Austin Metro Hockey Association

Travel team play: to foster serious sports competition for ice hockey, a sport that is a part of the olympic games. The expense of participating in ice hockey can be prohibitive to many families. Equipment, gear, skates, uniforms, ice times, and coaching fees can be daunting for many promising athletes. As such, austin metro hockey association financially supports the training and development of athletes under the age of 18 so that they can participate in national sports competitions throughout the year. The travel teams program served approximately 145 youths. The areas served include the austin area, cedar park, round rock, temple, and san antonio. This association activity supports youth tournament programs through the financial support of local programs, hiring power skating coachings, purchasing ice time, and sending youth to camps. The association will ensure that all supported programs are aligned with the mission of usa hockey and their long term athlete development model. Moreover, the association governs the youth leagues in operation in the austin, texas community, including the programming, scheduling, and coaching decisions.