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NY ICECATS INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 205892696 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE N60 · Recreation & Sports · Small ($100K-$1M) · nyicecats.org
revenue
$549K
expenses
$411K
net assets
$325K
employees
0
program ratio
99%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE ATHLETIC & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN ORGANIZED SPORTS & OTHER EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

profile · synthesized from sources

Youth ice hockey organization based in New York and New Jersey that promotes athletic and social development through organized sports. Offers both travel and house league programs for children ages 4 to 14, with teams competing in the Hudson Valley Hockey League and Kips Bay Cup League. Provides structured training, games, and tournaments focused on skill development and teamwork.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

10U Squirts Travel
Travel hockey program for children born 2016–2017 competing in the Hudson Valley Hockey League; requires tryouts and includes ~40 practices and 15–20 games.
12U Peewee House Team
Developmental house league team for children born 2013–2015 playing in the Metro House League with ~35 practices and ~25 games.
12U Peewee Travel
Travel hockey program for children born 2014–2015 competing in the Hudson Valley Hockey League; requires tryouts and includes ~40 practices and 15–20 games.
14U Bantam Travel
Travel hockey program for children born 2012–2013 preparing players for high school hockey; requires tryouts and includes ~40 practices and 15–20 games.
6U Mini Mites
Developmental program for children born 2020–2022 focusing on skating and hockey fundamentals; includes 16 practices and ~8 games in the Kips Bay Cup League.
8U Mites
Program for children born 2018–2019 emphasizing skating and hockey fundamentals with ~30 practices and ~10 games in the Kips Bay Cup League.
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Youth Ice Hockey Development 5 activities
    • Competitive performance and championship achievements
      The organization’s teams have won multiple championships, including the HVHL 10U B1, 12U B, and 14U B titles, Kips Bay Cup League divisions for 8U Mites, and tournament titles such as the Central Mass Winter Classic and Capital Showdown across various age groups from 2017 through 2026.
    • Developmental skating and hockey fundamentals instruction
      Provides skating instruction and developmental hockey programming for children ages 8 and under, emphasizing fundamental skills through practice and game play, with no prior experience required. Includes Mini-Mite and Mite-level teams focused on skill-building.
    • Seasonal ice hockey programming with structured registration
      Operates fall/winter and spring ice hockey programs with defined seasons—spring league running from early April to mid-June, featuring 14 games per team on Sunday mornings at Westchester Skating Academy. Enforces a no-refund policy due to advance commitments for ice time, equipment, and coaching.
    • Travel and house league competition in regional hockey leagues
      Fields travel teams in the Hudson Valley Hockey League (HVHL) for 10U, 12U, and 14U age groups, and house/rec teams in the Kips Bay Cup League and Metro House League for 6U, 8U, and 12U divisions. Teams compete against local and regional organizations in New York and New Jersey, with travel tournaments held in cities including Philadelphia, Boston, and Washington D.C.
    • Youth ice hockey programs for Sabbath-observant families
      Offers competitive recreational and travel youth ice hockey programs in New York City designed to accommodate Sabbath-observant families by scheduling no games or practices on Friday evenings or Saturdays. The organization was founded in 2000 specifically to serve children who cannot participate in weekend hockey due to religious observance.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$549K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$549K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$411K
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$115K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$326K
Cash$286K
Investments$0
Liabilities$948
Net assets$325K
Liquid reserves8.4 mo
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +34.7%
relationships · 14

Who they work with

  • Aviator Partner — Competes against the IceCats in organized games, providing competitive challenges for development.
  • Aviators Partner — Rival youth hockey team with which NY ICECATS INC competes regularly
  • Cyclones Partner — Competitive opponent in a youth ice hockey game.
  • Hudson Valley Hockey League Partner — League in which NY ICECATS INC's 10U, 12U, and 14U travel teams compete.
  • Hudson Valley Hockey League Partner — NY Icecats travel teams compete in the Hudson Valley Hockey League.
  • Hudson Valley Hockey League Partner — Travel teams compete in the Hudson Valley Hockey League.
  • Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club Partner — Hosts NY Icecats recreational teams in the Kips Bay Cup League.
  • Kips Bay Cup League Partner — House/Rec league teams compete in the Kips Bay Cup League.
  • Kips Bay Cup League Partner — League in which NY ICECATS INC's Mini Mites and 8U Mites teams compete.
  • Metro House League Partner — League in which NY ICECATS INC's 12U Peewee House team competes.
  • NJ Avs Partner — Rival youth hockey team that NY ICECATS INC competes against in organized games.
  • Rye Rangers Partner — Competitive opponent in a youth hockey game; used as a benchmark for team performance.
  • USA Hockey Government — Requires players to hold valid USA Hockey membership for insurance and compliance purposes.
  • Westchester Skating Academy Partner — Hosts all spring league sessions and games for NY Icecats.
strategies · 5

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.

  • Faith-Sensitive Scheduling for Inclusive Participation
    methodology: faith-sensitive scheduling
    By scheduling around Friday evenings and Saturdays, the organization increases accessibility for Sabbath-observant families, because aligning program operations with religious practices removes barriers to inclusion and supports consistent participation.
  • Low Coach-to-Player Ratio to Accelerate Skill Growth
    methodology: low_coach_to_player_ratio
    By maintaining a low skater-to-coach ratio, the organization supports individualized skill development in young players, because increased coaching attention allows for targeted feedback and faster mastery of techniques.
  • Organized Sports for Holistic Youth Development
    methodology: organized-sports-youth-development
    By using organized sports and extracurricular activities as a vehicle, the organization promotes both athletic and social development in youth, because structured team sports foster discipline, resilience, and interpersonal growth.
  • Phased Skill Development for Foundational Learning
    methodology: phased_skill_development
    By structuring early youth programming with an initial focus on practice-based skill-building followed by game play, the organization reinforces learning, because mastering fundamentals before competition leads to stronger long-term player development.
  • Tiered Access Model to Support Skill-Based Engagement
    methodology: tiered-access-model
    By offering a tiered program structure with tryouts for competitive teams and open enrollment for developmental teams, the organization accommodates varying skill levels and commitment, because matching players to appropriate competitive environments increases engagement, development, and retention.