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Dates and Information To Know

Things to do before you get on the ice

This year all coaches will need to register with USA hockey and St. Louis Park hockey.  Just like our skaters, this will need to be completed before you get on the ice to skate with our kids.

STEP 1: Register at USA hockey (see link below)

STEP 2:  Go to USA screening link or print the screening form below and complete (All coaches) 

STEP 3:  Register at SLP - see link below

STEP 4: Complete the required CEP level class (see link below for available classes)

STEP 5: Complete the Age Specific Module (link below)

(print off and save all receipts and confirmations for the steps above. This is for reimbursment and proof of completion) 

USA Hockey Coaching Education (CEP) Requirements

 The USA Hockey Coach Education program (CEP) is also undergoing significant changes this year. Of particular note is that EVERY coach will need to take an on line program for the level that they are coaching. The cost will be $10 and the sessions will last about 5 hours. It can be completed in several sessions on line. Also new is the one clinic per year limitation. New coaches will be required to take only the level 1 clinic and the appropriate age level on line module this year. Next year they will need to take the level 2 clinic. No word yet about the on line module requirements for the second year. Details can be found at www.usahockey.com in the coaching section.

USA Hockey Coaching Education Program (CEP) link

This link will direct you to the CEP site for information on coaching requirements, clinic sites and sign-ups and more.

Coaching clinics

Link to the USA hockey website to look for Coaching clinics in our area.

First Athlete

Off ice training facility 7101 Amundson Ave Edina, MN 55439 952-641-9675

Preseason Scrimmages

Please Note:  You are allowed a maximum of  3 scrimmages prior to your team being rostered.  Rostering dates are in the top paragraph of this page.  This includes controlled and uncontrolled scrimmages, but does not include tryout scrimmages.  No games are allowed before the rostering dates listed above.

Student Coach Rules and Requirements

 

What are the rules and regulations for using a Student Coach?

A player between the ages of 13 and 17 who is currently properly registered with USA Hockey may serve as a student coach under the following conditions:

  • Must always be under the supervision of a carded, screened adult coach during all practices, clinics, try-outs, and in the locker room.
  • May help out at practices, clinics, try-outs only. (May not play during scrimmages or games).
  • May not act as the head coach or assistant coach during practices or games.
  • Must wear a helmet with full face shield, gloves, and skates while on the ice. Must wear helmet during games while on the bench.
  • May only work with players at least one full playing age level down.
  • The organization that is using the student coach must provide a form indicating on what team he/she is participating as a student coach, and, if applicable, what team he/she is properly registered/rostered as a player.
  • Upon reaching the age of 18, the student coach must comply with all USA Hockey coaching and screening rules and regulations.

 

Coaching Ideas

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