Osseo Maple Grove Hockey Association

This year’s District 3 CEP clinics will be as follows:

L1 – Saturday October 31 @ St. Louis Park Rec Center (~8:30am-1pm)
L2 – Sunday November 1 @ St. Louis Park Rec Center (~8:30am-3pm)
L3 – Sunday November 22 @ Brooklyn Park Community Center (~8:30am-3pm)
L1 – Saturday December 5 @ Brooklyn Park Community Center (~8:30am-1pm)
L2 – Sunday December 6 @ Brooklyn Park Community Center (~8:30am-3pm)

D3 coaches are not necessarily required to attend the clinics hosted by our district – they can attend any clinic in Minnesota. However, we’d love to fill our clinics with as many D3 people as we can. Please use the link below to register for these clinics.
 

CLICK HERE for the new CEP process for this year.  In addition, coaches need to go through several steps before they can be added to a team roster:

1. Complete the OMGHA Coaching Application form.  CLICK HERE for a copy.

2.  Register online at USA Hockey and provide us with their Confirmation number/barcode, CLICK HERE to register.

3.  Provide a photocopy of their non-expired CEP card at the appropriate level.

4.  Turn in a completed background check--this is due EVERY YEAR. CLICK HERE for a copy of the form.

5.  Complete a Check Request form for the $40 USa Hockey reimbursement. CLICK HERE for a copy of the form. All items must be turned into Theresa or Darcy before they are reimbursed the $40, and before they can be registered and added to a roster.

Please check the CEP coaches spreadsheet under the coaching section of the website to make sure your CEP is current and at the correct level. Coaches need to be current or have a class scheduled by tryout time to be considered for a coaching position.

Level required at each level
Mite/supermite/U8 – level 1
Squirt and 10U – level 2
PW/Ban/12U/14U – level 3

The Minnesota Hockey  and USA Hockey websites are key resources for coaches, containing information on:

• Coaching Education Program (CEP)

All youth hockey coaches in Minnesota and the rest of the country are required to attend a series of clinics before they are eligible to coach.  The USA Hockey web site lists upcoming clinics and provides contact information for District Coach-in-Chiefs. 

• Association Coaching and Education Program

• Coaches Resource Center

• District Coaching Personnel

We encourage all coaches, assistant coaches, managers, and parents to check out the Minnesota Hockey  and USA Hockey web sites.
 

Coaches are required to have:

1) USA Hockey CEP Cards on file with OMGHA indicating that they are current on training. (Click here for MN Hockey Information on CEP)

2) Completed Background Check form (Click here to download) every year.

Please complete them as ASAP prior to each year coaching.

An on-line database of OMGHA coach CEP and form status is being updated... check back soon.

Coaches,
I have been to several rinks lately and have observed a few coaches with their Helmets on, however, the chin strap is not snapped into place. On Saturday night, it was a 8U coach I spoke with. While they are less likely to get hit or fall with the younger kids, in the event there is any kind of injury on the ice and the coach does not have the helmet strapped, USA Hockey insurance will be voided for the team.

Thank You,
Gene Ferrel
D-3 ACE Coordinator