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Valley of the Sun Hockey Association II

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 860804141 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE O99Z · Youth Development · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.aztitanshockey.com
revenue
$787K
expenses
$751K
net assets
$177K
employees
0
volunteers
10
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

Teach ice hockey skills to youth.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Valley of the Sun Hockey Association (VOSHA) is dedicated to fostering youth hockey in Arizona through skill development, safety, and community engagement. Founded by Jim Rogers, VOSHA emphasizes a player-first philosophy and aims to make hockey accessible to all children. The organization has been a cornerstone of the local sports community for 40 years.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

AZ Titans Travel Hockey
A competitive travel hockey program for players aged 8U - 16U, emphasizing skill development and participation in local leagues and tournaments.
Titans Hockey FUNdamentals
A program for new players ages 4-8 focusing on basic skating skills and fun games, including six on-ice practices.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Youth Hockey Skills Development Programs 13 activities
    • Competitive Travel Hockey Program
      Operates a competitive travel hockey program for players aged 8U to 16U, with teams participating in local league play and travel tournaments. The program also offers tryouts for upcoming seasons.
    • Competitive travel hockey and tournament participation
      Operates a competitive travel hockey program for 8U to 16U teams that participate in local leagues and travel tournaments, including multi-team collective events such as the Confetti Cup in Las Vegas. Includes structured support systems like a buddy program to foster team cohesion during tournaments.
    • Competitive travel hockey program
      Operates a competitive travel hockey program for players aged 8U to 16U, including local league play, participation in travel tournaments, and structured weekly practices and training.
    • Hockey Education Seminars
      Offers educational seminars focused on hockey-related topics.
    • Hockey Education Seminars
      Offers educational seminars focused on hockey-related topics.
    • Hockey education and development seminars
      Offers hockey education seminars and dedicated goalie development training as part of player development programming.
    • Hockey education and development seminars
      Offers hockey education seminars and dedicated goalie development training to support player growth and coaching standards.
    • Introductory Hockey Events
      Hosts free introductory hockey events for new participants in partnership with USA Hockey to encourage engagement in the sport.
    • Introductory Hockey Programs
      Hosts free introductory hockey events in partnership with USA Hockey and offers a "FUNdamentals" program for new players aged 4-8 with little or no skating experience, which includes six one-hour on-ice practices and a full set of hockey gear that participants keep.
    • Introductory and beginner hockey programs
      Offers a free introductory hockey event in partnership with USA Hockey and a "FUNdamentals" program for new players aged 4-8 with little or no skating experience, consisting of six one-hour on-ice practices per session.
    • Youth Hockey Programming
      Provides youth hockey programming focused on skill development, safety, and inclusion for players aged 4-16U, including competitive travel teams, local league play, and travel tournaments. This includes 3-4 on-ice practices per week, weekly off-ice dryland training, and dedicated goalie development.
    • Youth Hockey Skill Development and Training
      Provides youth hockey programming focused on skill development, safety, and inclusion, including three to four on-ice practices per week, weekly off-ice dryland training, and dedicated training for goalie development. This includes a "FUNdamentals" program for new players aged 4-8 with little or no skating experience, offering six one-hour on-ice practices per session and providing participants with a full set of hockey gear.
    • Youth hockey programming with skill development and safety focus
      Provides youth hockey programming for players aged 4-16, emphasizing skill development, safety, and inclusion, with structured on- and off-ice training. Offers age-specific programming including the "FUNdamentals" program for beginners aged 4-8 featuring six one-hour on-ice sessions.
  • Holiday Gift and Family Support Programs 5 activities
    • Community Service Initiatives
      Participates in various community service opportunities throughout the year, including initiatives such as Adopt-A-Veteran, Toys for Tots, and Wreaths Across America.
    • Community Service Initiatives
      Participates in various community service opportunities throughout the year, including initiatives like Adopt-A-Veteran, Toys for Tots, and Wreaths Across America.
    • Community Service Initiatives
      Participates in various community service opportunities throughout the year, including initiatives such as Adopt-A-Veteran, Toys for Tots, and Wreaths Across America.
    • Community service and outreach initiatives
      Engages teams and families in annual community service activities such as Adopt-A-Veteran, Toys for Tots, and Wreaths Across America.
    • Community service initiatives
      Engages teams in annual community service opportunities such as Adopt-A-Veteran, Toys for Tots, and Wreaths Across America.
  • Mandatory Family Volunteer Programs 5 activities
    • Volunteer Engagement
      Encourages parent involvement by requiring at least one parent from each family to complete the volunteer process annually and offers various volunteer opportunities, including locker room monitoring, penalty box management, and roles on the Board of Directors and committees.
    • Volunteer Engagement
      Encourages at least one parent from each family to complete the volunteer process annually and offers various volunteer opportunities including locker room monitoring, penalty box management, and roles on the Board of Directors and committees.
    • Volunteer Engagement
      Encourages parent involvement by requiring at least one parent from each family to complete the volunteer process annually and offers various volunteer opportunities including locker room monitoring, penalty box management, and roles on the Board of Directors and committees.
    • Volunteer engagement and parent participation
      Requires at least one parent per family to complete the volunteer process annually and offers volunteer roles in locker room monitoring, penalty box management, Board of Directors, and committee positions.
    • Volunteer engagement program
      Requires at least one parent per family to complete the volunteer process annually and offers volunteer roles in locker room monitoring, penalty box management, Board of Directors, and committees.
  • Youth Sports Tournaments & Showcases 1 activity
    • Tournament participation and team events
      Organizes and participates in team tournaments, including the Confetti Cup in Las Vegas, and supports team cohesion through initiatives like a buddy program that pairs teams for mutual support.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Equipment provision for new participants
      Provides new players with a full set of hockey gear—including shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, shin guards, and pants—that they keep, to lower barriers to entry.
    • Introductory and tryout programs for new players
      Hosts a free introductory hockey event in partnership with USA Hockey to engage new participants, and offers formal tryouts for the 2026-2027 season at $99 per athlete, which includes a two-session guarantee and a jersey.
    • Player equipment provision
      Provides new participants with a set of hockey gear—including shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, shin guards, and pants—that they keep.
    • Tryout process for competitive teams
      Conducts tryouts for the 2026-2027 season at a cost of $99 per athlete, which includes a two-session guarantee and a jersey.
    • Youth hockey programming with skill development and safety focus
      Provides youth hockey programming for players aged 4-16, emphasizing skill development, safety, and inclusion, with structured on- and off-ice training and age-specific curricula.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$787K
Contributions & grants$8K1%
Program service revenue$703K89%
Investment income$30%
Other revenue$76K
expenses
Total expenses$751K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$32K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$177K
Cash$177K
Investments$0
Liabilities$891
Net assets$177K
Liquid reserves2.8 mo
1 years on record · 2021–2021
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Justin Rogers Coach in Chief 0 $32K
board members · 4
  • Angie Rice — Vice President
  • Jeremy Pierce — Treasurer
  • Moriah Hernandez — Secretary
  • Robert Schiller — President
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • AZ Ice Arcadia Partner — Hosts Valley of the Sun Hockey Association's programs at its facility.
  • Angie Rice Partner — VOSHA Administrator / Manager-In-Chief to whom Team Managers report
  • Arizona Amateur Hockey Association Partner — References an official announcement from the Arizona Amateur Hockey Association regarding tryout dates.
  • Arizona Amateur Hockey Association (AAHA) Partner — Founder Jim Rogers and the 2004-2005 VOSHA Mustangs 14 & Under team are being inducted into their Hall of Fame.
  • Confetti Cup Partner — Participating in the Confetti Cup tournament as a competitive and developmental opportunity for all Titans teams.
  • Printful Partner — Offers a wide variety of products and designs in the team shop, with a portion of each sale coming back to the organization.
  • USA Hockey Government — Requires volunteers to register through USA Hockey and complete Safe Sport training.
  • USA Hockey Partner — Coaches are certified by USA Hockey and the program curriculum is based on USA Hockey skill development recommendations.
  • USA Hockey Partner — Partners with USA Hockey to host a national Try Hockey for Free Day event.