Rapids Overview
About the Rapids
The Bend Rapids are a USA Hockey sanctioned program located in Central Oregon.
The Rapids field teams at 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, and 18U. Our competition consists of programs from Pacific Northwest, Northern California and Idaho. In previous seasons we have played against teams from Portland, Eugene, Medford, Klamath Falls, San Jose, Santa Rosa, Seattle, Everett, Tri-Cities, Vancouver (WA) and Boise.
Our home ice is The Pavilion in Bend which is operated by the Bend Park and Recreation District. The season commences in late October and ends in mid-March.
Our Mission
The Bend Rapids Youth Hockey Club, a proud USA Hockey Affiliate, is a volunteer-driven community organization dedicated to growing and expanding access to competitive ice hockey in Central Oregon. We create opportunities for young athletes to enjoy the game, reach their potential, build character and resiliency within a safe, supportive, and respectful team environment.
Our Vision
Our vision is to develop players of all ages and skill levels in alignment with USA Hockey standards, while proudly representing Central Oregon with a fearless, selfless, and inspired spirit. We are committed to building a pathway for Tier 2 teams at the 14U, 16U, and 18U levels.
Our Guiding Principles
Fearless – We play with courage, embrace challenges, and pursue excellence with effort, discipline, and pride—growing through every opportunity on and off the ice.
Selfless – We put the team first, respect one another, and contribute to something bigger than ourselves.
Inspired – We bring energy and enthusiasm to the rink, find joy in the work, and share our love for the game with others.
Bend Ice
In 2010 Bend Ice was formed as an Oregon non-profit corporation for the purpose of creating a culture of ice sports in Central Oregon. Bend Ice receives oversight and policy direction from its board of directors, officers, and committee chairpersons, with the assistance of dedicated volunteers. In 2015, the Oregon State Hockey Association (OSHA) recognized Bend Ice as a “local association” of the USA Hockey Pacific District. As such, Bend Ice is responsible for managing and operating all USA Hockey sanctioned programs in Central Oregon. Bend Ice also oversees the Bend Ice Figure Skating Club and the Bend Curling Club.
Bend Ice created a USA Hockey Steering Committee, which is responsible for administering local USA Hockey programs and conducting the day-to-day operations of the local USA Hockey association on behalf of Bend Ice. This local program was named the Bend Rapids Youth Hockey Club. The Bend Rapids Youth Hockey Club (BRYHC) is governed by many guiding documents including rules, regulations and policies established by Bend Ice, OSHA, USA Hockey and the various documents created by The Rapids Steering Committee.