named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Fillies Program
Girls-only travel hockey teams for 10u, 12u, 14u, and 16u levels; participates in the National Girls Hockey League and Atlantic Girls Hockey Federation
House Program
Co-ed development league for 10u, 12u, and 14u players focused on skill-building and fun without travel requirements
Jr. Rangers Learn to Play
Introductory program for new players ages 5–10, offering 10 one-hour lessons in skating, stick-handling, passing, and shooting; includes free equipment for first-time participants
Mustangs Program
Co-ed travel hockey teams for 10u, 12u, 14u, 16u, and 18u levels; competes in the Hudson Valley Hockey League and Atlantic Hockey Federation
Try Hockey for Free
Annual event offering free introductory sessions for children 5 and older to experience hockey with loaner equipment available
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Youth Ice Hockey Development 4 activities
- Facility-based operations and schedulingConducts all youth hockey programs, practices, and games at Kiwanis Ice Arena in Saugerties, NY, with structured and predictable scheduling managed by the organization for players and families.
- In-house and travel hockey teams for youthManages co-ed and girls-only travel hockey teams at multiple age levels (10u through 18u), including the Mustangs (co-ed) and Fillies (girls), competing in regional leagues such as HVHL, AHF, AGHF, and the National Girls Hockey League, with qualification for NY State Tournaments. Conducts annual tryouts in March and operates a season from August through March, with 2–3 weekly practices including skills training.
- Youth hockey skill development and training sessionsProvides structured skill-building programs including weekly sessions for ages 5–8 (two weeknight practices and one weekend cross-ice game), 20-week development programs from October to March, and winter skill sessions led by certified coaches such as Coach Tim Healy at Kiwanis Ice Arena.
- Youth ice hockey programs for beginners through high school levelsOperates learn-to-play hockey sessions for first-time participants, including a 10-week program teaching skating, stick-handling, passing, and shooting to children ages 5–10, with free, full sets of custom-fitted equipment provided. Offers seasonal Fall and Winter sessions annually and hosts "Try Hockey for Free" events to introduce new players.
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Hockey-Based Fundraising and Community Support 1 activity
- Provision of equipment and program supportProvides loaner hockey equipment to participants in need and supplies practice jerseys to participants in the 8-and-under program. Uses sponsorships to cover costs for equipment, tournament fees, skill sessions, and ice time.
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Youth Sports Community Events 1 activity
- Tournament organization and hostingOrganizes and hosts youth hockey tournaments, including a 12U AA/A tournament featuring at least three games plus a championship, skills competitions with over $1,000 in prizes, and awarding banners and trophies to winning teams.
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Youth Sports Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Volunteer and coaching staff management with safety complianceRequires all on-ice and off-ice volunteers, including coaches, assistants, team managers, and schedulers, to register with USA Hockey, complete annual SafeSport training, pass background screenings through NCSI (valid for two seasons), and fulfill CEP and age-specific training modules.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$389K
Contributions & grants$61K16%
Program service revenue$329K84%
Investment income$370%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$371K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$101K
Cash$101K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$101K
Liquid reserves3.3 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -1.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 11
- CHRIS DOYLE — PLAYER-PARENT LIASON
- CHRIS-MAUREEN MAYONNE — FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR
- DIMITRI MATTHEWS — TREASURER GIRLS COORDINATOR
- DONNY HABERSKI — VICE PRESIDENT
- LAURA SWANSON — SCHEDULER
- MARK SIGNORE — PRESIDENT
- MICHAEL BELLAROSA — ACE COORDINATOR
- MICHAEL MILLS — ADMINASTRATIVE ASSISTANT
- PATRICK CAFFREY — REGISTRAR
- RACHEL BECKER — SECRETARY
- WILBUR PRUTZMAN — GROW THE GAME COORDINATOR
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- AGHF Partner — League in which Saugerties Youth Hockey travel teams compete.
- AHF Partner — League in which Saugerties Youth Hockey travel teams compete.
- Atlantic Girls Hockey Federation Partner — Participates in the Atlantic Girls Hockey Federation for team competition.
- Atlantic Hockey Federation Partner — Participating league for Saugerties Mustangs teams.
- HVHL Partner — League in which Saugerties Youth Hockey travel teams compete.
- Hudson Valley Hockey League Partner — Participating league for Saugerties Mustangs teams.
- Kiwanis Ice Arena Partner — Co-hosts the Junior Rangers Learn to Play program with Saugerties Youth Hockey at the Kiwanis Ice Arena.
- Kiwanis Ice Arena Partner — Host venue for the Shamrock Showdown youth hockey tournament.
- NC State IcePack Partner — Provides coaching expertise through its head coach, Tim Healy, for youth skill sessions.
- NCSI Government — National vendor used to conduct background screenings for volunteers.
- National Girls Hockey League Partner — Participates in the National Girls Hockey League for team competition.
- New York Rangers Partner — Partners with the New York Rangers on the Junior Rangers Learn to Play hockey program, including instruction by Rangers staff and special appearances by alumni.
- New York State Amateur Hockey Association Government — Sanctioning body for SYHA (NYSAHA ID# 4285).
- New York State Amateur Hockey Association Government — Sanctions the Saugerties Youth Hockey Association under NYSAHA ID# 4285.
- Pure Hockey Partner — Provides custom-fitted hockey equipment for first-time participants in the Learn to Play program.
- SquadLocker Partner — Partner for online team apparel store and direct order fulfillment.
- Town of Saugerties' Parks and Recreation Department Partner — Partner in managing the Kiwanis Ice Arena, where SYHA is the primary tenant.
- USA Hockey Government — National governing body that sanctions SYHA and provides the American Development Model framework.
- USA Hockey Government — Sanctions the Saugerties Youth Hockey Association.
- USA Hockey Network — Member organization that sets policies and requirements for volunteer registration, training, and background screening.
- Ulster County Partner — Provides youth hockey programs to youth in Ulster County.
strategies · 3
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.
- All-Volunteer, Community-Driven Operating Modelmethodology: volunteer_based_youth_developmentBy operating as an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization with community-sponsored support and open governance, the organization keeps costs low and maximizes resources for youth programming, because community ownership and donated labor increase affordability, transparency, and organizational sustainability.
- American Development Model for Age-Appropriate Skill Growthmethodology: american_development_modelBy following the American Development Model (ADM) established by USA Hockey, the organization delivers age-appropriate hockey programming that supports holistic player development on and off the ice, because standardized, research-based progressions improve skill acquisition, safety, and long-term engagement in the sport.
- Inclusive and Accessible Participation Modelmethodology: inclusive_youth_sports_developmentBy offering free learn-to-play sessions, gender-specific and coed teams, and sponsorship-supported access, the organization increases youth participation in hockey, because reducing financial, social, and structural barriers enables broader engagement, especially among underrepresented groups like girls and low-income families.