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Safe Sport Program Reporting Policy

USA Hockey’s Reporting Policy is a key part of its Safe Sport Program and an effective reporting policy is crucial to preventing abuse.  Section IV of the Safe Sport Handbook contains specifics on the Reporting Policy.

The Policy requires that every employee or volunteer of any USA Hockey Member Program must report (1) actual or perceived violations of the USA Hockey Safe Sport Program Handbook, (2) any violations of the policies prohibiting Sexual Abuse, Physical Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Bullying, Threats and Harassment, and Hazing, and (3) suspicions or allegations of child physical or sexual abuse to the appropriate USA Hockey representatives.

Additionally, in all cases involving suspicions or allegations of child physical or sexual abuse, every employee or volunteer of USA Hockey Member Programs must also report to the appropriate law enforcement authorities.   

To make a report to USA Hockey, you may do so either by: (1) clicking on “Report to USA Hockey” and completing the Reporting Form, (2) emailing to usahockeysafesport@usahockey.org, or (3) calling 800-888-4656.

Reports may also be made to the Affiliate Safe Sport Coordinator.  To make a report to your Affiliate Safe Sport Coordinator, please click on the link for the contact information for each Affiliate’s Safe Sport Coordinator.

USA Hockey Safe Sport overview:
http://www.usahockey.com/page/show/908023-usa%20hockey%20safesport%20program

USA Hockey Safe Sport Handbook:
https://cdn1.sportngin.com/attachments/document/5cbd-1899191/USA_Hockey_SafeSport_Handbook__Published_on_6-19-19_.pdf


Cherry Hunter

SD Risk Manager

Sharon Brecher 2023-24

Risk Management, Player Safety and Safesport Coordinator