The purpose of the CAHA Grant Program is to assist affiliate member associations to increase participation in the sport of hockey and promote player development in the Carolinas.  All member associations in CAHA are eligible to apply.  Member associations will be asked to come up with ideas to grow the sport at the local level and can seek financial assistance from CAHA to help support their efforts.  We are looking for the Associations to furnish the ideas, leadership and hard work to successfully manage their program and to help grow the sport of hockey within our Affiliate.  

A plan for long-term athlete development

Endorsed by the National Hockey League

We're extremely pleased to share the news of the revolutionary American Development Model that will be available for local associations to utilize beginning with the 2009-10 season. The ADM was endorsed by the USA Hockey Board of Directors at its 2009 Winter Meeting and has also been endorsed by the National Hockey League. The American Development Model furthers our growth and development efforts as it will provide our member associations -- for the first time ever – an optimal development blueprint for youth players that will lead to a better experience for our current players and also help attract new players to our sport.

It's hard to put in words the excitement and buzz that has been and will continue to be generated by this new initiative. It will take time for local associations around the country to educate their constituents on the merits of adopting the American Development Model, but there's no doubt that the principles of the program are right for kids.

Ron DeGregorio, USA Hockey President

The 2008 - 2009 CAHA CEP Clinic schedule is now available.

Level 1, 2, and 3 certification obtained in 2005 or earlier will expire on December 31, 2008.  If you are Level 1 or Level 2 coach, you must move up to the next Level and attend a clinic BEFORE the expiration date to remain a current coach.  If you are a Level 3 coach, you must attend another Level 3 clinic or complete the online recertification program through FlexxCoach BEFORE the expiration date to remain a current coach.

2008 - 2009 CEP Clinic Schedule 

FlexxCoach Recertification

CEP Clinic Online Registration