U S A H O C K E Y PA R E N T H A N D B O O K
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FOUNDED IN 1937, USA Hockey
provides the foundation for ice
hockey in America and today
includes more than one million
players, coaches, officials and
volunteers. We are the official
representative to the U.S. Olympic
and Paralympic Committee and
the International Ice Hockey
Federation. In this role, we organize
and train teams for international
competitions, including the Olympic
and Paralympic Winter Games and
IIHF World Championships. We
also work closely with the NHL,
PWHL, and NCAA.
About USA
Hockey
YOUTH HOCKEY
is
our
focus.
E AIM TO HELP EVERY PLAYER
reach their full potential through
engaging, safe and fun programs
that maximize development. We help
young people become leaders, even
Olympic or Paralympic heroes, and we
connect the game at every level,
promoting a life-long love of the sport.
Our primary emphasis is on the support
and development of grassroots hockey
programs. Your registration with USA
Hockey aligns you and your hockey-
playing child with a powerful advocate
that is completely dedicated to you and
to making hockey a great experience for
every player.
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Whether it's volunteering at the rink with
other parents, or watching your child skate
with neighborhood friends, hockey can
provide a lifetime of great moments and fun.
As the national governing body for ice hockey in the
United States, USA Hockey is here to help you
make the most of it.
Welcome to USA Hockey
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