OREGON STATE HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

Welcome to the Oregon
State Hockey Association

Thank you for visiting the OSHA website. Here you will find information on our state association and its governance, resources for member associations, coaches, and team managers, as well as announcements from across the state. If you have any questions and can't find the information here, please let us know.

Regards,
Lester Sparks, OSHA President

TEAM OREGON & TIERING GUIDELINES

In April 2021, the Oregon State Hockey Association board (OSHA) voted in favor of creating a Team Oregon for both youth teams and all-girls teams. While the all-girls program is underway, the following fact sheet focuses on the youth teams. For all-girls tiered team information, click here.

TEAM OREGON FACT SHEET

Tiering guidelines for youth teams have also been updated and can be seen here.

2021-2022 Girls Hockey Announcements

OSHA is pleased to announce the formation of both Girls 14U and 19U Tier II teams
for the 2021-2022 season. Thank you to everyone for participating in the tryouts!

In addition, OSHA is launching an Ambassador program for the coming season, designed for girls interested in leadership opportunities and helping to grow the number of girls playing in Oregon.

2021 PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
CAMP SELECTIONS

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, travel guidelines and rink closures, the 20/21 Oregon Player Development camp selections were chosen via committee this year. Should District camps take place later this spring, we have made selections for the nominated players.

OUR COMMITMENT FOR A SAFE
RETURN TO PLAY

To Our Oregon Hockey Community,

We couldn’t be more excited to see hockey returning and we encourage you to renew your USA Hockey membership today to help our programs plan for the upcoming season!

While things may look a little different as the season gets started, we can assure once you get back on the ice it will feel like the same game you know and love.

Safety is our top priority and Oregon State Hockey and USA Hockey will continue to develop recommendations for on-ice activity centered around a safe and fun environment.

We are here to support and make your transition back to the rink as easy as possible. Our rink operators have, and continue to work diligently to follow national and local healthcare recommendations.

The following resources have been made available through USA Hockey to encourage best practices, in addition to helping answer questions you and your family may have:

We know everyone is excited to reunite with their hockey family. Together, we will ensure that you feel confident and safe in their return to the rink.

Yours in hockey,
Lester Sparks, OSHA President

NEW BACKGROUND SCREENING & SAFESPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR 2020-2021 SEASON

SafeSport is now required on an annual basis.* Get Certified
Background checks are being processed with a new company. Learn More

*This includes players who are 17-years-old on or before December 31st.