Fast Facts
Rochester Special Hockey is a 501c3 nonprofit, charitable organization offering ice hockey instruction to individuals with developmental, cognitive and learning disabilities who reside in Monroe County and the surrounding counties.
Rochester Special Hockey has been in existence since 1996 and has worked with over 300 individuals, helping them to develop skills in socialization, ice hockey, teamwork and responsibility – striving to instill self-worth and satisfaction in individual and team accomplishments
Skill development not only in athletics but socialization, behavior and interaction with fellow players who have a range of disabilities. Our focus is for development of the person with added therapeutic value.
Rochester Special Hockey participate(s) in games with local High School and adult teams in Monroe County
We are member of the United Way of Rochester #3345
Rochester Special Hockey team is a member of the American Special Hockey Association (ASHA) and is one of 130 affiliated teams in North America
Rochester Special Hockey attends games and tournaments in the United States and Canada and playing 12-15 games annually against similar programs. Games are set up based on similar skills and abilities with the focus being “FUN”
Rochester Special Hockey will assist players and families with equipment needs, maintaining an inventory of gently used equipment.
Rochester Special Hockey sponsors an annual “Friendship Tournament” with participating teams from both the USA and Canada.
We pride ourselves on being a fiscally sound and an involved community action group.