2022-2023 Season:
SafeSport Training and Background Check need to be completed PRIOR to the start of the season and BEFORE you have any on-ice or off-ice contact with players!
Who needs to complete SafeSport Training and Background Check?
Coaches
Referees
Team Managers
Volunteers
Locker Room Monitors
Board Members
Billet Parents
Anyone with routine access to players
Background Check is required every two (2) years. Screens cost $30 per screen/$150 if applicant has lived consecutively outside of the US for 6 months during the past 7 years. If the only country lived in, outside of the US is Canada, then the screen is only $70.
Check with your local Registrar or Coaching Director to find out how to proceed with background check.
SafeSport Training and Refresher Training are each valid for one (1) season beginning on 4/1/20. SafeSport is a mandatory yearly training, every year you will need to complete a Refresher course. Every 4th year you will be directed to take the entire course over. This is an online course, see link below. There is no cost for this training and it's available online.
SafeSport Training for Players with 2005 birth years and earlier will also be required to take the SafeSport Core Training or Refresher Course prior to participation for the 2022-2023 season.
***Important Note: All interested volunteers must contact their local association Registrar or Coaching Director to confirm that you will be participating with the program prior to registering with USA Hockey or completing the Background Screen. Failure to contact your Registrar or Coaching Director prior to Registration or Background Check may result in your Association seeking reimbursement for certain fees.
USA Hockey Registration and SafeSport Training
You must have your USA Hockey number before starting the process.
Safesport Training - Online Module:
Background Check: