Program Guide

Program Highlights

• Newly Renovated 2-sheet home ice facility in Clifton Park, NY
• Superior ice quality by professional ice maintenance technicians
• Newly renovated gym staffed by professional trainer
• Video analysis through Spiideo
• Professional caliber skate sharpening/profiling by SkateScribe
• AAA teams for ages 9U through 18U
• Proud member of the THF League (Elite Teams), AHF League (Platinum Teams), TGHF League (Girl’s Teams), and NGHL (Girl’s Teams)
• USPHL Premier Team and NCDC Teams

Mission Statement

To develop a championship-caliber Tier I program that prioritizes team success, individual growth, and elite athletic performance—while building character, discipline, and accountability both on and off the ice.

Philosophy

The NY Dynamo Organization is dedicated to offering the right balance of competition and commitment for every player by providing superior and targeted training both on and off the ice. Our goal is support every player on their hockey journey by providing diverse opportunities for growth and success.

Program Description

NY Dynamo provides a long-term development program built to help players reach their full potential. Our focus is on creating a strong foundation, developing competitive mindsets, and instilling the integrity and discipline needed for success on and off the ice.

At the younger age levels, the priority is for players to enjoy the game while learning proper skating, puck confidence, and how to compete. Teams participate in highly competitive leagues such as the THF, AHF, TGHF and NGHL, giving players consistent exposure to strong opponents that push their limits and accelerate development. Our younger teams follow a “play to learn” approach, gradually transitioning toward a “play to win” mindset as the season progresses and players advance in age. At the older levels, expectations rise and greater emphasis is placed on results, with success driven by the consistent execution of a game plan built through carefully structured weekly practices.

Across all age groups, players can expect high-tempo, well-organized practices and meaningful game and tournament schedules. Sessions are run collaboratively by team coaches and dedicated skills coaches, ensuring focused, high-quality instruction every time players step on the ice.

If you have any questions about coaching philosophy or the development program for a specific age group, we’re always happy to help. Our professional coaching staff is available to answer any questions that may arise.

Coaching Staff — 9U–12U

Coaching Staff — 13O–18U

Girls Program

We Do Girls Hockey Different

NY Dynamo’s Girls Hockey Program is expanding their Tier 1 Teams! Building on the success of the NY Dynamo Tier 1 14U Girls Team in the 2025-26 Season, we will be expanding to include 12U, 14U, and 16U for the 2026-27 Season! We will continue to take girls hockey in Upstate New York to the next level, allowing players from our area to compete on a national level with the best teams in Girls Hockey.

What to Expect This Season

All of our NY Dynamo girls players will be in a fun environment that will be tailored to meet each player’s individual goals while fostering team success. Our younger teams will have a strong focus on developing skills and game sense, while expectations to win grow at the 14U level.

The NY Dynamo Organization will work alongside, support, instruct, and lead its coaches, volunteers, and players in its core vision, mission, and brand of creating the total athlete. We strive to build each player into the total athlete that is empowered to practice with purpose, compete in every situation, embody the true meaning of being a teammate, be prepared for any challenge, and become successful on and off the ice.

NY Dynamo will offer girls ages 9 to 16 years old an opportunity to elevate their game and development both on and off the ice. We take a long-term approach to development, beginning at 10U and preparing girls for a Tier 1 team at 12U. In the 2026-27 season, we will begin offering Tier 1 Level Girls Teams that will play at the highest level of competition starting at 12U. This will be our flagship team, the goal for our most competitive and skilled girls in the program to strive to be a part of and an avenue through which we will attract top talent in the area.

We are the area’s only full time dedicated girls program that offers on-ice development with professional coaches, off-ice training in our home rink’s gym with a strength and conditioning coach, dedicated power skating sessions, and access to a detailed and specific development path.

2026–27 Girls Teams

• 10U Girls Developmental Team
• 12U Girls Tier 1 Wrap Team
• 14U Girls Tier 1
• 16U Girls Tier 1

14U & 16U Team Structure

• September through March (depending on state and national tournament qualification)
• Tier 1 NYS / National Tournament Bound
• NGHL showcases and championships
• 2–3 Additional tournaments TBD
• Targeting 50–55 game season
• 3 Practices per week

Due to overwhelming interest expressed, an additional team at 14U is intended at the Tier 2 level, with the season and tuition scaled accordingly.

10U Team Structure

• October through February
• Target of 20 practices & 20 games
• NGHL Futures Division Events (2)
• 1 additional tournament TBD
• A skill-based developmental program created to accommodate cross-rostering while immersing players in the culture, values, and expectations of the NY Dynamo Girls

12U Team Structure

• October through February
• Target of 20 practices & 20 games
• NGHL Futures Division Events (2)
• Tier 1 NYS Tournament Bound
• Objective: to develop Tier 1 talent at a critical point in girls development while accommodating cross-rostering

9U–12U Teams

Development Plan — 12U & Under

What’s Included

• In-season practice ice
• Weekly off-ice training in the NY Dynamo Gym at Capital Arena
• Regularly scheduled power skating and skills sessions
• Professionally run weekly goaltending training
• NY Dynamo Combine Event
• League fees and player registration fees
• Tournament, showcase, and playoff entry fees
• Practice jersey
• Quality game jersey package (home/away jersey and socks)

2026–27 Teams

Elite Level Teams

• 2017 / 9U AAA
• 2016 / 10U AAA
• 2015 / 11U AAA
• 2014 / 12U AAA

Platinum Level Teams

• 2017 / 9U AA
• 2016 / 10U AA
• 2015 / 11U AA
• 2014 / 12U AA

Girls Teams

• 10U Girls
• 12U Girls

Elite Programs

Single birth year 9U–12U Teams playing in the THF League. 2014/12U AAA is NYS Tournament bound eligible.

Platinum Programs

We aim for a team at each birth year 9U–12U, but birth years may be combined based on tryout numbers.

13O–18U Teams

Development Plan — 13O & Older

What’s Included

• In-season practice ice
• Weekly off-ice training in the NY Dynamo Gym at Capital Arena
• Regularly scheduled skills sessions
• Additional skills session opportunities
• Professionally run weekly goaltending training
• NY Dynamo Combine Event
• League fees and player registration fees
• Tournament, showcase, and playoff entry fees
• Practice jersey
• Quality game jersey package (home/away jersey and socks)
• Midget Boys Teams (15O, 16U, 18U) receive dedicated locker rooms
• Midget Boys Teams (15O, 16U, 18U) receive apparel package: t-shirt and shorts

Season Structure

August to March — Training Camp beginning mid-August. Season ends early March.

2026–27 Teams

Elite Level Teams

• 2013 — 13O AAA
• 2012 — 14U AAA
• 2011 — 15O AAA
• 2010 — 16U AAA
• 2008/9 — 18U AAA

Platinum Level Teams

• 14U AA
• 16U AA

Girls Teams

• 14U Girls Tier 1
• 16U Girls Tier 1

Elite Programs

13O–18U Teams playing in the THF League. NYS Tournament Bound Eligible.

Girls Programs

Playing in TGHF League & NGHL League. NYS Tournament Bound Eligible.

Platinum Programs

We aim for a team at 14U and 16U levels that will play in the AHF League.

NY Dynamo intends to form teams at multiple levels per birth year for the 10U–16U age groups, though the organization reserves the right to change this should the competition level or roster size not meet criteria.

Season Structure

Season Timeline

• 9U–12U Elite Teams & 13O–18U Elite Teams: Training camp beginning mid-August
• Tier 1 Girls (14U & 16U): Training camp beginning September
• 9U–12U Platinum Teams: Training camp beginning mid-September
• 10U & 12U Girls Teams: Training camp beginning early October
• Season ends early March

Girls Programs

• 10U Girls Developmental Team (Tier 2)
• 12U Girls Tier 1 Wrap Team, NYS Tournament Bound
• 14U Girls Tier 1 — TGHF & NGHL, NYS Tournament Bound Eligible
• 16U Girls Tier 1 — TGHF & NGHL, NYS Tournament Bound Eligible

Elite Programs

• Single birth year 9U–12U Teams playing in the THF League
• 13O–18U Teams playing in the THF League
• 2014/12U AAA is NYS Tournament bound

Platinum Programs

• We aim for a team at each birth year 9U–12U, but birth years may be combined based on tryout numbers
• 14U AA and 16U AA playing in the AHF League

NY Dynamo intends to form teams at multiple levels per birth year for the 10U–16U age groups, though the organization reserves the right to change this should the competition level or roster size not meet criteria.

NY Dynamo reserves the right to adjust the 10U girls program as needed, depending on interest and talent within the group. All decisions will be made with the primary focus on maximizing each player’s long-term development.

Youth Tryout Dates — 2026-27

• 9U (2017):3/3, 3/7, 3/10
• 10U (2016):3/5, 3/10, 3/12
• 11U (2015):3/4, 3/9, 3/11
• 12U (2014):3/6, 3/11, 3/12
• 10U Girls:3/4, 3/9
• 12U Girls:3/3, 3/5, 3/7

Terms & Conditions

After team formation, players will not be allowed on the ice for any NY Dynamo sessions until the registration process is complete, which will include:

1. Registration & Player Contracts

• Completed online registration including deposit
• NYSAHA Commitment Form — via DocuSign
• Tuition Agreement — via DocuSign
• Player Code of Conduct — via DocuSign
• NYSAHA Parent Code of Conduct — via DocuSign
• USA Hockey Number — provided to organization
• League Registration — player fee paid by the organization

2. Payment Method & Schedule

• All tuition payments will be processed by credit or debit card
• There are no processing fees on payments starting this year
• Tuition payments will be run in 5 installments on the following dates: 8/10, 9/10, 10/10, 11/10, 12/10

3. Apparel Requirements

Players are required to wear NY Dynamo pant or shell, black helmet, white laces, NY Dynamo theme gloves (white, black and/or orange) and NY Dynamo warm-up suit. These items are NOT included in tuition pricing and are the same designs as the 2025/26 season. NY Dynamo apparel and gear is available for purchase at the team store in the SkateScribe room at Capital Arena or via online apparel portal sent out periodically during the season.