SafeSport Policies are designed to address the following types of abuse and misconduct:
· Sexual Abuse
· Physical Abuse
· Emotional Abuse
· Bullying, Threats and Harassment
· Hazing
Refer to the USA Hockey SafeSport Program Handbook for complete definitions of these abuses and misconducts.
In the event that any WAHC member observes any of the above described abuses and or misconducts it is the member’s responsibility to immediately report their observations to the WAHC SafeSport Coordinator. In addition the member must also consider reporting suspected child physical or sexual abuse to appropriate law enforcement authorities.
USA Hockey's SafeSport program provides resources to ensure the safety of all involved in the game both on and off the ice. USA Hockey & WAHC has Zero Tolerance for abuse and misconduct.
WAHC SafeSport Coordinator
The USA Hockey SafeSport Handbook is intended to update and collect USA Hockey’s various policies to protect its participants from all types of misconduct and abuse.
The safety of its participants is of paramount importance to USA Hockey. USA Hockey SafeSport is the organization's program related to off-ice safety.