AHA Financial Assistance Program

Thanks to AHA's fundraising efforts and some generous donors, there are funds available to support players with financial need. The amount of aid each year varies but AHA is committed to trying to use these funds to make hockey affordable for our families. If you are interested, please read our AHA Financial Assistance Policy.

All families requesting Financial Assistance must complete the Financial Aid Application and submit it to the AHA Treasurer. All information will be reviewed by the Finance Committee (a subset of the AHA Board of Directors, including the Treasurer and President) and kept confidential. All awards are based on financial need, and awarded regardless of race, color, sex, religion and national origin. Forms must be received by September 30th. In extenuating circumstancees, applications will be considered throughout the season.

The Bud Fay/Dora Fuentes Scholarship

The Bud Fay/Dora Fuentes Scholarship will provide financial assistance to children participating in the Amherst Hockey Association program during the current season. Award(s) can be presented at any time throughout the season. The award may cover up to 50% of the registration cost of the hockey season.

Eligibility: travel players registered with the Amherst Hockey Association from 8U through 18U who are not participating in any other hockey or skating program.

The Matthew Zalucki Hockey Fund

The Matthew Zalucki Hockey Fund was created in memory of Matthew, who loved the sport of hockey from the age of 5, when he started playing with AHA, until his unfortunate death at age 27 in 2019. The fund will provide financial assistance to children participating in the Amherst Hockey Association Youth Hockey program during the current season and is meant for players with financial need. Award(s) can be presented at any time throughout the season. The award may cover up to 50% of the registration cost (including evaluations) of the hockey season.

Eligibility: all players registered with the Amherst Hockey Association.

The Green B. Williams Youth Hockey Award

The Green B. Williams Youth Hockey Award will provide financial assistance to children participating in the Amherst Hockey Association Youth Hockey program for the upcoming season. We want to recognize children who are dedicated to learning in school, have a strong interest and desire to play hockey, have a positive attitude and good sportsmanship and the family is committed to school achievement and hockey participation. This award was established by Carla Williams Rossiter in memory of her brother, Green. B. Williams. Green died in an Air Force pilot training mid-air collision in 1984. He played hockey for AHA, Amherst Regional High School (1970-73) and Rochester Institute of Technology (1973-77).

Eligibility: travel players registered with the Amherst Hockey Association from 8U through 14U who are not participating in any other hockey or skating programs and who are attending a school in the Amherst Regional, Belchertown or Hadley public school systems.