USDHF Membership Application

INFORMATION
What does it mean to be a member of the U.S. Dekhockey Federation? Before you make that
commitment, you want to gather the answers to your questions.

Q. What is required?
A. To abide by the standards set in the USDHF Rule Book.
B.  Submit Complete Membership Form
C. Pay Yearly Dues

Q. How are the monies collected for the membership fees used?
A. You receive a wealth of value for your investment into your membership. Your membership fees are applied toward:

- Administrative expenses
- Promotional items
- Member website page by SiPlay
- Event donations to members
- Referee Certification Clinics
- Funding to assist USA teams to travel and compete in international games
- Academic scholarships for students pursuing higher education on the collegiate level
- Providing select benefits available only to registered and current members.

MEMBER BENEFITS
Current Benefits

Referee Certification Clinics

a) Certification is recommended of all Referees

          Note: All world championship Referees must be Certified

b) The USDHF offers three levels of certification:

          Level I – Basic rules, positioning, conduct - Leagues

          Level II – Advanced rules, positioning, and conduct – Tournaments

           Level III – World Championship / Ball Hockey rules, positioning, conduct

c) The USDHF Referee Certification will be issued via US Postal Mail after successful completion of each Level.

Rule Books – Discount Pricing

One complimentary (paper) copy is allotted per member. Additional copies are available at the USDHF membership discount price. We also offer a PDF option cost-free to members only.

Coaching Booklets

One complimentary (paper) copy is provided per team. Additional copies are available at the USDHF membership discount price. A PDF option is offered at no charge to members only.

Operations Manual

The operations manual covers such crucial “how to” topics as:

-start an organization.
-start a team.
-start a league.
-train coaches.
-conduct a draft.
-run a rink.

One complimentary (paper) copy is afforded per organization/team.  Additional copies are available for purchase at the USDHF membership discount price.

Complimentary Consultation

The USDHF Board of Directors offers your team organization staff a complimentary consultation.  To schedule your consultation, contact us with your request.  The director will get in touch with you to arrange your appointment.

MS3 Sport Surface Discounts

The USDHF has procured a special arrangement with the manufacturer of MS3 Sport Surface to provide members with an attractive discount for the surface of Dekhockey rinks.  Contact us for additional details.

Future Benefits

-Insurance – Member Discounts
-Exterior Lighting National Account Discounts
-USDHF Banners
-Scholarship Program

WEB PAGE BY SIPLAY ($199 value)

A. Basic page – your design and colors with all basic sports page components for

      Teams, players, coaches, and parents along with integrated phone/tablet App.

A Player Clinic at your facility – one per year

USDHF Donation towards a major tournament or new youth program.

Use of Tourney Machine for scheduling teams in tournaments.