Learning the skills to play the game of hockey is the focus, but not the sole purpose of this organization. The DYHA is guided by a board of directors elected by the membership and is sanctioned by USA Hockey. Physical size is not an important factor in becoming a skilled and successful hockey player.
Every player participates in the action, which is exciting and fast moving.
Every level involves practices and competitive action. In doing so, each skater learns to win with pride and to lose with dignity. In this program our youth will learn some of life's lessons that they will take with them forever. They will learn teamwork and sportsmanship, discipline, how to take instruction, and listen. Self-esteem and a work ethic will grow every year a player participates in this program, along with respect for teammates, coaches, and opponents.