named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
March Meltdown Tournament
Annual youth hockey tournament hosted by the organization for teams across multiple age groups and divisions, featuring guaranteed games and championship rounds
Player & Goalie Development
Season-long instructional practices with Erik Nates Hockey and Sentinel Goalie training, including scholarships for goalies to support skill development
WP Plainsmen Travel Teams
Competitive co-ed travel hockey teams for age groups 8U through 18U, fielding multiple skill levels (TB, AA, A, B, etc.) with regular games, practices, and tournaments
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Youth Ice Hockey Development 2 activities
- Operate competitive youth ice hockey programProvides a co-ed travel hockey program for approximately 200 players across 13 teams in age groups 8U through 18U, emphasizing sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline, and mutual respect. The program includes regular season games, practices, and tournaments, with home games played at Ebersole Ice Rink in White Plains, NY.
- Provide goalie-specific training and scholarshipsOffers specialized training and scholarship opportunities for goaltenders through the Sentinel Goalie program, supporting player development and access.
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Youth Sports Safety & Risk Management 1 activity
- Enforce SafeSport compliance for participantsRequires SafeSport training for board members, coaches, managers, volunteers, and eligible players as a condition of participation, with annual refresher courses and core training every three years to ensure a safe environment.
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Youth Sports Community Events 1 activity
- Organize youth hockey tournamentsHosts an annual hockey tournament that guarantees three games plus a championship game for participating teams, providing competitive play opportunities.
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Hockey-Based Fundraising and Community Support 1 activity
- Support players through fundraisingConducts annual fundraisers to provide player scholarships, practice jerseys, assistance with tournament fees, and support for coaching resources, with 100% of donated funds directed toward hockey-related activities.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$93K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$235
expenses
Total expenses$65K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$42K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$42K
1 years on record · 2023–2023
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Bulova's Restorations Partner — Sponsor of WP PLAINSMEN HOCKEY CLUB INC
- City of White Plains Government — Operates Ebersole Ice Rink, the primary venue for WP Plainsmen games.
- City of White Plains Government — Provides ice starting in mid-October and referees for the hockey program.
- City of White Plains Recreation and Parks Department Government — Governing and oversight body for the WP Plainsmen hockey program.
- City of White Plains Recreation and Parks Department Government — Governs and oversees the WP Plainsmen Hockey program.
- Electrical Contractor Partner — Sponsor of WP PLAINSMEN HOCKEY CLUB INC
- Erik Nates Hockey Partner — Provides instructional programming for team practices.
- Hudson Valley Hockey League (HVHL) Network — Member league in which WP Plainsmen Hockey Club teams compete for playoffs and championships.
- Leewood Beverage Center Inc Partner — Sponsor of WP PLAINSMEN HOCKEY CLUB INC
- Michael's Pizza & Pasta Partner — Sponsor of WP PLAINSMEN HOCKEY CLUB INC
- NYSAHA Government — Complies with NYSAHA regulations as part of program operations
- NYSAHA Network — State-level hockey association whose regulations the club adheres to.
- Pure Hockey Partner — Official vendor for ordering game uniforms for teams.
- Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley Partner — Sponsor of WP PLAINSMEN HOCKEY CLUB INC
- The Brazen Fox Partner — Sponsor of WP PLAINSMEN HOCKEY CLUB INC
- The Lazy Boy Saloon & Ale House Partner — Sponsor of WP PLAINSMEN HOCKEY CLUB INC
- USA Hockey Government — Mandates SafeSport training for the organization
- USA Hockey Network — Follows USA Hockey guidelines in program implementation
- USA Hockey Network — Organization whose guidelines are followed for program development and safety standards.
- USA Hockey Partner — Collaborates with USA Hockey to implement coaching certification and education requirements.
- White Plains Recreation and Parks Department Government — Administrative and payment partner for player registration and program operations.
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.
- American Development Model (ADM) Implementationmethodology: ADM_modelBy following the USA Hockey-endorsed American Development Model, we structure youth hockey programming to optimize age-appropriate skill development and long-term athlete engagement because it aligns with proven developmental stages and enhances player retention and performance.
- Family Engagement in Athlete Developmentmethodology: family-engagementBy actively involving parents and families in the hockey experience, we enhance athlete development and positive sports behavior because family support and modeling directly influence player attitudes, commitment, and long-term participation.
- Structured Skill and Coaching Progressionmethodology: structured learning progressionThrough structured external programming and a staged certification process for coaches, we ensure consistent, high-quality instruction because systematic learning progressions improve player development and coaching accountability.
- Volunteer-Run Organizational Modelmethodology: volunteer_fundraising_modelBy utilizing a fully volunteer-run structure—including coaching, management, and board roles—we reduce operational costs and redirect resources toward player development and program quality because community ownership increases commitment and sustainability.