Who are the Warbirds?
The OAYHA provides youth hockey to boys and girls ages 4 -15. Per WAHA requirements, our skaters must reside within the OAYHA boundaries (primarily - Oshkosh, Winneconne, Ripon, Omro, and Berlin) or receive a transfer waiver from their home association. The OAYHA utilizes local ice facilities at the 20th Ave Oshkosh YMCA for practices and home games.
The OAYHA is a member of the Wisconsin Amateur Hockey Association (WAHA), and follows the rules and guidelines of USA Hockey. OAYHA is a non-profit organization, which relies on player fees, sponsor donations and fundraising to meet expenses. OAYHA is run solely by volunteers including: the Board of Directors, committee heads, coaches, team managers and members.
We are the Warbirds
Mission
The Oshkosh Area Youth Hockey Association (OAYHA) offers high-quality, age-appropriate programming for youth in and around Oshkosh. OAYHA programming aims to accomplish worthy personal and team goals through individual effort and teamwork. All stakeholders, including the Board of Directors, committee members, coaches, parents, participants, and fans, fulfill the OAYHA’s vision and mission, by adhering to the organization’s core values.
Find out more about us HERE.
Oshkosh Area Youth Hockey Association believes that hockey is for everyone! We strive to reduce barriers that keep children out of hockey. Financial assistance is available - the application can be found HERE. Player equipment provided for first year participants.
THANK YOU!
Thank you to the Scott and Mary Turner Foundation and WAHA for the donation of 61 pairs of hockey skates to use as a club!
Thank you to EJ's in Appleton for sharpening them at a reduced rate!
Congratulations to this little THFF participant who also signed up for an OAYHA program!
Congratulations to Emerie Draeger for winning the Nintendo Switch 2! She participated in Try Hockey for Free AND is signed up for our Termites program!!
New to Hockey?
We offer several programs to help kids and families get started in hockey! Try Hockey For Free is an event at the 20th YMCA where hockey equipment is provided by OAYHA to kids new to the sport. Volunteers help kids get "dressed" in their equipment and the new hockey players are given time on the ice to skate, shoot pucks and have fun with the help of coaches, parent volunteers and older hockey players. THFF is a great introduction to our hockey program!
Hockey is For Everyone
Oshkosh Area Youth Hockey Association believes that hockey is for everyone! We strive to reduce barriers that keep children out of hockey.
Financial assistance is available - the application can be found HERE.
Player equipment is provided for many of our programs.
| Program | Player Equipment | Skates | Sticks |
| Try Hockey for Free | Yes, all participants | Yes | Yes |
| Intro to Termites | Yes, all participants | Yes | Yes |
| 6U Termites | Yes, first year participants | Player Provides | Player Provides |
| 8U Mites | Yes, first year participants | Player Provides | Player Provides |
| Conner Bingham Youth League | Yes, all participants | Player Provides | Player Provides |
Upcoming Fundraisers
Game One Apparel Store NOW CLOSED
Thanks to everyone who placed an order! You will be contacted when the order comes in!
Please look for an EJ's apparel store order that's available NOW (details found on the OAYHA Parent Player Facebook page).
Available Dibs
Here is the link to available dibs sessions!
Hockey is For Everyone
You don't have to be especially tall or especially large to excel. Boys, girls, tall, short, big, small — hockey players come in all shapes, sizes, colors and creeds.
Warbirds Believe...
Hockey Builds Confidence
Hockey helps develop a positive attitude, self-image and self-esteem. There's nothing like ice to teach kids about standing on their own two feet.
Hockey Builds Mental Agility
Decision-making, strategy, concentration — hockey teaches kids a lot more than how to skate.
Hockey Develops Social Skills
It takes cooperation, teamwork and respect to succeed on and off the ice. Hockey teaches those skills, while also creating new friendships.
Hockey Teaches Persistence
Everyone stumbles on occasion, but hockey players always get back on their feet.
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