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44 / MAY.JUNE.2015 RINKMAGAZINE.COM NGB News USA Hockey & U.S. Figure Skating , There are various requirements that all coaches must complete prior to being eligible to coach at U.S. Figure Skating-related events and activities. The renewal period begins June 1. WHY COACH COMPLIANCE? • Coaches play a central role in the development of children and athletes at all levels. • Required memberships and liability insurance make certain that U.S. Figure Skating and PSA, as membership-based organizations, are working to provide a safe environment and protect the welfare of all participants at sanctioned activities. • Background checks provide us with confidence that our members are not only receiving good care and proper instruction, but are safe from improper conduct. • Mandatory education enhances professional development. WHO NEEDS TO COMPLETE COACH COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS? • All coaches and instructors teaching in U.S. Figure Skating events and activities must comply with the requirements of their teaching level. • Basic Skills instructors must be registered instructors with the program and pass a background check. • Coaches and instructors under 18 years of age do not complete a background check but must fulfill the remainder of requirements. FIVE ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS BASED ON LEVEL OF SKATERS: 1. U.S. Figure Skating Membership – Full or Individual 2. Passed Background Screen – Green Light 3. Completed CER (Continuing Education Requirement) 4. Verification of Coach Liability Insurance 5. *Full PSA Membership – If Qualifying Only All coaches must agree to comply with the Coaches Code of Conduct. The deadline is July 1, late fee of $75 applies. RESOURCES TO ASSIST COACH COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION: 1. Verify Coach Compliance on usfigureskating.org go to 'Coaches' then the 'Information for Clubs' page. Look in the 'Resources' box on the right side. 2. Verify CER Completion on the PSA website if not stated on the list at skatepsa.com. 3. Download the Coach Compliance Toolkit, which offers step-by-step instructions. Coaching at U.S. Figure Skating events without compliance is an ethics violation, which is to be reported to U.S. Figure Skating and PSA. For more information, go to usfigureskating.org and click on 'Coaches' and then 'Coaching Requirements.' Contact U.S. Figure Skating Member Services at memberservices@usfigureskating.org with further questions. Want to Host a National Championship? U.S. Figure Skating Coach Compliance Renewal Begins June 1 , USA Hockey recently wrapped another successful national championship season by crowning victors in nearly 30 categories throughout the United States. Championship celebrations spilled onto rinks in 10 cities ranging from Amherst, New York, in the east to Salt Lake City, Utah, in the west. As always, it was a terrific competition and fitting culmination to a long season. Among the highlights were five title games decided in overtime and one state — Oregon — claiming its first-ever USA Hockey national championship. The Junior Winterhawks did the deed, topping Idaho in overtime, 3-2, to earn the Youth Tier II 14U 1A title. With the victory, Oregon became the 36th state to boast a USA Hockey national champion. Every tournament included streaming video coverage from FASTHockey as well as USAHockey.com and our very popular tournament apps, which generated a record number of users and boosted fan interaction in each building. Don't miss the opportunity to host one of these memorable events at your facility. The application process is now open for 2017. Download the host application now by visiting Nationals.USAHockey.com and clicking the Future Events tab.