This is our 1st year being a part of Give STL Day...
and we are excited to be a part of this epic day of giving. Herb Brooks, the head coach for the 1980's USA Olympic hockey team, once said, “Great moments are born from great opportunity.” And that's what the St. Louis Blues Blind Hockey Club has here. That's what the St. Louis Blues Blind Hockey Club has earned for 6 years. Our main goal, this Spring and Summer, is to grow and recruit our YOUTH BLIND HOCKEY program, 12 and under who are blind or have visual impairments to the try ice skating and hockey.
The St. Louis Blues Blind Hockey Club wrapped up their 6th season the end of March. This local nonprofit has been in partnership with the St. Louis Blues since 2018 and continues to be generously supported by Healthy Vision Association.
After the close of the 2023-2024 season at Centene Community Ice Center, President and Founder, Jeff Vann, shares,” This season was especially fun because we launched our youth-focused initiative. While we are open to all ages, our club is looking to grow the 12 and under level.” Practices were held on Saturday mornings, September till March, from 8:20am to 9:40am. The ice split amongst the age groups for more individualized coaching and skill development. Most mornings, the younger skaters, coaches, and volunteers had the first 45 minutes to practice basic skills like skating, stopping, and stick handling, and the adult players joined the ice during the last 45 minutes focusing on specific drills, shooting, and scrimmages. All in all, the time on the ice was a success.
As the season came to a close and the Board for St. Louis Blues Blind Hockey team reconvenes to strategize for the upcoming 2024-2025 season, Vann replied, “It’s nice to see these kids smiling when they realize what’s possible when given the opportunity and it’s our hope to add to our current roster.”
Thank you for considering a donation towards the health and well-being of these athletes, who's futures look BRIGHT!
Our MISSION is to provide blind or visually impaired youths and adults the opportunity to participate fully in the sport of Blind Ice Hockey.
Our program FOCUS is on the successful development of skating and hockey skills while emphasizing sportsmanship, teamwork, competition, and an overall love for the game.
Our GOAL is to create an active hockey community for both recreational and competitive players with skills and ability to participate in games regionally and nationally with the other U.S. and Canadian Blind Hockey organizations.
Organization name
St Louis Blind Hockey Association
other names
St. Louis Blues Blind Hockey Club (STLBBHC)
Tax id (EIN)
35-2612799
Mission/Purpose
Health & Wellness, Sports
Operating Budget
Mini: $0-$50,000
Service Area
St Louis County
Audiences Served
People with Disabilities
Address
825 N KIRKWOOD RD