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AUGUST 2022 USAHOCKEYMAGAZINE.COM // 43 FAQ on Continuing Education Q : I have been coaching since 2005, when does Continuing Education requirements go into effect? A: Effective in the 2022-23 season, new Level 4 coaching certifications are valid for three (3) seasons, and Level 5 coaching cer- tifications are valid for four (4) seasons, each as indicated by an expiration date. As well, Level 4 or 5 grandfathered coaches who do not have an expiration date and who received Level 4 or Level 5 PRIOR TO January 1, 2021, and who are coaching or begin to coach after this date any Tier I or Tier II teams will be required to do continuing education. Q: How many hours must a coach accumu- late before their expiration date? A: Before the expiration of their level, coach- es must accumulate 5 credit hours of con- tinuing education by attending USA Hockey continuing education offerings. Q: Where do I find the Continuing Education classes or offerings that I need to take? A: The USA Hockey clinic listings site will indicate all continuing education offerings and the credit value of each. (USAHockey. com/coachingclinics) Q: If I sign up for a class but can't attend, can I transfer to another class elsewhere or get a refund? A: No. Continuing education classes will be most often available and specific to your district or local area therefore, no transfers or refunds for missing a class. Q: Can I get a temporary card (temp card) if I don't get my 5 credits in time prior to my expiration date? A: A coach will not be able to receive a temp card for CE recertifications. Working with young players and helping them develop skills on and off the ice is part of the reward of being a USA Hockey coach. USA Hockey Coaching USA Hockey Coaching Education Takes A Education Takes A Step Forward Step Forward S A H o c k e y c o n t i n u e s t o b e w o r l d l e a d i n g i n i t s approach to player development and continues to grow and develop coaches with the modern game. Through in-person, electronic learning spaces and these Continuing Educational opportunities, we shall provide quality education to help coaches continue to evolve with the ever-changing game. It's consistently working on improving the learning environment for our coaches so that our youth can benefit in kind for USA Hockey to be the best program in the country. U