SWB & SYHA Partnership
Announcing the Formation of the South Westchester Hockey Club (“SWHC”)
A New Era for Youth Ice Hockey in Westchester
Following a successful 2025 - 2026 season, the South Westchester Blackhawks (“SWB”) and Scarsdale Youth Hockey Association (“SYHA”) are proud to announce our official partnership as the South Westchester Hockey Club (“SWHC”).
As both legacy associations prepare to celebrate their 30th anniversaries as volunteer-run non-profits in 2026, this partnership provides an even stronger foundation for accessible and competitive youth hockey in Westchester.
Beginning with the 2026 – 2027 season, the South Westchester Hockey Club will feature:
- Blackhawks Teams. Our most competitive teams. We expect Blackhawks teams to compete at the HVHL AA and HVHL A levels, elite EJEPL and LIAHL divisions and/or declare to compete in the New York State Tournament (“Tournament Bound”)
- Raiders Teams. These will be both competitive and developmental teams. We expect the Raiders teams to generally compete at the HVHL A1 and B levels
- Lady Raiders. Our dedicated all-girls program, with teams at 14U/12U and 19U/16U participating in the Connecticut Girls Hockey League (CGHL).
Across all players and teams, our mission remains clear: we want to offer the most accessible and comprehensive youth ice hockey program in Westchester.
- Accessible: High-quality travel hockey shouldn't require a fortune or a two-hour round trip to a different state. We seek to bring the elite experience to your backyard.
- Comprehensive: We serve players from 8U through 18U (including a dedicated all-girls program) across a wide range of competitive tiers.
We believe this structure ensures that every player - from beginner to elite - has a place to learn, grow, and compete. We endeavor to provide opportunities for youth hockey players to learn the values of teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal growth that are achieved through fair but tough competition. We strive to promote fun and enjoyment, physical health and fitness, efficient skills development, high-level competitive opportunities and community engagement.
Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm as we embark on this new chapter together.