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July 14, 2011
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June 21, 2011
USA Hockey Board of Directors Approves All Points of Progressive Checking Skill Development Program |
June 11, 2011
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Hockey’s Board of Directors overwhelmingly passed all aspects of the Progressive Checking Skill Development Program today during its 2011 Annual Congress. The program includes the following elements:
A goal of the Progressive Checking Skill Development Program is to enhance skill development consistent with the American Development Model and its long-term athlete development principles. Another goal of the program is to improve on-ice management of the game to help reduce potential risks in the sport. “This program has taken several years of research and discussion to formulate,” said Ron DeGregorio, president of USA Hockey. “USA Hockey has the training and support elements in place for our coaches and referees. Parents should know that this program will better prepare their children for the physical part of the game. It should produce less risk since we will be training players in body contact at an earlier age in a progressive manner. We’ll also be tightening up the standard of play for intimidation hits in the youth checking divisions. “There’s a lot to like about USA Hockey and particularly today, as our Board has taken a bold step forward in doing what is right for children. We are, at our core, a youth sports organization and doing what’s right for children must always be at the heart of our decisions.” “The big winner today is our children,” said Tom Chorske, former NHL player and current member of USA Hockey’s Board of Directors. “I support all facets of the Progressive Checking Skill Development Program.” “With the knowledge base we have on child development, this is without question the right way forward,” said Bret Hedican, former NHL player and two-time Olympian. “Today is a significant one for our sport.” For more information on USA Hockey’s Progressive Checking Skill Development Program, visit usahockey.com/bodychecking. |