Sign up today, and you could be eligible fora $500 scholarship. No Age restrictions.
Sign up today, and you could be eligible fora $500 scholarship. No Age restrictions.
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WAIPU USA, established as a non-profit corporation in the United States in 2021, operates as a non-profit within the broader framework of WAIPU World and maintains an associate status with WAIPU North America. WAIPU World currently boasts a membership of over 14,000 individuals across 14 countries. It's essential to clarify that WAIPU USA is not a union; instead, it is a non-profit corporation committed to aiding players of all ages involved in the sport of hockey.
Positioning ourselves as the advocate for hockey players and their families, we aim to facilitate communication with team management, coaches, and other authorities. While recognizing the inherent greatness of the sport, we acknowledge the historical issues that have impacted players and families in both Canada and the USA. We believe a cultural shift is imperative to revive hockey's greatness, both on and off the ice.
Our vision for hockey extends beyond the game itself; we envision a sport characterized by respect, non-prejudice, and an absence of fear of reprisal. Hockey should be an environment where parents feel at ease, allowing their children to participate and assured that they are associating with like-minded individuals and families who contribute to a positive experience. To ensure the well-being of players, a change in the hockey culture is necessary, focusing on genuine concern for the players rather than just the financial aspects.
We recognize the need for intervention and assistance at various levels, and thus, WAIPU USA emerges as a crucial association for players of all ages. The call for change is now, and we invite individuals and families to become members, allowing us to support and address any issues related to the sport of hockey. Our doors are open to players of all ages, with minors able to join independently, while legal representation requires parental involvement, demonstrating collective support for the issues at hand. Together, let us pave the way for a positive transformation in the world of hockey.
Mission
The World Association Icehockey Players Unions USA ("WAIPU USA") focuses i.s on the ice hockey players that belong to this organization and their families.
As a non-profit corporation, we are prepared to protect all of its members' human rights and treat them as valued humans. We will promote dignity, respect and equality regardless of age, gender, race, colour, creed or religious beliefs, as cited in the U.S. Department of Justice.
Civil Rights Division; Federal Coordination and Compliance Section (https://www.justice.gov/crt/nondiscrimination-basis-race-color-national-origin-sex-religion-or-age-law-enforcement-programs)
We will foster the growth of hockey on a global scale, starting with grassroots programs while seeking to protect the human rights of its ice hockey players. WAIPU is an organization that values and treats all with equal dignity and respect, an organization where everyone's human rights are protected.
Core values
Act professionally and transparently while protecting the rights of all ice hockey players past, present and future.
Fiscal Responsability
We value fiscal responsibility with strict adherence to financial accountability while allowing for development in a fiscally responsible manner.
Team Work
All organization levels are empowered to manage their areas of responsibility and work together to achieve common goals for WAIPU's overall success.
Communication
We will strive to achieve honest and frequent communication, focusing on all dynamics that can and will change within our sport. We believe that full participation and open communication from all stakeholders is essential and leads to superior results.
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Join WAIPU USA today. You could be eligible to win a $500 scholarship!
No age restrictions.