The Vipers team is a group of 15 remarkable young female hockey players from Idaho and Montana who play on their local association teams and then come together to play Tier II tournaments, mostly in the Mountain West.  They have had a great season, despite often being a little outnumbered by some of their competition with bigger rosters. Through hard work and lots of grit, they earned a spot at USA Hockey’s National Championship in East Lansing, MI April 3-7th.

Getting to play at Nationals is an honor – and an expensive endeavor. That's why we are looking for friends and family to help offset the costs for our team. Please consider donating to our fundraising efforts. Team Idaho Vipers is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, so your contributions are tax-deductible.

Thank you for all you do to support our girls and let’s go Vipers!

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Mission Statement

Team Idaho Vipers (TIV) provides high quality ice hockey tournament opportunities for girls in an open environment at the 12U, 14U, 16U and 19U levels, based on ability and without regard for economic standing. In partnership with parents and coaches, we will provided a safe, meaningful, enjoyable and challenging hockey experience. We are an athlete-centered organization that places the needs of children first. We give each Member the opportunity to participate to the best of their ability and to develop as a young athlete. Team Idaho assists participants in finding opportunities for Tier II hockey while working to continue to develop their potential by teaching skills that enhance the performance and enjoyment of ice hockey, while also developing lifetime skills of goal setting, commitment, self-discipline, determination, teamwork and sportsmanship. Team Idaho will work to nurture the physical and emotional well-being of all participants in an environment that fosters and promotes a sense of community and fun. The success of Team Idaho will be measured by holding ourselves accountable for creating an environment where more children enjoy playing the game and participating in hockey in the future.

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Philosophy

Good sportsmanship by all players, parents and spectators at the ice rink is the guiding principle of our mission. We strive to give young players a positive experience in ice hockey. This means ensuring that all those associated with the teams, players, coaches and parents are treated with dignity and respect. We encourage and promote the competitive spirit while focusing on players’ personal growth. We expect all those affiliated with Team Idaho to personally creating a culture of fun, respect and positive encouragement.

 

Core Values

The Team Idaho Vipers are built on core values that align with USA Hockey’s Core Values:

• Sportsmanship.

• Respect for individuals (players, officials, coaches, rink mangers, etc.).

• Hard work.

• Integrity.

• The pursuit of excellence at the Team and Organizational levels

• Enjoyment- it’s a game after all and it should be FUN!

• Teamwork.

• Honesty, integrity and fair play.

• Develop grit, tenacity, strong work ethic and a love of the game.