SYHA is member of USA Hockey through its membership in the NYSAHA North Section and is designated as a Tier II organization. The association governed by its By-Laws which is managed by its Board Members with the objective to execute on its Mission Statement: “to provide a fun, safe and properly supervised atmosphere for hockey instruction that emphasizes skill development and also promotes the establishment of value-based life lessons on the part of its players, including the importance of hard work, dedication to goals, good sportsmanship, and discipline.”