SafeSport & Policies

WYHA is committed to creating a safe and positive environment for its participant’s physical, emotional, and social development and to ensure that it promotes an environment free from abuse and misconduct. As part of this commitment WYHA will be following the recommendations and guidelines defined in the USA Hockey SafeSport Program Handbook.  Any questions or concerns should be directed to WYHA’s SafeSport Coordinator at safesport@wayzatahockey.org.

Refer to the USA Hockey SafeSport Program Website and Handbook for complete definitions of these abuses and misconducts. Links are provided below.

The following links are used for those interested in roles such a Coaching or Team Manager, and other roles. It is strongly recommended to get a head start on these requirements early in the season or pre-season to ensure you are compliant. Lack of compliance will result in being unable to do the role (ex. a Coach will not be allowed on the ice).

In the event that any WYHA member observes any SafeSport abuses and/or misconducts it is the member’s personal responsibility to immediately report their observations to the WYHA’s SafeSport Coordinator.

In addition the member must also consider reporting suspected child physical or sexual abuse to appropriate law enforcement authorities.

WYHA has ZERO TOLERANCE for abuse and misconduct.

To report any actual or suspected violations, email WYHA SafeSport Coordinator at safesport@wayzatahockey.org and follow reporting guidelines defined by USA Hockey.

USA Hockey SafeSport contact information is safesport@usahockey.org or 1-800-888-4656. 

WYHA has committed to the following Locker Room policies and procedures, which are designed to maintain personal privacy as well as reduce the risk of misconduct within locker rooms.

If you are a coach or volunteer that will be serving as a Locker Room Monitor (LRM), please review the policy and make sure you are aware of all the requirements.

To become eligible to serve as a LRM, please ensure you have completed the following steps:

1. Register as a volunteer through USA Hockey
2. Become certified through the USA Hockey SafeSport program. This consists of participating in several hours of online training provided by the U.S. Center for SafeSport Training.
3. Complete the USA Hockey Background Screening

Please see the chart below for SafeSport and Background Screen completion and expiration status. You must register as a Locker Room Monitor, Coach, or Volunteer with WYHA to check your status. Please note, the WYHA Registrar cannot resolve any SafeSport or Background Screening concerns. Please contact USAH at memberservices@usahockey.com, please include your current USAH number in your email.

Report Updated on September 7, 2024 @ 10:30 PM

Questions? Please contact Sarah Cook, WYHA Registrar.