Rules

As a member club of USA Hockey, we are required to follow the rules and regulations defined by USA Hockey.

As a member of ASHA, we are required to follow the rules and regulations defined by the Board and handbook.

USA Hockey has ZERO TOLERANCE for abuse and misconduct.This includes Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Locker Room Supervision, and Hazing Policies, in addition to Codes of Conduct applicable to administrators, coaches, officials, parents, players and spectators.

This SafeSport Handbook includes the various Policies that apply to all USA Hockey Member Programs. Those Policies address

• Sexual Abuse
• Physical Abuse
• Emotional Abuse
• Bullying, Threats and Harassment
• Hazing 

The Policies also address areas where misconduct can occur and are intended to reduce the risk of potential abuse, including:

• Locker Room Policy
• Social Media, Mobile and Electronic Communications Policy
• Travel Policy
• Billeting Policy

In addition to policies, SafeSport includes the required training of employees, volunteers, administrators, coaches, and players on recognizing and reducing circumstances for potential abuse to occur; Screening and Background Check Program; procedures for any person to Report suspected abuse or misconduct; the procedures and means by which USA Hockey and its Member Programs should Respond to allegations of abuse and misconduct; and how USA Hockey and its Member Programs will Monitor and Supervise the SafeSport Program to help ensure its effectiveness.