COACHING DAY BC-NOV 22-GM PLACE

November 01st, 2009

Registration for Coaching Day in BC is now up! This year’s free event is to take place on November 22, 2009 at General Motors Place. Last year’s event saw over 200 coaches from around BC participate in excellent seminars and practice drills put on by NHL and amateur coaches. Sponsored by Tim Horton’s, Coaching Day in BC provides minor hockey coaches with an incomparable educational experience.

This year’s schedule includes; welcoming and opening remarks, on-ice and off-ice instruction, goaltending techniques, watching an interactive Vancouver Canucks and Chicago Blackhawks practice and closing remarks. Vancouver Canucks head coach, Alain Vigneault, associate coach Rick Bowness and assistant coaches Ryan Walter and Darryl Williams will be leading the Canucks game day skate.

This is a great opportunity for all BC minor hockey coaches to fully maximize their coaching potential. This one day FREE event is open to coaches of all levels and all ages.

Be one of the first 300 coaches to RSVP and you will receive a free pearl whistle and coaching day instruction manual! All participants who RSVP by Monday November 16th are also entered to win the Grand Prize of four tickets to the General Manager’s box on November 28th vs. San Jose. Other great prizes to be won include game tickets, autographed Canucks merchandise and more.

Please visit www.canucks.com/coachingday or click red button for registration form.

REFEREE CLINIC IN WHISTLER!

October 05th, 2009

Level 1& 2 Officiating Clinic in Whistler

Saturday October 25, 2009 9am-5pm – $87.50

Click here to register

Level I

To prepare a young or new official to officiate minor hockey
An individual is certified at Level I with attendance and completion of a Level I clinic – eight (8) hours of instruction, minimum
Completion of a national exam must be marked and returned prior to the completion of the clinic
Minimum age to participate in the Level I clinic is 12 years old on or before December 31 of the current season

Level II

To further enhance the training and skills of the minor hockey official.
Must be a minimum of 16 years old as of December 31 of the current season
Must attend all sessions of the Level II clinic, a minimum eight (8) hours in duration, and obtain a minimum of 70% on a written national exam to be marked and returned prior to the completion of the clinic
Must pass a practical, on-ice evaluation, performed by a qualified Branch Hockey Canada Officiating Program supervisor.

PCAHA Needs Bantam Rep League Manger

September 25th, 2009

League Managers are the people responsible for day-to-day operation of the PCAHA’s Minor Hockey leagues under the direction of the Managing Directors. Their duties are as follows:

Duties:1.) Act as a communications and resource person for the Coaches and Managers of the teams in their league.
2.) Maintain league standings
3.) Maintain team and individual penalty records.
4.) Issue exhibition game numbers.
5.) Issue tournament permission numbers.
6.) Supervise playoffs
7.) Report to the Managing Director on all matters of concern.

In general, this position requires people skills, responsibility, and attention to detail. An extensive background in hockey organization is not a prerequisite and suitable training will be provided.

If you are interested in the position or know someone who is please contact Candice Hodson chodson@pcaha.bc.ca

COACHING CLINIC DATES IN WHISTLER!

September 17th, 2009

Respect In Sport (formerly Speak Out)

This course is no available ONLINE! Absolutely every member of WMH in the role of Coach, Manager and Safety MUST take this course. Click Here for More Info WMH will reimburse all participants.

Hybrid Coaching Course

September 26 and 27 9am-5pm $135.00

Applicable to all coaches active with initiation and recreational (house league) athletes

HSPC (Safety)

September 27 9am-5pm $67.50

*Each Team Novice and Above must have a certified Safety person

Development 1

October 3 and 4 Time TBA $140.00

Applicable to all coaches active with carded (rep) athletes Pee Wee and above. This course is not posted on Registration site please keep checking

For More Details and to REGISTER Click Here