named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Mini Mite Program
Learn-to-play hockey program for children ages 4 and up, running from September to February with practices at Brewster Ice Arena or Trinity Pawling, including loaner equipment for first-time players.
Panther Analytics
Player development tracking system for Squirt through Bantam levels that provides data-driven insights and mid-year report cards to support individual growth.
Travel Hockey
Competitive travel hockey program for players from 6U (Mites) through 18U (Midgets), featuring year-round skills training, 40+ games per season, tournaments, and player development tracking.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Youth Ice Hockey Development 2 activities
- Seasonal tuition and fee structureCharges a $625 seasonal tuition fee for participation in hockey programs, which includes a practice jersey; no refunds are offered for either Mini Mites or Travel Hockey programs.
- Youth hockey instruction and development programProvides structured ice hockey programs for children and young adults aged 4 to 18, focusing on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Programs include learn-to-play initiatives for beginners, seasonal travel hockey teams (Squirt through Bantam), and specialized training such as goalie coaching and mid-season clinics with guest instructors.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Annual fundraising event coordinationOrganizes an annual golf outing event to engage supporters and raise funds for the association's programs.
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Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
- Board meeting operationsHolds regular board meetings on the first Thursday of each month to oversee organizational governance and operations.
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Youth Sports Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Coaching and team management staffingEmploys head coaches, assistant coaches, and team managers across multiple youth teams (including Mite Red, Bantam, and Pee Wee divisions) to support player development, team operations, and logistical coordination.
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Youth Soccer Field Operations and Program Management 1 activity
- Competitive travel hockey season organizationOrganizes a competitive travel schedule for Squirt through Bantam teams, including over 40 games per season, more than 20 home games, and participation in two mid-season tournaments.
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Hockey-Based Fundraising and Community Support 1 activity
- Equipment support for beginner playersOffers loaner full head-to-toe hockey equipment to first-time participants in the Mini Mites program to lower barriers to entry and ensure accessibility for new players.
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
- Pre-season and in-season skills development clinicsOrganizes 10 weeks of pre-season training including 5-week Spring Skills and 5-week Summer Skills clinics, along with in-season clinics featuring guest coaches for players from Mite through Bantam levels.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Player performance tracking and reportingUses the "Panther Analytics" statistics tracking system to monitor player development and provides mid-year report cards for players in Squirt through Bantam divisions.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$238K
Contributions & grants$2K1%
Program service revenue$236K99%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$209K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$255K
Cash$255K
Investments$0
Liabilities$49K
Net assets$206K
Liquid reserves14.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +29.7%
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Brewster Ice Arena Partner — Hosts Mini Mite practices.
- Brewster Ice Arena Partner — Secondary venue used for practices and home games for Putnam Panthers travel teams.
- Connecticut Hockey Conference Network — Participates in the Connecticut Hockey Conference (CHC) for 10U state tournaments.
- Contest Sponsor Partner — Sponsor of a contest associated with Putnam Hockey Association
- Corporate 4some Partner — Corporate sponsor participating in a foursome package for a golf outing
- Golf Outing - Dinner Sponsor Partner — Sponsor providing support for dinner at a golf outing event
- Golf Outing - Title Sponsor Partner — Title sponsor of the golf outing event
- Paine Goaltending Solutions Partner — Provides specialized goaltending instruction services to Putnam Hockey Association
- Tee Box Sponsor Partner — Sponsor of a tee box at the golf outing event
- Trinity Pawling Partner — Hosts Mini Mite practices.
- Trinity Pawling Partner — Primary home rink for Putnam Panthers travel teams for practices and home games.
- USA Hockey Government — Non-profit organization aligned with USA Hockey; follows its regulations for team roster sizes and player eligibility.
- USA Hockey Network — Member organization that aligns with and supports the core values of USA Hockey.
- WESCO Partner — Vendor through which official team jerseys are purchased for players.
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.
- Goalie-First Player Developmentmethodology: goalie_first_methodologyBy prioritizing goaltender development with a specialized methodology, the organization advances both athletic performance and personal growth in goalies because the unique mental and physical demands of goaltending provide a foundation for resilience and leadership.
- Skill Development Through High-Engagement Trainingmethodology: high-puck-time trainingBy maximizing puck touches and using reactive, small-area games, the organization accelerates skill acquisition and game-readiness because frequent, high-intensity decision-making improves player competence and confidence.
- Youth Hockey as Character Developmentmethodology: holistic-youth-developmentBy using hockey as a vehicle to teach teamwork, sportsmanship, and life skills such as discipline and perseverance, the organization fosters holistic youth development because these values are transferable beyond the rink and contribute to well-rounded individuals.