DSA Bylaws

Introduction to DSA

Welcome to the Delta-Greely Youth Hockey and Figure Skating Association (DSA)! This handbook is designed to help familiarize you with our local programs. DSA is a non-profit organization run entirely by volunteers with certain operations—like Zamboni service and game officials—sometimes contracted out. While the facility is owned by the City of Delta Junction, DSA is responsible for maintaining the building in good condition during the skating season.

DSA History

The Delta-Greely Youth Hockey and Figure Skating Association (DSA) has deep roots in the community thanks to its founding father, Ron Liewer. Liewer moved to Delta Junction in 1978 to teach 5th grade and discovered that a preliminary hockey team and association were already in place. The first team (1978-1979) consisted of 9-10 year old players who practiced on a flooded tennis court. At that time there was no rink in Delta so they had to travel to play games.

Liewer’s dedication and hard work led to the creation of Delta’s first outdoor rink in 1979, followed by a second rink in 1981. These early rinks were “hot-mopped” by Liewer and other volunteers. With money raised by DSA and the support of local residents, including countless hours of volunteer labor from Liewer himself, the covered arena was opened in 1993. Since then the facility has been gradually improving, evolving into the arena we enjoy today.