Hockey - A Family Sport....It's 6:45 a.m. on a Saturday morning.  Seven year old Michael races from the family van into the hockey arena.  He doesn't want to be late for his hockey game.  Dad lags behind with a coffee cup in hand - but it's not because he's tired from the night before.  He's helping Michael's grandparents out of the van.  Michael has brought his own cheering section - Mom, Dad, sister, grandma and grandpa.

There's nothing like hockey that can get a whole family to a cold arena this early on a Saturday morning.

The Whitchurch Stouffville Minor Hockey Association (WSMHA) is an organization for children and youth from ages 4-20.  We believe hockey should be FUN and that it is a great sport that will keep children and youth active and healthy. It teaches self discipline and teamwork and helps players to develop a sense of personal achievement.  Hockey is a life long sport that can be played at almost any age and hockey for adults and seniors is growing in popularity.

But, hockey is a great activity for all members of the family.  Parents, siblings and grandparents can referee, timekeep and work at fundraising events or tournaments.  And of course, they can cheer on their favourite team.

850 boys and girls play hockey with the WSMHA. Our house league players are called the Stouffville Spitfires and our rep teams are known as the Stouffville Clippers.  Hockey can be an expensive sport, but we believe every child who wants to play, should have the opportunity.  We work with families in financial need to arrange payment plans, sponsorship or help in finding equipment.

For information on games, coaching clinics, leagues, events and more, please visit us at www.wsmha.com

You can also stop in at the arena at

12483 Ninth Line, Stouffville,

give us a call at(905)642-2835 or

email us at info@wsmha.com

Bring out the family and take in a game!