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Clinics

2013 & 2014

Please register in advance with the NFMHA Business Office. YOU CANNOT REGISTER DAY OF.


Coach Refresher

Date:  Thursday, August 22, 2013

Registration Confirmation:  5:30pm  Clinic will run from 6:00-10:00pm

Location:  Memorial Room in the Gale Centre.  4171 Fourth Ave., Niagara Falls

Cost:  $75.00

 

 

CHIP

Date:  Sunday, July 14, 2013

Registration Confirmation:  8:30am  Clinic will run from 9:00am - 3:00pm

Location:  Memorial Room in the Gale Centre.  4171 Fourth Ave., Niagara Falls

Cost:  $130.00

Lunch is included

 

Development 1

Date:  July 20 and 21, 2013

Registration Confirmation: 7:30am  Clinic will run from 8:00am - 5:00pm both days. 

Location:  Memorial Room in the Gale Centre.  4171 Fourth Ave., Niagara Falls

Cost: $190.00

Lunch is included

 

Refunds/Cancellations:

Refunds will be issued based upon the following conditions:

  • Refund requests must be received 2 business days prior to the start of the clinic.
  • No refunds will be issued for participants who are late or absent.

To view a complete list of available clinics in all centres, please visit the OMHA website at www.omha.net

 

Certification Updates

Trainer Level 1 and Trainer Level 1 Refresher Certifications

The Trainer Level 1 and Trainer Level 1 Refresher are now available as an interactive e-Learning Course. Courses are presented as an online curriculum and include interactive multi-media tutorials, quizzes, and printable downloads.

Both e-Learning courses are available through the HDCO website CLICK HERE

Upon completion, both certifications need to be transferred with the OMHA. You will be required to provide a copy of your certificate and receipt. A nominal fee will be charged. Please contact Kim Withers at the OMHA upon completion at kim.withers@omha.net

Universal Expiration Dates

The universal date for expiring certifications is August 31st.

Effective the 2009 & 2010 Season, expiring certifications (August 31st) will no longer be granted a grace period.

Intermediate Level Coaches

Coaches holding this certification, indicated by the INT prefix, will be required to renew their certification by attending a Coach Refresher Clinic or meeting the requirements of the CEP.

Intermediate certifications expired August 31st, 2009.

Prevention Services (Speak Out) Available Online

While Prevention Services is still available in a classroom setting, you can now take this required component online. This e-learning course is available on the OMHA Website and is entitled, Respect In Sport.

Please be sure to keep your confirmation upon completion and receipt.

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.

You MUST be properly certified to be rostered with, be on the bench, or practice with any team within the Niagara Falls Minor Hockey Association. All prospective team officials must also apply for a police screening. To obtain your police screening documentation, please contact the Vice President of Representative Hockey.

Please note that all team official positions may require differing certifications. Educate yourself today!

Program Overviews

CHIP

  1. Canadian Hockey Initiation Program.
  2. Requirement if coaching Instructional/Initiation, Tyke, Novice, and Atom 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. This clinic is limited in its' offering.  Not every applicant is approved to participate.  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.
  3. Intermediate coaches - Coaches holding this certification will%2