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February 15, 2023 - The County Legislature approved a $2.5 million expansion and renovation project for the Schenectady County Recreational Facility (SCRF) at their meeting at Yates Elementary School last night.

Our county ice rink offers affordable entertainment for residents of all ages, and this capital investment will make it a more welcoming space. An updated and spacious building will attract more families and visitors from across the Capital Region and be an asset to our community for years to come.

The expansion plan includes the addition of 4,660 square feet of space for four new locker rooms, an additional changing room, expanded restroom facilities, and a new and larger front entrance. It also includes a new exterior modern facade, a new room for activities, and expands the parking lot.

Target construction/completion timeline: Summer 2024.

As part of the resolution, the County’s Recreational Facility would be renamed the “Schenectady County Ray Wemple Memorial Rink” to recognize Mr. Wemple’s years of service as the Vice President of the Schenectady Youth Hockey Association (SYHA) and commitment to the rink. Ray Wemple retired from the Schenectady Police Department in 1989 and was a long time Schenectady County employee.

Learn more at www.schenectadycounty.com/recreation-facility


SYHA CHARGERS ARE NYS CHAMPIONS!

March 25, 2018 - Schenectady Youth Hockey Chargers beat Valley Eagles 6-2 to win the 2018 12u Tier 2 Youth New York State Championship.

 

GO CHARGERS!

Players 
Dylan Bzdell
Thomas Hall
Martin Magaletta
Michael Malatino
Jack Martin
Shane Mckone
John Pechar
Zachary Rochette
Matthew Sacco
Devin Shaker
Andrew Thornton
James Townsend
Eric Truesdell
Andrew Vandergriff
Cooper Willson

Coaching Staff

Head Coach Bzdell
Coach Magaletta
Coach Martin
Coach Pechar
Coach Rochette
Coach Sacco

CONGRATULATIONS ALL PLAYERS & COACHES!

 


NYS RESOLUTION

SPONSORED BY SENATOR JAMES TEDISCO

April 24, 2018 - CONGRATULATING the Schenectady Chargers 12U/PeeWee AA Ice Hockey Team and Head Coach Wally Bzdell upon the occasion of capturing the 2018 USA Hockey New York State Tier II 12U Championship

 

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/resolutions/2017/j4835

 


Hockey Scholar

November 2017 - In 2017, SYHA rolled out Hockey Scholar™, a online STEM education course to our players that brings science, technology, engineering and math concepts to life using the fast-paced game of hockey.  We are the first youth hockey association in the nation to utilize Hockey Scholar demonstrating our commitment to player academic performance.


Schenectady Youth Hockey Association Named a USA Hockey Model Association

 

Schenectady, NY – USA Hockey announced recently that the Schenectady Youth Hockey Association earned designation as a USA Hockey Model Association, bringing the total number of model associations nationwide to 17.

With this designation, the Schenectady Youth Hockey Association has committed to fully implement programming dedicated to age-appropriate, age-specific skill development, in accordance with USA Hockey's American Development Model, throughout the 8-and-Under (mite), 10-and-Under (squirt) and 12-and-Under (peewee) age classifications.

“Schenectady Youth Hockey is particularly proud of this recognition as it reinforces that we are a leader in the capital district, state wide, and nationally in providing the best possible hockey environment for our players, coaches, and families. We hope to continue to serve our local community through our high quality hockey programs and grow the game so that more boys, girls, and families can be part of a great sport experience.”

As a benefit of its Model Association designation, the Schenectady Youth Hockey Association will receive support from USA Hockey to implement the ADM throughout its programs, including in-person coaches training, on-ice instruction and parent education from USA Hockey's national staff. Further, each Model Association will also receive equipment, signage and educational resources from USA Hockey.

"We're excited to welcome our next wave of model associations and we're excited for the kids who will benefit from the commitment of these associations to age-appropriate skill development," said Kevin McLaughlin, senior director of hockey development for USA Hockey. "By taking this step, the Schenectady Youth Hockey Association is making a strong move to offer the best possible competition and training environment for its players."