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posted 12/24/2011
USA HOCKEY
POLICY STATEMENT
COACHING EDUCATION PROGRAM
MODULE EXTENSION
PURPOSE:
To notify USA Hockey Districts and Affiliates of USA Hockey’s decision to temporarily extend the availability of USA Hockey Coaching Education Program’s Online Age-Specific Modules for the 2011-12 season.
GOAL:
To extend the availability of USA Hockey Coaching Education Program’s Online Age-Specific Modules past the December 31, 2011, deadline date established in June 2010.
PROCEDURE:
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The USA Hockey National Office and Coaches Section will notify the affiliate presidents, district directors and registrars of the extension and the outlined procedure.
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The online age-specific modules will be extended for the month of January and must be completed by 11:59 p.m. PST January 31, 2012.
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USA Hockey’s National Office will notify via e-mail all registered coaches the week of January 2nd with two e-mails of their need to complete the online age-specific modules by January 31, 2012, if they have not already done so.
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For coaches hired or appointed prior to January 31, 2012, temporary cards will not be given for the online age-specific modules.
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For coaches hired or appointed after February 1, 2012, they can apply for a temporary card for both their CEP certification and online age-specific module with their District Coach-in-Chief.
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On December 23, 2011, the National Office will send an e-mail to coaches and other selected USA Hockey members advising them of the extension and the process.
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Prior to December 31, 2011, National Office Staff and District Coaches-in-Chief will communicate with coaches, affiliates and districts to encourage completion by the original December 31st deadline.
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For the current 2011-12 season only, coaches are required to complete a minimum of one online age-specific module and are strongly encouraged to complete the online age-specific module for each team they are rostered with if coaching more than one team.
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Beginning February 1, 2012, USA Hockey’s policy is that coaches who have not completed the certification and online age-specific module requirements will no longer be able to participate in team activities, including but not limited to: games, practices and off-ice activities.
