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Policies

USA Hockey Safe Sport Policies

The Policies below address the following types of abuse and misconduct and set forth boundaries for appropriate and inappropriate conduct:

  • Sexual Misconduct and Child Abuse

  • Physical Misconduct

  • Emotional Misconduct

  • Bullying

  • Threats

  • Harassment

  • Hazing

  • Abuse of Process & Other Misconduct

The Policies below are implemented to incorporate protections to reduce the risks of potential abuse and are intended to incorporate the applicable Center MAAPP requirements into the requirements for USA Hockey programs:

  • One-on-One Interactions Policy

  • Locker Room Policy

  • Athletic Training Modalities Policy

  • Social Media & Electronic Communications Policy

  • Transportation/Lodging Policy

Each Member Program must take steps to ensure the MAAPP requirements are implemented and followed at all USA Hockey sanctioned events. For In-Program Contact that occurs outside a USA Hockey sanctioned event, the Member Program must: (a) communicate the MAAPP requirements to individuals under its jurisdiction; (b) establish a reporting mechanism for violations of the MAAPP requirements; and (c) investigate and enforce violations of the MAAPP requirements.