Established in 1995, the Griffins Youth Foundation promotes
academic excellence, community involvement and healthy
lifestyles among the youth of West Michigan, enhancing
their lives through hockey and ice-related sports.
Click the image above for a PDF of the Griffins Youth Foundation brochure!
New Family Application Process
Welcome, and thank you for your interest in the Grand Rapids Griffins Youth Foundation.
Here is the link to our waitlist application for the 2013-14 season. Please check this practice and game schedule before completing the application to make sure your family can comply with our schedule, as players are expected to attend all practices and games. If your child participates in other activities that conflict and will take precedence, please do not apply.
Please fill out an application for each child. You will receive a confirmation email once your application is received.
THIS IS NOT A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED PROCESS.
You will receive an email or phone call between Sept. 25-30 informing you whether your child has been accepted.
Thank you for your interest in our program.
2013 Great Skate Winterfest
2013 Griffins & Sled Wings Game
2012 Griffins Youth Foundation Golf Classic
Check out our photo galleries!
11th Annual Great Skate Winterfest - Jan. 12-13, 2013
8th Annual Griffins & Sled Wings Game - Feb. 12, 2013
18th Annual Griffins Youth Foundation Golf Classic - Aug. 27, 2012
GRIFFINS YOUTH FOUNDATION PROGRAMMING
All programs are FREE. Equipment and ice time are provided by the GRGYF.
Olympic Division (1-2-3)
Co-ed hockey instruction and games for first, second and third grade children.
Adams Division (46er)
Co-ed hockey instruction and games for fourth, fifth and sixth grade children.
Middle/High School Hockey
Co-ed hockey instruction and games for students in grades 7-12.
Girls Hockey
Hockey instruction and games for girls in grades 6-10, featuring an all-female coaching staff.
Sled Hockey
Co-ed hockey instruction and games for physically challenged youth. Sled hockey rules are virtually identical to traditional hockey, except participants are on bladed sleds.
The Grand Rapids Sled Wings, a team of physically challenged children and young adults, are sponsored by the foundation in partnership with Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital. Since becoming the first junior-level sled hockey team in Michigan upon their founding in 2001, the Sled Wings have gained a national reputation through wins in various prestigious tournaments – including the 2012 national championship – and their continuing development of high-caliber players.
Open-Skating Programs
In addition to hockey programming, we offer various ice skating opportunities, including holiday lunch skates and Special Olympics speed skating.
Rosa Parks Circle
We also provide all the skates for Rosa Parks Circle Ice Rink, the downtown outdoor facility that draws over 20,000 visitors per year.
All skating and hockey programs are held at Griff's IceHouse at Belknap Park.
For more information about the Griffins Youth Foundation, please contact:
Our programming is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors and donors, including:
