California Condors Special Needs Hockey Club

Cheers to two California Condors (Alex and Shane) and a Condors coach (Peter)who are part of the crew representing Southern California in the USA Games. We are on hallowed hockey grounds at the University of Minnesota Hockey arena as we stage for Opening Ceremonies tonight in Minneapolis. Special Olympics Southern California - Region 1 Special Olympics USA Games. Special Olympics Southern California California Condors Special Needs Hockey Club

Coach Tom was a wonderful man who will be missed. Heidi Jeffrey we are all saddened and we give you our deepest condolences. May his memory be eternal.

Today, we mourn the loss of a truly special member of our SNAP Sports family, Coach Tom Jeffrey.

Tom’s passion for hockey was undeniable, but what made him extraordinary was his belief that hockey should be for everyone. Through his dedication to coaching our special needs athletes in hockey and ice skating, he helped create opportunities for countless individuals to experience the joy, confidence, and sense of belonging that sports can provide.

Tom never saw limitations—he saw possibilities. Whether working with athletes in wheelchairs, blind skaters finding their way on the ice, or first-time players learning the game, he made sure every athlete felt welcomed, valued, and included. His patience, encouragement, and unwavering commitment helped make ice sports accessible to all and showed our athletes that they were capable of more than they ever imagined.

His love of hockey also inspired his daughter, Heidi, who has become an incredible coach in her own right. Today, she continues the work her father was so passionate about, encouraging athletes to step onto the ice, learn the game, and discover their own potential. Through Heidi and the many athletes he mentored, Tom’s influence will continue to be felt for years to come.

Tom was more than a coach. He was a mentor, an advocate, a teammate, and a friend. He helped build a culture of inclusion and acceptance that will forever be part of SNAP Sports.

While we are heartbroken by his passing, we are grateful for the time we had with him, the lessons he taught us, and the lives he changed. His legacy lives on every time one of our athletes laces up their skates, takes the ice, and believes they belong there.

Thank you, Coach Tom, for your passion, your kindness, and your belief that hockey truly is for everyone.

You will be deeply missed and never forgotten.

Come watch the Crushers represent California at the Special Olympics USA games. Thanks Simi Valley Challenger Baseball for throwing an opening ceremonies watch party at Cronies in Simi Valley and special thanks to Special Olympics Southern California and Special Olympics Southern California - Region 1 and Special Olympics USA Games

⚾Hello, Simi ValleyChallenger Baseball!!! ⚾Let’s get together for a watch party for the Crushers for the big game!! Meet us at Cronies Saturday, June 20th at 4:30! Please reply if you plan to attend and how many will be in your party. Let’s show Coach David Pollack and his athletes that we love them!!

Congrats to Coach Bill!! What a tremendous honor!!!

Congratulations to Bill Tobias from the Central Park North Stars on winning the Willie O’Ree Community Service Award!

We are so proud to see Special Hockey represented at the highest level through this prestigious recognition.

Thank you to everyone who voted and helped spread the word. Your support made this moment possible. We are all so proud of Bill!

Cool to hang with other American Special Hockey Association players in a different sport as members of the San Diego Special Gulls and your California Condors laced up the cleats instead of the skates in the Special Olympics Southern California Summer Games at Cal State Long Beach. Flag Football is awesome, Hockey is awesomer!!

Happy Birthday to THE ICEWALL!!!!!

Please come and grab some grub!! Help support this wonderful organization

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Tuesday, May 19
10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Thank you for your continued support of Challenger Baseball!