USA Hockey requires that all TYHA coaches and officials be certified at the appropriate level for the age group they coach or officiate.  Please consider taking advantage of the opportunity to become an official or coach this year.  Certified coaches and officials are vital to the success of our organization.

Level 1 & 2 Coaching Clinics

Level 1 and 2 Coaching Certification Clinics are now posted online at USA Hockey.  However, there is a correction to the dates that are posted.  It is posted as Level 1 being held on August 29th and Level 2 being held on August 30th, that is incorrect.  Level 1 will be held on August 29th, 9:00am to 1:00pm; Level 2 will follow on August 29th, 2:00pm to 6:00pm.  But you must register for the clinics as they are posted on the USA Hockey web site.  Online registration is mandatory as the instructor will not be accepting any registrations at the door.  Space is limited, so be sure to register today at the link below.  Do not forget to print your registration confirmation and bring with you on August 29th.

http://www.usahockey.com/viewallclinics.aspx?usahockeytype=ICE 

The clinics will be held at Tulsa Community College, Southeast Campus at 81st Street and Highway 169.  If you have any questions, please contact Chad Heikkila, Instructor, at chad.heikkila@basf.com

Officiating Seminar

Registration to become a hockey official for the 2009-10 season begins with registration as an Official with USA Hockey.  The registration process is completed on-line at www.usahockey.com.  Click on the Officials link along the top of the opening page.  Follow the link along the right hand side of the page to complete your registration.  Upon registration and payment, USA Hockey will send you a Rule Book for you to take your open book exam.  You will complete your open book exam on-line (USA Hockey will send you an email link to the exam site when they have processed your registration and payment).  Registration fees, as an Official (in addition to as a Player or Coach) are as follows:

• Level 1   $35
• Level 2   $60
• Level 3   $80
• Level 4   $90

All first-time Officials must register as a Level 1.  In addition to registration and the open book exam, all Officials must attend an educational seminar.  Dates for the 2009 USA Hockey Officiating Seminars are scheduled for:

• August 23, 2009, 8:30am to 4:30pm, Tulsa Community College, Southeast Campus/Oilers Ice Center
• September 27, 2009, 8:30am to 4:30 pm, Tulsa Community College, Southeast Campus/Oilers Ice Center

The Seminar includes an on-ice session.  Listed below are additional items to bring to the Seminar.

1. USA Hockey Registration confirmation page.  This should have been obtained during the registration process.
2. A voided check if you want Direct Deposit activated for monthly game fees received.
3. USA Hockey Rule Book (if you have already received it in the mail).
4. Open Book Test with any questions you might need clarification on (again, if you have received it through USA Hockey).
5. Pen and paper for notes.
6. Officiating Gear
7. Skates, helmet and whistle (mandatory); jersey, pants, shin/elbow pads, etc.
8. Lunch will be provided for $10.
9. Seminar will conclude around 5:00pm from Oilers Ice Center.  Arrange pick up accordingly.
10. All Attendees will be required to stay until the end of the seminar, no excuses!  At the end of the seminar, all participants will be required to check-out in order to receive credit for the class.  Any early departure will forfeit your attendance so please plan accordingly.

On behalf of USA Hockey, we are looking forward to having you attend as a returning or first-time official.  We hope you will enjoy learning the many challenges and benefits that face ice hockey officials.

Feel free to contact Brett Campbell, Oklahoma Supervisor of Officials, directly at bcampbell@tulsacc.edu if you have any questions whatsoever regarding the upcoming seminar.