About Us
Formed in 1964, the Bay Harbor Minor Hockey Association (home of the Bay Harbor Red Wings) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit travel hockey club playing out of Harbor City, California.
Our coaching staff is led by Vic Venasky, a former NHL player (Los Angeles Kings, 1972 - 1979).
The Bay Harbor Red Wings have an illustrious history, spanning roughly 60 years. All teams compete under the administration of USA Hockey, which in California is also represented locally by the California Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA) and the Southern California Amateur Hockey Association (SCAHA).
Please contact club president Vic Venasky at BayHarborPresident@gmail.com for more information.
Our Mission
Bay Harbor Minor Hockey Association's mission is to provide our youth with the best possible opportunity to have fun while competing in the sport of Ice Hockey. BHMHA will achieve this mission by:
Providing a positive atmosphere for our youth to learn and grow through the activities associated with skating and playing hockey.
Providing a healthy dose of competition that teaches teamwork, sportsmanship, fair play, pride, and achievement through involvement.
Offering opportunities to improve skills and general education of the game, through effective practices.
Remembering that, above all else... "It's all about the kids".
CORE VALUES
SPORTSMANSHIP - have a sense of fair play; be humble in victory and gracious in defeat, show friendship with teammates and opponents.
RESPECT FOR THE INDIVIDUAL - treat all others as you expect to be treated.
INTEGRITY - foster honesty and fair play beyond the strict interpretation of the rules and regulations of the game.
PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE - at both the individual and team level, players should perform each aspect of the game to the highest level of his/her ability.
ENJOYMENT - the hockey experience should be fun, satisfying and rewarding.
LOYALTY - we aspire to teach loyalty to the ideals and to fellow members of the sport of hockey.
TEAMWORK - we value the strength of learning to work together
Bay Harbor Financial Assistance Program
The Bay Harbor Minor Hockey Association (BHMHA) established a Financial Assistance Program to assist parents and families in meeting their financial commitments for participation in BHMHA’s youth hockey programs. The program provides financial assistance to those who may find themselves in a difficult financial situation, which would otherwise prevent their children from participating in the BHMHA programs.
As part of its annual budget, BHMHA will determine a dollar amount that will be set aside for financial assistance. Funding for this program comes from donations specially given for hockey scholarships, along with any additional budget dollars designated for financial assistance at the discretion of the BHMHA Board of Directors. Financial Assistance is granted on a per season basis and must be reapplied for each year. Financial Assistance is provided in the form of reduced BHMHA dues. The total financial assistance will not exceed 50% of the total BHMHA dues and may be less.
In order to be considered for financial assistance, an application form must be completed and returned to the BHMHA Assistant Treasurer prior to September 30th. Each application will be reviewed by the Assistant Treasurer and Board of Directors. Applicants may be asked to provide additional information or documentation during the review process. All applications and information will be held in complete confidence.
Please send completed application form along with any documentation to (via email or USPS). A confirmation email will be sent upon receipt of application.
Bay Harbor Minor Hockey Association
c/o Vic Venasky
23770 S. Western Avenue
Harbor City, CA 90710
BayHarborTreasurer@gmail.com
Executive Board
Vic Venaski
President
Dan Donovan
Vice President
Ursula Rohler
Registrar
Sabrina Getchius
Secretary
Claudia Pearson
Treasurer / Ice Convenor
Other Members
Dan Pearson
Director of Coaches
Nate Nielson
SafeSport Coordinator
