NIHA Mission Statement
The Mission of the Newark Ice Hockey Association is to teach the youth of central Ohio, sportsmanship, fair play, respect for coaches, referees, players and fans through the sport of ice hockey, so that they can continue to be good citizens and enjoy the sport of ice hockey forever.
It is also important to note, that NIHA follows the USA Hockey policy concerning coaches and all coaches are screened via a background check conducted by USA Hockey.
It is mandatory that all coaches be USA Hockey accredited, requirements for various levels are listed below.
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Coach
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House Requirements
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Travel Requirements
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| Mite |
Level I and II |
Level I and II* |
| Squirt |
Level I and II |
Level I and II* |
| PeeWee |
Level I and II |
Level I, II and III* |
| Bantam |
Level I, II and III |
Level I, II, and III* |
| Midget |
Level I, II and III |
Levels I- IV |
* Tier I requirements are Levels I-IV
Every effort will be made to notify you of the upcoming classes in Columbus and vicinity as they become available. It is however, every applicant’s responsibility to secure the proper accreditation through USA Hockey. To check directly go to USAHOCKEY.COM for more information.
Mail all the requirements to the attention of Hockey Director.
Newark Ice Hockey Association
936 Sharon Valley Road
Newark, Ohio 43055
Download your application: NIHA Coaching Registration Packet
USA HOCKEY COACHING INFORMATION :
COACHING CLINICS: Coaching Clinics are currently being added to the USA Hockey web site at www.usahockey.com under the coaches section. There will be approximately 50 clinics throughout the Mid-Am District which is Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky and Indiana.
LEVEL 4 CLINICS: The next one is scheduled August 28 - 30, 2009 in South Bend. Jeff Jackson or Paul Pooley from the University of Notre Dame as well as former NHL coach Kevin Constantine, Former NHL referee and player Paul Stewart, Rick Gotkin from Mercyhurst College and current Robert Morris Head Coach Derek Schooley are scheduled to present as well as many other top level coaches.
ALL LEVELS IN SOUTH BEND: In addition to the level 4 clinic there will also be a level 1, 2, 3 clinics on the same weekend.
LEVEL 3 & 4 ON SAME WEEKEND: Coaches can take both the Level 3 and 4 on the same weekend in South Bend. To do this, you will need to register for the Level 3 online then fill out an application (not online) for level 4 and mail it in with payment. To access the application go to the www.midamhockey.com under the coaches section, or email Bill Switaj at
REGISTERING FOR CLINICS: To register for all these clinics go towww.usahockey.com under the coaches section.
Bill Switaj
Coach-in-Chief
Mid American District
330-672-7820 (work)
330-672-7734 (fax)
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