IRHA runs solely on volunteers, this includes our coaches. If you have interest in helping out on the ice as Head Coach, Assistant Coach or On Ice Helper please volunteer. 

All Coaches, new and returning, need to fill out the below Coaching Application and Submit the coaching application to Dale Hopper DHopper@ironrangehockey.com.

Email to DHopper@ironrangehockey.com

The new USAH CEP is upon us.  Only one level can be taken a year and age appropriate modules must be taken prior to going on the ice.  If you coach at more than one level, you have to take age appropriate modules at each level.  See the USA Hockey website for more information.  You can check your particular level and it will tell you what you need to do.

Learn to Skate  –  Minimum coaching requirements is all of the following:

• Approval from IRHA Board of Directors
• USAH Registration
• Background check – every 2 years
• Age appropriate module (8U)
• Complete USA Hockey SafeSport Training

(1) Required Coaching Education Program Levels for Ice Hockey

All coaches must have the required certification level by January 1 of the current season, unless earlier deadlines are established by the district and/or affiliate.

All coaches must complete the online age-specific modules PRIOR to participating with their team.   (ref: Paragraph "b" below)

(a) All coaches must enter USA Hockey’s Coaching Education Program at Level 1, and must continue their education with a coaching clinic each year until, at a minimum, they achieve Level 4. Coaches of only 8 and Under players should remain at Level 1 until such time as they are coaching any older age level of play.

A coach may attend only one (1) certification clinic per year.

Once Level 4 is achieved, coaches will need to complete 5 credit hours of continuing education within each subsequent three-year period [as outlined in Paragraph (c) below]. 

(b) In addition to the training in paragraph (a) above, coaches must also complete online age-specific training modules specific to the level of play they are coaching, if they have not already taken that module. This requirement applies to all coaches at all levels, 1 - 5.   Coaches may complete more than one age-specific module in any given season.

(c) Effective in the 2021-22 season, coaching certification at Levels 4 and 5 is valid for three (3) seasons, as indicated by the expiration date. Before the expiration of their level, coaches must accumulate 5 credit hours of continuing education by either taking Level 5, or by attending other USA Hockey continuing education clinics. The USA Hockey clinic listings will indicate all continuing education offerings and the credit value of each. The Coaching Education Program retains the responsibility for defining continuing education credit values, including clinic or online course work.

(d) Grandfather Clause  

For those coaches who received Level 4 or Level 5 PRIOR TO January 1, 2021, only coaches of Tier I and Tier II teams are required to do continuing education as required in (c) above.

(e) Previous/Expired Certifications

Coaches with any expired certification will retain their previous certification levels provided the certification can be verified.

Coaches may re-enter the certification system at that previous level and be subject to the certification guidelines in (a) through (c) above.

Example: Coaching Progression

COACHES AND ALL VOLUNTEERS All coaches and volunteers will need to submit a background check. Click for background check. Coaches will need to provide an email receipt to Dale Hopper as proof the background check was completed before being registered on a roster. All others volunteers will also need to send the confirmation email to Dale Hopper.  DHopper@ironrangehockey.com

To register on line, or see complete list of clinics go to: usahockey.com

COACHES: 1. All Coaches, new and returning, need to supply Dale Hopper with a copy of their current coaching card, and updated card as they complete their clinics.  You can print a copy of your card from the USAH website.  It will also show your completed age appropriate modules.

THERE WILL BE NO COACHING WAIVERS ALLOWED FOR ANY COACH.

Thank you for volunteering!