named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Ice Cats
Girls' hockey program providing team-based skill development and competition for 8U through 19U levels, with a 30-year history and college placement success.
Jr. Engineers
Developmental program for players under 8, offering Learn to Skate, Learn to Play, and Travel Mites levels to build foundational skills in a positive environment.
Off-Ice Strength & Conditioning
Summer training program focusing on age-appropriate strength, conditioning, mobility, speed, agility, and injury prevention for players 8U to 19U.
Rink Rat Tournament
Annual youth hockey tournament held in January for 10U, 12U, and 14U divisions, attracting teams from the region.
Titans
Competitive travel hockey program aligned with USA Hockey ADM, offering Tier 1 AAA and mixed birth year teams for Squirt, Peewee, Bantam, and older levels.
Troy Turkey Shootout
Annual 8U cross-ice hockey tournament held in November, featuring Red (Advanced), White (Intermediate), and Blue (Developmental) divisions.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Youth Ice Hockey Development 6 activities
- College hockey advancement supportSupports youth players in advancing to college hockey, with over 85 players having progressed to Division I, Division II, and Club levels.
- Female youth hockey programming and team supportOperates the Troy Albany Ice Cats female hockey program, now in its 30th season as of 2023, including a supplemental 8U Ice Cats team for girls in the ACIM program with monthly practices, 3–5 games, and one tournament per season.
- Off-ice strength and conditioning programProvides an off-ice strength and conditioning program for youth hockey players focusing on strength, conditioning, mobility, speed, agility, and injury prevention.
- Tier 1 AAA and advanced competition hockey programsOffers advanced-level training and top competition opportunities for Tier 1 AAA youth hockey players, including 14UAA teams competing in the Mountain Valley Hockey League and, starting in 2025-26, the Beast League.
- Youth hockey programming for children and young adultsProvides youth hockey programs for approximately 400 to 500 children and young adults aged 3 to 19, offering age-appropriate skill development, competitive play, and character development through on-ice and off-ice training.
- Youth hockey tournaments and eventsHosts annual youth hockey tournaments including the Troy Turkey Shootout for 8U players and the Rink Rat tournament for 10U, 12U, and 14U divisions, organizing teams by skill level (Red, White, Blue) to ensure appropriate competition.
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Youth Sports Access and Equipment Support 2 activities
- Learn to Skate and Learn to Play programsOffers Learn to Skate and Learn to Play programs at below-cost fees with free loaned equipment to reduce barriers to entry for new participants.
- Scholarship and financial assistance programsAdministers the Rich Scammell Scholarship Fund to provide financial assistance enabling children who could not otherwise afford to participate in hockey programs.
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Hockey-Based Fundraising and Community Support 1 activity
- Hockey equipment support for youth participantsSupports the purchase of hockey equipment and provides free loaned equipment to participants to ensure accessibility and reduce financial barriers.
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Ice Rink Operations and Winter Sports Programming 1 activity
- Ice rink maintenance and facility supportPerforms maintenance on Frear Park Ice Rink to support ongoing youth hockey activities and programming.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$919K
Contributions & grants$82K9%
Program service revenue$810K88%
Investment income$25K3%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$655K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$112K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.88M
Cash$1.05M
Investments$0
Liabilities$422K
Net assets$1.46M
Liquid reserves19.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +6.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICH CAOLA | VICE PRESIDENT - FACILITIE | 20 | $33K |
board members · 14
- EILEEN CULLITON — MEMBER-AT-LARGE
- ELIZABETH YOUNG JOJO — COMMUNICATIONS CO-DIRECTOR
- ERIC LORD — ACE COORDINATOR
- JASON SCHMIDT — MEMBER-AT-LARGE
- JEFF WOJTOWICZ — TREASURER
- JENNIFER SPECK — SECRETARY
- JERRY SANGIACOMO — VICE PRESIDENT - FUNDRAISI
- JOHN O'BRYAN — MEMBER-AT-LARGE
- MARGARET SEE — VICE PRESIDENT - OPERATION
- RICHARD SCAMMELL — ICE CATS DIRECTOR
- SARAH HANSEN — MEMBER-AT-LARGE
- SARAH WISEMAN — COMMUNICATIONS CO-DIRECTOR
- SCOTT BASIUK — MEMBER-AT-LARGE
- STEVE KRAZ — PRESIDENT
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- ACIM Partner — Collaborates with ACIM to offer the 8U Ice Cats team; girls must be registered with ACIM to participate.
- Beast League Partner — Prestigious hockey league in which AAA teams will compete starting in the 2025-26 season.
- Capital Youth Hockey Association Partner — Merged with Capital Youth Hockey Association in 2008 to form the current organization.
- DK Elite Hockey Partner — Provides weekly skills development sessions for skaters in mixed birth year teams.
- Mountain Valley Hockey League Partner — Hockey league in which AAA teams compete.
- Rich Scammell Scholarship Fund Partner — Scholarship fund supporting access to hockey programs for low-income youth.
- Silengo Hockey Performance Partner — Provides weekly skills development sessions for skaters in mixed birth year teams.
- The Mental Goalie Partner — Provides weekly skills development sessions for goalies in mixed birth year teams.
- Troy Albany Hockey Association Partner — Operates under the name Troy Albany Youth Hockey and is the same organization.
- Troy Albany Ice Cats Partner — Female hockey teams operated by TROY HOCKEY ASSOCIATION INC
- Troy Albany Youth Hockey Partner — Co-hosts the 8U cross-ice hockey tournament in Troy and Albany, NY.
- Troy Albany Youth Hockey Partner — Collaborates with Troy Albany Youth Hockey to field the Titans 14UAA team.
- Troy-Albany Youth Hockey Partner — Co-organizes the Rink Rat Tournament with TROY HOCKEY ASSOCIATION INC.
- USA Hockey Network — Aligned with the USA Hockey American Development Model for youth hockey programming.
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.
- Barrier Reduction Through Subsidized Accessmethodology: barrier_reductionBy offering free or low-cost programs and equipment, we increase participation among underrepresented and low-income families, because financial and material barriers are primary constraints to youth hockey access.
- Developmentally Appropriate Player Pathwaysmethodology: player_development_pathwayBy structuring programs around age, skill level, and developmental readiness, we optimize learning and competitive fairness, because aligning challenges with cognitive and physical maturity improves engagement and long-term retention.
- Volunteer-Driven Community Modelmethodology: volunteer_driven_modelBy engaging parents, coaches, and board members as volunteers, we strengthen community ownership and program sustainability, because local investment increases accountability, lowers costs, and deepens family engagement.
- Youth Development Through Hockeymethodology: holistic_youth_developmentBy integrating athletic training with personal growth, we develop youth holistically, fostering long-term engagement and excellence in both sports and life, because structured sports participation builds discipline, resilience, and character.