Welcome to Capital Amateur Hockey Association

Capital Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA) is a local youth hockey organization in Central Ohio that strives to provide a great hockey experience for all youth hockey players – from beginners to experienced players. We offer house, select and travel programs for boys and girls ages 5-14.

Founded in 1967, CAHA’s goal is to offer the proper instruction of ice hockey fundamentals, as well as to create an environment for the young athletes to continue developing athletic skills. As a non-profit organization, CAHA is a member association of, and is governed by, the rules and regulations of USA Hockey and MidAm Hockey. CAHA offers programs for all levels of hockey instruction from the recreational to highly competitive players.

Practices for our house programs are mostly held at Chiller North and/or Chiller Ice Works. Travel and select programs also practice at the Columbus Fairgrounds.  

For experienced/travel players – please see our Travel Hockey page and/or CAHA Northstars Select page.

For current CAHA members – schedule information is located under the “All Teams Pages” tab above.

House registration is open June 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019 unless age divisions fill up!

CAHA invites all eligible high school skaters in Central Ohio from birth years 2003, 2004 and 2005 to try out for a new 16U pre/post team for the 2019-20 season coached by Keith Ebare.

This team is designed to help skaters have some fun on the ice and continue to elevate their game in preparation for trying out for their high school-based teams at the end of October/early November.  Depending on demand, the team may also play another 4-6 weeks after the school-based teams complete their season in February.  Current cost estimates are $600 plus jerseys/socks for the pre-season, and another $200 for the post-season (although please note that these are still preliminary figures).  The tryout is FREE, but registration is required Click Here

We anticipate 10 to 12 practices concentrated in August and September, with 10 to 15 games played in September and October.  Travel will be minimal, with many games played locally with club-based JV teams and/or other 16U pre/post teams. 

Skaters must attend at least one of the tryouts detailed below, unless prior arrangements are made.  Please contact Patti Bockbrader (patti.b@kw.com or 614-282-5224) with any questions. 

PLEASE NOTE: 

• We will have a short parent meeting immediately prior to tryouts; please plan to attend.
• As the first pre/post team fielded by CAHA, this is a pilot program.  We will be evaluating its success throughout the season and after the season concludes. 

Thank you for your interest.

CAHA Pre/Post Team Tryouts

Friday, June 21 – 6:50 to 7:50 PM at Chiller North

Monday, June 24 – 7:00 to 8:00 PM at Chiller North

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HOUSE REGISTRATION OPENS SATURDAY JUNE 1st 2019 AND WILL CLOSE SUNDAY JUNE 30th 2019 or EARLIER IF AGE DIVISIONS FILL UP BEFORE JUNE 30th 2019. 

SIGN UP EARLY!

SESSION I: JUNE 17 – 20
SESSION II: JUNE 24 – 27

OSU Men's Hockey Skill Camp

CLICK LINK ABOVE

Birth Years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 | 6:00 PM – 6:50 PM

Birth Years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 | 7:00 PM – 7:50 PM

The OSU players and coaches are looking forward to working with each player in a small group setting to develop all of your hockey skills. We will have a great teacher to student ratio on the ice so each camper receives plenty of one on one attention! We will separate the group depending on age/skill level so each camper will be comfortable in their learning group. Each day will have a separate skill dedicated to it so the players can get the most out of each session.

CAMP SCHEDULE

Monday
Power skating, edge work, balance, stride technique, quick feet

Tuesday
Puck skills, stick handling, deception, under handling, “hiding the puck”

Wednesday
Passing, techinque, forehand & backhand, passing to space, give & go

Thursday
Shooting, proper techinque, forehand & backhand, scoring secrets!

CAMP STAFF

2019 OHIO STATE HOCKEY STUDENT ATHLETES
JB BITTNER – Assistant Coach
LAYNE LEBEL – Director of Hockey Operations

ENROLLMENT

The fee for the each camp session is $150. The Skills Camps are open to any and all boys and girls meeting the age requirement for each session. Registration also includes admission the Ohio State Men’s Ice Hockey game on December 27 or 28, 2019. Full payment is required at the time of online registration. There is a maximum number of players permitted in each session, so register early! You may register online by visiting OhioStateBuckeyes.com/camps. A 3% processing fee will be added to all online registrations. If registering by mail, please make your check payable to The Ohio State University. Any non-scholastic group of 5 or more that wishes to pay with one check for the entire group must do so ahead of time via mail. Any non-scholastic organization with a group of 5 or more registering the day of the camp must pay with credit card, cash, or money order. No exceptions will be made.

REQUIRED FORMS FOR PARTICIPATION

The Parent Consent, Waiver & Release Form AND the Concussion Information Form are REQUIRED for all participants. Please visit OhioStateBuckeyes.com/camps to obtain these forms. Please complete, sign and send the forms with your child to check-in – do not send the forms to us prior to the date of camp. Athletes will not be permitted to participate without these forms.

EQUIPMENT
All campers are responsible for bringing their own equipment. No equipment will be provided to ANY camper.

CONFIRMATION
Upon processing of each registration, a confi rmation notice will be sent by email. A packet of “Important Information for Registered Campers” (including the Parent Consent & Waiver Form and Concussion Information Form) will be posted online at OhioStateBuckeyes.com/camps at least 2 weeks prior to the start of each camp. This packet will not be separately mailed to campers.

Please check your email regularly, as this is our primary method of communication with campers and their parents.

REFUNDS
A full refund less a $25 administrative fee will be issued for any cancellation received by at least 1 week prior to the start of the clinics. The administrative fee and 3% online processing fee are not refundable for ANY reason.

Because we have to guarantee our number of campers in order to prepare for camp, any cancellation received less than 1 week prior to the start of each camp session will not be eligible for any refund except in the case of injury, illness, or mandatory school event, in which case supporting documentation from a doctor or school is required.

A camp fee may not be transferred to any other Ohio State sports camp. A camp fee may not be transferred to any other camper. All cancellation notices must be received by the deadline above and submitted by mail, email, or fax – no phone calls or voicemails. All supporting documentation required for a refund to be approved and processed must be submitted within 10 days after the conclusion of the camp session. Refund requests must be submitted on the Refund Request Form available at OhioStateBuckeyes.com/camps. Campers who are injured while at camp but remain at camp will not be eligible for any refund.

MORE INFORMATION

Buckeye Sports Camps
(614) 247-CAMP (2267)
buckeyecamps@osu.edu

By registering for a Buckeye Sports Camp, I authorize employees or agents of the Department of Athletics to record and edit into video/photograph the name, likeness, image and voice of this camper and to use all or parts of the video/photograph in print and electronic materials for the Department to illustrate and promote the Department, Buckeye Sports Camps and/or The Ohio State University and for no other purpose.

It is not permissible for boosters to provide expenses for individuals to attend any camps by the Ohio State Department of Athletics. Expenses include but are not limited to: lodging, meals, transportation, and/or camp registration fees.

RECOMMENDED CARE FOR YOUR HOCKEY JERSEYS!!!

• Wash the hockey jersey inside-out. Turn the jersey inside-out, then place it into the washer. Doing so will help to preserve the jersey's fabric and make it less faded.

• Use color-safe detergent. Washing your hockey jersey is safe detergent negates the fading effects of regular detergent. Purchase color-safe detergent at your local department store.

• Wash the jersey in a gentle washing cycle and in COLD water. Unlike hot water, the cold water will not shrink the jersey. The gentle cycle of the washer allows your jersey to stay intact. In addition, the gentle cycle will keep your jersey looking soft and feeling comfortable.

• LET IT AIR DRY DO NOT PUT IN DRYER. Just like the hot water, the hot air of a dryer will shrink your hockey jersey and loosen the adhesion of the silkscreen LOGOS, numbers and names. To properly dry your hockey jersey, put it on a hanger and hang it up in a dry place. If you have a clothes line, you can hang your jersey up outside. It should take at least 45 minutes to air dry.  If you have to use the dryer, use only the AIR SETTING and NO FABRIC SOFTENER SHEETS!!

• Hang up your jersey in a dry place. Once it's done drying, place it in a closet or somewhere that is not filled with moisture. Moisture will make the jersey uncomfortable when you decide to wear it again.

Have a great Hockey Season!!

Q: How does the new system work during a hockey game or an event?

A: The garage will allow access to a limited number of Ice Haus coaches, referee's, players and parents.

 

• At the entrance, the parker will provide his or her name to the ambassador to be verified by the list of names provided by Chiller staff
• Once the name is verified, the ambassador will scan a prox card that will dispense a bar code ticket to the parker
• The ticket provided will give provide 2 hours and 15 minutes ··or" 4 hours and 15 minutes of free parking  as allocated  and approved  by the Chiller staff.
• Ice Haus parking is based on a first come first served basis. The equipment enhancements allow for a monitored system of Ice Haus patrons specific entrances and exits in order to consistently accommodate the allotment provided.

• Ifyou depart after the free allotted time of 2 hours and 15 minutes or 4 hours and 15 minutes the customer will be charged $50 to exit the facility and must pay the pay in lane station by cash or credit card

 

Q: Why will it cost $50 if you stay longer than the allotted free time of 2 hours and I 5 minutes or 4 hours and  15 minutes?

A: We are encouraging patrons of the Ice Haus to be mindful of the limited space we have and encourage parking space turnover for the next team, players, and coaches. We have also experienced patrons using the free Ice Haus parking accommodation to attend a CBJ game.

 

 

 

Q: What do customers do on a non-event day/night?
A: On days/nights that the Arena does not have a conflicting event, the Ice Haus Patron will pull a ticket from the machine and enter the parking garage.

 

The patron should take the bar coded ticket with them to the front desk of the Ice Haus and they will validate the ticket for up to 2 hours and 15 minutes "or" 4 hours and 15 minutes of free parking  depending on what event or group you are with. Ifyou depart after the free allotted time, you will be charged the daily max of $9.00. As you depart, you will insert your ticket at the exit and the gate will open if you have left within  the allotted free time   provided.

Q: What if my ticket is not scanning?

A: Push the call assistance button on the top right of the pay in lane machine and a 24/7 command center staff member will be available to assist you while you are being monitored on an IP camera.

Q: What type of payment does the new equipment accept?

A: Cash or credit card (VISA, MC, Discover, AMEX)

Q: What if the garage is full?

A: You will need to utilize one of the other parking facilities and pay the daily rate. Please go to http://arenadistrict.com/parking/ for a copy of the parking map.

Below is information about an important way in which we can support our sled hockey friends.  Please look it over and bring in any hockey gear that you are no longer in need of including old bags, skates, sticks - broken or not, pads etc.

The gear will be repurposed to help adults and kids who have been disabled by illness, injury, or birth defects.

This gear drive will begin on October 1st, 2016.  There will be collection boxes at Chiller North, Chiller Easton, Chiller Dublin, Ice Works and the Ice Haus.

For more information please go to pushforsledhockey.wixsite.com/sled < >.

Zachary Rodier
Founder of PUSH

If you are not receiving emails from your Coach or from the website, please use the following directions to update your member record(s):

We Also now have a GREAT new feature to introduce to you.  You can now sign up to receive game and practice email reminders for times assigned to your skater's team.  By default, this feature is OFF.  To turn it on, please follow the instructions below:

Step 1: From the home page, click on the "Edit My Account" button in the lower left hand corner

Step 2: Enter in your email address and password (you created this when you registered online).  If you don't remember your password, enter your email address and click the submit button (with the password line left blank).  Your password will be emailed to you.

Step 3: Click on your skaters record

Step 4: Check the email reminders box for Games, Practices or Both.

Step 5: Confirm, change or add an email address in the "Email Address" box (use a comma to separate multiple email address'

Step 6: Click on the "Submit" button at the bottom of the page to submit your changes.