert (North).
  • AZ Bobcats Partner — Hosted an 8U Select League game on January 31st at Ice Den - Chandler.
  • AZ Titans Partner — Hosted an 8U Select League game on December 7th, 2025.
  • Arizona Youth Hockey League Partner — The Mite Select Division was set up as part of the AZYHL of AAHA.
  • Flagstaff Partner — Hosted an 8U Select League game on November 2nd at Jay Lively Ice Arena and will host State Championships for both Track 1 and Track 2.
  • Jr Coyotes Partner — Hosted an 8U Select League game on October 18th at Ice Den - Scottsdale.
  • Jr Sun Devils (DYHA) Partner — Hosted an 8U Select League game on February 22nd, 2026, at Mullett Arena.
  • Mission Partner — Hosted an 8U Select League game on September 28th at AZ Ice - Peoria.
  • Tucson Partner — Participates in the 8U Select League, prorating with another association as they are not hosting games.
  • USA Hockey Partner — Organizes adult hockey teams to play in USA Hockey leagues.
  • USA Hockey Partner — References USA Hockey National Championship game in defining off-season for player recruitment.