Specific Need

What is the Double Sock Scholarship Program?

The program provides financial assistance for children participating in Learn To Skate, Little Penguins, and hockey programs.

Dave "Opey" Thomas Double Sock Scholarship Fund

The Double Sock Scholarship Fund is managed by the Crawford Heritage Community Foundation as an advised fund. 

Mission

About Dave Thomas

Opey Thomas was a life-long member of the Meadville community. Opey was a CCYHA coach, a Meadville Recreation Authority board member, and a board member for Meadville Bulldog Hockey. His son, Rick, came through the ranks of CCYHA and the Meadville Bulldogs. Opey’s daughter, Sarah, was a figure skater at the MARC. Opey was passionate about the MARC and about providing opportunities for Meadville youth to skate and play hockey.