The Iowa Wild Wings started as an 8U AAU hockey team that supplements USA Hockey half-ice programs by providing full-ice competition opportunities. We focus on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship in a competitive, travel-based setting.

The Iowa Wild Wings were founded to give young players a chance to compete at a higher level while connecting with other passionate hockey families.

While USA Hockey programs do a great job of introducing kids to the game, many players are looking for additional opportunities to challenge themselves beyond the half-ice format.

Nope!

We welcome players from all over, we just request team players that are willing to work hard in competitive environments.

Players are expected to attend practices and tournaments they have registered for, unless an unavoidable conflict arises. Families must also commit to volunteering at least once per tournament.

This program is an additional experience designed to complement, not replace, your child’s current USA Hockey team. The Iowa Wild Wings allow players to experience full-ice hockey while still participating in their local half-ice development programs.

Optional practices will be held in the Des Moines Metro Area at local rinks. The specific schedule will be provided prior to the season.

The team will participate in four to five tournaments, primarily in Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Missouri.

All costs are a la carte depending on individual registrations.

Each tournament fee will cover tournament registration, non-customized jerseys, and snacks. Sponsorships are available to help offset costs.

Travel & equipment fees are the responsibility of the individual families.

Yes! Families can secure sponsorships, and excess funds may be refunded or credited toward future team costs.

Tournament fees are non-refundable after a roster commitment has been made unless the team secures a sponsorship that covers the cost.

Yes. Each family must sign up for at least one volunteer role per tournament to support the team’s operations. Volunteer roles include team coordination, game streaming, photo capturing, and more.

Violations will be addressed by the coaching staff and team management. Consequences may include reduced playing time, suspension, or dismissal from the team, depending on the severity of the infraction.

For each tournament, there will be a unique Iowa Wild Wings MVP Bucket Hat in which the players vote for the player who hustled and showcased captain energy. The player gets to wear that hat until the next game in the tournament, and can only earn it once per tournament. A player cannot vote for his/herself, and gets to keep the tournament hat if they earn the coveted title in the final game of the tournament. This program is meant to recognize effort build confidence within the team.

Each individual player will need to register for an AAU membership at https://play.aausports.org/.

Membership is $40 a year, and we will need the player’s official AAU # in order to be added to any practice or game roster.