As an association, we need to ensure that our athletes are provided a safe environment to have fun and play hard. USA Hockey has the SafeSport system in place so that athletes are protected from physical abuse, sexual abuse, bullying, and other types of misconduct that can be harmful to players and participants. Locker room monitoring is a key part of this, and USA Hockey, D6, and Bloomington Girls Hockey Club have the expectation that all “hockey moms” are certified through SafeSport. Additionally, all adults filling the role of Team Manager or Coach will also need to be SafeSport certified. Please work through the following steps to prepare for a successful and safe season for all players/participants as soon as possible, but no later than October 10th.
Group 1 – I have completed SafeSport training in previous years:
If you have already taken SafeSport training in previous year(s) and your certification has not expired, you are only required to take a short “refresher” module.
· Step 1. If you haven’t already, register for 2023-24 as a Volunteer or Coach with USA Hockey- membership.usahockey.com (you will need your membership number for SafeSport)
· Step 2. Access the USA Hockey SafeSport website- SafeSport Program Training (usahockey.com)
· Step 3. Click on "Click here for U.S. Center for SafeSport Training" and log in
· Step 4. Select and Complete the “Refresher” Module
· Step 5. Download the Completion Certificate
· Step 6. Email certificate to BGHC SafeSport Coordinator, Andrew Wenger at safesportbghc@gmail.com and include your child’s first and last name and level of play (15U, 12U, 10U, 8U/6U). Once teams are formed, please also include specific team (Ex.- 15U A)
Group 2 - I have not completed the SafeSport training in the past:
If you have not yet taken SafeSport training in the past you will need to follow the steps below.
· Step 1. If you haven’t already, register for 2023-24 as a Volunteer or Coach with USA Hockey- membership.usahockey.com (you will need your membership number for SafeSport)
· Step 2. Access the USA Hockey SafeSport website- SafeSport Program Training (usahockey.com)
· Step 3. Click on "Click here for U.S. Center for SafeSport Training" and log in
· Step 4. Select and Complete Core Training Module
· Step 4: Download the Completion Certificate
· Step 5. Email certificate to BGHC SafeSport Coordinator, Andrew Wenger at safesportbghc@gmail.com and include your child’s first and last name and level of play (15U, 12U, 10U, 8U/6U). Once teams are formed, please also include specific team (Ex.- 15U A)
For more information on USA Hockey SafeSport- SafeSport
For more information on D6 SafeSport- Safesport Information (d6hockey.net)