Hockey should be for everyone
Let’s break down the barriers of hockey
We collect gently used gear and cover registration fees so kids who want to play can hit the ice. Your support turns a “maybe” into a lifelong passion.
Have gear in the garage? Donate equipment · Want to help hands-on? Volunteer
Serving families in
Northwest Ohio & Southeast Michigan
Get in the game
Four ways you can help a kid hit the ice
Every role on this team matters. Pick the one that fits you — or do all four.
Donate Money
Fund registration scholarships, gear repair and storage so no child is turned away because of cost.
Donate Equipment
Skates, sticks, helmets, pads and bags your family has outgrown can outfit the next young skater.
Volunteer
Help run gear drives, clean and fit equipment, or staff community events. Flexible for individuals and groups.
Nominate a Child
Know a kid who loves hockey but can’t afford to play? Parents, coaches and teachers can all submit a nomination.
Our mission
Making hockey accessible to every kid who wants to play
By recycling quality equipment and providing financial aid, we help young players build confidence, teamwork and a love for the game.
Registration Scholarships
We cover local program registration fees so families can focus on their child’s growth — not their bank statement.
Equipment Rental
Complete packages of gently used gear are available as low-cost season rentals, keeping quality equipment in rotation.
Cleaning & Maintenance
Returned gear is professionally cleaned, repaired and safety-checked so it lasts longer and is ready for the next player.
How it works
One set of gear, many seasons of hockey
We run a circular gear program: nothing wasted, every piece back in play.
1
You donate
Families and teams pass along gear their players have outgrown.
2
We clean & repair
Volunteers sanitize, fix and safety-check every piece before it goes out.
3
A player gears up
A nominated child is fitted for a full season, with registration fees covered.
4
Pay it forward
Gear comes back at season’s end, and families help with the next drive.
Why we do this
Affordability should never decide who gets to play
Hockey is a classroom for life. The lessons learned on the ice — resilience, teamwork and confidence — should belong to every child, not only those who can afford the high cost of entry.
By removing the burden of expensive gear and registration fees, we give kids a fair shot at the sport they love and the community and friendships that come with it.
Know a kid who belongs on the ice?
Parents, coaches, teachers and neighbors can nominate a child whose family could use a hand. Every nomination is reviewed with care by our team.
What a nominated player can receive
- A full set of cleaned, safety-checked gear
- Help covering local registration fees
- A welcoming hockey community for the whole family
Keep kids on the ice
Your gift turns a “maybe” into a lifelong passion
Donations fund registration scholarships, equipment repair, storage and community clinics. The Hockey Access Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so your gift may be tax-deductible.