named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Girls' Hockey Program
Girls-only teams following USA Hockey guidelines, with dedicated tryouts, evaluations, and tournament participation
House Hockey Program
Recreational youth hockey program offering equal ice time, open to players in USA Hockey-defined age groups with tryouts and evaluations
Select/Supplemental Teams
Approved supplemental teams for WYHA-registered players, limited to ten games with house players before eligibility changes
Travel Hockey Program
Competitive youth hockey teams participating in USA Hockey or Hockey Canada-sanctioned leagues and tournaments, with strict roster and commitment policies
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Youth Ice Hockey Development 7 activities
- Competitive Travel Hockey TeamsOperates competitive youth hockey travel teams for players aged 9 to 16 in the Western New York region, participating in the Western New York Amateur Hockey League with practices from mid-August through early March, up to three times per week, and biweekly clinic sessions led by Relentless Hockey.
- Empire House Youth Hockey ProgramOperates competitive youth hockey teams for players ages 7 to 18 through the Empire Amateur Hockey Conference, providing weekly practices, biweekly skills clinics led by Relentless Hockey, and weekend games against conference opponents.
- Free Hockey Clinic for Young SkatersOffers a free hockey clinic for Webster Cyclone members born between 2013 and 2018, with sessions capped at 12 skaters and limited to one session per child.
- Girls' Hockey ProgramsFields dedicated girls-only teams that compete in USA Hockey state and national championships and offers house programs for girls' hockey development in a supportive environment.
- Summer Hockey Camps and Skill SessionsHosts summer hockey programs including weekly evening skill sessions from July 15 to August 26, a youth hockey skills camp for Mite/Squirt and Peewee players from July 6 to July 9, a summer goalie camp from July 27 to July 31, and a summer hockey camp offering 16 hours of on-ice development with skating instruction and puck skills.
- Tryouts and Team PlacementConducts travel and girls hockey tryouts at Webster Ice Arena and manages team placement, including refunding a $150 deposit to players not offered a position on a team.
- Youth Hockey Programs for Ages 4-18Offers ice hockey programs for children aged 4 to 18, including beginner programs focused on skating skills and basic hockey fundamentals, as well as seasonal programs running from September to mid-March with twice-weekly sessions and weekend practices.
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Hockey-Based Fundraising and Community Support 1 activity
- Annual Charity Hockey GameHosts an annual charity hockey game between players and coaches/parents as a community event.
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Youth Sports Safety & Risk Management 1 activity
- Coaching and Staff RequirementsRequires all team staff to register annually, complete background screening valid for two years, and mandates that head and assistant coaches complete annual SafeSport training, the Coach CEP Clinic by December 31, and age-specific modules before the first practice.
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Youth Sports Access and Equipment Support 1 activity
- Community Engagement and Team EventsStrengthens community connections through communications, social media, events, and outreach, and organizes team and club events to bring families together and create lasting memories on and off the ice.
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Event and Program Registration Management 1 activity
- Registration and Financial PoliciesImplements registration policies requiring full payment of fees by July 31st, with late fees and ice access restrictions for non-payment, and offers prorated refunds to players unable to participate due to a hockey-related injury lasting more than four weeks.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Player and Family Support ServicesProvides online account tools for parents to update contact information, manage child details, and view family schedules through a Family Calendar feature that integrates with Apple, Google, and Microsoft Outlook calendars. Also provides hockey socks and a jersey to each participant per season as part of registration.
- Team Management and Coaching RecruitmentAccepts applications for Travel Head Coach and Empire House Head Coach positions for 10U-18U divisions for the 2026-27 season.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$428K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$427K100%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$424K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$291K
Cash$33K
Investments$256K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$291K
Liquid reserves8.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -5.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- BRAD RYAN — OPERATIONS DIRECTOR & VICE PRESIDENT
- CHRISSY SAPERE — BOARD MEMBER & REGISTR (AS
- GINO SEMENTA — HOUSE DIRECTOR
- GRADY MONKS — BOARD MEMBER & TRAVEL DIRE
- JESSICA URUBURU — BOARD MEMBER & TREASURER (
- MICHAEL LUCANIA — PRESIDENT
- RENE MONKS — SECRETARY
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Crossbar Partner — Technology partner supporting website and calendar integration services for WYHA.
- EAHC Partner — Co-organizes jamborees for the Pony/6U program with Webster Youth Hockey Association.
- ESL Partner — Shane Riley, board president, works as a Wealth Manager at ESL, indicating a professional affiliation that may support organizational connections.
- Empire Amateur Hockey Conference Partner — Governs rules for house player substitutions and alternate participation in travel teams.
- Empire Amateur Hockey Conference Partner — League partner in which WYHA's Empire House teams compete.
- GLGHL Partner — Governs rules for alternate player participation and disciplinary actions.
- Mark Duheme Partner — Coach in the Mite RWB program
- Mike Friedle Partner — Coach in the Mite RWB program
- NYSAHA Partner — Adheres to NYSAHA policies and aligns refund and registration practices with NYSAHA guidelines.
- Relentless Partner — Collaborates with Relentless, whose coach leads the supplemental clinics.
- Relentless Hockey Partner — Conducts biweekly clinic sessions for WYHA travel teams.
- Relentless Hockey Partner — Provides biweekly clinic sessions to develop player skills for Empire House teams.
- USA Hockey Government — Partner organization for player membership registration and data verification.
- USA Hockey Government — Requires team staff to register with USA Hockey as part of the organization's affiliation and compliance structure.
- USA Hockey Government — Teams are governed by USA Hockey rules.
- USA Hockey Network — Follows USA Hockey recommended station-based practice format for skill development.
- USA Hockey Partner — Follows and enforces USA Hockey policies, requires teams to be USA Hockey rostered, and mandates participation in USA Hockey-sanctioned tournaments.
- Webster Ice Arena Partner — Facility where all travel and girls hockey tryouts are conducted.
- Western New York Amateur Hockey League Partner — Governs rules for alternate player participation and travel team operations.
- Zach Parlet Partner — Coach in the Mite RWB program
strategies · 2
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 and Skill Development Through Hockeymethodology: character-development-through-sportsBy integrating hockey instruction with the teaching of behavioral values such as sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect, the organization fosters both athletic and personal development in youth, because the experience of team-based play reinforces positive character traits alongside physical skills.
- Progressive, Age-Appropriate Skill Development Pathwaymethodology: progressive_skill_developmentBy structuring skill development through developmentally staged formats—such as cross-ice and station-based practices—the organization builds foundational abilities that prepare players for increasingly complex game formats, because matching instruction to developmental readiness increases learning retention and long-term engagement.