Below are the 2009/2010 equipment rules for MN Hockey as well as High School (as posted 10/09). Note that HS rules change over a period of years. Note also that you should check official league Web sites to make sure you have the most current information.
Willmar Hockey Association
Coaches Corner
Goaltender Equipment Rules
Goaltending Information
Below are goaltending information sheets, as well as basic goaltender drills. For 2009-2010 goaltending instruction will occur during normally scheduled practices versus Monday nights.
Willmar Hockey is looking for coaches
WHA is looking for coaches. If you are interested and have questions, contact the following people:
Jason Mayer
On Ice Chair
Phone: 320-382-9925
Coaching information
Coaching Certification
All coaching cards with stickers dated 2005-2006 will expire on 12/31/2008.
The following CEP levels are required:
Level 1 - Mite, Girls 8 & Under, Girls 10 & Under.
Level 2 - Squirt, Girls 12 & Under.
Level 3 - PeeWee, Bantam, Jr Gold, Girls 14U, Boys 16U, Girls 19U.
Level 4 - Junior B (check with your local league).
If you have coached in the Willmar Hockey Association, please click HERE for a list of CEP expiration information that is posted on the USA Hockey website. Level 4 certification never expires.
The coaching clinic season for Levels 1-3 officially runs from September 1 to December 31. Level 4 clinics are typically held from April to August with some districts holding them as late as September/October. If you don’t see a clinic near you right away, continue to check the website as clinic instructors add clinics on a weekly, if not daily basis. If you do not see one in your area, you may need to travel to a neighboring state to locate a clinic before the end of the calendar year or the start of the next clinic season. Clinics are posted by clinic instructors at their discretion. Please contact your District Coach in Chief for more information.
If you do not see clinics listed from your district or affiliate, please contact your District Coach-In-Chief:
Brian Johnson 320-593-0323
For certification classes currently scheduled in Minnesota - please go to www.usahockey.com to register for CEP clinics.
All Coaches and Managers
All coaches and managers at all levels are required to submit the following forms:
Please provide a copy (front & back) of your USA Hockey Coaching Card.
Student Coaches
Attention ALL WHA Coaches:
WHA supports the use of student coaches on our youth teams. However, there are USA Hockey guidelines in place :
- A Student Coach must be between the ages of 13 - 17 years old and currently registered through USA Hockey.
- Student Coaches may only work with players at least ONE full playing age level down (i.e. a Peewee age player may be a Student Coach at the Squirt or Mite level.)
- Must complete the USA Hockey Student Coach Information FORM.
If you are interested in having a Student Coach on your team, please submit the required FORM with the required signatures to Jason Mayer so the paperwork can be processed and the student coach can be added to your teams roster.
Coaches Link to great resources from MN Hockey
This is a link to the coaching resources page on the Minnesota Hockey website. Lots of great articles! Please take some time to take a look!
24 Small area games link
Great for practices!
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