During a recent government meeting, representatives from the East Ice Absa Club highlighted their significant contributions to the East Dyson community over the past 45 years. With a membership of approximately 1,100, including around 800 local residents, the club has awarded over $500,000 in scholarships to youth in the area. They also emphasized their commitment to community events, such as the St. Patrick's Day parade and autism races, showcasing their active involvement in local causes.

The club operates the largest special needs soccer program in New York, known as Just For Kicks, which serves over 100 players. They collaborate with Stony Brook University to provide training for young adults on how to work with children with autism and special needs, further demonstrating their dedication to inclusivity.

Despite their longstanding presence and contributions, the club expressed concerns regarding the allocation of turf field time. They noted that while they have 14 teams utilizing the turf fields, an outside soccer organization with only two teams has been granted prime scheduling, which they argue undermines the needs of the community-based club. The East Ice Absa Club supported the bond for the turf fields with the understanding that local schools and organizations would have priority access.

The situation escalated when the outside organization disbanded, leaving only a few players who subsequently joined another club based in Nassau County. The East Ice Absa Club raised concerns about the fairness of permitting practices for this outside group, particularly when it interfered with their ability to schedule league games.

The club's representatives called for transparency and fairness in the allocation of resources, questioning whether it is appropriate to prioritize an outside organization over a community club that has supported local children for decades. The meeting underscored the ongoing challenges faced by community organizations in securing equitable access to local sports facilities.