named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
10U Program
Developmental league for girls born in 2016–2017; focuses on fundamentals, SpeedSkills training, and tournament participation
12U Program
Competitive program for girls born in 2013–2015; includes regular practices, 40–45 games per season, and 4–5 tournaments
14U Program
Tournament-bound team for girls born in 2010–2013; advanced play with regional competition and national championship qualification
16U Program
High-level team for girls born in 2007–2011; prepares players for varsity and future hockey opportunities
8U Program
Entry-level youth hockey for girls born in 2018–2022; includes cross-ice games, twice-weekly practices, and skill development
Cub Club
Partnership program linking TGHA players 12U and younger with the Cornell Women’s Ice Hockey team for mentorship and shared events
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Youth Ice Hockey Development 3 activities
- Women's youth and adult hockey programsOffers four hockey opportunities for women, including a Learn to Play program and three teams: the Ithaca Sirens (competitive C-level), Ithaca Furies (recreational), and Ithaca Tits (novice, primarily for graduates of Learn to Play). The Learn to Play program is offered annually in the spring.
- Youth hockey programs for girlsProvides recreational and competitive hockey programs for girls ages 6 to 19, including a 5-month season with two weekly practices, weekend games, coaching, ice time, referees, uniforms, and participation in home and outside tournaments. Programs are offered across multiple age divisions including 8U, 12U, 14U, and 16U.
- Youth mentorship and engagement programFacilitates a mentorship program pairing youth hockey players with members of the Cornell Women’s Ice Hockey Team for seasonal events. Includes opportunities for youth participants to serve as stick girls or skating bears during intermissions and to join the Cornell team on the ice during the national anthem when fully equipped. Open to all girls age 12 and under.
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Youth Sports Community Events 1 activity
- Shooting Stars Tournament organizationOrganizes the annual Shooting Stars Tournament for girls' hockey teams, hosting visiting teams and limiting participation to three per division. The organization hosted the first-ever 12U Girls' Hockey State Championships in 2000.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$131K
Contributions & grants$16K12%
Program service revenue$115K88%
Investment income$120%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$120K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$69K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$69K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +82.2%
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Alicia Mangino Partner — Team Scheduler for the 12U/14U team
- Brian Stoos Partner — Team Manager for the 12U/14U team
- Chipotle-USA Hockey Partner — Participates in the Chipotle-USA Hockey National Championships, indicating a partnership with the organizing body.
- Community Recreation Center Partner — Provides facility space and operational support for Tompkins Girls Hockey Association.
- Cornell Women’s Ice Hockey Team Partner — Collaborates to host joint events and mentorship activities for youth participants.
- Crossbar Partner — Technology platform providing infrastructure support for the organization's website and operations.
- Elmira Jr. Aviators Partner — Coaching staff have worked with both TGHA and Elmira Jr. Aviators, indicating collaborative or parallel youth hockey programming.
- Erica Anderson Partner — Tournament Director for the Shooting Stars Tournament.
- Finger Lakes Regional Hockey Association Partner — Partnership for registration and programming for 2020, 2021, and 2022 players.
- Ithaca Youth Bureau Partner — Collaborated with TGHA founders through its chairman, Bruce Wilkins, to organize early meetings and support the formation of the girls' hockey program.
- Ithaca Youth Hockey Association (IYHA) Partner — Coaches have cross-affiliated and delivered programming in collaboration with IYHA.
- Kelly Byzitter Partner — Head Coach of the 12U/14U team
- Massena River Queens Partner — Competes against Massena River Queens in scheduled games.
- McKie's Partner — Partner vendor for practice jersey sales.
- National Hockey League Funder — Awarded a $10,000 grant to TGHA in 1998 as one of ten selected hockey programs.
- On the Edge Hockey Partner — Partner vendor for uniform ordering.
- Oswego Lady Buccaneers Partner — Competes against Oswego Lady Buccaneers in scheduled games.
- Rachel Kenion-Hanrath Partner — Team scheduler coordinating logistics for the 8U team
- Skaneateles Lakers Partner — Competes against Skaneateles Lakers 16U in scheduled games.
- SpeedSkills Partner — Provides regular skills training sessions for multiple age-group teams.
- USA Hockey Government — Coaches hold USA Hockey certifications and participate in national championship events sanctioned by USA Hockey.
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.
- Holistic Youth Development Through Hockeymethodology: holistic youth developmentBy using hockey as a vehicle for both athletic and personal growth, we foster long-term engagement and development in girls, because structured sports participation builds teamwork, emotional resilience, and character in a supportive community context.
- Mentorship Through Collegiate Athlete Engagementmethodology: mentorship-through-collegiate-athletesBy connecting youth players with collegiate athletes through mentorship and on-ice events, we inspire continued participation and aspiration, because near-peer role models make long-term athletic and personal goals feel attainable.
- Progressive Skill and Competitive Pathwaymethodology: progression_pathwayBy organizing age-based teams and offering a structured progression from learn-to-play through competitive levels, we sustain engagement and skill development, because clear advancement opportunities keep girls motivated and invested in long-term participation.