WAHA offers 4 league seasons throughout the year. The Fall and Winter seasons have 7 leagues each (leagues and descriptions below) with teams being selected by drafts. The Spring and Summer seasons have one league each with teams of all abilities being selected by the league commissioner. WAHA league teams typically have 10-12 players and play between 8-11 games. Most league games are played at the Stumptown Ice Den. WAHA will occasionally schedule or make-up games in Kalispell at Woodland Park.
Registration typically opens a month prior to the start of each league. Register at WAHA.as.me or by clicking the Sign-up button in the upper right Join the WAHA mailing list here and/or the WAHA Facebook page here&elip; to be notified of upcoming WAHA programming.
There are four league seasons per year, plus a lot of drop-in hockey slots every week.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Player League Session | $200 |
| Goalie League Session (or volunteer at 10 drop-in sessions) |
$100 |
| Sub Fee | $20 |
WAHA offers 4 sessions throughout the year. The Fall and Winter sessions have 7 leagues each (leagues and descriptions below) with teams being selected by drafts. The Spring and Summer sessions have one session each with teams being selected by the league commissioner.
| Season | League Levels | Dates | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | A,B,C,D,E,F and W | Sep - Dec | 7 leagues with 3-5 teams drafted by captains | $200 |
| Winter | A,B,C,D,E,F and W | Jan - Mar | 7 leagues with 3-5 teams drafted by captains | $200 |
| Spring | Co-Rec | Apr - Jun | 1 league, 6-8 teams chosen by a Commissioner | $200 |
| Summer | Co-Rec | Jul - Aug | 1 league, 6-8 teams chosen by a Commissioner | $200 |
| Fall & Winter Leagues | Descriptions | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| A | WAHA's most competitive league with players previously competing at the Pro, Collegiate, Junior, or High School Varsity level. | Tuesdays in Whitefish, 9:15pm or 10:45pm |
| B | Advanced league with players having prior experience at the collegiate, junior, high school, or competitive adult level. | Wednesdays in Whitefish, 9:15pm or 10:45pm |
| C | Upper level intermediate players having prior experience at the high school, youth hockey or competitive adult level. | Mondays in Whitefish, 9:15pm or 10:45pm |
| D | Intermediate players with years of adult hockey experience and a solid grasp of the game. | Rotating schedule: games in Whitefish at 6:15pm, 7:45pm, 9:15pm & 10:45pm and Kalispell 7:00pm & 8:30pm |
| E | Lower level intermediate players with adult hockey experience. | Rotating schedule: games in Whitefish at 6:15pm, 7:45pm, 9:15pm & 10:45pm and Kalispell 7:00pm & 8:30pm |
| F | Novice level players with limited adult hockey experience. Novice players are expected to be able to skate (and stop) and know the rules of hockey. Brand new players should participate in a Rookie session - contact Team@WhitefishHockey.org for more information. | Rotating schedule: games in Whitefish at 6:15pm, 7:45pm, 9:15pm & 10:45pm and Kalispell 7:00pm & 8:30pm |
| Women's | All levels of Women | Thursdays in Whitefish, 9:15pm or 10:45pm |
Once players register for either the Fall or Winter session a draft takes place for A-E & W leagues. Teams are chosen by volunteer captains overseen by the league commissioner.
If you are new to WAHA and looking to register for a session but unsure of what league to register for, make sure to attend a few drop in sessions offered by both the Stumptown Ice Den and Woodland Ice Center. Drop ins are typically scheduled by playing ability (AB, CDE, etc) and are a great way to find out where your skill level is relative to WAHA’s sessions and leagues.