named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Auburn Youth Hockey
Competitive youth hockey program for players aged 5-18 with at least one year of experience; teams play 20-30 games per season
Frozen Faceoff
Annual end-of-season tournament for the 14U level designed to promote team bonding
Learn to Skate
Beginner program for first-year players focusing on skating fundamentals and comfort on the ice; no formal games are played
Veterans Cup
Memorial tournament for 10U and 12U levels honoring military veterans and active service members
activities · 5 groups
What they do
-
Youth Ice Hockey Development 2 activities
- Learn to Skate and beginner player supportOffers a free beginner Learn to Skate program focused on basic skating and stick-handling skills, providing participants with jerseys and protective equipment (chest protectors, elbow pads, gloves, pants, shin guards). The program is designed for first-year players and includes a no-refund policy.
- Youth hockey program deliveryOperates a full-season youth hockey program from August to March for multiple age groups (8U, 10U, 12U, 14U), including 2–3 practices per week, skills training, and 20–30 games per season primarily on weekends. The program serves players of all ability levels, including beginners and those with prior experience.
-
-
Youth Sports Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Coaching and volunteer program managementOffers coaching opportunities for the youth hockey program and manages volunteer roles such as Team Manager, with requirements for SafeSport Training certification for coaches, board members, players aged 16+, locker room monitors, and parent volunteers.
-
-
Ice Rink Operations and Winter Sports Programming 1 activity
- Facility and equipment managementMaintains ice rink facilities at Casey Park for club members and supports player participation by facilitating jersey and sock orders through On The Edge, assigning jersey numbers via a registrar, and providing guidance on required personal equipment such as clothing, equipment bags, skate guards, and labeled water bottles.
-
-
Live Sports Event Broadcasting 1 activity
- Game video broadcasting and distributionProvides live and on-demand video broadcasts of youth and amateur hockey games, enabling remote viewing for families and friends. Offers coaches and players tools to replay, share, and download game footage for review, including 30-second social media highlights and 30-minute clips, with up to 30 hours of video storage per month for premium accounts.
-
-
Youth Sports Community Events 1 activity
- Youth hockey tournament organizationHosts multiple annual hockey tournaments, including the Veterans Cup for 10U and 12U teams to honor military personnel, a season-ending tournament for 14U teams, and the Frozen Faceoff and Superhero Tournament programs. These events serve as competitive and team-building opportunities.
-
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$167K
Contributions & grants$34K20%
Program service revenue$32K19%
Investment income$5K3%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$149K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$163K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$163K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +9.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- BOB BIANCO — DIRECTOR
- BRENDEN SCANLAN — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTINA THORNTON — DIRECTOR
- HEATH FERRIS — DIRECTOR
- JOE PLIS — DIRECTOR
- JUSTIN WOOD — DIRECTOR
- SCOTT SIMPSON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Board of Directors Partner — Governing body responsible for organizational leadership and decision-making.
- Casey Park Rink Partner — Host venue for the Frozen Faceoff tournament.
- Casey Park Rink Partner — Hosts the Auburn Hockey Club and displays sponsor signage and logos at the facility and events.
- Chris Pisarz Partner — Assistant Coach for the 8U White team.
- Eric Miller Partner — Assistant Coach for the 8U White team.
- Heath Ferris Partner — Head Coach of the 8U White team.
- Jessica Komoroski Partner — Team Manager for the 8U White team.
- LiveBarn Partner — Technology partner providing live and on-demand video broadcasting services for games.
- On The Edge Partner — Partner organization through which jersey and sock orders are fulfilled.
- Snowbelt Hockey Association Government — Regional hockey association providing oversight and support for the Auburn Ice Hawks' youth teams.
- USA Hockey Government — Requires player registration through USA Hockey.
- USA Hockey Partner — Partners with USA Hockey to deliver SafeSport Training to members.
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.
- Holistic Youth Development Through Sportsmethodology: holistic-youth-development-through-sportsBy integrating athletic training with character development, the organization fosters personal growth in youth, because emphasizing values like sportsmanship, respect, and self-esteem alongside skill-building produces more resilient and engaged individuals.
- Progressive, Age-Appropriate Skill Developmentmethodology: progressive-skill-developmentBy structuring skill development in stages aligned with age and experience levels—from foundational skating to half-ice gameplay and beyond—the program enhances learning and engagement, because developmentally tailored formats improve comprehension, confidence, and retention.