Lakeland Hockey Association is a non-profit volunteer based organization that oversees one of OaklandCounty’s finest youth hockey programs in Southeastern Michigan.Offering developmental, competitive, and recreational ice hockey programs for children ages 4 through 18.LHA is governed by USA Hockey and Michigan Amateur Hockey Association (MAHA).Our commitment to youth hockey and the love for the game continues to make LHA one of the premier hockey associations in Southeastern Michigan.
Mission
LHA is a non-profit volunteer based youth hockey organization whose sole purpose is to promote a safe, economical, and rewarding experience for its members wanting to participate in ice hockey.LHA believes in fairness, integrity, player education, sportsmanship, and player enjoyment at all levels.Success is measured off the ice as young players develop into responsible adults that our community can be proud to have as ambassadors.
Goals
LHA’s goals are to develop its players′ work ethic and character on and off the ice, teach the fundamentals of hockey, and promote good sportsmanship and everlasting friendships.LHA strives to create a program that provides a challenging yet fun and safe environment for its players.
LHA, USA Hockey, and MAHA
LHA is a member of USA Hockey and MAHA.USA Hockey is the national governing body for the sport of hockey in the United States.USA Hockey itself is a member of the IIHF (International Ice Hockey Federation), the world governing body for ice hockey.Within USA Hockey there are eleven (11) different districts that make up USA Hockey.The Michigan chapter of USA Hockey is known as Michigan Amateur Hockey Association (MAHA).
MAHA governs the sport of hockey at a State level.Within MAHA are 7 smaller districts that govern at a more local level.LHA is part of the MAHA District 4 that governs Associations within Oakland and LivingstonCounties.
