SYHA is affiliated with USA Hockey, and follows the American Development Model (ADM) for its younger players. SYHA and Mustang coaches follow a registration and education certification program implemented by the USA Hockey program.
The Saugerties Mustangs and Fillies programs are the travel programs for SYHA, and competes in leagues in New York.
The Saugerties Mustangs and Fillies are part of New York State Amateur Hockey Association (NYSAHA) for its State and National championship aspirations.
Player Development is the main focus in all SYHA Mustangs and Fillies programs, and every practice throughout all levels focuses heavily on skill development.
Player programs provide an avenue for all player performance levels and development phases. SYHA offers beginning skaters a good foundation with its Learn to Skate/Play Hockey, Mite, Squirt, Peewee, Bantam In-house development programs. From these introductory and development programs, players can evolve into more challenging programs offered by the SYHA Mite, Squirt, PeeWee, Bantam and Midget Programs. Our current program offerings are available on the website's top menu under the 'Travel' section. .
SYHA and The Saugerties Mustangs/Fillies through an agreement with the Town of Saugerties (Parks and Recreation Department) is the main tenant of the Kiwanis Ice Arena.
SYHA manages both practice and game times, the days of 6 AM ice time and random schedules has been replaced with fixed practice days and reasonable practice times.
SYHA is governed by a set of By-Laws and Policies and managed by a volunteer Board of Directors. As a true 503.C Non-profit entity, SYHA spends all of its capital on Hockey. And as a volunteer coached and managed entity, costs are kept low, and youth hockey is the only focus.
SYHA does run various fundraising events to support equipment, facility, community support, scholarship and capital improvement initiatives. These activities include a Golf Scramble, Raffles, Donut sales, Apparel sales, and silent auctions.
Mail: PO BOX 814 Saugerties, NY 12477
Email: saugertiesyouthhockey@gmail.com
More contact info for individual Executive Board Members is located on The Executive Board Tab of our website