Kachinas Development Program

Our mission is to create an opportunity for every girl in Arizona to safely play girls hockey at her appropriate age and skill level while developing a lifelong love of the game. We are committed to the development and success of every player from 8U-19U, from Development to Tier I.

With partnerships with local rinks, the Arizona Kachinas Development program plays games in local house rinks include the following age groups: Mites (8U/10U), Squirts (10U/12U), Peewee (12U/14U).

We're looking for dedicated individuals interested in coaching our Development teams for the 2026-27 season based at: AZ Ice Gilbert, AZ Ice Peoria, Ice Den Chandler, and Ice Den Scottsdale. We plan to have 9+ Development teams designated at the following levels 8U/10U, 10U/12U & 12U/14U. We are looking for candidates for all coaching positions: Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Student Coach.

Please complete the application below to the best of your ability. Our Hockey Director and the Kachinas Board will utilize the responses to identify Head Coaches for interviews. After Head Coaches are selected, they will use the remaining applications to help complete their coaching staffs!

Please complete the application below communicating your interest by Friday, May 31!

The Arizona Kachinas are expanding the roles within the local rinks to include Rink Coordinators to serve as the on-site leader for Arizona Kachinas programming at a designated development rink. This individual is responsible for overseeing daily program operations, ensuring alignment with GHA standards, and acting as the communication bridge between the rink and the central leadership team. As the organization expands across multiple facilities, the Rink Coordinator plays a critical role in maintaining consistency in program delivery, player experience, and operational execution at the local level.

Please complete the application below to the best of your ability. Our Hockey Director and the Kachinas Board will utilize the responses to identify Rink Coordinators for interviews.

Please complete the application below communicating your interest by Friday, May 24!

What are the requirements to join the Kachinas Development Program?

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What rinks have a Kachinas Development team?

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Do the Kachinas supply the gear to play?

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What’s the difference between the Kachinas Development and Elite programs?

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