Upstate Sports Charities <span>(USC)</span>

Upstate Sports Charities (USC)

Providing Families and Sporting Organizations in Upstate New York in need of financial assistance so their children can participate in youth athletic programs, while simultaneously promoting healthy eating and exercise habits.

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Moon Over The Blue Line

Chance to win $100,000 with a shot from the blue line!

You could win a chance to shoot from the blue line to win $100,000 in a "Moon Over the Blue Line" shootout during the Comets Hockey game on February 28th, 2025. Sponsored by Hemstrought's Bakeries to benefit Upstate Sports Charities.

Tickets will be available at all Utica Comets Hockey games starting December 6th at the Aud. Get your tickets early! Tickets $10 each or 3 tickets for $20.

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Upstate Sports Charities

Leveling the playing field for our area youth!

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About

Many school districts are forced to adopt a "pay to participate" model for school athletic programs. Families that cannot afford to pay this fee can work directly with the athletic directors of local area school districts, who are in contact with the Upstate Sports Charities Board of Directors. The support from the Upstate Sports Charities will encourage and promote the health and well-being of children through youth athletics.

Board Members

Bruce W. Davis

President

Davis Media
Owner

Michael Conley

Vice President

Cushman and Wakefield
Commercial Real Estate Broker

Anthony Carlo

Treasurer

NBT Bank
Assistant V.P. / Branch Manager

David C. Ronan

Secretary

EMS Global, Inc
Executive Director

Josh Peters

Vernon Downs
Group Sales Manager

Susan Cooper

Community Representative

Jack Spaeth

City of Utica
Executive Director, Industrial Development Agency

Jim Simpson

NYS Trooper
Retired

Robert Leary

HCCC Lacrosse
Men’s Coach

Denis Vella

Semi-Retired

Events

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Jersey Ball

Friday, March 28th, 2025
7pm-10pm
Harts Hill Inn, Whitesboro, NY

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Golf Outing

To be announced soon

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Zetlin Room Outing

Details coming soon

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Past Recipients

Donations that USC has made over the past several years, typically in the amount of $500 or $1,000:

  • Extreme Wrestling
  • Herkimer Basketball Boosters
  • Hoops and Dreams
  • CNY Veterans Outreach – Youth Boxing
  • SSA Kickball
  • CNY Challenger Football League
  • Herkimer Diamond Days Basketball Tournament
  • Westmoreland Little League
  • St. Mary of Mount Carmel
  • East Utica Little League
  • East Utica Baseball League
  • Krajisnik Soccer Club
  • Whitestown Girls Youth Hockey
  • Integrated Community Alternatives Network (ICAN) (formerly Kids Oneida)
  • Stuff the Bus
  • Utica City Football Club
  • Comets Youth Hockey
  • The Root Farm
  • Special Olympics
  • Utica Bulldogs Pop Warner

Volunteer

We are a homegrown committee that works hard and plays harder. We have monthly meetings, clear communications, and are always looking to grow.

Friends of USC

Organizations

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Hemstrought’s Bakeries Logo
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Bond, Schoeneck & King Attorneys Logo
The Fountainhead Group Logo
Michael Marrone Photography Logo
Munson Logo
PJ Green Logo
Oriskany Garage Logo
WKTV Logo
WUTR Logo

Individuals

Rick Green
Joseph Famolaro
Rocco Fernalld

We Support Not-For-Profit Organizations.
Quadsimia can help your organization thrive. Take Action!

We Support Not-For-Profit Organizations.
Quadsimia can help your organization thrive. Take Action!

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