Welcome to Westchester Warriors Charity Hockey!!!
WELCOME ALL WARRIORS
The Westchester Warriors Youth Hockey Organization is looking for players, coaches, and GM’s to support our 2024 campaign as we raise charitable funds for the Maria Ferrari Children’s Hospital.
All players that join with their $150 registration fee will be entitled to the following…
-A personalized fundraising account connected to Maria Ferrari Children’s Hospital
-Warriors Welcome Weekend game registration
-Placement on a Warriors team by age bracket for potential tournament play
-The opportunity to use character and hockey as a vehicle towards raising awareness and funds for Maria Ferrari Children’s Hospital
Please consider joining us for our 2024 campaign to help us fight pediatric cancer- THE WARRIORS WAY!
https://give.wmchealth.org/event/westchester-warriors-2024/e549135
As Warriors, we pride ourselves on
combining HEART and HOCKEY to create a memorable hockey experience for our players
and families while generating donations for the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital! We thank
you in advance for your time, service, and volunteerism to our cause-FIGHTING PEDIATRIC
CANCER!!! We play for them! We fight for them!
Below you will find information and a generalized outline including, but not limited to, the
overall responsibilities of the coach and manager positions within the organization. Please
feel free to use any and all of the following information at your discretion.
THE WARRIORS MISSION:
To raise awareness and charitable funds for the Maria Fareri Pediatric Cancer Hospital in
Westchester, NY via positive, youth-hockey experiences.
WARRIORS SHARED PURPOSE:
WARRIORS HEART
Hockey with
Empathy
Awareness
Respect
Teamwork
WESTCHESTER WARRIORS HOCKEY PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY:
At the Westchester Warriors, our goal is to create good-charactered, sportsmanlike hockey
experiences that connect Westchester Warriors charity-based events toward fundraising for the
Maria Fareri Pediatric Cancer Hospital.
Our emphasis is on providing fun opportunities for players, through hockey participation in a
positive, competitive environment, to compete and showcase their hockey skills, grow as young
hockey players and people, and act as ambassadors of the Westchester Warriors Charity Hockey
Organization. While winning is a collateral goal of our hockey teams, it is not the primary focus or
function of the Westchester Warriors.
MARIA FARERI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
The Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital is a world-renowned Pediatric Cancer Center located in
Valhalla, N.Y. 100% of the donations go directly to the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital without
reduction of any kind. The hospital treats children from around the world who suffer from the most
severe pediatric diseases. While we assist the hospital generally, we have a very special focus on
the pediatric oncology group.
WARRIORS VOLUNTEERISM
The Westchester Warriors hockey program is a complete, charitable endeavor. All positions in the
organization are on a volunteer basis. There is no compensation or stipend in exchange for time or
service.
WARRIORS SEASON
The Westcherster Warrior competitive season is generally April through August based on the desire/
need of individual teams. Coaches and managers roles begin in late January for planning with regard to
jersey orders, rostering, and planning/ preparation for the Westchester Warriors ID Skate to open the
season.
WARRIORS PLAYER FUNDRAISING COMMITMENT
A Westchester Warriors player has a charitable commitment of $500 (at minimum). Additionally, it
is the responsibility of each player to conduct oneself at all times in a manner that is emblematic and
representative of the philosophy and shared purpose of the Westchester Warriors. A Warriors
player is an ambassador for the Warriors charity, Warriors organization, and Maria Fareri Children’s
Hospital. Each player is responsible for conduct that reflects good decision-making, character, and
values both on and off the ice.
WARRIORS FAMILY FUNDRAISING COMMITMENT
A Westchester Warriors family has the commitment to assist their player to achieve their donation
goal of $500 (at minimum). Additionally, it is the responsibility of each family member to conduct
oneself at all times in a manner that is emblematic and representative of the philosophy and shared
purpose of the Westchester Warriors. A Warriors family member is also an ambassador for the
Warriors charity, Warriors organization, and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. Each family member
is responsible for conduct that reflects good decision-making, character, and values both on and off
the ice.
WARRIORS TEAM FUNDRAISING
At the Westchester Warriors, we encourage our teams to go above and beyond our Player Pages to
find creative ways to fund raise! Our individual teams are given the challenge of finding new and
exciting opportunities to engage players, families, and the Warriors hockey community! The
Warriors hoagie at Crotty’s , Warriors car washes, and the Warriors annual golf outing are just some
of the events that have proven successful.
WARRIORS COACH RESPONSIBILITIES
-Create a fun, safe, risk-free environment that encourages players to participate in Westchester
Warriors Hockey as a vehicle for fundraising for the Maria Fareri Pediatric Cancer Hospital.
-Be a positive leader and model of good character for all Westchester Warriors families and
players.
-Utilize the tenets of Warriors HEART as a guiding philosophy and shared purpose both on and off
the ice.
-Utilize Westchester Warriors Hockey as a means to reinforce good character, decision making, and
sportsmanship for our players.
-Act as an ambassador for the Maria Fareri Pediatric Cancer Hospital on behalf of the Westchester
Warriors with parents, players, referees, opposing coaches, and opposing spectators prior to
games/ events/ tournaments.
-Create and encourage opportunities to connect Westchester Warriors events with fundraising for
the charity.
-Conduct oneself in a manner that is accountable and professional with all players, fans, coaches,
staff, and officials/ referees as a representative of the Westchester Warriors.
-Coordinate with the respective team manager with regard to all tournaments, games,
competitions, contests, or events on an as needed basis.
-Select games/events/tournaments based on the discretion and interest of the coach, manager, and
team collectively.
-Plan, organize, and execute team events with the team manager for fundraising. (i.e. bucks for
pucks in-game challenges, tournament charity tables, restaurant cosponsorship, car washes etc.)
-Initiate parent contact via email/ phone call with respect to conduct unbecoming of the
Westchester Warriors.
WARRIORS MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES
-Create fun, safe, risk-free relationships that encourage families to participate in Westchester
Warriors Hockey.
-Be a positive leader and model of good character for all Westchester Warriors families and
players.
-Utilize the tenets of Warrior HEART as a guiding philosophy and shared purpose.
-Utilize Westchester Warriors Hockey as a vehicle to reinforce good character, decision making,
and sportsmanship.
-Act as an ambassador for the Maria Fareri Pediatric Cancer Hospital on behalf of the Westchester
Warriors with parents, players, referees, opposing coaches, and opposing spectators.
-Create opportunities to connect Westchester Warriors events with fundraising for the charity.
-Assist in the creation and organization of Westchester Warriors Player Pages to initiate fundraising.
Contact Irene Tsetsekos, Director of Central Development Initiatives, for assistance.
([email protected])
-Initiate, organize, and maintain the use of a communication platform for dissemination and
maintenance of information regarding Westchester Warriors events/tournaments.
-Organize, collect, and maintain the monies for Westchester Warriors jersey purchases. Dates to be
determined. (Typically early February)
-Maintain accurate records of roster and jersey numbers for all Westchester Warriors Players.
-Create/ order the Westchester Warriors jerseys with Greg Zerafa, Warriors Jersey Distributor.
([email protected])
-Receive and distribute Westchester Warriors jerseys orders at or before the ID Skate event.
-Communicate any needs or issues regarding jersey purchases with Greg Zerafa.
-Organize and plan for the Westchester Warrior ID skate to open the season. Dates to be
determined. (Typically early April)
-Organize and facilitate the registration and attendance of the Westchester Warriors at tournaments
as a means of promoting the Maria Fareri Pediatric Cancer Hospital.
-Communicate with event/tournament organizers with regard to team attendance, registration, and
team needs.
-Conduct oneself in a manner that is accountable and professional with all players, fans, coaches,
staff, and officials/ referees as a representative of the Westchester Warriors.
-Coordinate with the respective coach/es frequently with regard to all tournaments, games,
competitions, contests, or events on an as needed basis.
-Select games/events/tournaments based on the discretion and interest of the coach, manager, and
team collectively. Event selection can be done via lump sum fee at the beginning of the season or à
la carte. This is done at the individual teams discretion.
-Collect dues/fees and provide payment to event/tournament organizers based on the preferred
method of the manager.
-Plan, organize, and execute team events with the coach for fundraising. (i.e. bucks for pucks in-
game challenges, tournament charity tables, restaurant cosponsorship, car washes, etc.)
-Report tournament registration in advance to Ben Fisher, Senior Hockey Director.
([email protected])
-Submit tournament synopsis blurb following tournament to Ben Fisher, Senior Hockey Director, for
website PR. ([email protected])
-Reinforce parent contact via email/ phone call with respect to conduct unbecoming of the
Westchester Warriors.
WESTCHESTER WARRIORS SUGGESTED CULTURAL PRACTICES:
NOTE: These are suggested practices only! It is incumbent upon each individual coach and
manager to make decisions and set culture for your individual team as per your vision, but
still consistent with the shared purpose and philosophy of the Westchester Warriors.
~HAVE FUN FIRST!!!
~BE POSITIVE!!!
~Encourage teachable moments to reinforce character and life-lessons that are representative
of the shared purpose and mission of the Westchester Warriors.
~Encourage competing through growth and risk-taking via hockey with reduced focus on
winning and losing.
~Encourage players to play (in or out of position) for fun and not for game/tournament
success.
~Encourage a culture of inclusiveness consistent with the philosophy and shared purpose of
the Westchester Warriors.
~Select Warriors player ambassadors to speak to the team/opposing team before
games/events/ tournaments with regard to the mission and shared purpose of the
Westchester Warriors.
~Invite parents to be part of the experience (in and out the locker room, on the bench).
~Cheerlead for kids through positive, accountable communication on/ off the ice and via
respective communication platforms.
~Have rosters greater than your base need to maximize the opportunity for attendance at
tournaments and for fundraising.