Coach Refresher Level 1

Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Time: Clinic will run from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. Please be on time.

Location: Niagara Falls Memorial Arena, Blue Line Room. 5145 Centre Street, Niagara Falls

Cost: $55.00

*Remember to bring a pen. Please register at the Niagara Falls Minor Hockey Office during business hours.

Trainer Clinic

Date: Saturday, September 6, 2008

Time: Registration confirmation, 8:30 am. Clinic will run from 9:00am to 5:30pm. Please be on time.

Location: Niagara Falls Memorial Arena, Blue Line Room. 5145 Centre Street, Niagara Falls

Cost: $80.00

*Lunch and refreshments are included. Remember to bring a pen. Please register at the Niagara Falls Minor Hockey Office during business hours.

No other clinics are scheduled at this time.

Please check back.

 

Development Programs

The Niagara Falls Minor Hockey Association is focussed on providing the best coaching possible for our children. We believe in this and uphold the OMHA's promise to provide the highest quality program. We have the best program, we have the best coaches, but we still need more volunteers to make it better.

The next phase is implementing the OMHA's mandatory training programs for our coaches, trainers, and managers. The OMHA is committed to providing the training, support, and development necessary to ensure our children receive the best mental and physical development we can provide.

While we may not run all of these clinics each season, you are able to access a complete listing of all available clinics throughout the province of Ontario on the OMHA website under Development Programs.

Program Overviews

CHIP

  1. Canadian Hockey Initiation Program.
  2. Requirement if coaching Instructional/Initiation, Tyke, and Novice House League.
  3. This clinic focuses on the foundation of skill development for hockey.
  4. The objectives of this program are to provide a fun, safe, and positive environment to learn the basic skills of hockey.
  5. Clinic length - 6 hours
  6. no expiry

Coach Stream

  1. Requirement for Coaching House League - Atom through Midget.
  2. A coach holding an Intermediate or Development 1 certification, who wants to coach House League, would not be required to attend a Recreational Stream Clinic.
  3. Clinic length - 8 hours, including a 1-hour ice session focussing on technical skills.
  4. 3 year expiry

Development 1

  1. Requirement for Coaching at the Representative level
  2. A coach holding an Intermediate coaching certification would not be required to attend a Development 1 clinic.
  3. Clinic length - 2-eight hour sessions, including a 2-hour ice session on Day 2. The on-ice sessions implements the Drill Progression designed in class. Coaches will act as players for the other coaches running through their practices.
  4. 3 year expiry

Development 2

  1. This curriculum is directed at Representative level coaches working with players Peewee-aged and above.
  2. Applicant must hold current NCCP Development 1 or Coach Level Certification.
  3. For the 2006 & 2007 Season, this clinic will be limited in its' offering.  Only 6 to 8 clinics will be offered and divided up regionally across the OMHA.
  4. Clinic length - 16 hours, including a 2-hour ice session.
  5. Curriculum covers team play concepts, individual tactics, and game analysis.
  6. Clinic modules include, full clinic attendance, completion of coach workbook, and a formal field evaluation.
  7. 3 year expiry
  8. Please visit the OMHA website for downloads and detailed criteria.

Continuing Education Program (CEP) - for Coaches

The implementation of the CEP allows coaches to earn credits towards their certification renewal, therefore, possibly eliminating taking the coach refresher clinic every 3 years.

Coaches will now have the option of selecting how they will renew their coaching certification;

  1. Attend the Coach Refresher Clinic every 3 years.
  2. Earn credits through the CEP.

Coaches permitted to participate in the CEP;

  1. OMHA coaches whose certification has expired.
  2. OMHA coaches whose certification expiries are current. i.e. Coaching prefixes 07D1, 07C, 07CS, or 07RC.
  3. Intermediate coaches - please note that all intermediate certifications will expire in 2009. Coaches holding this certification will be eligible to particpate in the CEP. Upon successful completion, intermediate certified coaches will be updated with a D2 certification number.

Coach's are responsible to track eligble CEP activities in detail on their CEP Passport.

  1. The CEP Passport can be attained at the NFMHA Office.
  2. Coaches must detail each activity.
  3. Activities with incomplete descriptions or documentation (when applicable) will not be given credit.
  4. Only activities listed on the CEP Menu are eligible.
  5. The CEP Passport must be submitted by the coach the OMHA office after the completion of the 3-year cycle along with a $10.00 renewal fee.
  6. Once the CEP Passport has been verified an updated coaching card will be mailed to the applicable coach.
  7. Coaches require 20 credits per 3-year cycle.

CEP Menu

LEARNING EXPERIENCE
CREDITS

OMHA Coach Refresher I Clinic

20
OMHA Coach Refresher II Clinic

20

Sanctioned Specialty Conferences:

1. Roger Neilson's Coaching Clinic

2. International Coaching Conference (Hockey Canada)

20

credit points each

OMHA Specialty Clinics

Skating, Puck Control, Small Area Games, Checking, Game Day Coaching Clinics

10

credit points per clinic

Initiation (CHIP) Certification

If taken after NCCP certification is attained

10

Active Coaching

*active minimum one year in three year period

5

max. 5 points

Active Program Facilitator

*active minimum one year in three year period

Association Program Lead (IP, Specialty Clinic, Coach Mentor, Skills Coach - recognized by the MHA)

5

max. 5 points

OMHA Online Learning Series

TBA

(TBA)

 

Trainer - Level 1

  1. The HTCP is a risk management and safety education program for the volunteer hockey trainer.
  2. The HTCP is designed to educate people in the prevention, recognition, and treatment of hockey-related injuries.
  3. Clinic length - 8 hours. The in-class examination requires a 75% passing grade.
  4. 3 year expiry

Trainer - Level II

  1. The HTCP Level II program has been designed to be flexible.  Participants can choose from several avenues to obtain this level of certification.
  2. Applicant must hold a current Level 1 HTCP certification to be eligible and a Standard First Aid certification from a recognized First Aid Provider Group. (For a current, approved first aid provider group, please contact the OMHA).  The First Aid card must be valid for the entire hockey season - September to April.
  3. Individuals holding personal certification applicable to the HTCP may be granted Level II based upon review of their credentials by the OMHA Trainer's Technical Director.
  4. Clinic length and expiry not available.

 

Coach Refresher

  1. This program applies specifically to coaches in the OMHA.
  2. This clinic serves as an update and development tool for coaches and a forum to discuss current issues and exchange ideas.
  3. Clinic length - 4 hours.
  4. 3 year expiry

Trainer Refresher

  1. This program applies specifically to trainers in the OMHA.
  2. This clinic is available to trainers whose certification expires August 31 of the current year.
  3. This clinic will only be available for particiapnts who are re-qualifying for the first time following attendance at a full Level 1 clinic.
  4. Participants will utilize the current manual in use for regular Level 1 clinics in that season.
  5. The in-class, full Level 1 examination requires a 75% passing grade. 
  6. Clinic length - 4 hours
  7. 3 year expiry

Prevention Services (Speak Out)

  1. This course is mandatory for all Team Officials.
  2. This clinic is on abuse and harassment prevention.
  3. A 4-hour interactive workshop conducted by OMHA instructors who have been prepared and certified by the Canadian Red Cross.
  4. no expiry