Amateur Hockey Association of the United States
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| Association name | USA Hockey |
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| Founded | October 29, 1937 |
| IIHF membership | April 26, 1920 |
| President | Jim Smith |
| IIHF men's ranking | 5 |
| IIHF women's ranking | 1 |
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| City |  Plymouth, Michigan |
| League | USHL |
| Division | East |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Home arena | USA Hockey Arena |
| Colors |
Red, White, and Blue |
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| 1996-Present | Team USA |
USA Hockey (prior to June 1991, Amateur Hockey Association of the United States or AHAUS) is recognized by the International Olympic Committee and the United States Olympic Committee as the governing body for organized ice hockey in the United States and is a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation. Founded on 29 October 1937, in New York City, New York, the organization is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and has a total membership exceeding one million. Its mission is to promote the growth of ice hockey in the U.S. and provide the best possible experience for all participants by encouraging, developing, advancing and administering the sport.
USA Hockey programs support and develop players, coaches, officials, and facilities. In January 2009, the organization launched the American Development Model, which - for the first time ever - provided associations nationwide with a blueprint for optimal athlete development. USA Hockey also has junior and adult ice hockey programs that provide opportunities for players of all ability levels. In addition, the organization supports a disabled ice hockey program.
USA Hockey provides certification programs for coaches and officials to ensure education standards are met that coincide with the level of play. A large focus is put on parent education with equipment needs, rules of the game and parental roles in youth sports among common topics.
Members of the organization receive a subscription to USA Hockey Magazine. At 412,892 subscribers, it is the most widely circulated ice hockey publication in the world. Members also receive insurance coverage and access to participate in national championships and player development camps.
USA Hockey formerly used different division names (Mite, Squirt, etc.) in their youth levels and to indicate the age level of the players. Prior to the 2016–17 season, they removed the traditional names in favor of simply referring to the age group. (18U, 16U, etc.) apparently due to former use of the term "midget". Many youth ice hockey organizations still use the traditional names when advertising their programs.
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