The CCHL has put together a list of reading material for players and parents who want to learn more about hockey and the CCHL program.

All links will open in a new browser window.  If you're using a popup blocker, hold down the control key as you click.

Links labeled with the Acrobat icon are Adobe Acrobat files.  If you do not
have Acrobat Reader or would like to upgrade to the latest version, click here: 

Introduction

Parent’s Introduction to Youth Hockey from USA Hockey
A short fold-up brochure with high-level descriptions of the rules, penalties, equipment, and the roles of parents and coaches. Includes a few ice-hockey rules that don’t apply to inline, but an excellent overall description for families new to the game.

Skills and Program Objectives

8-and-Under Program Recommendations from USA Hockey
A short list of program recommendations for the 8-and-under division. Good introductory reading for players, coaches, and parents. This sheet best describes what coaches do at Wednesday clinics.

10-and-Under Program Recommendations from USA Hockey
A short list of program recommendations for the 10-and-under division. Good introductory reading for players, coaches, and parents. This sheet best describes what coaches do at Wednesday clinics.

Skill Progressions for Player and Coach Development from USA Hockey
A full 50 page write-up of program recommendations for all age divisions.

Rules

Rules at a Glance from USA Hockey Inline
A short booklet with a high-level description of rules specifically for inline hockey.

The USA Hockey Inline 2005-07 Official Playing Rules
The full inline rulebook, very technical and not for the faint-of-heart. It includes things like equipment requirements, hand signals, and penalty descriptions. We include this link as a complete reference for anyone who wants to learn more about the sport. Please don’t use it to challenge referees with technical questions during a game.

Girls

More girls are playing with CCHL each year. Although the CCHL does not have a separate girls’ league, our no-checking rule means our games are suitable for girls who wish to play.

Some links to girls’ hockey:
USA Hockey – Girls’/Women’s Hockey
Hockey Canada – Female Hockey
USA Hockey InLine National Championships – Girls' Divisions

Parents

Establishing A Good Relationship Between Coach & Parent from USA Hockey
A brochure discussing the parent-coach relationship.

Straight Facts About Making It In Pro Hockey from Hockey Canada
A coach’s discussion of the chances of making a career in professional hockey. A similar analysis is possible for any professional sport.

Doctors See a Big Rise in Injuries for Young Athletes from The New York Times
Newspaper article about overuse injuries in children.

Coach Fitz’s Management Theory from The New York Times
Good magazine-length article about a New Orleans baseball coach.

General

A Fierce Investment, in Skates and Family Time from The New York Times
First in a series of articles about youth hockey.

For Players, Fast Pulses; for Parents, Raw Nerves from The New York Times
Second in a series of articles about youth hockey.

From Sidelines or in the Rink, Goalies Are Targets, Even at 8 from The New York Times
Third in a series of articles about youth hockey.

For 14-Year-Olds, Pressure Builds at Rink from The New York Times
Fourth in a series of articles about youth hockey.

A Paragon Rising Above the Madness from Rick Reilly of Sports Illustrated
A good review of the style of basketball coaching legend John Wooden.