Golf Tournament Benefits Youth Hockey Players

The Bozeman Amateur Hockey Association (BAHA) is set to hold the annual golf tournament on Sunday, August 13th at Bridger Creek golf course. Funds from the tournament go directly to BAHA’s youth hockey scholarship fund.

The scholarship fund was created to support the growth of hockey in Gallatin Valley. Each year youth players apply for a scholarship, and most applicants receive some amount of financial support. The funding is determined by a committee, based on need.

“It is important that we provide the opportunity for families to be involved in such a great sport. We want them to be a part of our ice community, and will do what we can to make sure that happens. Each year we are able to help many families, and with youth hockey growing, that need gets bigger” says BAHA Board Member Rich Needham, who is also on the scholarship committee.

In the 2016-17 season fifteen players’ fees were supplemented by over $6,000 in scholarship awards. The fund is supplied by the funds netted in the golf tournament, as well as the generosity of other ice community members.

“I think there is a perception that endless funds exist in Bozeman. The youth scholarship fund allows families to stay active and engaged in our community” continues Needham, “that is one of the exceptional things about our membership. Scholarship funding is not about haves and have nots, it is about helping your neighbor, making sure our youth have the opportunity to be a part of something very special, and learn a lifetime love for the game of hockey”

The 2017 Golf Tournament sponsorship and registration are now open. The event includes a shotgun start, hole-contests, and lunch. Sponsorship options vary to accommodate all levels of giving. If you are interested in participating in this tournament or in giving directly to the fund, please find details and contact information at www.bozemanhockey.org.

For More Information please contact:

Layne Fisher with the Bozeman Amateur Hockey Association

lfisher@bozemanhockey.org

406-240-3031