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GENESEOFINGER LAKES YOUTH HOCKEY INC
GENESEO, NY · EIN 161214122 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · livingstonblues.org
revenue
$114K
expenses
$132K
net assets
$86K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE YOUTH HOCKEY IN ACCORDANCE WITH USA HOCKEY POLICY. TO INSTILL IN THE AREA YOUTH THE NECESSARY ATTITUDES FOR TEAM SPIRIT AND SPORTSMANSHIP THROUGH SUCCESS AND COOPERATIVE EFFORTS. TO FOSTER SAFETY, FAIRNESS AND FUN.

profile · synthesized from sources

Geneseo Finger Lakes Youth Hockey Inc, also known as Geneseo Youth Hockey or Livingston Blues, promotes youth hockey for boys and girls in the Geneseo, NY area. The organization offers programs from beginner/learn-to-skate levels through competitive travel teams, emphasizing safety, sportsmanship, and fun in accordance with USA Hockey policies. It serves players ages 3 to 18 through local leagues and regional competitions.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Beginner/Learn to Skate
Program for children ages 3–8 with little or no skating experience. Meets once weekly at SUNY Geneseo Ice Arena, provides loaner equipment and jersey, and runs from October to February.
Empire Amateur Hockey Conference (EAHC)
League play for 8U to 18U teams in Red, White, and Blue divisions based on skill level. Teams compete against other regional youth organizations in the Rochester area.
Initiation Program (IP)/Learn to Play Hockey
Program for skaters ages 5–8 with basic skills, meeting twice weekly. Follows USA Hockey’s Cross-Ice model and includes participation in 4–6 jamborees during the season.
Western New York Amateur Hockey Association (Travel)
Tier III travel program for 10U to 18U players offering competitive play across western New York, with teams selected via tryouts and evaluations.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Youth Ice Hockey Development 5 activities
    • Cross Ice Jamborees for initiation-level players
      Organizes 4 to 6 Cross Rink or Cross Ice Jamborees per season for Pre-Mite and initiation-level participants at various rinks in the Rochester area, providing developmental game experiences on modified ice surfaces.
    • Learn to Play Hockey program
      Provides a twice-weekly introductory hockey program for youth who have completed one season of Learn to Skate or have equivalent foundational skating skills, meeting on Saturday mornings and a weeknight at the SUNY Geneseo Rink, totaling approximately 40 ice hours. Known as Pre-Mite/IP or initiation hockey for skaters ages 5 and up.
    • Tier III Youth Travel Hockey Program
      Operates competitive Tier III youth travel hockey teams for players age 18 and under across multiple age classifications (8U through 18U), including 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, and 18U, through the Western New York Amateur Hockey Association and the Empire Amateur Hockey Conference. Teams are formed through annual tryouts in March and April, with a seasonal program running from August to February.
    • Youth Learn to Skate program
      Offers a weekly beginner skating program for youth ages 3–8 with little or no skating experience, held on Saturday mornings at the SUNY Geneseo Rink starting in early October, totaling approximately 20 ice hours per season. Provides Timbits jerseys to participants and offers limited loaner equipment packages.
    • Youth hockey practices and games
      Conducts weekday hockey practices, typically twice per week after Labor Day, and hosts home games primarily at the SUNY Geneseo Ice Arena, with occasional use of alternate rinks in Rochester. Game schedules vary by age level, with 14 to 20 games per season including home and away games and playoffs.
  • Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
    • Administrative operations and governance
      Conducts organizational governance through regular board meetings, with meeting minutes posted for public review from February through March 2026.
  • Youth Sports Access and Equipment Support 1 activity
    • Equipment and uniform provision
      Provides one jersey and one pair of game socks to each registered player on travel teams, and Timbits jerseys to keep for participants in beginner programs. Offers limited loaner equipment packages to those in the Learn to Skate program.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Youth hockey registration and payment processing
      Offers annual registration for youth hockey programs, including beginner and travel teams, requiring USA Hockey confirmation. Accepts payments via secure website, check (mailed to PO box or in person), or in-person payment to the treasurer, with pro-rated refunds available for withdrawals due to injury or illness before practices begin.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$114K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$80%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$132K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$86K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$86K
4 years on record · 2019–2022 · YoY revenue -26.2%
relationships · 37

Who they work with

  • Batavia Ramparts Partner — Competing organization within the Empire Amateur Hockey Conference
  • Batavia Ramparts Partner — Member organization within the Empire Amateur Hockey Conference; opponent for away games.
  • Board of Directors Partner — Responsible for organizational leadership and oversight
  • Canandaigua Youth Hockey Partner — Competing organization within the Empire Amateur Hockey Conference
  • Canandaigua Youth Hockey Partner — Member organization within the Empire Amateur Hockey Conference; opponent for away games.
  • Edge Girls Partner — Competing organization within the Empire Amateur Hockey Conference
  • Edge Girls Partner — Member organization within the Empire Amateur Hockey Conference; opponent for away games.
  • Empire Amateur Hockey Association Government — League in which the organization's local teams compete
  • Empire Amateur Hockey Conference Partner — Competitive league in which Geneseo Youth Hockey/Livingston Blues participates.
  • Lee Sargent Partner — Contact person for the Beginners/Learn to Skate program.
  • Livingston Blues Partner — GENESEOFINGER LAKES YOUTH HOCKEY INC collaborates with the Livingston Blues on operational and administrative matters
  • Livingston Blues Partner — Geneseo Livingston Blues Board operates in association with the Livingston Blues.
  • Monroe County Youth Hockey Partner — Competing organization within the Empire Amateur Hockey Conference
  • Monroe County Youth Hockey Partner — Member organization within the Empire Amateur Hockey Conference; opponent for away games.
  • NYSAHA Government — Follows NYSAHA rules for player withdrawal and refund approvals after ice time begins.
  • NYSAHA Network — Requires parents to sign the NYSAHA Parent Code of Conduct, indicating membership or affiliation with the New York State Amateur Hockey Association.
  • New York State Amateur Hockey Association Government — Governing body under which the organization operates
  • Rochester Jr Amerks Youth Hockey Partner — Competing organization within the Empire Amateur Hockey Conference
  • Rochester Jr Amerks Youth Hockey Partner — Member organization within the Empire Amateur Hockey Conference; opponent for away games.
  • Rochester Youth Hockey Partner — Competing organization within the Empire Amateur Hockey Conference
  • Rochester Youth Hockey Partner — Member organization within the Empire Amateur Hockey Conference; opponent for away games.
  • SUNY Geneseo Partner — Hosts Beginner/Learn to Skate and Pre-Mite/Learn to Play programs.
  • SUNY Geneseo Partner — Hosts primary practice and home game facilities at SUNY Geneseo Ice Arena.
  • SUNY Geneseo Partner — Hosts youth hockey practices and games at the SUNY Geneseo Rink, with scheduling coordinated around college and high school games.
  • SUNY Geneseo Partner — Hosts youth hockey programs at its campus rink facility.
  • SUNY Geneseo Ice Arena Partner — Hosts practices and home games for Geneseo/Livingston Blues teams from October through February.
  • Tri-County Youth Hockey Partner — Competing organization within the Empire Amateur Hockey Conference
  • Tri-County Youth Hockey Partner — Member organization within the Empire Amateur Hockey Conference; opponent for away games.
  • USA Hockey Government — Primary governing body for the organization's programs and policies
  • USA Hockey Government — Requires USA Hockey registration and confirmation numbers for participation and staff certification.
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strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Affordable and Flexible Access Design
    methodology: affordable_access
    By offering affordable pricing, pro-rated refunds, and introductory seasons with loaner equipment, the organization lowers barriers to entry and sustains family engagement because financial predictability and low-risk trial periods increase accessibility and reduce dropout due to cost or uncertainty.
  • Character Development Through Sports
    methodology: positive_youth_development
    By using youth hockey as a structured, cooperative activity grounded in USA Hockey standards, the organization fosters team spirit, sportsmanship, and positive attitudes in young participants because participation in rule-based, team-oriented play cultivates personal growth and social responsibility.
  • Developmental Pathway Model
    methodology: developmental-pathway
    By structuring a progressive skill-development pathway from beginner to advanced levels—using age, proficiency, and tiered programming—the organization increases retention and skill mastery because players experience achievable challenges and clear advancement opportunities that match their developmental stage.