WE HONOR A LEGEND

The Board of Directors, surprised our President, and his brother, and presented them with a memorial plaque and rink decal honoring their father, Ted Manara. 

Ted, or Teddy as most people called him, lost his battle to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease this past August. Ted helped start Bellmore-Merrick Youth Association (BMYA) for Braves Football, Girls Cheerleading, and Girls Fast-Pitch Softball. He then helped develope BMYA Roller Hockey, which later became, Bellmore-Merrick Roller Hockey (BMRH) as it is known today. Ted volunteered for more than 20 years and kept Roller Hockey going in the community. Not only did he help direct and grow the League, he also started a Travel Roller Hockey Program that provided the best players from BMRH, opportunities to compete both regionally, and Nationally.

Teddy's sons, Michael (left) and our President, Dave (right) look on during the ceremony

Vice President Dom Buglione (left) held the plaque while Board Member Jon Laico (right) presented

Board Members Tom Ryan and Adam Tseretopoulos reveal the new rink decal in honor of Ted

The Board of Directors presenting Ted's plaque which will be displayed forever at BMRH

(from left to right): Jon Laico, James Anselmo, Tony Pasquariello, Mark Kossack, Dom Buglione, Dave Manara, Laura Paul, Adam Tseretopoulos, Jon Stawinski, Mike Rapp, and Tom Ryan