National Training Development Program Coaching Co-Op Program

    The Potomac Valley Amateur Hockey Association has the opportunity to send one coach per season to the National Training Development Program to work with the coaching staff of the USA Hockey National Under 17 and Under 18 Teams.  The PVAHA coach will travel to Ann Arbor, Michigan and work with the coaching staff of the NDTP teams from January 16-19, 2009.  The Affiliate will pay transportation and hotel expenses for the coach selected to attend this program.  Any Affiliate coach interested in applying for this coaching development program must complete the attached application and return it with references and resume of coaching experience by November 15, 2008.  The application should be submitted to  John Coleman, 214 Lawton Street, Falls Church, VA 22046, email: jkcole214@aol.com, fax 703-536-2509.    

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Tom Hendrix Selected as the USA Hockey Ironman of the Year Recipient!

Tom Hendrix, Adult Ironman of the Year, has been involved with hockey for many years, both as a player and rink owner. After his four-year playing career at Bowling Green State University, he remained active in the hockey community and eventually built, with co owner Clai Carr, the Gardens Ice House. His ice arena is home to more than 60 adult hockey teams and has hosted various adult hockey tournaments over the years.

The award was presented at the USA Hockey Annual Congress in June in Colorado Springs.

Congratulations Tom!

USA Hockey Rules Change Year
USA Hockey reviews rule change proposals every othr year at the USA Hockey Annual Congress in June. June 2009 is a Rules Change Year. Anyone may propos a rules change by filling out and submitting the RulesChangeForm2008. The form must be submitted by November 1st 2008 to be considered.
USA Hockey 2008 Anti Doping Task Force and Neck Laceration Survey
USA Hockey has developed a presentation describing the Anti Doping Task Force and the results of their Neck Laceration Survey. Please click here to download and open the presentation.
USA Hockey 2008 Membership Study
Please click here to download and view the 2008 USA Hockey Membership Study
Hockey Weekend Across America Feb 13-15 2009

USA Hockey, Reebok Hockey Team Up for Great prize Giveaway

Complete Information on Hockey Weekend Across America 

The USA Hockey web page has more information including  a video clip, audio clip, posters, logo page, pdf on proper and improper use of the logo, program summary and prizes.

2009 USAHockey National Championship Sites

 

Five Cities to Host Youth, Girls' and Women's National Championships

 

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Five cities - Indian Trail, N.C., Frisco, Texas, Chesterfield, Mo., Pittsburgh, Pa., and Rochester, N.Y. - have been selected as host sites for the 2009 USA Hockey Youth, Girls’ and Women’s National Championships presented by Easton, it was announced today by USA Hockey.

Indian Trail, N.C., will host the Tier I and Tier II 12 & Under National Championships from April 1-5 at the Extreme Ice Center. The Charlotte Youth Hockey Association, Team Carolina Hockey Association and Extreme Ice Center will serve as the hosts for the event.

Frisco, Texas, will conduct the Tier I and Tier II 14 & Under National Championships from April 1-5 at the Dr Pepper StarCenter-Frisco. The Alliance Youth Hockey Association will be the host association.

Chesterfield, Mo., will be the site of the Tier I and Tier II 16 & Under National Championships from April 1-5 at The Summit Center. The St. Louis AAA Blues will serve as the host for this event.

Pittsburgh, Pa., will conduct the Tier I and Tier II 18 & Under National Championships from April 1-5 at the Robert Morris University Island Sports Center. The Pittsburgh Hornets will be the host of the event.

Finally, Rochester, N.Y., will host all of the girls’ and women’s national championships at the ESL Sports Centre. The Women’s Senior A, B and C National Championships are set for March 27-29. In addition, the Women’s 30 & Over classification will have its first-ever national championship in Rochester, March 27-29. The Girls’ 12 & Under, 14 & Under, 16 & Under and 19 & Under National Championships will be held April 1-5. The Rochester Youth Hockey Alliance will be the host association.

 

 

2008 Player Development Selectees

Congratulations to the 2008 PVAHA Player Development Selectees!

Complete List of Selectees 
NCAA Players in the NHL
Interesting power point on growth of NCAA players in the NHL
Slides 
Background Screening

Dear PVAHA/USA Hockey Volunteer;

Several years ago USA Hockey instituted a Background Screening Program to protect child-members from abuse. Local affiliates are responsible for managing this program within their jurisdictions. PVAHA is responsible for program administration in Maryland, Virginia and District of Columbia.

The Letter link below provides more information on this program. The Form link allows you to fill out the form online and print it for signature or you may print a blank form to be filled in offline. You must sign the form as the screening contractor does not accept electronic signatures. You may mail the form to the address provided or scan and email to the email provided at the bottom of the form.

Letter 

Form  - Requires Acrobat 7 or 8 - Get Acrobat Reader 

Check the List of Screened Volunteers 

Email the Screening Coordinator 
Ravens Recognize Baltimore Youth and Mallory Richards

Baltimore's NFL team recognizes BYH's 10-year commitment to the Patterson Park Stars and Mallory Richards' role in keeping it going.

Full Story 

Standard of Play and Rules Emphasis

Please visit the USA Hockey Standard of Play and Rules Emphasis page for videos, a presentation and for interpretations of the new standards .

Point of Emphasis 2007 Through 2009 Seasons  (taken from pages vii and viii of the 2007-09 Official Rules of USA Hockey. 

Washington Capitals - Pucks to Bucks

The Washington Capitals Pucks to Bucks Fundraising Program provides fundraising for area hockey programs. Visit the Official Pucks to Bucks page to order tickets.

Referee Training Seminars

Referee training seminars have now been scheduled in both Maryland and Virginia. For a complete list of seminars and to register on line go to:

www.southeastrefs.org/cgi-bin/seminars.pl

 

USA Hockey Annual Congress Minutes

USA Hockey Annual Congress Minues are available on the USA Hockey Web Site

Minutes 
Neil Henderson - USA Hockey 2007 William Thayer Tutt Recipient!

Neil Henderon was presented with the William Thayer Tutt Award at the 2007 USA Hockey Annual Congress. The William Thayer Tutt Award is presented annually by USA Hockey to a volunteer who, during many years of service, has displayed a selfless dedication to the enhancement of ice hockey at the grassroots level in America.

Photo Gallery 

Rule Change Summary
USA Hockey Board of Directors Makes Few Changes to Playing Rules

First Caps College Hockey Fair a Success!

On April 14, the Washington Capitals hosted the teams first-ever college hockey fair. The event was conducted in conjunction with the D.C. areas USA Hockey Affiliate, the Potomac Valley Amateur Hockey Association (PVAHA) and was aimed at providing information and educating local players and their parents about the playing opportunities that exist beyond high school and the various paths a player can take in order to play college hockey.

John Crear - Updated
John Crerar, the father of youth hockey in the Southeastern District died Saturday morning October 14th, 2006.

Standards of Play Article
Article on The Standards of Play and the Evolving Game by Larry Lauer
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