NAYHL Mission Statement

NAYHL provides children residing in North Andover, and neighboring towns without a hockey program, the opportunity to skate in an organized program. NAYHL is a non-profit organization of volunteers, dedicated to providing a challenging, fun-filled experience on the ice; first in our Learn to Skate program and eventually in our full-time hockey programs.  NAYHL is dedicated to the education of our children through the guidance and development of their mental, emotional and physical well-being in a positive, competitive environment. There is an abiding commitment to the promotion of each child's positive self-image and development, as well as to the challenges and enjoyment of this athletic activity. The program's philosophy emphasizes the value of teamwork, discipline, integrity, leadership, sportsmanship and tolerance of one's own, as well as other's abilities, limitations and successes. Our Board of Directors, Officers, Coaches, Sponsors and Managers are committed to this mission. Hopefully, all of our players and parents are as well.

To demonstrate how a full sheet of ice looks to a child, USA Hockey put adult players on an extra large rink with giant nets to simulate what a child sees. The players found the games tiring, difficult and said they would lose interest quickly in the sport if that was what they faced. See how adult players opened their eyes to what is being taught by the American Development Model of cross-ice hockey and small-area games. Learn more at ADMKids.com

~~~~~~Published on Feb 26, 2014