Osseo Maple Grove Hockey Association

Please note: the coad of conduct form on the registration page is out of date, please refer to the latest verion.  Click HERE to review a copy of it.

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 to obtain your Confirmation number.   CLICK HERE to register with USA Hockey--this is required EVERY YEAR for both coaches and players. 

3.  After you have completed your USA Hockey registration, please register with OMGHA AS A COACH--this is a free registration!   Click on the gray bar link above to register as a coach with OMGHA.

4.  Provide us with a photocopy of your non-expired CEP card at the appropriate level.  CEP has changed this year so please ensure you are up to date on your certification.  For information on the CEP changes please see the USA Hockey website HERE.  In addition, here are FAQs on CEP Certification.

5.  Complete a background check—a new check is required EVERY YEAR. The background check is to be completed online. Click HERE to be re-directed to the Minnesota Hockey Coaches Screening.

6.  For the 2011-2012 season, we will be issuing a $40 refund voucher when all of the coaching requirements above have been met.  This voucher can be used for any OMGHA-related costs (i.e subsidies, apparel, camps) .  These reimbursements will be issued in November and December of this year, once teams are formed.

Coaches need to be current or have a class scheduled by tryout time to be considered for a coaching position.

Please send all coaching documents to:

OMGHA Registrar

17170 89th Pl N

Maple Grove, MN  55311

763-360-9078

registrar@omgha.com

Click HERE for example scenarios for CEP card expiration dates and coaching levels.

There are changes for CEP Requirements - all coaches are required to obtain new certification.

  CEP Level Required to coach at player level: 

Due to the changes in the requirements and program going into effect for the 2011-12 season USA Hockey has halted registration for all Level 1-3 clinics. Clinics will be posted for registration at the end of August or beginning of September.

In the near future USA Hockey will be sending out e-mails outlining where coaches are in the new requirement structure and what they need to do for the 2011-12 season. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time of transition. This is an exciting time for the CEP and look forward to the future of hockey and our education program.
Click HERE to be directed to USA Hockey for more information.

 

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.
 

The New Helmet Rule for Coaches is now in effect and has been since Sept 1, 2006.  The rule is a USA Hockey Rule and applies to ALL on ice Coaches at clinics, tryouts and practices.  NO EXCEPTIONS. If ANY COACH does not have the helmet strapped,

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