I understand that USA Hockey and the Coaching Education Program require both certification and registration to be eligible to coach. Registration is done online on a yearly basis. Certification is also required. A few basic steps requirements are as follows:
USA Hockey Requirements (Must be completed before participating in any team activities)
· Register as a member of USA Hockey. (Cost is $46 plus any affiliate fees if applicable).
· Complete the background screening.
· Complete the USA Hockey Safe Sport Training. (Required every year and cannot be added to a roster until completed.)
· Complete the online age-specific module(s) for the age level of play you are coaching. (Cost is $10 per module and only needs to be completed once per age level. Must be completed PRIOR to participating in any team activities and cannot be added to a roster until completed)
· Coaching Education Program Certification Clinic Requirements (Must be completed by Dec. 31 each season) The Cost is $55. You can only attend one clinic per season and all coaches start at Level 1. You can take clinics from April 1-Dec. 31 each season.
For more information please go to www.usahockey.com
I hereby affirm that the information contained in this application if truthful and correct and am willing to complete the coaching requirements listed above.