Arizona High School Hockey Association (AHSHA)

AHSHA’s Financial Hardship Program is designed to provide an opportunity to players who may not otherwise have the opportunity to play high school hockey. Financial assistance will be granted on a per season basis. Applicants must reapply each season to be considered for assistance. Financial assistance is available for the Fall season only.

Guidelines:

1.   AHSHA will provide hardship assistance in cases where a family has recently faced a challenging hardship such as income loss, unemployment, divorce, death, medical, etc.   These funds are not intended for families who otherwise may be capable of financing their child's or custodian's hockey.

2.   Player must be in good financial standing with AHSHA and AAHA

3.   The player must have a minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

4.   The player cannot be participating in any other travel or house hockey leagues.

Application Process:

1.   A completed application for hardship assistance must be submitted by July 1st of the current hockey season to be considered for this program.

2.   Financial hardship applications must be accompanied by the supporting documents listed below.  If supporting documentation is not included, the application will be withdrawn.

      a.   Copy of parent(s) or guardian(s) current year 1040EZ, 1040 or 1040A IRS tax filing.

      b.   Letter from the applicant's parent(s) or guardian detailing the financial hardship.

      c.   Letter of recommendation from a coach or manager that is familiar with the families situation.

     d.   Most recent copy of player's report card and/or school transcript.

3.   The Finance Committee will begin reviewing all submitted applications after the deadline.

4.  The Financial Committee reserves the right to request additional information.

5.   Applicant's name and all information provided will be kept strictly confidential.

6.   AHSHA will notify the applicant and the treasurer will credit the player's league fees.

7.   Upon acceptance of the hardship funding, the recipient agrees to volunteer at AHSHA sponsored events during the fall season.

AHSHA's Fall Hockey Hardship Program Application: