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The Rochester Ice Cats, 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 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
$50.00 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.
NEW IN 2007-2008 SEASON: Welcome back all ICE CATS!!!
We are all looking forward to getting together again on the ice. Our start up picnic will be held Sept.12, 2007 at
the Greece Canal Parks Millineum Lodge starting at 5:30. Please bring a dish to pass and any new information needed
for filling out forms. Cost will be $50. again this year for everyone.
Our first practice will be October 21st at 5:45 to 7 pm Sundays at SIR.
You must have all your paperwork filled out before you can get on the ice for insurance purposes.
Our annual tournament will be Feb 16th & 17th, and there are 2 out of town
tournaments we hope some of the ICECATS will be able to attend.
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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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