The Arkansas Hockey Association (AHA) is the USA Hockey affiliate organization for youth and Adult amateur hockey based in Little Rock, Arkansas, and is a non-profit organization. USA Hockey is the authorized representative of the International Ice Hockey Federation and is the National Governing Body for the sport of hockey in this country. Our mission is to promote the growth of ice hockey and to provide the best possible experience for all participants by encouraging, developing, advancing and administering the sport.

All players, coaches and officials who participate in AHA are governed by the rules and regulations as set forth by USA Hockey. The USA Hockey rules are supplemented by rules, policies, and guidelines set forth by the governing body of AHA. The governing body of AHA is the AHA Board of Directors.