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Hockey's Organizational Structure

Minnesota Hockey

Minnesota Hockey, an affiliate of USA Hockey, is the governing body of youth and amateur Hockey in Minnesota and the premier developer of Hockey players in the state. Since 1947, Minnesota Hockey (formerly known as the Minnesota Amateur Hockey Association) has been providing volunteer services for the development and growth of Hockey in Minnesota. A board of directors governs Minnesota Hockey.

Districts of Minnesota Hockey

Minnesota Hockey is currently divided into 13 "Districts" based on geography. These districts are responsible for organizing, supervising, and enforcing Minnesota Hockey's rules and regulations within their districts, including tournaments. Districts are primarily composed of representatives from local associations, and each elects one District Director to represent them on the Minnesota Hockey Board of Directors.  

Community-Based Associations

Minnesota Hockey comprises approximately 135 community-based associations that serve as the base of Hockey in Minnesota. Associations create teams, develop Hockey players, and grow the game at the local level. A volunteer board of directors typically manages them. Minnesota Hockey’s community-based structure is considered by many to be the premier youth Hockey model in the United States and across the world!

There are three distinct advantages to the community-based model. Perhaps most importantly, this model allows players to develop their Hockey skills close to home. In many other states, Hockey involves significant travel and leaving home at the ages of 14-16, or even earlier, to compete at a high level. In Minnesota, players get to stay at home and play Hockey with their best friends from school, from Mites through High School. Secondly, our associations work directly with the community to support Hockey and maintain a volunteer-based, non-profit structure, which keeps the cost of the game down. The third benefit is in many ways a byproduct of the first two, as limiting the cost and travel involved in playing Hockey allows more kids to participate and learn to love the game.

Minnesota Hockey Membership Benefits

All Members

• Membership in the nation's premier developer of youth Hockey players and a model of community-based Hockey that has made Minnesota a leader at all ages

• Membership in Hockey's national governing body, USA Hockey, which has transformed youth Hockey into a development leader across all youth sports

• Subscription to Minnesota Hockey Journal, a magazine published four times a year and delivered directly to your home

• Automatically receive a weekly e-mail newsletter, including tips for players, parents, coaches, and more.

• An environment that prioritizes safety for all participants through the comprehensive SafeSport program and background screening of all volunteers and coaches.

• Exclusive offers through our Corporate Partners, including fundraising opportunities, grant programs, and discounted rates

Youth Players

• Participate in community-based Hockey programs that prioritize player development on and off the ice while maximizing a passion for the game.

• Growing up playing Hockey with your friends and developing life-long memories

• Compete for an opportunity to represent your community at the Minnesota Hockey State Tournaments.

• Play for a program that will prepare you for success on your local high school Hockey team.

• Please register for the chance to be included in our world-class player development programs, including the CCM High Performance Programs and Tier I Leagues, Dave Peterson Goalie Camp, and USA Hockey Player Development Camps.

• Apply for our scholarships, which are presented annually to graduating high school seniors and disabled Hockey players.

• Participate in player development clinics led by Minnesota Hockey ADM instructors and local high school coaches, designed to enhance key skills including body contact and checking, defensive skills, goalie skills, shooting, skating, and more. 

Coaches

• Obtain certification through the gold standard in youth sports coach education at a nearby location.

• View online age-specific coaching modules to ensure each coach has the most age-appropriate training information and materials.

• Participate in Minnesota Hockey Coach Development sessions led by ADM instructors and high school coaches, designed to "coach the coaches"

• Be recognized through Minnesota Hockey's Coaching Excellence Program and have the opportunity to watch a Minnesota Wild practice

• Access a database of prepared, age-appropriate practice plans

• Download USA Hockey's Mobile Coach app for access to practice plans, a whiteboard, and much more on your digital device

Administrators

• Participate in training and development programs for association board members, such as the Association Leader Excellence Conference, Hockey Director Conference, and USA Hockey's Club Excellence.

• Apply online for the top equipment grant program in the country, Gear Up Minnesota, which has provided $700,000 worth of starter equipment to youth associations in Minnesota.

• Secure a $2,500 subsidy for rigid cross ice dividers through Minnesota Hockey's Hard Divider Program.

• Partner with Minnesota Hockey and Positive Coaching Alliance on parent workshops in an effort to create a positive youth Hockey environment

• Foster local growth with a variety of resources and grants including USA Hockey's 2 and 2 Challenge, Try Hockey For Free and Girls Hockey Weekend, as well as the Little Wild Learn to Play Program, the Family Mentor Program and many more.

• Free training through the most comprehensive off-ice safety program in the country, USA Hockey SafeSport

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