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Gear Up Minnesota! is an equipment grant program that provides youth hockey associa-
tions in Minnesota with brand-new sets of starter hockey equipment with the goal of
getting more kids to try hockey.
USA HOCKE Y: USA Hockey is the national governing body of
hockey in the United States. Located in Colorado Springs,
Colo., USA Hockey is responsible for — among many duties —
development and education programs for players, coaches and
officials; determining Select, National and Olympic Teams, and
developing policies and procedures. USAHockey.com
MINNESOTA HOCKE Y: Minnesota Hockey, an affiliate of USA Hockey,
is the governing body of youth and amateur hockey in Minnesota
and the premier developer of hockey players in the state. Since
1947 Minnesota Hockey (formerly known as the Minnesota Amateur
Hockey Association) has been providing volunteer services for
the development and growth of hockey in Minnesota. Minnesota
Hockey is governed by a board of directors. MinnesotaHockey.org
MINNESOTA HOCKE Y COMMUNIT Y-BASED ASSOCIATIONS: Minnesota
Hockey is comprised of approximately 150 community-based
associations that serve as the base of hockey in Minnesota.
Associations create teams, develop hockey players and grow the
game at the local level. They are typically managed by a volunteer
board of directors. Minnesota Hockey's community-based structure
is considered by many to be the premier youth hockey model in
the United States!
GEAR UP MINNESOTA! is made possible through generous financial contributions by the Minnesota
Wild Foundation, Total Hockey, Domino's, Shock Doctor, Subway and more. Their support plays a vital role
in assisting our local associations in attracting new players and making hockey more accessible.
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GEAR UP MINNESOTA!
YEARS
5
UNIQUE
ASSOCIATIONS HAVE
RECEIVED GRANTS
111
2,200+
SETS
WORTH OVER
$450,000
