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Volume 5 Issue 5 | July 19
, 2017
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USAH RULE CHANGE FOR 14 & UNDER TEAMS
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At the 2017 USA Hockey Annual Congress, USA Hockey passed a rule that will have direct impact on team registrations for the 2017/18 season. The rule stipulates that if there is a player that is 12 years or younger registered on any 14 and under or U14 team (Tier I, Tier II, House League or Girls) that team will not be eligible to participate in the District or National Championship tournaments.
Based on this rule, we have extended the restriction to the Illinois State Tournament.
If a 14 and under or U14 team is submitted for registration that has 12 and under players, the organization's President, Registrar, team Head Coach and Manager will be notified that once the team is certified, the team will not be eligible to play in the Illinois State Tournament. There will not be any exceptions made to this restriction.
CLICK HERE FOR THE COMPLETE USA HOCKEY RULE
All other requirements, rules, regulations, operation and procedures of all USA Hockey District and National Championship Tournaments shall be set forth in the District and National Championship Tournament Guidebook.
If you have questions about this rule change please contact Laura Johnson, AHAI Registrar, at
[email protected]
or
224 636 3233
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A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS
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NEW RULES FOR THE 2017-18 SEASON
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Age-Specific Modules:
Coaches will not be able to be added to a Youth/Girls/HS Roster until the required Age-Specific Coaching Module has been completed. Coaches will not be allowed to participate with their teams until this requirement is met and processed through the USAH Registry. It can take a few days for USAH to process the information and the member will be able to be added to the team roster. We encourage you to plan accordingly.
SafeSport Training: Coaches and Managers will not be able to be added to a Youth/Girls/HS Roster until their SafeSport training has been completed. USA Hockey has an extensive SafeSport program that provides resources to ensure the safety of all involved in the game both on and off the ice.
COMPLETE RULE>>
Consent to Treat Form: The Consent to Treat form is no longer a required form. Managers will no longer have each team participant complete a Consent to Treat form.
For information or clarification of these rules please contact Laura Johnson, AHAI Registrar at [email protected] or 224 636 3233.
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2017 REGISTRAR TRAINING SESSIONS
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TIER II SUBSTITUTE CHOICE PROCESS
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Dates are set for the Registrar Training Sessions for the 2017-18 Season. These training sessions are intended for those individuals that are the Registrars for their respective AHAI Affiliate Organizations. It is mandatory that Registrars attend
one
of the sessions. Other administrative members of your organization are welcome to attend. All sessions, with the exception of Bloomington, will begin at 7 PM, and will last less than 2 hours. All sessions will provide the same information. Registrars do not need to register to attend a session. More information as well as copies of the training materials will be sent to Registrars prior to the training. Questions? Contact AHAI Registrar, Laura Johnson. VIEW SCHEDULE>>
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The Tier ll Substitute Choice Application Process, Squirt through 16U/18U will begin on July 20, 2017. The Tier ll Committee will
ONLY
have (3) three appeal hearings this year for those denied a substitute choice.
The dates for the appeals are August 10, August 30 and September 7, 2017
. Appeal hearings will be held at 6:30pm on the aforementioned dates at the North Shore Ice Arena. If denied please email Gregg Chudacoff, AHAI Tier II Chairman,
with your preferred appeal hearing date (listed above). Deadline for applying for a substitute choice will be September 15, 2017.
Beginning Thursday, July 20th, click HERE for the online application.
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FIND THE PERFECT FALL PROGRAM!
ATTENTION PARENTS: Looking for the perfect Fall hockey program? Check out the "Affiliate Club Hockey Program" tab located on the top navigation bar on
ahaienews.com!
ATTENTION CLUB PRESIDENTS & HOCKEY DIRECTORS:
AHAI can help promote your Fall program! If you would like your club's information included on the Affiliate Club Hockey Program Tab, email your program flyer (1-page, PDF format) to AHAI Communication Manager, Gretchen Cockey.
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SUBSCRIBE TODAY!
Did you know that AHAI publishes two additional monthly newsletters?
ADM Snapshot focuses on the mite and squirt player and
Girls Snapshot will keep you up-to-date on the latest girls' hockey news. Click the subscribe button below to update your subscription to include one or both of these informative newsletters!
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COACHING INFORMATION: WHAT DO I NEED TO DO THIS YEAR?
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My Level 1 is expired or expiring this December, what do I need to do?
You must attend a Level 2 clinic AND complete the online age-specific module for each age level you are coaching if not previously taken prior to December 31 of the current playing season. FULL ANSWER>>
My Level 2 is expired or expiring this December, what do I need to do? You must attend a Level 3 clinic
AND complete the online age-specific module for each age level you are coaching if not previously taken prior to December 31 of the current playing season. Mite (8 and Under) coaches may remain at their current level (even if it is expired) until they move to another age level of play.
My Level 3 is expired or expiring this December, what do I need to do?? You must complete the online Level 3 re-certification (Track 1 or Track 2) or attend a Level 4 clinic
AND complete the online age-specific module for each age level you are coaching if not previously taken prior to December 31 of the current playing season.
FULL ANSWER>>
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COACHING EDUCATION PROGRAM CLINICS FOR 2017-2018 SEASON
Registration is limited in all CEP Clinics. Pre-advanced online registration is required; no one will be admitted at the door. Check the
USA Hockey website
for details about USA Hockey CEP Clinics, online age specific modules and Coaching Certification process. If you have any questions, please contact Paul Jakubowski at [email protected]. Registration for all AHAI CEP Clinics will begin on July 20, 2017.
Click HERE to download and/or print schedule.
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A STEP aHEAD REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
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The goal of the A Step aHead Program is to educate the youth hockey community on concussion awareness, prevention and treatment as well as to provide
FREE
baseline neurocognitive testing to AHAI members.
- A Step aHead testing is available for AHAI members from Pee Wee to Midget/High School (ages 11-18).
- Additional information is available on the AHAI, AHAIeNews and Athletico Physical Therapy websites.
- Registration is NOW OPEN; testing is available now through November 30, 2017.
- This year's program will also offer new educational opportunities for both Moms and Dads, Coaches and Players. Stay tuned for additional information.
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OFFICIATING NEWS & INFORMATION
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ASK THE OFFICIAL BY DAVE ZEDNICK
QUESTION: Can you please give more clarification for coincidental and non-coincidental penalties?
ANSWER: In regard to your question about penalties:
Coincidental Penalties: Penalties of exact same duration (2 mins, 5 mins, etc.) that are assessed to two opponents at the same stoppage of play. These penalties will cancel in regard to on-ice strength, which means both teams will immediately place substitutes on the ice and play will resume at the on-ice strength before the penalties occurred. FULL ANSWER>>
QUESTION: Is a player still eligible to play if there is no number on their sweater?
ANSWER: A player may be able to participate in a game if he/she is missing a number on their game sweater as long as they are properly added to the game roster.
FULL ANSWER>>
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SO YOU WANT TO BE A REFEREE?
By Michael Barrett, Illinois Referee-in-Chief & Supervisor of Officials ~ So you want to be a referee?
Well, congratulations. We are happy to have you!
I am sure you are wondering what you have to do to become a referee. Hopefully, this article will provide you with some insight into the registration process.
The Illinois Hockey Official's Association (IHOA) conducts all aspects of officials' registration, curriculum and training and works in tandem with AHAI regarding evaluation, supervision and mentoring of officials. Throughout an Illinois ice hockey official's career, IHOA plays a vital role in the entire process. So what is the FIRST step to become an official? FULL ARTICLE & SEMINAR SCHEDULE>>
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NIHL TEAM DECLARATIONS, METALLIC LEVELS & SEEDING
By Ruben Medina, NIHL Statistician ~ This is the season when many hockey clubs install new Boards, new NIHL Reps, new Hockey Directors and new Coaches. Their decisions on team placement will impact their club's players and families Fall-Winter experience. Their decisions will also impact the other clubs in the league, some of whom have many years of experience with NIHL Seeding. To help everyone understand NIHL Team Declarations and Seeding we have prepared a brief summary that we hope is useful.
FULL ARTICLE>>
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PREPARING FOR FALL TRYOUTS: 3 AREAS OF BODY-MIND DEVELOPMENT ARE ESSENTIAL FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE
By Don Lewis, Owner of Tier 1 Athletic Performance ~ As your athlete prepares for fall tryouts, three areas of body-mind development are essential for maximum performance. While physical conditioning should be ongoing, nutrition and rest, prior to competing, are also critical to making the highest-level team. The following are a few tips on proper nutrition and rest intervals leading up to, arguably, the three or four most significant days of the hockey year.
FULL ARTICLE>>
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REHYDRATE! WATER, COCONUT WATER OR SPORTS DRINKS?
By Patrick Michael Birmingham, M.D., Sport Medicine, NorthShore University HealthSystem ~ Even when you're on the ice, rehydrating in the summer's heat will keep your body ready for the upcoming season. Patrick Birmingham, MD, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine at NorthShore Orthopaedic Institute, discusses the importance of rehydration after physical activity and exercise and how to keep your body replenished to ensure prime performance during your workout.
FULL ARTICLE>>
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CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS GIRLS HOCKEY CAMP
Hey Girls, there are still openings at the West Meadows Ice Arena Camp (ages 9-15) taking place August 7-10th!
Click
HERE
for more information and/or registration.
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ILLINOIS HOCKEY HEADLINES
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SAVED BY HOCKEY: NEVILLE BECOMES A MAINSTAY WITH HORNETS SLED HOCKEY PROGRAM
By Dion Martorano, Journal & Topics ~
Jim Neville hasn't had an easy life, but his battles have made him a better man and a respected leader in the world of hockey.
Born in Chicago, raised in Park Ridge and a current resident of Mount Prospect, Neville has been married for 57 years to his wife Judi, with whom he shares three adult children. FULL ARTICLE>>
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CHICAGO'S HOCKEY PEOPLE:
KEVIN MAGNUSON
By Scott Powers, The Athletic ~ Everyone who met Keith Magnuson, even just once, seems to have a story to tell.
Kevin Magnuson, Keith's son, has heard a lot of those stories and continues to hear new ones. Kevin never gets sick of them. READ MORE>>
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SPEED SKATER SHIMODA WINS ESPY AWARD FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS
By Howard Ludwig, DNAinfo.com ~ Chicago Blackhawks Special Hockey player, Tommy Shimoda was one of 25 athletes honored alongside the founder of Special Olympics.
READ MORE>>
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UNLIKELY HERO (DHOOGHE) EMERGES AT SHARKS PROSPECTS SCRIMMAGE
By Paul Gackle, The Mercury News ~ Sean Dhooghe will remember July 6, 2017 for the rest of his life.
The soon-to-be college freshman stole the show at the Sharks fifth annual prospects scrimmage Thursday night, electrifying the crowd every time he stepped on the ice. READ MORE>>
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HOCKEY COMMUNITY MOURNS THE LOSS OF BRIAN J. PAOLELLO
By Ross Forman ~ Brian J. Paolello, who was the Most Valuable Player for the St. Rita Hockey Team before graduating in 1994 and then a four-year player at Iowa State University, died unexpectedly on June 5. He was 41. Cause of death is yet to be determined.
READ MORE>>
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