Waterloo Youth Hockey Association -WYHA

08/31/2026

Curious if Learn to Play is right for your kids?

✔️ Learn from Black Hawks players and coaches
✔️ Receive 16 weeks of instruction in Fall Session
✔️ $300 tuition includes brand new, yours-to-keep gear
✔️ No experience necessary

The deadline for the Fall Session is August 31st. Visit WYHA.org to sign up today!

More questions? Join us at the Open House on August 31!

Edit: Tuition without gear is $200.

08/29/2026

🏒 Big news for young athletes in the Cedar Valley!

The Waterloo Black Hawks are excited to partner with the NHL/NHLPA, USA Hockey, and WYHA to bring the Learn to Play program to Waterloo this fall.

Whether it's a child stepping onto the ice for the first time or discovering a lifelong passion, this program helps make hockey more accessible for families across our community.

Every dream starts somewhere. We're excited to help create those first moments on the ice. Get registered today at www.wyha.org.

08/27/2026

🏒 Every dream starts somewhere.

This fall, the Waterloo Black Hawks are proud to partner with the NHL/NHLPA, USA Hockey, and the Waterloo Youth Hockey Association to bring the Learn to Play program to our community.

"This program is about much more than teaching kids how to skate or play hockey. It's about giving every child in our community the opportunity to fall in love with the game."

The next generation of players, teammates, and dreamers starts here. ❤️🖤

08/20/2026

Congratulations to Jake Schaefer on his new role as Young Arena Manager! 🏒

Jake has been a familiar face around Young Arena for many years, and we’re excited to see him step into this new role. Congratulations, Jake - we look forward to seeing you around the rink!

Please join us in congratulating Jake on stepping into his new position as Young Arena Manager in the Leisure Services department! Thank you, Jake, for 30 years of service to the City of Waterloo—we cannot wait to see you thrive in this new role.

Are you interested in working for the City of Waterloo? Visit www.CityofWaterlooIowa.com/Careers to find your next career with us!