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DIVISIONS AND FEES
AMERICAN COLLEGIATE HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
MEN’S DIVISION 1 (57 teams in 2013-14) FEE: $1,600 Player Requirements: 1. Must be enrolled in a Baccalaureate program. 2. Full-time student-athletes (a minimum of 12 credits). 3. Must successfully complete nine credits per semester. 4. Must successfully complete 24 semester hours per year. 5. Limited to four years of eligibility.
MEN’S DIVISION 2 (172 teams in 2013-14) FEE: $1,400 Player Requirements: 1. Must be degree seeking. 2. Must enroll in and complete a minimum: • Nine credits per semester for undergraduate students. • Six credits per semester for graduate students. 3. Limited to five years of eligibility.
A USA Hockey Member Program 2013 U.S. Men’s National University Team
MEN’S DIVISION 3 (153 teams in 2013-14) FEE: $1,350 Player Requirements: 1. Must be degree seeking. 2. Must enroll in and complete a minimum: • Nine credits per semester for undergraduate students. • Six credits per semester for graduate students. 3. Limited to five years of eligibility.
WOMEN’S DIVISION 1 (20 teams in 2013-14) FEE: $1,350 Player Requirements: 1. Must be degree seeking. 2. The following minimums must be met to maintain eligibility: • Freshmen and sophomore students must enroll in at least 12 credits and pass nine credits per semester. • Junior and senior students must enroll in and pass nine credits per semester. • Graduate students must enroll in and pass six credits. 3. Eligibility is limited to five years.
WOMEN’S DIVISION 2 (16 teams in 2013-14) FEE: $1,150 Player Requirements: 1. The following minimums must be met to maintain eligibility: • All students must enroll in and pass six credits per semester. 2. Eligibility is limited to six years. Fee includes ACHA membership, AHCA membership and USA Hockey team and player membership.
2013 U.S. Women’s National University Team
FOR MORE INFORMATION Christian Wilk – Executive Director (330) 221-4411 • [email protected]
CHECK US OUT AT ACHAHOCKEY.ORG
THIS IS THE ACHA Now celebrating its 24th season of existence, the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) is an organization of over 415 college and university affiliated programs, which provides structure, regulates operations and promotes the quality of collegiate ice hockey. The ACHA’s primary mission is to support the growth and development of collegiate hockey programs nationwide. The ACHA identifies standards, which serve to unite and regulate teams at the collegiate level.
AWARDS 1. All-American 2. All-Academic 3. All-Tournament 4. Service 5. Hall of Fame
EQUIPMENT, MERCHANDISE & TRAVEL DISCOUNTS 1. Sticks, gloves, pants, helmets and more 2. Goalie equipment and apparel
2015 NATIONAL TOURNAMENTS MEN’S DIVISION 1 Dates: Hosts: Location:
The ACHA emphasizes academic performance, institutional sanction, eligibility criteria, standards of play and opportunities for national competition. The ACHA promotes all aspects of collegiate hockey, stressing the personal development of individual athletes, as well as national recognition for member organizations.
STANDARDIZED RULES AND REGULATIONS
Type: Total # of Games: Game Guarantee:
AMERICAN HOCKEY COACHES ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP
MEN’S DIVISION 2
The ACHA includes Men’s Division 1, 2, and 3 and Women’s Division 1 and 2. National Rankings are posted monthly, with National Tournaments held for each division. In addition, the ACHA sponsors national awards for individual athletic performance and represents USA Hockey at the World University Games, held every two years.
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES
• All ACHA member teams must have a non-player coach at all games.
• A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required of all participating student-athletes.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS As a member of the ACHA, you’ll be entitled to the following membership benefits:
1. Membership with the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) is also included in your ACHA membership
MARKETING ASSISTANCE & PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL 1. Recruiting brochures 2. Informative website
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY TEAMS SELECT TEAMS 1. The 2014-15 Men’s Division 3 Select Team will depart in December for its 3rd tour of Europe and be lead by Head Coach, Mike Petrusma of Calvin College. Opponents from Germany, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Croatia and Slovakia are on the schedule. 2. In December 2013, the Men’s Division 2 Select Team embarked on its 4th tour of Europe, going 5-1 during stops in Germany, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Croatia and Slovakia.
Type: Total # of Games: Game Guarantee:
March 13-17, 2015 University of Utah Salt Lake City Sports Complex Salt Lake City, Utah 16 Teams; Pool Play; 4 pools of 4 teams 27 3 games
MEN’S DIVISION 3 Dates: Host: Location: Type: Total # of Games: Game Guarantee:
March 10-14, 2015 University of Alabama Pelham Civic Complex Pelham, Alabama 16 Teams; Pool Play; 4 pools of 4 teams 27 3 games
WOMEN’S DIVISION 1 Dates: Host: Location:
USA HOCKEY MEMBERSHIP 1. Membership with USA Hockey, the national governing body for the sport of ice hockey in the United States 2. Liability and medical insurance 3. Player, team and staff registration 4. USA Hockey Magazine subscription and website coverage 5. Representation at the World University Games – USA Hockey selects this team solely from ACHA members. Men’s teams have participated in Poland (2001), Italy (2003, 2007), Austria (2005), China (2009), Turkey (2011) and Italy (2013) while the women have competed in both Turkey (2011) and Italy (2013), winning a bronze medal. The 2015 World University Games will be hosted in Grenada, Spain in February.
Dates: Host: Location:
March 5-10, 2015 John Carroll University Greater Cleveland Sports Commission OBM Arena Strongsville, Ohio 20 Teams; Single-Elimination 19 1 game
Type: Total # of Games: Game Guarantee:
March 5-8, 2015 Sport York York City Ice Arena York, Pennsylvania 8 Teams; Pool Play; 2 pools of 4 teams 16 3 games
WOMEN’S DIVISION 2 2013 Men’s Division 2 Select Team
NATIONAL RANKINGS
NATIONAL SHOWCASES
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENTS
ALL-STAR GAMES AND CHALLENGES
Dates: Host: Location: Type: Total # of Games: Game Guarantee:
March 5-8, 2015 Sport York York City Ice Arena York, Pennsylvania 8 Teams; Pool Play; 2 pools of 4 teams 16 3 games
AMERICAN COLLEGIATE HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
MEN’S DIVISION 1 (57 teams in 2013-14) FEE: $1,600 Player Requirements: 1. Must be enrolled in a Baccalaureate program. 2. Full-time student-athletes (a minimum of 12 credits). 3. Must successfully complete nine credits per semester. 4. Must successfully complete 24 semester hours per year. 5. Limited to four years of eligibility.
MEN’S DIVISION 2 (172 teams in 2013-14) FEE: $1,400 Player Requirements: 1. Must be degree seeking. 2. Must enroll in and complete a minimum: • Nine credits per semester for undergraduate students. • Six credits per semester for graduate students. 3. Limited to five years of eligibility.
A USA Hockey Member Program 2013 U.S. Men’s National University Team
MEN’S DIVISION 3 (153 teams in 2013-14) FEE: $1,350 Player Requirements: 1. Must be degree seeking. 2. Must enroll in and complete a minimum: • Nine credits per semester for undergraduate students. • Six credits per semester for graduate students. 3. Limited to five years of eligibility.
WOMEN’S DIVISION 1 (20 teams in 2013-14) FEE: $1,350 Player Requirements: 1. Must be degree seeking. 2. The following minimums must be met to maintain eligibility: • Freshmen and sophomore students must enroll in at least 12 credits and pass nine credits per semester. • Junior and senior students must enroll in and pass nine credits per semester. • Graduate students must enroll in and pass six credits. 3. Eligibility is limited to five years.
WOMEN’S DIVISION 2 (16 teams in 2013-14) FEE: $1,150 Player Requirements: 1. The following minimums must be met to maintain eligibility: • All students must enroll in and pass six credits per semester. 2. Eligibility is limited to six years. Fee includes ACHA membership, AHCA membership and USA Hockey team and player membership.
2013 U.S. Women’s National University Team
FOR MORE INFORMATION Christian Wilk – Executive Director (330) 221-4411 • [email protected]
CHECK US OUT AT ACHAHOCKEY.ORG
THIS IS THE ACHA Now celebrating its 24th season of existence, the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) is an organization of over 415 college and university affiliated programs, which provides structure, regulates operations and promotes the quality of collegiate ice hockey. The ACHA’s primary mission is to support the growth and development of collegiate hockey programs nationwide. The ACHA identifies standards, which serve to unite and regulate teams at the collegiate level.
AWARDS 1. All-American 2. All-Academic 3. All-Tournament 4. Service 5. Hall of Fame
EQUIPMENT, MERCHANDISE & TRAVEL DISCOUNTS 1. Sticks, gloves, pants, helmets and more 2. Goalie equipment and apparel
2015 NATIONAL TOURNAMENTS MEN’S DIVISION 1 Dates: Hosts: Location:
The ACHA emphasizes academic performance, institutional sanction, eligibility criteria, standards of play and opportunities for national competition. The ACHA promotes all aspects of collegiate hockey, stressing the personal development of individual athletes, as well as national recognition for member organizations.
STANDARDIZED RULES AND REGULATIONS
Type: Total # of Games: Game Guarantee:
AMERICAN HOCKEY COACHES ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP
MEN’S DIVISION 2
The ACHA includes Men’s Division 1, 2, and 3 and Women’s Division 1 and 2. National Rankings are posted monthly, with National Tournaments held for each division. In addition, the ACHA sponsors national awards for individual athletic performance and represents USA Hockey at the World University Games, held every two years.
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES
• All ACHA member teams must have a non-player coach at all games.
• A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required of all participating student-athletes.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS As a member of the ACHA, you’ll be entitled to the following membership benefits:
1. Membership with the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) is also included in your ACHA membership
MARKETING ASSISTANCE & PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL 1. Recruiting brochures 2. Informative website
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY TEAMS SELECT TEAMS 1. The 2014-15 Men’s Division 3 Select Team will depart in December for its 3rd tour of Europe and be lead by Head Coach, Mike Petrusma of Calvin College. Opponents from Germany, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Croatia and Slovakia are on the schedule. 2. In December 2013, the Men’s Division 2 Select Team embarked on its 4th tour of Europe, going 5-1 during stops in Germany, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Croatia and Slovakia.
Type: Total # of Games: Game Guarantee:
March 13-17, 2015 University of Utah Salt Lake City Sports Complex Salt Lake City, Utah 16 Teams; Pool Play; 4 pools of 4 teams 27 3 games
MEN’S DIVISION 3 Dates: Host: Location: Type: Total # of Games: Game Guarantee:
March 10-14, 2015 University of Alabama Pelham Civic Complex Pelham, Alabama 16 Teams; Pool Play; 4 pools of 4 teams 27 3 games
WOMEN’S DIVISION 1 Dates: Host: Location:
USA HOCKEY MEMBERSHIP 1. Membership with USA Hockey, the national governing body for the sport of ice hockey in the United States 2. Liability and medical insurance 3. Player, team and staff registration 4. USA Hockey Magazine subscription and website coverage 5. Representation at the World University Games – USA Hockey selects this team solely from ACHA members. Men’s teams have participated in Poland (2001), Italy (2003, 2007), Austria (2005), China (2009), Turkey (2011) and Italy (2013) while the women have competed in both Turkey (2011) and Italy (2013), winning a bronze medal. The 2015 World University Games will be hosted in Grenada, Spain in February.
Dates: Host: Location:
March 5-10, 2015 John Carroll University Greater Cleveland Sports Commission OBM Arena Strongsville, Ohio 20 Teams; Single-Elimination 19 1 game
Type: Total # of Games: Game Guarantee:
March 5-8, 2015 Sport York York City Ice Arena York, Pennsylvania 8 Teams; Pool Play; 2 pools of 4 teams 16 3 games
WOMEN’S DIVISION 2 2013 Men’s Division 2 Select Team
NATIONAL RANKINGS
NATIONAL SHOWCASES
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENTS
ALL-STAR GAMES AND CHALLENGES
Dates: Host: Location: Type: Total # of Games: Game Guarantee:
March 5-8, 2015 Sport York York City Ice Arena York, Pennsylvania 8 Teams; Pool Play; 2 pools of 4 teams 16 3 games
