About Us
Mission
The Greater Greenville Hockey Association (GGHA) is dedicated to the growth of hockey in the Upstate region. We strive to provide a safe, inclusive, and competitive environment where players of all skill levels can enhance their abilities, develop character, and cultivate a lifelong passion for the sport.
Vision
We aspire to be recognized as a premier youth hockey organization in the Southeast, distinguished by our professional and consistent program standards, high-quality coaching, and a well-defined pathway from learn-to-skate programs to travel teams, high school hockey, and beyond.
Core Values
Accountability: Players, coaches, and parents are responsible for their actions both on and off the ice.
Character: We prioritize doing the right thing, particularly when no one is observing.
Teamwork: We celebrate victories and support one another through challenges and defeats.
Respect: We demonstrate respect for teammates, coaches, officials, opponents, and the game itself.
Dedication: We value consistent effort in practices, games, academics, and at home.
Humility: We remain open to coaching and continually seek opportunities for improvement.
Work Ethic: We compete vigorously and practice diligently, recognizing that development is a gradual process.
Affiliations
USA Hockey provides the foundation for the sport of ice hockey in America; helps young people become leaders; fosters Olympic and Paralympic dreams; and connects the game at every level while promoting a lifelong love of the sport.
Carolina Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA) is the regional USA Hockey affiliate for ice hockey in North Carolina and South Carolina.