Belmont Women's Hockey is a community of adult women learning, playing, and growing in the sport of ice hockey. We welcome everyone, from first-time skaters to returning players. Our goal is to learn the game and improve while having fun, making friends, and getting a great workout. We love a good competitive game, but we don't take ourselves too seriously.
Our mission: To provide a welcoming way for women to enter into the sport of ice hockey and to develop players, while fostering a supportive and positive community.
Our History
Belmont Women's Hockey (BWH) started in Watertown in 2019 with a group of friends who were inspired by their daughters to learn to play. We began with learn-to-play clinics and grew into an instructional league. At first we served as a liaison with MA Hockey League and the Belmont Recreation Department. When the Belmont rink closed, we started buying ice directly so our players could keep skating.
In June 2026, Belmont Women's Hockey became recognized as a 501(c)(3) public charity. This step formally establishes BWH as a community organization for adult women and gives us the structure to keep this program thriving for years to come. Nonprofit status may also open doors to better ice access and lower costs, since some rinks give priority to nonprofits, and it can reduce the fees we pay. That means more of every dollar goes back to the ice and our players.
Today our community includes 450+ women across Greater Boston, ages 25 to 69. Along the way we've made new friends, learned how to fall and get back up again, and had a lot of laughs. We're excited to be part of the growth of women's hockey, and we can't wait to see where the next chapter takes us.
What We Do
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Clinics for every skill level, from first strides to game play
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Developmental leagues where new players can build confidence
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Coach development and curriculum designed for adult learners, with a commitment to developing female coaches
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Pathways for growth within BWH and on to other teams and organizations
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Group outings and community-building events off the ice
Board of Directors
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Barb Tayor, Founder & President
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Grace Lee, Vice President
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Carolyn Jones, Clerk
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Maryam Mirza-Alivandi, Treasurer
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Natacha Favry
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Ashley Lorenz
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Lindsay Porter