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NTB TIER 2 AND NTB HIGH SCHOOL MANAGER UPDATE�

2026 – 2027 SEASON

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WELCOME AND THANK YOU

FOR TAKING ON THE JOB OF TEAM MANAGER!

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MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES

Team Communication

Team Finances

Team Events

Team Documents

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TEAM DOCUMENTS

Rosters

Credential books

Scoresheets

Credential Verification Sheet (CVS)

Consent to Treat forms (CTT) – USAH form is for playoffs only

School ID for players on HS teams

Travel permits

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ROSTER TERMINOLOGY

1-T roster is the official USAH roster.

Team Name and Team ID number.

Classification, Category, and Division.

NTB (National Tournament Bound) designation.

Approved by your Affiliate Registrar.

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ROSTER LINKS

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  • Upon the initial roster approval, the Association Registrar and the Head Coach (HC) as designated on the roster receive an automated email with a link to the roster.
  • Request the link from your association registrar.
  • If the head coach changes send the newly designated HC the roster link.
  • The link should also be shared with team managers and any potential acting head coaches.
  • Save the link for the duration of the season.

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USAH 1-T ROSTER

Link has the most up to date information.

Redlines and roster notes.

DOB and citizenship verification.

Jersey numbers listed.

Positions listed.

Staff roles.

Required credentials.

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ROSTER NOTES

  • At top of roster.
  • List of coaches that need to complete or update CEP requirement prior to 12/31.
  • Upcoming SafeSport expirations.

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REDLINES

Ineligible for participation.

Found at bottom of roster along with reason for redline.

Wrong age group.

SafeSport has expired mid season.

CEP (coaching education program requirmt missing/expired after 12/31.

DOB and citizenship not verified.

Once SafeSport that expired mid-season is completed let your association registrar know so they can remove the redline.

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Non-US Citizens

    • Players who are not US citizens will require an international transfer approved by USAH before being placed on a roster.
    • Maximum of 4 players with student visa on a youth T2 roster.
    • Maximum of 2 players with student visa on girls T2 roster.
    • No limit to student visas on HS rosters.

USAH Roster Limits

    • Maximum of 20 players for youth/girls roster.
    • Maximum of 30 players on HS roster.
    • No limit to # of staff.

Roster Requirements

    • Must have manager and 2 non-coach LRM's on roster to start season.
    • DOB and citizenship verified for all NTB players to be added to roster.
    • Jersey numbers and positions listed.

Bench Limits

    • 20 players maximum, of which no more than 18 can be skaters.
    • 4 coaches maximum.
    • Must be registered and rostered as coach or player to be on bench.

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POLICY UPDATES

Tier Two:

  • Fact sheet must be reviewed with player prior to rostering.
  • Rosters due 9/15 or prior to first game, whichever is earlier, with minimum of 15 players including 1 goalie.
  • No out of state players unless approved by CAHA.
  • Cannot have more players than roster spots.
  • No players being rotated in.
  • Can pull up a sub from a lower team if bench is short.
  • Rosters lock to all player changes on 2/15 or at the start of playoffs, whichever comes first. We will ONLY allow additions after 12/31 if you can prove player will make game counts.
  • Game counts completed by the time credential book is due.

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High School:

  • Grades 9-12. No 8th graders, no post grads, no 5th year students.
  • Full time student.
  • Must not be graduating mid year.
  • Coach will need to sign verification that all players are eligible.
  • Rosters lock at start of state playoffs or 2/15 whichever is first. We will ONLY allow additions after 12/31 (Girls only) if you can prove player will make game counts.
  • Game counts must complete prior to playoffs for boys by the time credential book is due for girls.

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DUAL ROSTERING

  • Cannot roster on two youth or two girls Tier One or Tier Two NTB teams simultaneously.

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  • Girls can roster on a youth and a girls Tier One or Tier Two NTB team, but can only advance through playoffs with one.

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    • Must declare via email to affiliate registrar by 12/31.

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  • Can roster and participate in playoffs and nationals with a high school NTB team and a youth or girls Tier One or Tier Two NTB team.

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  • Cannot play for a junior team after 12/31.

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  • Can roster on a Tier Two team and non-NTB rec or High School team.

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  • Can roster on a High School NTB and HS non-NTB team or rec team.

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  • TO PARTICIPATE WITH THE TEAM PAST 12/31 ALL COACHES MUST SHOW A CEP WITH AN EXPIRATION OF 2027 OR LATER. AN EXPIRATION OF 20** ALSO WORKS.
  • CAHA IS REQUIRING ALL GIRLS T2 HEAD COACHES TO OBTAIN A LEVEL 3 CEP BY 12/31.
  • ONE LEVEL PER YEAR. TO GET TO L3 BY 12/31, MUST ALREADY HAVE L2.
  • CAN MONITOR VIA ROSTER LINK.
  • IF COACHES WAIT UNTIL NOVEMBER CLASSES ARE VERY HARD TO GET INTO.
  • REQUIREMENT NOT MET BY 12/31, WILL BE REDLINED AND UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE WITH TEAM FOR REMAINDER OF SEASON.
  • **BOYS HS COACHES NEED TO UPDATE CEP PRIOR TO CPHL PLAYOFFS.**

KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR COACHES!!!

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SafeSport:

  • SafeSport expires 12 months from the day last taken.
  • Coaches and officials access through their Learning Management System. Players, managers, all other volunteers access through the SafeSport Training link on the USAH site or in the emails sent by USAH.
  • A single sign on (SSO) code emailed from USAH is required to access SafeSport.
  • The system auto-redlines rostered members if SafeSport expires mid-season, but the system does not automatically add anyone back once course is completed.
  • Players born in 2009 or earlier need SafeSport.
  • Can merge SafeSport taken with another association.

Screening:

  • Screening good for 2 seasons.
  • Plan 1-2 weeks for results to come back.
  • The email confirmation that one receives only indicates a screening has been submitted, not that member is cleared.
  • Must be taken through USAH. Other screenings are not accepted.

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LOCKER ROOM POLICIES

  • All teams must have at least two non-coach locker room monitors.
  • Best practice is to have two responsible, screened, SafeSport-trained adults inside the locker room during both games and practices.
    • Can include coaches, managers, other volunteers.
  • If only one monitor is available, they must be outside the locker room, within arms reach of door, with door cracked open to hear inside the room.
  • Need monitor(s) if player goes to locker room during game or practice.
  • Use of cell phones prohibited in locker rooms.

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      • Rosters MUST be imported (not added manually) at start of season.
      • Use the same player names as on the 1-T roster if adding any players to GameSheets manually after the initial import.
      • Coach is responsible to verify accuracy of roster.
      • The coach should check roster link to be sure all players on game sheet are also on active roster.
      • Mark absent players and coaches as sitting out, injured, or suspended.
      • Players added temporarily should be designated as “affiliated players” so they default to ”sitting out”.
      • Make sure there are not more than 20 players and more than 4 active coaches selected.
      • Designate acting HC if needed.
      • The coach's signature at the start of the game indicates the game sheet roster has been checked and is accurate.
      • Officials sign off at end of game verifying accuracy of game data.

Game Sheets

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How to Score on Game Sheet.

How to direct link to a team schedule.

How to direct link to tournament standings.

How to set up and use MyHockey Rankings

Jen Bosier

Scoring@coloradohockey.org

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ROSTER LABELS

    • Out of state games and tournaments.

No handwritten rosters.

    • List players and coaches using same names as on 1-T roster.
    • List alphabetically by last name, so consistent with in state scoresheets.
    • ID goalies, HC.
    • Do not cover up sign off area.
    • Avery 5163 works if cheat label to upper corner of page.
    • Omit logo if space issue.

Roster labels

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More Game Information:

  • Suspensions served noted.
  • Notify Alan McLean, Disciplinary Chair of any suspensions served or received while out of state.
  • All in state games using USAH officials must be scored and posted on GS.
  • Coaches need to sign ALL game sheets - in state, out of state, ipad, paper, league, non-league, tournament, etc.

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Suspension Reminders:

  • Suspended players or coaches are not allowed to have contact with team during the final 45 minutes leading up to the game and the first 30 minutes after the game. Includes electronic or phone contact.
  • May be in stands, but not a requirement.
  • May not be near bench or in the locker room.
  • May not work in the scorer’s box or penalty box.
  • Must document on scoresheet that suspension being served.
  • Must be on the USAH 1-T roster when serving suspension.

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Collect game sheets through out season.

Check for accuracy.

Out of state – check thoroughly prior to leaving rink.

No more than 20 active players including goalies.

No more than 4 coaches.

Suspensions served noted.

Coach and Official signature present.

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NEW! - Youth - 18 per team and 12 per player.

NEW! - Girls - 18 per team and 12 per player.

High School - 10 per team and 5 per player.

Players must be on USAH 1-T roster and game roster on the day of game.

All USAH games against LIKE teams using USAH officials count.

Game

Counts

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ROSTER DEADLINES FOR NTB TEAMS

    • 2/15 or start of playoffs, whichever is earlier, for NTB Tier 2.
    • Boys HS (CPHL) no player changes once state playoffs begin (end of October).
    • Girls HS (CPHL) no player changes after book due date.
    • Girls HS (CPHL) if adding a new player after 12/31 will need to demonstrate the player’s ability to meet game counts prior to book due date.

Player Change Deadlines:

    • No T2 or Girls HS staff changes less than 10 days prior to state playoffs.
    • Boys HS could change staff up until 2/1, but will need to update book with new CVS, roster, etc.
    • Best to have all staff rostered prior to turning in books or you will be creating extra work for everyone.

Staff Change Deadlines:

    • Do not play anyone including goalies not on roster once it is locked.
    • Tier Two (AA) rosters lock to players on 2/15 (added after 12/31 must prove game count)
    • HS (CPHL NTB) rosters lock to youth players upon start of CPHL playoffs and lock to girls’ players on 2/15 or book due date, whichever is earlier.

Locked Rosters.

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CREDENTIAL BOOKS�SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY

USAH 1-T Roster

    • Print after all information is updated.
    • All positions and jersey #’s needed.
    • Locker room monitors designated.
    • All members with current credentials.

CVS

    • Auto populated version with all information up to date.
    • Must match 1-T roster.
    • Fill in game information.
    • Check off CTT's.
    • Verify coach's contact info.
    • Do NOT sign.

Scoresheets

    • In same order as on CVS.
    • Must include officials.
    • Must be signed by coach.
    • No more than 20 active players listed.
    • No more than 4 active coaches listed.
    • Legible and complete.

Consent to Treat

    • Most recent USAH CTT form.
    • Not for regular season use.
    • Filled out, signed, and dated.

HS school ID's

    • School ID for each player on a HS roster.
    • Will need to add column.
    • Not applicable to Tier 2 (AA).

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  • Advance notice –
    • Add substitute with full credentials to 1-T roster.
  • Emergency situation -
    • Can add to scoresheet only.
    • Add note to scoresheet.
    • Let Sherry/Susan know.
    • Prefer coach with required credentials.
      • Must have minimum of Safe Sport and screening.
    • No one available can put team manager (or parent) on bench.
      • Must have Safe Sport and screening.

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  • Before the roster locks can add/drop goalies as needed.
  • Once roster is locked can only use skaters and goalies on the roster.
  • Will have ability to request EBUG for playoffs if needed unless went through regular season with only one goalie on roster.

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No Coaches

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No Goalies

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  • Boys HS State Playoffs: 10/26 - 11/1
  • Girls Tier Two State Playoffs: 2/4 - 2/7
  • Youth Tier Two State Playoffs: 2/19 - 2/21
  • Girls HS state playoffs: 2/19 - 2/21
  • Girls T2 state champions go to RM Districts
  • Youth T2 and HS state champions go straight to Nationals.�
  • Boys High School Credentialing meeting: 9/30 6:30 p.m. via Zoom link: https://usahockey.zoom.us/j94683718095
  • All other NTB Team Manager Credentialing meeting: 12/2 6:30 p.m. via Zoom link: https://usahockey.zoom.us/j/96860091322
  • Please sign up here:
  • MANDATORY. At least one manager per team must attend.
  • No one can attend for more than one team.
  • Boys HS books due: 10/21/2026
  • Girls Tier Two books due: 1/15/2027
  • Youth Tier Two books due: 2/10/2027
  • Girls HS books due: 2/10/2027

Important Dates

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Division

Dates

Host

Rink / Location

Youth Tier I 15O & 16U

Mar. 30–Apr. 4

Chicago, Ill.

Blackhawks Ice Center

Youth Tier II 18U

Mar. 30–Apr. 4

Madison, Wis.

LEGACY20 Arena / DeForest

Girls Tier I (14U, 16U, 19U)

Mar. 30–Apr. 4

Green Bay, Wis.

Cornerstone / De Pere

Girls Tier II 19U

Mar. 31–Apr. 4

Irvine, Calif.

Great Park Ice

Youth Tier II 14U

Mar. 30–Apr. 4

West Chester, Pa.

Ice Line Quad Rinks

High School

Mar. 17–21

Amherst, N.Y.

Northtown Center

Girls Tier II 14U

Mar. 31–Apr. 4

Coral Springs, Fla.

Panthers Ice Den

Youth Tier II 16U

Mar. 30–Apr. 4

Perinton, N.Y.

Rochester / Station 31

Youth Tier I 18U

Mar. 30–Apr. 4

San Jose, Calif.

Sharks Ice at San Jose

Girls Tier II 16U

Mar. 31–Apr. 4

Pittsburgh, Pa.

UPMC Lemieux / Baierl

Youth Tier I 13O & 14U

Mar. 30–Apr. 4

Plymouth / Novi

USA Hockey Arena / Novi Ice

2027 Nationals Schedule

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Travel Permits

  • Required for out of state play – tournaments, league games, non-league games.
  • Submitted online.
  • New process this season.
  • Three options.
    • US Tournament Travel Permit.
    • US League and Non-League Game Travel Permit.
    • Canadian Tournament Travel Permit.
  • Submit at least 2 weeks prior to travel.
  • Manager is responsible to obtain and add USAH sanction number for tournaments.
  • No travel permit needed for Districts or Nationals.

Unsanctioned Play

  • Do NOT participate in unsanctioned games, tournaments, events.
  • Verify the opposing team has a current 1-T roster.
  • Verify the tournament has/will have USAH sanction # PRIOR to signing up.

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  • WE (AFFILIATE REGISTRARS) ARE RESPONSIBLE TO MAKE SURE ROSTERS MEET USAH STANDARDS. PLAYERS IN CORRECT AGE GROUP (WE CAN CHECK AGE, BUT NOT GRADE LEVEL), COACHING CEP REQUIREMENTS MET.
  • YOU (TEAM AND/OR ASSOCIATION) ARE ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING THE FOLLOWING: NUMBER OF OUT OF STATE PLAYERS AND STUDENT VISAS, DUAL ROSTERED PLAYERS (WE CAN ASSIST WITH DUAL ROSTERED PLAYERS), MID SEASON SAFESPORT EXPIRATIONS AND COMPLETIONS.
  • YOU (TEAM AND/OR ASSOCIATION) ARE SOLELY ACCOUNTABLE FOR: MONITORING SUSPENSIONS RECEIVED AND SERVED, ACCURACY OF SCORESHEET ROSTERS, ELIGIBILITY OF PLAYERS FOR YOUR SPECIFIC ROSTER (IE, PLAYER SCHOOL, GRADE LEVEL).

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

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CAHA Website

Scoring Admin

Disciplinary Chair

Your Association Registrar

    • Manager Resources
    • Tournaments
    • Jen Bosier
    • scoring@coloradohockey.org
    • Alan McLean
    • discipline@coloradohockey.org
    • Rosters
    • Credential Verification Sheet

RESOURCES

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Your Affiliate Registrars:

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Sherry Beardsheer

sherry.beardsheer@usahockey.org

720-273-2345

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Susan Cardasis

susan.cardasis@usahockey.org

575-770-2565

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Your CAHA Section VPs:

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Julie Stewart, VP of Girls

vpofgirls@coloradohockey.org

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Henrikas Rumsa, VP of Tier (youth)

vpoftierhockey@coloradohockey.org.

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Ralph Bammert, VP of High School

highschool@coloradohockey.org

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AWARD PATCHES

One patch per category per player.

    • Hat Trick = 3 goals in same game.
    • Playmaker = 3 assists in same game.
    • Shut Out = no goals against for goalie playing entire game.
    • Request at END of season with accompanying scoresheets.
    • We send to you and you distribute to players.