the american hearing impaired hockey association

Name

the american hearing impaired hockey association

Legal name

American Hearing Impaired Hockey Association

Website

https://ahiha.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adaptive Amateur Hockey Programs

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Educational Services (611), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKACAH

Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

SECONDARYBPAGADAH

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYEDAJAKAI

Deaf/Hard of Hearing & Vision Services (Audiology, Interpreting, Orientation & Mobility)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Special Education Services

Keywords

• Deaf hockey programs
• Adaptive sports nonprofit
• Youth hockey instruction
• International deaf hockey
• Disability hockey association

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: AHIHA is supported entirely by financial gifts from individuals. No fees are assessed to participating hockey players for the annual hockey school. Donations cover costs for ice rink facilities, meals, hearing aids, speech and language therapy, auditory training, counseling, and diagnostic evaluations for participants.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors provide financial support and in-kind donations. Current sponsors include Pepsi, Lou Malnati's, Chicago Wolves, Blackhawk Alumni, Dr. Pepper, Keepsake Theme Quilts, The Greatest Seat, and Culligan Water.
3. Annual Raffle: The organization conducts an annual raffle as its major fundraiser. Tickets are sold online ($100 each with 3.75% surcharge). Prizes range from $250 to $10,000. Approximately 850 tickets are sold annually. The drawing occurs at the annual banquet.
4. Corporate Matching Gifts: AHIHA is a 501(c)(3) organization eligible for company matching gift programs, allowing employees to double their contributions through employer matching programs.
5. USA Hockey Foundation Support: Funding for athletes is provided in part through support from the USA Hockey Foundation for international competitions like the Deaflympics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AHIHA delivers free hockey instruction, training, and competitive programs specifically designed for deaf and hard of hearing athletes. Its flagship is the annual week-long Stan Mikita Hockey School held in Bensenville, Illinois, complemented by year-round national team programs that compete at the Deaflympics and the World Deaf Ice Hockey Championships, plus a girls'/women's team program. All programming is funded through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and an annual raffle, with no fees charged to participating athletes.

Product overview

AHIHA operates as a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of hockey programs for deaf and hard of hearing athletes rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include the Stan Mikita Hockey School (annual week-long summer camp in Bensenville, Illinois), Deaflympics and World Deaf Ice Hockey Championships programs for elite international competition, a Girls'/Women's Team program, and participation in the USA Hockey Disabled Hockey Festival. Supporting these programs are the Family Support Group, Annual Raffle fundraiser, and the Jeff Sauer International Deaf Hockey Series. All programs are designed to build confidence, self-esteem, and life skills through hockey for participants with hearing loss.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stan Mikita Hockey School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: The flagship annual seven-day hockey school program that provides opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing athletes from across the U.S. to skate and learn with other players who have hearing loss in a supportive environment.

Products and services

• Stan Mikita Hockey School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing A free, week-long annual hockey school held in June at Edge Ice Arena in Bensenville, Illinois, providing hockey instruction for deaf and hard of hearing athletes ages 6 and up. Coaching ratio is typically one coach per three players. Program is free for participants and funded through donations.
• USA Deaflympic Ice Hockey Program International competition program for experienced deaf and hard of hearing hockey players (ages 16 through adult) to represent the United States at the Winter Deaflympics. Players must meet ICSD and USADSF requirement of 55 dB loss in better ear. The U.S. team has won seven Deaflympics medals (3 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze) since 1991.
• World Deaf Ice Hockey Championships (WDIHC) International championship competition sanctioned by the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD), held every four years in different locations worldwide. The U.S. team has earned medals including gold (2017) and bronze (2009) in this competition.
• Girls'/Women's Hockey Team Program Girls' and women's hockey program that formed its inaugural team in 2010. Includes the USA National Women's Deaf Ice Hockey Showcase and supports the growth of women's deaf hockey internationally.
• USA Hockey Disabled Hockey Festival Annual event sponsored by USA Hockey featuring six disciplines of disabled hockey including deaf/hard of hearing. AHIHA organizes a team to represent the deaf/hard of hearing discipline at this festival held in different states each year.
• Annual Raffle Fundraiser Annual raffle fundraiser selling 850 tickets per year at $100 each (with a 3.75% surcharge). Prizes range from $250 to $10,000. Proceeds support Stan Mikita Hockey School operations and player assistance including hearing aids, speech therapy, and counseling. Drawing held at the annual banquet.
• Family Support Group Parent support group that assists with event planning, distributes welcome bags, fundraises for the Jacki Marcus Scholarship, hosts pizza parties, manages sports raffles, and publishes daily newsletters during hockey school week.
• Jeff Sauer International Deaf Hockey Series International deaf hockey series named after Jeff Sauer featuring men's teams from USA, Canada, Czech Republic, and Finland plus women's teams from USA and Canada. Inaugural event held April 11-14, 2024.

Quantifiable outcome

• Several thousand deaf and hard of hearing athletes have achieved goals beyond hockey through AHIHA programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• P-X-PminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 June 2024Partner with NHL to produce the first ASL broadcast of the Stanley Cup Final in 2024. AHIHA alumni Jason Altmann (COO of P-X-P) and Noah Blankenship served as deaf broadcasters.
• National Hockey League (NHL)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 June 2024Partnership with P-X-P to produce first ASL broadcast of Stanley Cup Final games in 2024, featuring AHIHA alumni as broadcasters. Represents an accessibility milestone for the NHL.
• Northtown Center at AmherstminorOthers · 11 April 2024Venue host for the inaugural Jeff Sauer International Deaf Hockey Series in Buffalo, NY (April 11-14, 2024). Also hosted the 2017 Deaf Ice Hockey World Championships.
• PepsiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of AHIHA's Stan Mikita Hockey School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Sponsor logo appears on the organization's sponsors page.
• Lou Malnati'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of AHIHA's Stan Mikita Hockey School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Sponsor logo appears on the organization's sponsors page.
• Chicago WolvesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor and partner organization. The Chicago Wolves have participated in AHIHA events and the organization's clinic/hockey game outings.
• Blackhawk AlumniminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of AHIHA's Stan Mikita Hockey School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
• Dr. PepperminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of AHIHA's Stan Mikita Hockey School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
• Keepsake Theme QuiltsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of AHIHA's Stan Mikita Hockey School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
• The Greatest SeatminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of AHIHA's Stan Mikita Hockey School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
• Culligan WaterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor (formerly Mulligan Water) of AHIHA's Stan Mikita Hockey School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
• Hyatt Place Chicago/ItascaminorOthersOfficial host hotel for hockey school participants. AHIHA has blocked rooms available for participants at negotiated rates ($140-$150 per night).
• USA HockeycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAHIHA operates under USA Hockey guidelines. AHIHA helped bring the organization into USA Hockey as a disabled discipline. Players must be USA Hockey members to participate in programs.
• USA Deaf Sports Federation (USADSF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAHIHA has primary responsibility for organizing the U.S. Deaf Ice Hockey team for international competitions. Works with USADSF for Deaflympics and World Deaf Ice Hockey Championships qualification requirements (55dB loss in better ear).
• International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoverning body that sanctions the Deaflympics and World Deaf Ice Hockey Championships. AHIHA operates under ICSD guidelines for international competitions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• USA Hockey: Governing body for amateur hockey in the U.S. AHIHA operates under USA Hockey guidelines, and players must be USA Hockey members. USA Hockey is a broad incumbent that houses deaf/hard of hearing hockey as one of six disabled disciplines.
• Special Olympics: Largest global provider of year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Comparable to AHIHA as a disability sports organization with a national training/competition infrastructure, but serving a different disability population.
• Move United (formerly Disabled Sports USA): National community-based adaptive sports organization serving people with disabilities across many sports. Comparable to AHIHA as a multi-sport disability sports nonprofit with affiliate chapters and structured competition pathways.
• International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD): Global governing body that sanctions the Deaflympics and World Deaf Ice Hockey Championships. AHIHA competes under ICSD rules; ICSD is the supranational counterpart that sets international competition standards AHIHA athletes must meet.

Direct peers

• USA Deaf Sports Federation: National federation for deaf amateur sports. AHIHA partners with USADSF on Deaflympics and World Championship qualification, with USADSF setting the 55dB hearing loss eligibility requirement for international play.
• Canadian Deaf Ice Hockey Federation: National organization governing deaf ice hockey in Canada and the U.S. team's primary international rival. Operates the same World Deaf Ice Hockey Championships circuit and serves the same deaf/hard of hearing athlete population.
• USA Hockey Foundation: Funding arm of USA Hockey that provides grants for athlete development, including for deaf/hard of hearing players. AHIHA athletes rely on USA Hockey Foundation support for Deaflympics participation.

Regional players

• Hearing Loss Association of America: U.S. consumer advocacy organization for people with hearing loss. Comparable to AHIHA in serving the DHH community through education and support, but operating as a national advocacy nonprofit rather than a sports provider.
• National Association of the Deaf: Civil rights organization for the deaf and hard of hearing community in the U.S. Comparable as a DHH-focused nonprofit serving overlapping populations, but focused on advocacy, legal rights, and community services rather than sports.

Emerging players

• National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes: Provides resources to support deaf students in higher education. Comparable to AHIHA in serving the DHH community through wraparound services, but focused on postsecondary education rather than athletics.

Market position

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Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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