The Colorado Avalanche in partnership with Colorado Amateur Hockey Association have launched an innovative new parent program, Colorado Avalanche Cares. As a member of the Colorado Avalanche Cares Community, families will receive the latest resources, news, and articles to help them have a successful season!

As part of Colorado Avalanche Cares, families receive exclusive ticket specials and special team news that are only for Colorado Avalanche Cares members! Click below to view the latest Avs News!

Latest Avs News:

• Frozen Four Youth Skills Competition - Results
• Discounted Playoff Tickets for Colorado Avalanche Cares
• Colorado Avalanche Cares Recreational Hockey Appreciation Night!
• Avalanche Youth Club Group Skate
• Postcards from Quebec
• Avs Care and Youth Rec Hockey Appreciation Night
• Frozen Four Youth Skills Competition
• Colorado Avalanche - Visit to Children's Hospital
• Winner of the Joe Sakic Signed Puck
• Skate on the Pepsi Center Ice after the Avalanche Game!

The Camp Directory is a sponsor-supported section that includes information about camps located across Colorado!

Latest Camp Announcements:

• National Hockey Development
• Boulder Hockey Club Elite Camps and Clinics
• Colorado Outlaws Summer Camps
• Laura Stamm Power Skating
• Junior Placement Showcase - 2008
• Colorado Select Girls Hockey Camps
• Littleton Hockey Summer Camps

The Special Articles section on Colorado Avalanche Cares contains special articles for youth sports families. These articles contain stories, tips, and helpful suggestions for parents about how to maximize their player's youth sports experience. Click below to view the latest Special Articles!

Latest Special Articles:

• Hockey Guild's First-Annual Quest for the Crown
• Spring Test Drive - Learn to Play Hockey
• Colorado Hockey Insider Summer Camp
• 24 Hours of Hockey - Benefiting The Children's Hospital of Denver
• Choosing the Right Summer Camp
• Do you know your hockey trivia?
• So you want to - talk like a hockey player?

Receive advice from your favorite Avalanche players that is specially tailored for youth sports families! Learn from their youth sports experiences and how they made it the pros! Click below to view the latest Avs Story!

Latest Avs Stories:

• Avs Story - David Jones
• Avs Story - T.J. Hensick
• Avs Story - Brett Clark
• Avs Story - Jeff Hackett
• Avs Story- Ben Guite

The "Parenting Success" section contains specially chosen articles for youth sports parents. These articles contain stories and expert advice for parents about how to maximize their player's youth sports experience. Click below to view the latest Parenting Success articles!

Latest Parenting Success Articles:

• Managing Your Child's Development
• Being an Involved Father During the Teenage Years
• How Parents Can Make Youth Sports Positive
• Empowering Conversations
• Teaching Sportsmanship
• Riding in the Back Seat!
• The New Rink Rats!
• The Importance of Sporting the Right Attitude for Kids
• Beyond the Bleachers - 7 Steps for Improving the Game
• Guidelines for Parents of Children in Sports

Future Avs features youth hockey players in the community. Be sure to read to find out the advice these Future Avs have for parents and coaches!

Latest Future Avs:

• Future Av - Jonathan Didas
• Future Av - Lucas LaBrash
• Future Av- Cole Pribble
• Future Av- Kenny Miller
• Future Av- Evan Broome
• Future Av- Taylor Smith
• Future Av- Dan Geiger
• Future Av- Zach Geiger
• Future Av- Darrin Robinson
• Future Av- Levi Clemenson

The Nutrition and Health section features articles about the nutrition and health for youth hockey players and parents. Click below to view the latest articles!

Latest Nutrition and Health Headlines:

• Dental Care and Injury Prevention in Athletes - Part I
• Asthma and Dehydration
• Pulling the Plug on Energy Drinks
• Hockey Nutrition

The Coach's Corner section contains resources and articles for youth hockey coaches. Click below to view the latest Coach's Corner articles!

Latest Coach's Corner articles:

• Criticize the Performance Not the Player
• Increase Practice Time by 10% with this One Tip
• 9 Keys for Success when Coaching Your Child's Team
• Tips for a Parent Considering Coaching

The Youth Hockey Training section features information about how to maximize parents can maximize the training of their young athleters!

Latest Youth Hockey Training Headlines:

• Endurance Training for Young Athletes
• Speed Training
• Hockey Training for Different Age Groups
• Stretching Out!
• Choosing A Sports Program
• 7 Awesome Medicine Ball Drills to Increase Speed

The Character in Sports section features articles about the role character plays in youth sports. Click below to view the latest articles!

Latest Character in Sports Headlines:

• Avoiding the Dreaded PGAs
• Mind Over Matter
• Why Hire an Athlete? Because they know how to score!

The Hockey Recruiting section features aricles about the recruiting process for youth hockey players and parents. Click below to view the latest articles!

Latest Hockey Recruiting Headlines:

• Athletes and Social Networks
• Recruiting: An NHL Coach's Perspective
• College Hockey Recruiting: A Parent's Perspective
• College Recruiting: An Overview for Players

The Hockey Equipment section features equipment articles as well as fitting and buying tips for youth hockey families! Click below to view the latest articles!

Latest Hockey Equipment Articles:

• Heat Molding Skates at Home
• How to Clean Hockey Equipment
• The Most Important Piece of Ice Hockey Equipment

The For the Good of the Game section contains entertaining and helpful articles for coaches and youth sports families. Click below to view the latest articles!

Latest For the Good of the Game articles:

• Let's Clean it Up - Part 2
• Let’s “Green” the Hockey Environment
• Old Guys Talking Hockey
• Perspective on Stats
• Relationships for Success
• Dreams v. Reality
• For the Good of the Game - Make it Fun
• Avoid the Post-Holiday Blues
• Developing the Fun and Passion-Part 2