Disabled Hockey
Updated 5/6/12
The annual Frankenfest Tournament will be held on Saturday and Sunday, October 27/28, 2012 beginning at 1:00 p.m. each day at the Richard Codey Arena in West Orange, NJ.
Online registration on the NJ Dare Devils website for the 2012 Frankenfest Tournament will be available about August 1.
As in the past, the tournament can accommodate partial teams. Let us know as early as possible whether you intend to put a full team (10 or more players) or a partial team on the ice. We will combine teams as necessary to accommodate all who wish to attend Frankenfest.
The 2012 ASHA Northeastern Summer Camp will be open for registration on May 1, 2012.
Returning registrants (players and coaches) from the 2011 NE Summer Camp can register for the 2012 Summer Camp by clicking on the CAMP menu item on the home page and follow instructions. Please note that you must have an email address from the 2011 Summer Camp registration and a password. If you cannot remember your password, you may request one by following the instructions for resetting the password.
New player and coach registrants must first register with ASHA on
www.americanspecialhockey.org, and then they will be able to register for the 2012 NE Summer Camp.
Grants for New Disabled Hockey programs!
NYSAHA will be providing grants to new disabled programs to help with challenges of starting new progams. Grant applications can be downloaded here >>>Link. Please fill in the application completely and send to Laurie Kennedy. Requests will be reviewed at the NYSAHA Board of Directors meeting following the submission date.
General guidelines:
Programs must be new (in first or second season).
$1500 is the maximum grant.
Must be accompanied by proof of non-profit status and a letter from your section VP stating your association is in good standing.
If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please contact Laurie Kennedy 585-766-2758 or lpk2758@aol.com
Two new sled programs are starting up in the Syracuse and Rochester areas, as well as a Special Hockey program in Syracuse. The Midstate Youth Hockey association approved the formation of a special hockey team. This year they are is getting the word out for play to begin in November 2010. Midstate Special Hockey flyer >>> Link
Program Information:
Organization Name: Midstate Youth Hockey Association
Contact Name: Cory Jenner, Special Hockey Program Director
Mailing Address: PO Box 648, Syracuse NY 13201
Phone Number: 315-440-4324 or 315-687-7062
Arena Name: Coliseum at NYS Fairgrounds
Arena Address: 587 State Fair Boulevard, Syracuse NY 13209
Contact Laurie for more information.
Watertown Youth Hockey and the Watertown YMCA have joined as partners and begun a Special Hockey program. To join contact Watertown Youth Hockey or Angie McCabe at amccabe@twcny.rr.com
Laurie Kennedy continues as the Disabled Hockey Coordinator for New York State! Laurie can be reached at lpk2758@aol.com or by phone (585) 766-2758
A message from Laurie,
I am your District Representative to the USA Hockey Disabled Section. I will serve as the first point of contact for all disabled related inquiries within the NY District. Please utilize me as your resource to improve disabled programming and introduce otherwise abled new players to the game of hockey. I may not be able to answer all your questions or needs but can find the person or persons who can!
Some things to keep in mind as the season starts:
1. Registration: Please be sure to register your disabled teams by discipline (Special, Sled, Amputee, Hearing Impaired). This can be done online. Please remind all of your disabled players and teams, but make sure they are aware of all District/Affiliate requirements in addition to those of USA Hockey.
2. USAH website: This is the main communication vehicle for all members, including disabled players. Please do submit any items of interest or information you wish to disburse to me and I will get it on the website.
3. Survey: Please complete the enclosed survey and return to me as soon as possible. We need to identify and track all disabled teams and programs in NY.
I am looking forward to a pro-active role and would like to become familiar with the individuals and activities within NY, so p lease let me know if you would like me to attend any meetings to discuss the opportunities for those with disabilities to join the great game of hockey. I look forward to meeting you and your members.
All the Best,
Laurie Kennedy
Laurie has a survey to help meet your needs. Please print out the survey and send it to Laurie by e-mail above or to her address; 508 Humboldt St., Rochester, NY 14610. >>> Survey
Link to USA Hockey Disabled Webpage - USA Hockey Disabled
