VICTOR, Idaho — Teton Valley Foundation (TVF) has found new ways to incentivize athletes to not just increase rink sponsorship but to earn scholarship credit.
Youth Hockey Director Stacey Moore said she is thrilled to share a brand-new opportunity for the 2025/2026 season.
“The Cutthroats Incentive Program is a chance for our players to not only support their team and help with tuition costs, but also to give back to our amazing hockey families,” she said. Moore said she has seen a similar approach work well for her son’s Legion baseball program. “And I believe it can be just as successful for our Cutthroats’ families,” she added.
Moore said the incentive program allows players to take an active role in securing sponsors for Kotler Arena signage, with the potential to cover up to 100% of their season tuition.
“It’s a true win-win, offering valuable visibility for local businesses while strengthening our youth hockey community,” Moore added.
TVF Executive Director Megan LaTorre said the incentive program has the opportunity “to put over $50,000 back into families’ pockets” if the goal of $100,000 worth of sponsorships is secured for the upcoming season.
Players who secure sponsors for Kotler Arena signage will receive 50% of the sponsorship value as a credit toward their 2025/2026 tuition. The remaining 50% goes directly toward maintaining and operating the ice rink. Teton Valley Foundation is committed to its mission of keeping hockey accessible and affordable for all.
Sponsorship form and payment deadline: September 12. Early registration Cutthroats Youth Hockey Program tuitions for the 2025-2026 season are listed below. Early registration pricing ends 9/4, with registration going up $250 beginning 9/5.
- Mini Mite (6U): $550
- Mites (8U): $725
- Squirts (10U): $950
- Peewees (12U): $1025
- Bantams (14U): $1150
- High School (18U): $1400
Sponsorship at Kotler Ice Arena provides high visibility to over 1,500 skaters and visitors each week. Sponsors enjoy having their names and logos displayed on dasher boards or arena signage for the entirety of the six-month season.
Ice will be down at Kotler Ice Arena mid-October. The annual Hockeyfest fundraiser and community party will move to Kotler Ice Arena to kick off the 2025-2026 season on November 1. Other ice programs at Kotler Ice Arena include curling, figure skating and adult hockey. Learn more at TetonValleyFoundation.org.
