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waha NARCE Scholarship Application Form

YOUTH HOCKEY LEADER - SEMINAR & YOUTH HOCKEY DIRECTOR - SEMINAR Milwaukee WI May 12th - 15th, 2026 @ Baird Center & Hyatt Regency Application Deadline - February 8, 2026
Read and follow the instructions carefully prior to submitting your application. All winners will be notified on or before February 15, 2026.
Opportunity to attend the North American Rink Conference & Expo with a

$1000 WAHA Scholarship.

Each Region will select 1 awardee to attend NARCE. If selected, you will be required to present what you learned to general membership at the WAHA Annual Conference and Workshop in Stevens Point August 1st 2026.

One (1) scholarship will be awarded per Region by Regional Directors, from the submissions entered by the deadline. If a Region does not have a submission, that Regions award will be given to the Region with the highest number of applicants.

WAHA will reimburse NARCE registration for awardee participation ($550 registration). Up to $450 of travel expenses will be reimbursed through a 2 step process.

1. WAHA expense form (will be emailed to awardees) including receipts will be submitted to WAHA treasurer by June 15th.

2. Reimbursement check will be distributed at the WAHA Annual Workshop after awardees presentation.
WHAT DOES THIS CONFERENCE & EXPO OFFER?

Presented in partnership with: USA Hockey

Open to Hockey Directors, Hockey Administrators, and all youth hockey leaders, this course is presented by USA Hockey’s Hockey Development and Program Services staff. This course will provide attendees with tools and strategies to manage a successful hockey season by incorporating Long Term Athlete Development and Coach Development principals. Participants will interact with USA Hockey staff and industry experts to discuss the essentials of managing a successful Youth Hockey Organization.

Workshops and presentations will give attendees an opportunity to take a more in depth look at relevant programming, best practices and proven strategies to grow and sustain your youth hockey participation. Focusing on the following topics, the course is designed to provide your customers with the best possible youth sports experience.

For more course information contact: Dan Jablonic at dan.jablonic@usahockey.org

Topics Include:

Duties and responsibilities of an effective Hockey Director/Youth Hockey leader
Establishing Club Culture through customer service, partnering with parents, and developing relationships with officials
Organizational structure: Staffing, season planning and scheduling
Membership Growth and Retention
Leadership training on volunteer recruitment and training
Utilizing USA Hockey resources: Coach Education, Club Excellence, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives
Coach Development: Evaluating the effectiveness of your coaches, Coach Mentorship and Education
Plus more real world applications
I. Personal Data

Tell us about yourself
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Mobile #*
Email *
Where the confirmation will be send to
Home Address*

Street Address

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Association Affiliation
Please indicate what association you are affiliated with
II. Association Role
List all roles you have held in your association
How long have you been a member of your association?
VIII. Applicant's E-Signature
By signing the space below, you are agreeing that you will attend the North American Rink Conference & Expo and present what you learned at the WAHA Annual Workshop if awarded the Expo Scholarship.
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waha NARCE Scholarship Application Form

I. Personal Data

II. Association Role

VIII. Applicant's E-Signature