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Carolina Amateur Hockey Association

Parent Zone

USA Hockey Website for Parents

What to Expect as a New Hockey Parent

Being a Positive Sports Parent

Tips for First Time Sports Parents (from the Positive Coaching Alliance)

Players Compete, Parents Compare

Player and Goalie Equipment and How to Put it On

How to Dress a Hockey Player

6U, 8U Hockey Best Practices

10U, 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U Hockey Best Practices

Click to view the USA Hockey Parent Handbook

Official Rules of Ice Hockey

Honoring the Game

Parents Intro to Hockey

13 Simple Rule for Parents

Heads Up Hockey Guide

Zero Tolerance

Effort, Learning, Mistakes

Heads Up Hockey

The Game of Hockey

Basic Hockey Terms

The Different Levels of Hockey From Youth to Professional

Hockey is for Everyone

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

USA Hockey Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

CAHA Hockey is for Everyone Pledge

Sports Can Battle Racism (from the Positive Coaching Alliance)

USA Hockey Transgender Athlete Eligibility Policy

Your Association

Click here to view CAHA Member Association Contact Information

Your Coach

Positive Coaching Alliance

Double Goal Coach Certification

Meeting with Your Coach

What to Expect from Your Coach

Player Safety

Player Safety and Concussion Information

Body Contact and Body Checking

Developing Your Player's Skills

American Development Model

Long Term Athlete Development