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CENTER STATE YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION INC

Hamilton, NY · EIN 161294230 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE O50 · Youth Development · Small ($100K-$1M) · centerstatehockey.com
revenue
$103K
expenses
$77K
net assets
$77K
employees
mission · from form 990

YOUTH HOCKEY PROGRAM

profile · synthesized from sources

Center State Youth Hockey Association provides youth hockey programs for children ages 4 to 18 in Hamilton, New York. The organization offers house league and travel team options across multiple age groups, emphasizing skill development, sportsmanship, and physical fitness. Programs include Learn to Play sessions and competitive divisions from Mites through Midget levels.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

House League
Recreational hockey divisions including 6U Mini-Mites, 8U Mites, 10U Squirt House, 12U PeeWee House, and 16U/18U Midget House
Learn to Play
Introductory hockey program for young children with one or three sessions offered at $115 and $345 respectively
Travel Team
Competitive hockey program starting at 10U Squirt Independent and 12U PeeWee levels, with tryouts required for participation
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Hockey-Based Fundraising and Community Support 1 activity
    • Fundraising to support youth hockey participation
      Conducts annual fundraisers to reduce financial barriers for players and families, including benefiting from an annual benefit hockey game between Morrisville and SUNY Potsdam that generates proceeds for the organization.
  • Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
    • Organizational governance and member engagement
      Holds monthly board meetings open to general membership at the Hub in Hamilton, NY, to ensure transparency and community involvement in organizational operations.
  • Youth Sports Access and Equipment Support 1 activity
    • Parent education and orientation
      Provides guidance for new parents entering youth hockey through a published list of 13 key insights covering the sport’s culture, expectations, and logistics to support family engagement and retention.
  • Youth Ice Hockey Development 1 activity
    • Youth hockey program operations
      Operates a youth hockey program offering travel teams and Learn To Play opportunities for various age groups, including 10U, 12U, and 14U divisions, with ongoing seasonal registration and team development. The organization fields teams that participate in regional tournaments and leagues, with documented competitive success at events such as the Salmon River Invitational and Pepsi Tournament.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$103K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue$13K13%
Investment income$6601%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$77K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$77K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$77K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +7.2%
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • Badgers Partner — Participates in games against teams organized by Center State Youth Hockey Association.
  • Clinton Partner — Participates in games against teams organized by Center State Youth Hockey Association.
  • Colgate Women’s Team Partner — Coaching staff provides assistance to Center State, and the organization receives supplemental ice time at Colgate's Class of 1965 Arena.
  • Joshua Nettleton Partner — Point of contact for fundraising initiatives
  • Livingston Blues Partner — Competitive opponent in the championship game of the Pepsi Tournament.
  • Midstate Partner — Hosts or co-organizes youth hockey games with Center State Youth Hockey Association.
  • Morrisville Partner — Hosted a charity game to benefit Center State Youth Hockey Association.
  • Morrisville Partner — Hosts an annual benefit hockey game to raise funds for Center State Youth Hockey Association Inc.
  • Morrisville Men’s Hockey Team Partner — Provides on- and off-ice support to Center State players; former players and coaches have helped strengthen the relationship.
  • Morrisville State College Partner — Hosts Center State Youth Hockey Association board meetings
  • Morrisville Women’s Hockey Team Partner — Provides on- and off-ice support to Center State players; former players and coaches have helped strengthen the relationship.
  • SUNY Potsdam Partner — Participates in an annual benefit hockey game to support Center State Youth Hockey Association Inc.
  • Salmon River Partner — Competed against in the Championship game of the Salmon River 12U Invitational Tournament.
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.

  • Character Development Through Hockey
    methodology: development-over-punishment
    By integrating life lessons into coaching and minimizing punitive measures, the organization fosters resilience, teamwork, and sportsmanship because hockey is used as a vehicle for holistic youth development.
  • Physical and Social Engagement Over Digital Isolation
    methodology: physical-engagement-over-digital
    By immersing youth in physically active, team-based hockey environments, the organization counters screen time and promotes human connection because shared physical experience builds stronger social bonds and healthier habits.
  • Player Development Through Competitive Experience
    methodology: competitive-youth-development
    By participating in competitive tournaments and travel teams, players improve hockey skills and team performance because high-level game experience accelerates learning and development.
  • Reducing Barriers to Participation
    methodology: affordability-through-fundraising
    By combining fundraising with affordability policies like sibling discounts, the organization increases access to youth hockey because financial and social inclusion enables broader participation.