Texas Amateur Hockey Association

PHOENIX LEVEL 4 CLINIC  - Sep 12-14, 2008 has been posted on the USA Hockey Website. 

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE EMAIL BEFORE REGISTERING ONLINE AT  http://www.usahockey.com/viewallclinics.aspx

USA Hockey has launched their new coaching clinic software.  The new system requires all coaches to establish a ‘Profile’ prior to registering for a clinic.  Once you click on the Phoenix clinic, you will be prompted to add your profile data.  Once you’ve established your ‘Profile’, you will be able to register for the clinic.  

Please note that the additional information about the clinic can be found under the Sessions/Locations Tab on the Clinic Page.  This information is also provided below:

Level 4 – Phoenix AZ ,  September 12-14, 2008

Start Time:  5:00pm, Friday Sept 12, 2008

End Time:  2:00pm, Sunday Sep 14, 2008

Location:  Phoenix Airport Hilton Hotel

                2435 South 47^th Street

                Phoenix , AZ 85035

Cost:  $275

Maximum Attendees:  200

Clinic Coordinator:  Tom Lampl
                             P.O. Box 599
                             Ketchum , ID 83340-0599

                             (208) 725-5055 W
                             (208) 726-3990 H
                             (208) 726-7591 F
                              tom@svsearch.com

Additional Clinic Informatioin:

All attendees must Check-In for the clinic on Friday, Sept 12, 2008 at 5:00PM.  The clinic will start at 6:00PM on Friday, Sept 12, 2008.  Attendees should get dinner prior to the 6:00PM start time on Friday, Sept 12^th. 

There are a limited number of hotel rooms available at the Hilton Phoenix Airport Hotel for $79.00.  You can call the hotel directly at 480-894-1600 and ask for reservations or use the Hilton 1-800-445-8667 reservation line.  Identify yourself as with the USA Hockey Group (Group Code USH) at the Hilton Phoenix Airport Hotel. There is a shuttle from the airport to the hotel.

Attendees must attend all sessions to receive their level 4 certification so ensure your travel arrangements accommodate the clinic schedule which starts with Check-In on Friday, Sept 12, 2008 at 5:00PM and concludes on Sunday, Sept 14, 2008 at 2:00PM.   

BRING YOUR CEP CARD WITH YOU TO THE CLINIC. If you have lost your CEP card, take immediate action to obtain a replacement card so you have a valid level 3 CEP card with you when you attend the level 4 clinic.  If you need a replacement card, go to the Frequently Asked Questions under Coaches on the USA Hockey website at http://www.usahockey.com//Template_Usahockey.aspx?NAV=CO_01&ID=19440 and follow the instructions. 

You do not need to bring your skates as there is no ice time.  The clinic fee includes Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday morning and Lunch on Saturday.  Dinner will NOT be provided on Friday evening so eat before you come.  Dinner on Saturday is on your own.

Overview clinic schedule is as follows:

Check-In – Friday, Sep 12^th 5:00 - 6:00PM

Clinic – Friday, Sep 12^th 6:00 - 10:00PM

Clinic – Saturday, Sep 13^th 8:00AM - 6:00PM

Clinic – Sunday, Sep 14^th 8:00AM – 2:00PM 

Please check www.rockymountainhockey.com for updates and agenda. Information will be posted to this website as it becomes available.

Proper certification is a must for all coaches on the bench so Associations need to be sure that their coaches are attending coaching clinics.  There were several coaches this past season that did not have the proper level of certification and who applied for a one-time temporary card.  Those coaches must be properly certified this season as the temporary card is a "one in a lifetime" card. 

Two level 4 clinics wil most likely be held in 2008: one in Arizona and one in Dallas.

All coaches are required to wear helmets while on the ice and Associations need to better police the rule since there has been some resistance to wearing the helmets, it is simply for the safety of the coaches.