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CLIFTON PARK YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION INC

CLIFTON PARK, NY · EIN 141726335 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE N680 · Recreation & Sports · Small ($100K-$1M) · cliftonparkyouthhockey.com
revenue
$123K
expenses
$133K
net assets
$160K
employees
program ratio
96%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE AN ORGANIZED ICE HOCKEY PROGRAM FOR YOUTHS UNDER THE AGE OF 19 USING VOLUNTEER PARENT COACHES AND ADMINISTRATORS UNDER A CHARTER FROM USA HOCKEY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Clifton Park Youth Hockey Association provides organized ice hockey programs for youth under 19 in Clifton Park, NY. The organization runs teams across multiple age divisions, from 6U to 18U, emphasizing skill development through USA Hockey's American Development Model. Programs are delivered at Capital Arena with volunteer parent coaches and administrators.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $64K
    SKILLS CLINICS - TO PROVIDE PROPER INSTRUCTION FOR PLAYER GROWTH
  2. #2 $7K
    TOURNAMENTS
named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

10U/12U Girls Dynamo
Girls' competitive hockey program for players aged 10–12, part of the Dynamo Girls teams chartered by the association.
2026 Mite Madness Jamboree
Seasonal jamboree event with no refunds after payment submission.
6U/8U Mite Full Season Program
Age-appropriate skill development program aligned with USA Hockey's American Development Model, featuring station-based practices and small-area games to maximize puck touches and player growth.
Clifton Park Eagles
Tier 1 USA Hockey team program operated by the association, with non-refundable tryout, registration, and monthly tuition fees.
Dynamo Girls
Girls' hockey program under the Dynamo brand, providing Tier 1 USA Hockey competition opportunities.
NY Dynamo
Competitive youth hockey program offered by the association for advanced players.
NY Jr Dynamo
Youth hockey program chartered by CPYHA, offering competitive play for developing players.
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Youth Ice Hockey Development 3 activities
    • Structured skill development and practice delivery
      Delivers station-based practices and small-area games to increase player repetitions and puck touches, along with skills clinics that provide structured instruction for youth ice hockey development.
    • Team organization and competition scheduling
      Charters and organizes youth hockey teams—including the Clifton Park Eagles, NY Jr Dynamo, NY Dynamo, and Dynamo Girls—with 2–3 weekly practices during the season and schedules 20 to 40 games per team annually, primarily on weekends; also organizes youth tournaments.
    • Youth hockey programming aligned with USA Hockey standards
      Provides Tier 1 USA Hockey programming for youth players of all ages and skill levels, including age groups from 6U to 18U, through structured programs that follow the USA Hockey American Development Model (ADM) to prioritize skill development over competitive standings.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$123K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue$130K106%
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$133K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$160K
Cash$170K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$160K
Liquid reserves15.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -58.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 9
  • CALEB PETERSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • CHELSEA DESALVATORE — BOARD MEMBER
  • ERIC CISLER — BOARD MEMBER
  • JORDAN JURON — BOARD MEMBER
  • MIKE HIPWELL — BOARD MEMBER
  • NATHAN CZAMARA — BOARD MEMBER
  • PIERRE LABLOND — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROB MCCARTHY — BOARD MEMBER (ICE SCHEDULE
  • TRACY MCCARTHY — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • USA HOCKEY Network — Chartered member organization providing youth ice hockey programs under USA HOCKEY affiliation.
  • USA Hockey Network — Aligns youth hockey programming with the USA Hockey American Development Model (ADM).
  • USA Hockey Network — Chartered member offering USA Hockey-sanctioned Tier 1 programs.
  • USA Hockey Network — Member organization participating in the USA Hockey national framework.
  • USA Hockey Network — Member organization providing Tier 1 youth hockey programs under USA Hockey sanctioning.
  • club treasurer Partner — Point of contact for refund policy inquiries
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Age-Appropriate Skill Development Approach
    methodology: age-appropriate skill development
    By prioritizing skill-building and engagement over competition for younger players, the organization increases retention and foundational competence because developmentally tailored programming meets children where they are, fostering confidence and long-term involvement in hockey.
  • Community Volunteer Delivery Model
    methodology: community_volunteer_model
    By relying on volunteer parent coaches and administrators, the organization delivers organized youth hockey programming because community-led operations reduce costs, strengthen family investment, and sustain broad participation through shared ownership.
  • Competitive Youth Development Model
    methodology: competitive-youth-development
    By structuring youth hockey programs around competitive team play, the organization develops players across age and skill levels because sustained engagement in competitive environments fosters athletic growth, teamwork, and long-term participation in the sport.
  • High-Repetition Skill Acquisition Method
    methodology: high-repetition skill development
    By using station-based practices and small-area games, the organization maximizes individual player engagement and skill acquisition because high-repetition, game-like scenarios improve muscle memory, decision-making, and technical proficiency more effectively than traditional drills.