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WELCOME BACK TO OUR VISITORS - WE ARE NOW KNOWN AS ROCHESTER SPECIAL HOCKEY
The Rochester Special Hockey, members of Special Hockey International - a division
of USA Hockey; is an organization that specializes in providing training in the game of ice hockey for individuals with developmental
disabilities.
The Rochester Ice Cats organization has an active roster of 38 players. These individuals, both male and female,
range in age from 8 years to 40 years young. They are enthusiastic and enjoyable to be associated with with smiles galore. They
give 100% at all times, during both practice and games, and are always willing and able to learn new skills.Our team is geared
to individual needs with an emphasis on sportsmanship and learning to interact with others. We are a 501c3 Not
for Profit volunteer organization, with support coming from all our families, both as coaches, trainers, drivers and
most of all fans.
One of our goals is to keep all cost to a minimum, with the expectations that all players will by responsibile for their
$65.00 fee to join USA Hockey. The Rochester Ice Cat organization supplies equipment for those in need, this is done
through donations both from the publice and private sector.
2010-2011SEASON
Our fifth annual tournament will be Feb 19th & 20th at SIR,
we again will have teams from the USA and Canada participating. It should be a fun experience for all and the "All Star"
Games will again be the highlight.
For this upcoming year we are planning to attend and participate in tournaments in Saint Catherine's and Mississaugua
Canada, ALbany New York (Martin Luther King Weekend) and would like to have a team go the year end Special Hockey International
in Boston MA this will held in late April.
We are at this time working on expansion of our program and are looking for more players to come and join. If you
know of anyone who is looking for a team to play for or would like experience a new part of life please contact us and we
will help get you started.
The Rochester Ice Cats are a member of Special Hockey International, "THE HEART LEAGUE" an organization
that has 35 member teams located throughout the US and Canada. Expansion is continuing to move with teams now forming
in England.
Our team has played games against teams located in Toronto, St. Catherines Canada, Albany and Westchester, New York.
We have been able to participate in torunaments in Albany, Oshawa Ont, lower New York and other cities. Teams attended
from as far a way as Seatle, Washington. We look forward to our continuation in the future.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide training in ice hockey for individuals with developmental disabilities. The overall goal of
our organization is to allow all individuals, with developmental disabilites, in the Rochester, Monroe County, New York
area the opportunity to experience exciting fun in learning a new skill. The skill sets learned will encompass skating,
the game of hockey, being a member of a team. Additionally, our individuals be part of the opportunity to meet new people
from different areas and cities, experiencing travel and all the benefits that go along with it.
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