- You must be registered for a clinic before you can step on the ice.
- Clinic must be completed by December 31.
- The coaching clinic season typically runs from September 1 to December 31.
- You can attend one clinic per season.
- All coaches must enter USA Hockey's Coaching Education Program at Level 1, and must continue their education with a clinic each year until, at a minimum, they acheive Level 3.
Exception: Coaches of 8U or younger players may remain at Level 1 (or their current level) until they move up to the next age-level.
- Coaching certification at Level 3 is valid for two seasons.
- Coaches whose Level 3 is expiring must take the online recertification track curriculum(s), or move up to a Level 4. The recertification(s) are valid for two seasons, and can be done twice (Track 1 & Track 2).
- Coaches whose Level 3 Track 2 Recertification are expiring must move to Level 4.
- Coaches who attain Level 4 certification are not required to attend any further certification clinics, but must adhere to the age-specific module requirements.
- Coaches of Tier II 16U and 18/19U national tournament bound teams must complete Level 4 certification in their fourth season of coaching.
- Coaches can find their CEP# and current level, expiration date, and completed age-modules by clicking here.
