Orono Youth Hockey

Orono Youth Hockey Association (OYHA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization serving young hockey players in Orono and surrounding communities. Home to the Spartans and Warriors, the association hosts more than 550 players each season and serves over five communities. Its mission is to support player growth and development in a fun, fair, and safe environment, encouraging participation and skill-building at every level while fostering sportsmanship, teamwork, and self-confidence.

OYHA offers programs for a broad range of ages and abilities, from Mini Mites and Mites through youth travel teams, high school hockey, and Junior Gold. Teams include Warriors 8U, Squirt, Peewee, Bantam, 15U, and goalie programs, with multiple competitive levels and team groupings. The association also provides registration, team schedules, events, and resources for players, parents, coaches, and team managers. These include conduct and locker-room policies, Safe Sport information, coach registration, drills and skills, evaluations, and volunteer opportunities. Additional support includes financial assistance information, uniform and apparel resources, skate-sharpening details, off-season training, and the 10,000 Puck Challenge.