San Luis Valley Youth Hockey Association

The San Luis Valley Youth Hockey Association (SLVYHA) was founded to support young athletes in the San Luis Valley who have outgrown the City of Alamosa Parks and Recreation hockey program and wish to continue playing organized ice hockey. For decades, ice hockey has been a part of our community’s culture, with locals skating on frozen ponds and reservoirs. In March 2010, a passionate group of hockey enthusiasts came together to form SLVYHA, aiming to provide a safe, organized, and competitive environment for youth ages 13 to 19—those beyond the age range of the City’s youth program, which is limited to ages 5 to 14.

SLVYHA is completely volunteer-driven. We are committed to keeping player costs as low as possible, especially given our community’s economic challenges. Thanks to the City’s support in providing affordable ice time, along with generous contributions from community sponsors and dedicated player fundraising efforts, we can significantly offset costs.