The purpose of the Peterborough Hockey Association is to organize, develop and promote minor ice hockey for the youth of the City of Peterborough and surrounding area including:
- The opportunity for all eligible individuals to participate in recreational house league ice hockey, and to provide community based programs, which will allow a player to participate in an environment for fun, physical exercise and fair play;
- The development of programs designed to enhance Members participation in ice hockey and provide members with the opportunity to participate at the highest competitive level;
- The development of and participation in representative ice hockey and provide the opportunity to participate at the highest competitive level;
- To instill in all players, coaches, managers and members associated with the PHA; good sportsmanship, correct and proper behaviour on and off the ice, respect for authority and team play;
- The development of a culture of diversity and inclusiveness in every aspect of the Association’s activities;
- The Association shall be operated without the purpose of financial gain to any of the Members and any surplus or accretions of the Association shall be used solely for the purposes of the Association and for the promotion of its objectives.