ACHA Faq

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<P><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>Q: What does ACHA stand for?</FONT></STRONG></P>
<P><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>A: American Collegiate Hockey Association</FONT></P>
<P><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>Q: How is the ACHA structured?  </FONT></STRONG></P>
<P><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>A: The ACHA consists of Men's Division I, II and III, Women's Division I and II.  </FONT></P>
<P><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>Q: Are the ACHA playing rules the same as NCAA playing rules?</FONT></STRONG></P>
<P><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>A: Yes. The ACHA and NCAA use the same playing rules.</FONT></P>
<P><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>Q: Are scholarships offered by ACHA ice hockey programs? </FONT></STRONG></P>
<P><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>A: No. The ACHA does not permit member schools to offer ice hockey scholarships.</FONT></P>
<P><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>Q: Since ACHA schools fund themselves, is there a cost to players? </FONT></STRONG></P>
<P><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>A: Yes, in most cases.  Some programs receive finacnial support from the school, but most teams fund themselves through player dues and fundraising.  Costs can range from $0 -$2500 depending on the program and amount of travel.</FONT></P>
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<P><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma></FONT></P><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>Q: How many years am I allowed to play on an ACHA team? </FONT></STRONG>
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<P><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>A: Players are typically eligible to play 5 seasons at the ACHA level. There are some instances when a player transfers from a higher level school that restricts the amount of time that player is permitted to play. </FONT></P>
<P><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>Q: How many games do ACHA teams play? </FONT></STRONG></P>
<P><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>A: ACHA teams are not limited to the amount of games they can schedule. Most Men's ACHA teams play approximately 35 games per season similar to the NCAA.  Women's ACHA teams may play less since there are fewer teams and it is more costly to travel.<BR> </FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma><STRONG>Q: How often do ACHA teams practice?</STRONG></FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>A:  ACHA Division I and II teams usually practice 2- 4 times per week plus off ice training. ACHA Division III teams may practice less depending on their budget. The elite ACHA teams are run similar to NCAA varsity programs.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma><STRONG>Q: What levels does the ACHA hold national championships?</STRONG></FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>A: All. The ACHA holds a national tournament for all Mens' and Women's divisions. </FONT></P>