Everyone Belongs
On The Ice.
Seattle’s inclusive hockey community—welcoming LGBTQIA+ players, women, people of color, and allies of every background and experience level.
What we stand for. What we skate on.
making hockey a place where LGBTQIA+ people thrive by building and connecting community.
Queer Joy Is the Point
Queer Joy Is the Point
We center joy, visibility, and authenticity in everything we do. Hockey isn’t just a place to participate — it’s a place to thrive, celebrate, and show up fully as yourself.
We Follow Through
We Follow Through
Trust is built through action. We do what we say we’ll do — showing up with consistency, accountability, and transparency for our players, partners, and community.
Community Through Connection
Community Through Connection
Connection is what turns programs into community. We create spaces — on and off the ice — where relationships grow, support is shared, and people feel they belong.
We Lower Barriers
We Lower Barriers
Access is intentional. We actively remove financial, cultural, and structural barriers so hockey is open to everyone — regardless of identity, experience, or background.
Safety Comes First
Safety Comes First
Belonging requires safety. We prioritize physical, emotional, and psychological well-being — creating environments where everyone feels protected, respected, and supported.
LGBTQIA+ Centered. Ally-Welcoming
LGBTQIA+ Centered. Ally-Welcoming
We lead with queer voices while welcoming allies who show up with respect and humility. This is a space rooted in LGBTQIA+ experience — open to those who share our values.
We Listen and Grow
We Listen and Grow
Growth starts with self-awareness. We listen, reflect, and challenge our assumptions — especially when it’s uncomfortable — so we can continue to evolve as a community.
Belonging Built In
Belonging Built In
Inclusion doesn’t happen by accident — it’s designed. We intentionally create systems, programs, and experiences where people feel seen, valued, and supported.
Choose How You Play
Play for a weekend, a season, or across the country.
TOURNAMENT PLAY
Annual tournament · June
Celebrate summer with our signature June tournament in Seattle’s Northgate neighborhood.
Annual tournament · February
Experience our annual February tournament at Winthrop’s outdoor ice rink.
LEAGUE PLAY
Spring-summer season
Join our spring and summer recreational league, with games hosted in Kirkland.
TRAVEL HOCKEY
Travel opportunities year-round
Represent Seattle at inclusive hockey tournaments across the country—join one trip or several.
Choose How You Connect
Watch, train, and celebrate with Seattle Pride Hockey Association throughout the year—no full-season commitment required.
WATCH
Pride Current Watch Parties
Catch select Seattle Kraken and Seattle Torrent games alongside the SPHA community—good hockey, great company, and no skates required.
TRAIN
Seattle Pride Hockey Training
Build your skills and confidence through welcoming clinics, practices, and development opportunities for a range of experience levels.
CELEBRATE
Pro Pride Nights
Join SPHA for Pride Night celebrations with the Kraken, Torrent, Mariners, Sounders, Thunderbirds, and other professional sports partners.
Join Us
Become a member
Seattle Pride Hockey Association is a nonprofit dedicated to building inclusive and affirming spaces for LGBTQIA+ people and allies in the sport of hockey. Whether you skate, cheer from the stands, volunteer, or support in other ways, you are welcome here.
Membership gives you a voice in the future of our programs and the direction of our community. Members help guide decisions, vote in annual elections, and stand as part of a movement that believes in belonging through sport.
We offer two paths to membership:
- Ice Hockey Players
- Non-Ice Hockey Participants
Support Us
You make it possible for people to feel proud, supported, and seen both on and off the ice.
Every donation helps us fund league programs, offer scholarships, host community events, make hockey accessible for all. You gift supposts players who may not have another space to show up as themselves.
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REAL PEOPLE. REAL IMPACT.
Spotlights and testimonials from players, parents, volunteers, and fans who
have felt the difference Seattle Pride Hockey has made.
