Mission Statement
The Park Rapids Area Amateur Hockey Association is dedicated to providing the opportunity for our youth to learn team work, build confidence, gain life lessons, make memories and have fun playing the great sport of hockey! PRAHA is the local affiliate of MH/USA Hockey in Park Rapids and is charged with the responsibility of providing and administering a youth hockey program for all boys and girls of all ages. By-Laws for organization of PRAHA may be obtained by visiting the PRAHA website at www.prhockey.com
PHILOSOPHY
The aim of the Park Rapids Amateur Hockey Association (PRAHA) is to provide a safe, healthy, well-balanced, competitive hockey program for boys and girls to learn and enjoy the sport of hockey. PRAHA is an environment that is open to all youth, at all levels of interest, ability and economic standing. PRAHA assists all participants in
reaching their athletic potential by teaching skills that enhance the performance and enjoyment of ice hockey, while developing lifetime skills of goal setting, commitment, self-discipline, determination, teamwork and sportsmanship. OBJECTIVES
The Park Rapids Amateur Hockey Association will strive:
To provide youth hockey players with a program that is coached by qualified individuals who will be positive role models for the players.
To provide an enjoyable, positive and competitive experience in ice hockey and encourage players to continue playing hockey throughout their lives.
To help the players develop self-control, self-discipline, teamwork and good sportsmanship.
To support coaches, officials, and volunteers by providing ongoing training and access to information.
To understand the rules of the game, along with developing the skills to enable players to perform successfully at their level of play. Section 3.01 The objectives of this corporation are purely civic,
educational, social and recreational. It is not organized for religious, political or
private purposes, and shall not function for profit or for personal gain to any of
its members. To promote, govern and improve organized hockey within the membership under its control. To maintain and increase the interest in the game of hockey. To exercise a general supervision and direction over the playing interest of its players, coaches, and managers, and execute with emphasis on the enhancement of good character and citizenship. To protect the mutual interest of its members. To foster among its member, supporters and teams a general community spirit. To conduct competition in the various divisions. To promote and maintain the necessary finances to operate the association. To distribute funding to various playing divisions in an equitable manner. Section 3.02 Notwithstanding any other provisions of these articles, the
corporation shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on
by a corporation exempt from Federal Income Tax under Section 501(c)(3) of
the Internal Revenue Code, or by a corporation , contributions to which are
deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code.
