academic excellence, community involvement and healthy
lifestyles among the youth of West Michigan, enhancing
Click the image above for a PDF of the Griffins Youth Foundation brochure!
Important Information:
Congratulations to the Grand Rapids Sled Wings for winning their second national title in four years!
Register now for the 18th annual Griffins Youth Foundation Golf Classic -- Aug. 27 at Egypt Valley:
Informational letter Sponsor/golfer registration form
Player wait list applications are now being accepted for the 2012-13 season:
Online version PDF version
2012 Great Skate Winterfest
2012 Griffins-Sled Wings Game
Check out our photo galleries!
17th Annual Griffins Youth Foundation Golf Classic - Aug. 29, 2011
The Great Skate Winterfest - Jan. 21-22, 2012
7th Annual Griffins-Sled Wings Game - Feb. 28, 2012
GRIFFINS YOUTH FOUNDATION PROGRAMMING
All programs are FREE. Equipment and ice time are provided by the GRGYF.
OLYMPIC DIVISION
Hockey instruction and games for first, second and third grade children.
ADAMS DIVISION
Hockey instruction and games for fourth, fifth and sixth grade children.
NORRIS DIVISION
Hockey instruction and games for seventh, eighth and ninth grade children.
GIRLS HOCKEY
This instructional hockey program is made up of area girls in grades 6-10 and consists of an all-female coaching staff.
SLED HOCKEY
Hockey instruction for physically challenged youth. Sled hockey rules are virtually identical to traditional hockey, except participants are on bladed sleds.
The Grand Rapids Sled Wings, a team of physically challenged teenagers, are sponsored by the foundation in partnership with Mary Free Bed Rehabiliation Hospital. They began the first junior-level sled hockey team in Michigan upon their founding in 2001.
OPEN-SKATING PROGRAMS
In addition to hockey programming we also offer ice skating opportunities, including holiday lunch skates and Special Olympics speed skating.
ROSA PARKS CIRCLE
We also provide all the skates for Rosa Parks Circle Ice Rink, the downtown outdoor ice rink that draws over 20,000 visitors per year.
All skating and hockey programs are held at Griff's IceHouse at Belknap Park.
For more information about the Griffins Youth Foundation, please contact:
Our programming is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors and donors, including:
