USA Hockey, Inc., is the National Governing

Body (NGB) for the sport of ice hockey in the

United States. As such, its mission is to

promote the growth of ice hockey in America and

to provide the best possible experience for all

participants by encouraging, developing,

advancing and administering the sport.

Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colo., USA

Hockey is the official representative to the

United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and the

International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). In

this role, USA Hockey is responsible for

organizing and training teams for international

tournaments that include the IIHF World

Championships and the Olympic Winter Games. USA

Hockey also coordinates activities with other

national ice hockey federations around the

world and, closer to home, works with the

National Hockey League (NHL) and the National

Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) on

matters of mutual interest.

USA Hockey is divided into 11 districts

throughout the United States. Each district has

a registrar to register teams, a

referee-in-chief to register officials and

organize clinics, a coach-in-chief to

administer educational programs for coaches, a

risk manager to oversee liability and safety

programs and an initiation program

administrator to facilitate learn-to-play

programs for youth players and their parents.

For the player, USA Hockey annually conducts

regional and national championship tournaments

in various age classifications, sponsors

regional and national player identification and

development camps at the United States Olympic

Training Centers and other facilities, studies

and makes recommendations for protective

equipment, distributes Hat Trick, Playmaker and

Zero Club awards and provides an insurance

plan.

For coaches and officials, USA Hockey conducts

clinics and produces training manuals and

videos through the Coaching Education Program

and the Officiating Education Program. These

programs enrich the knowledge of coaches and

officials through careful study, training and

examination. USA Hockey also promotes

uniformity in playing rules and the

interpretations of those rules.

USA Hockey has not forgotten parents, supplying

this vital segment of the hockey family with a

"Parent's Introduction To Youth Hockey"

brochure, which includes tips on buying

equipment, rules of the game and the role of

parents in youth sports.

USA Hockey also publishes American Hockey

Magazine, the main communication vehicle for

the organization which is sent to the household

of every registered member as a benefit of

membership.

In 1994, USA Hockey introduced its newest

program, USA Hockey InLine, to provide

structure and support for the growth of in-line

hockey across America. Through valuable

membership packages, which include an annual

subscription to USA Hockey InLine Magazine,

competitive playing opportunities and a variety

of educational programs, USA Hockey InLine is

dedicated to providing a positive experience

for all participants.

USA Hockey serves as a clearinghouse for

information to assist local organizations in

finding solutions to problems at the grassroots

level and annually publishes an "Official

Guide" of the USA Hockey by-laws, rules and

regulations, officers, board of directors,

affiliate associations and national staff.

During the 1996-97 playing season, USA Hockey

will commemorate the 60th anniversary of its

founding with a year-long celebration

highlighting the organization's rich history

and its promise for tomorrow. A variety of

special events and activities have been planned

in conjunction with USA Hockey's 60th

anniversary, including:

* Local Association Recognition Program

* National Fund-Raising Campaign

* Hockey Halls of Fame Displays

* Celebrity Golf Tournaments

* Celebrity Hockey Games

* National Youth Hockey Week

* National Education And Awareness Campaign

* USA Hockey Players Of The Decade Program

* Commemorative Book Chronicling The History

Of Hockey In America

* Custom Merchandise And Apparel

* Special Edition Trading Card Sub-Set

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