“Ensuring that Everyday will be a Great Day for Hockey!”
The Carolina Amateur Hockey Association if the USA Hockey governing body for ice hockey for the states of North Carolina and South Carolina. Ice Hockey is the "coolest" sport around!! |
 The Carolina Amateur Hockey Association in partnership with the Carolina Hurricanes and USA Hockey are inviting all players, parents and coaches to the RBC Center on Friday Evening, November 20, 2009 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm for a special presentation of the new USA Hockey American Development Model.
More Details
 |
On October 31, 2009, the President of USA Hockey, Ron DeGregorio, changed the regular playing season and registration period for the 2009 season and all subsequent seasons to Sept. 1 - Aug. 31 (from May 1 to April 30). This change was made to address concerns raised by some of our members about a perception that they did not receive a full seasons worth of membership privileges as a result of USA Hockey's prior decision in January 2009 to change the regular playing season and registration period to May 1 to April 30th.
This change means that USA Hockey will have the same season dates for the 2009-10 season that it has had for every other prior season. Any new members who registered as early as May 1, 2009 will have their membership extended through August 31, 2010, meaning that their 2009 membership fee will be good for up to 16 months, rather than a year. This allows those new members to play during the summer season, an important opportunity for some of our affiliates.
The Board of USA Hockey will meet in a special board meeting on November 17, 2009 to ratify this change permanently. So, effective immediately, your 2009-10 USA Hockey registration is valid through August 31, 2010. |
Come Play Youth Hockey Campaign 
|
Hockey Weekend Across America has been a big success celebrating the game of ice hockey. In 2010, the event will have a stronger focus on "Growing the Game". 
|
 The 2009 - 2010 CAHA CEP Clinic schedule is now available.
Level 1, 2, and 3 certification obtained in 2006 or earlier will expire on December 31, 2009. 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.
2009- 2010 CEP Clinic Schedule FlexxCoach Recertification CEP Clinic Online Registration |
Through the standard of rules enforcement, our game will continue to allow the opportunity for improved skill development and a more positive hockey environment for all participants. The mission of USA Hockey is clear; through this new initiative a greater emphasis will be placed on skating, puck possession and the proper use of the body to establish position and a competitive advantage.
|
Tips For Keeping Your Hockey Team Flu Free USA Hockey Announces H1N1 Recommendations | | COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - USA Hockey, with the counsel of Dr. Michael Stuart, its chief medical officer, today issued the following information regarding the H1N1 infection, including recommendations to reduce the likelihood of spreading the infection. |
|
U.S. Olympic and veteran coach Lou Vairo will answer your questions about coaching, team management and more in his bi-weekly installments of Ask the Coach. E-mail your questions to askthecoach@usahockey.org and check the site for Vairo's answers.
I was advised by another coach that per USA Hockey it is mandatory for coaches to wear helmets during practice. Is this USA Hockey's policy? - Coach: Yes it is mandatory (Click here). It’s also a wonderful idea. Of course my coaching career ended before I had to wear one and I would have been very uncomfortable wearing one, but 20 years ago or so a midget age player blindsided me from behind, knocking my legs out from under me and knocked me down and I hit the backside of my head. I wished with all my heart that I had been wearing a helmet. The second time I wished I would have worn a helmet was in 1983 when we were practicing in Buffalo with a team of midgets and juniors. A puck was knocked in the air and came down and hit me in the head and it still hurts to this day. Again I wish I would have been wearing a helmet. It’s a good idea, wear the helmet and be safe and continue to do great work with your kids..
|