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RYE RANGERS HOCKEY CLUB
RYE, NY · EIN 133777859 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · ryerangers.com
revenue
$1.4M
expenses
$1.4M
net assets
$774K
employees
0
program ratio
98%
mission · from form 990

TO RUN A YOUTH HOCKEY PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN. TO PROMOTE THE SPORT OF ICE HOCKEY. TO EDUCATE THE PLAYERS ABOUT THE PROPER PLAYING OF THE GAME AND TO INSTILL SPORTSMANLIKE BEHAVIOR.

profile · synthesized from sources

Youth hockey organization based in Rye, New York, providing structured ice hockey programs for children from age 5 through 14U. The club operates teams across multiple skill levels, emphasizing player development through USA Hockey's American Development Model. The organization also honors community values through its annual "Good Skate Award," recognizing members who exemplify sportsmanship and character.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Good Skate Award
Annual award recognizing a member of the Rye Rangers Hockey Club who best exemplifies the character and sportsmanship of three members lost in the 9/11 attacks.
Mite Program
8U youth hockey instruction with four levels (Junior Clinic, Mite ADM, Mite Minors, Mite A/A1/B) following USA Hockey's American Development Model for long-term athletic development.
Travel Teams
Competitive teams including Mite, Squirt, Pee Wee, and Bantam levels that participate in leagues such as the Long Island Amateur Hockey League, Atlantic Hockey Federation, and Hudson Valley Hockey League.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Youth Ice Hockey Development 3 activities
    • Competitive team participation in regional leagues
      Fields competitive youth hockey teams (including Mite, Squirt, Pee Wee, and 14UAA levels) that participate in regional leagues such as the Long Island Amateur Hockey League (LIAHL), Atlantic Hockey Federation (AHF), and Hudson Valley Hockey League (HVHL), operating at Tier 2 level since 2021.
    • Hockey coaching and skills development
      Provides structured coaching and skills training for youth players through a professional coaching staff, including college hockey alumni, with 2–3 weekly practices per team and specialized skills sessions; offers head and assistant coaching roles across multiple teams and age divisions.
    • Youth hockey program operations
      Operates a comprehensive youth hockey program for players aged 5 and up, offering instruction from beginner levels (Junior Clinic for ages 5–7) through competitive travel teams up to the Bantam level (14UAA), with programming structured across multiple tiers and developmental stages.
  • Disaster and Line-of-Duty Memorialization 2 activities
    • Annual Good Skate Award recognition
      Presents the annual Good Skate Award to a member voted by peers as best embodying the human goodness of three members lost in the 9/11 tragedy, a tradition ongoing since 2002; awarded to John Kelly in 2025.
    • Memorial and fundraising events
      Hosted a memorial hockey game and fundraiser on December 15, 2001, to support the families of three members who died in the World Trade Center tragedy.
  • Ice Rink Operations and Winter Sports Programming 1 activity
    • Operation of home ice facilities
      Operates and utilizes three primary facilities for hockey practices and games: Rye Country Day School’s Gerald LaGrange Field House (primary home facility), Playland Ice Casino, and Westchester Skating Academy.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.43M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$1.43M100%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.38M
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$60K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$774K
Cash$301K
Investments$402K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$774K
Liquid reserves6.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -0.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • STEVE KETCHABAW — GENERAL MGR
relationships · 30

Who they work with

  • Adam Monaim Partner — Assistant Coach for the Mite Minor team.
  • Andrew Keane Partner — Assistant Coach for the Pee Wee AATB team
  • Atlantic Hockey Federation Partner — Competes in the Atlantic Hockey Federation.
  • Atlantic Hockey Federation Partner — Organization with which Rye Rangers' top teams participate in a partial schedule.
  • Brian Koizim Partner — Assistant coach for the Pee Wee B team.
  • Burt Weiss Partner — Team Manager for the Pee Wee AATB team
  • Chris Marinak Partner — Assistant Coach for the Mite Minor team.
  • Chris Nace Partner — Assistant coach for the Pee Wee B team.
  • Coach Paul Ardire Partner — Assistant Coach for the Pee Wee AATB team
  • Erik Nates Partner — Assistant Coach for the Pee Wee AATB team
  • Erik Nates Hockey Partner — Provides skills sessions for Rye Rangers teams during weekly practices.
  • Geoff Schneiderman Partner — Assistant Coach for the Pee Wee AATB team
  • Gerry Baum Partner — Designed and created the Good Skate Award trophy.
  • Good Skate Award Committee Partner — Committee that collaborates with Rye Rangers to present the Good Skate Award.
  • HVHL B Partner — Participates in the HVHL B league for competitive youth hockey.
  • Hudson Valley Hockey League Network — Participates in the Hudson Valley Hockey League (HVHL) as the Pee Wee A team.
  • Hudson Valley Hockey League Partner — Competes in the Hudson Valley Hockey League.
  • Hudson Valley Hockey League Partner — Participates in the Hudson Valley Hockey League (HVHL) for competitive play.
  • John Kelly Partner — Head Coach for the Pee Wee AATB team
  • John Livanos Partner — Assistant Coach for the Mite Minor team.
  • Long Island Amateur Hockey League Partner — Competes in the Long Island Amateur Hockey League.
  • Long Island Hockey League Partner — League in which Rye Rangers' top teams compete at Tier 2 level.
  • Mamaroneck Youth Hockey Partner — Collaborates on the Midget program, known as the Rams.
  • Mike Brittain Partner — Assistant coach for the Pee Wee B team.
  • Playland Ice Casino Partner — Facility used for additional practices and games by the Rye Rangers.
  • Rye Country Day School Partner — Hosts the Rye Rangers' primary home facility at the Gerald LaGrange Field House.
  • TR "Rocky" Shepard Partner — Assistant Coach for the Mite Minor team.
  • USA Hockey Network — Member organization affiliated with USA Hockey, participating in its programs and recognized with awards.
  • USA Hockey Partner — Follows USA Hockey's American Development Model in its youth programming.
  • William Steers Partner — Assistant Coach for the Mite Minor team.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • American Development Model for Holistic Youth Growth
    methodology: american_development_model
    By following USA Hockey's American Development Model, the club structures youth player development to prioritize long-term skill growth, age-appropriate training, and character formation over early specialization, because this approach produces more engaged, skilled, and resilient athletes.
  • Skill-Based Placement to Optimize Learning and Engagement
    methodology: skill-based_placement
    By placing players according to skill level rather than age, the club matches athletes with peers of similar ability, because this produces more effective skill development, increased confidence, and higher engagement through appropriately challenging gameplay and instruction.
  • Values-Based Recognition to Reinforce Character and Camaraderie
    methodology: values-based_recognition
    By recognizing members who exemplify personal goodness, helpfulness, and positive social impact through the “Good Skate” award, the club reinforces a culture of character and inclusion, because celebrating these behaviors strengthens team cohesion and motivates prosocial conduct beyond the rink.