A hiccup (/ËhÉªkÉpËËhÉªkÊp/ HIK-Ép, HIK-up; also spelled hiccough) is an involuntary contraction (myoclonic jerk) of the diaphragm that may repeat several times per minute. In medicine, it is known as synchronous diaphragmatic flutter (SDF), or singultus, Latin for the act of catching one's breath while sobbing.
Online Age-Specific Modules. USA Hockey is pleased to announce that the online age-specific modules are available at this time. All modules must be completed by Dec. 31. You will need to complete the module(s) for the age level(s) of play that you are currently coaching. You do not need to retake a module if you completed it last season.
1 Midget: under 18 years of age. 2  Juvenile under 20 years of age, for players who want to remain in hockey at a minor hockey association level. 3  Those not playing Junior or playing Senior.n Finland, the Finnish Ice Hockey Association roughly categorizes minor hockey players to under school-ages and school-ages. Children over 16 are considered as juniors, although the youngest juniors are still at the school-age. Minor and junior hockey levels are: