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Blackhawk Hockey Coaching Requirements

Items to be completed by July 31st:

  

1. Coaches application

Must be completed annually

Items to be completed by October 1st:

(If selected to be a coach)

1. Complete USA Hockey Registration

USA Hockey Certification Number & WAHA Affiliate Fee - needs to be completed annually. Cost is $46 plus any affiliate fees

2. Complete the WAHA Hockey Background Screening

USA Hockey is now screening coaches nationally every two years. If you are not sure when you last completed a background check, check with Jamie VanRanst. Cost is $30, which you can request reimbursement from the association.

3. Complete Safesport Training

(New USA Hockey requirement starting in 2014-15) - needs to be completed every year.

Items to be completed by December 31st:

(If selected to be a coach)

1. register and attend the required USA Hockey Coaching Education program (CEP Clinic)

Check your USA Hockey account to see if you are current or if more education is needed. Cost is $46 plus any affiliate fees if applicable. You can only attend one clinic per season. The coaching clinic season for Levels 1-3 officially runs from September 1 to December 31.

2. complete the online USA Hockey Age Specific Module

Check your USA Hockey account to see if you are current or if more modules are needed. Regester only for the age level of play you are coaching. Cost is $10 per module. The online modules are available from September 1 to December 31.

*Blackcat Coaches will have additional requirements to complete with River Falls. More information will be provided if selected. 


Ryan Lindquist

Ace Coordinator