SafeSport

The Hyland Hills Jr. Hockey Association is committed to improving the development, safety and welfare of its players and all members involved in hockey and our organization. Therefore, it supports the USA Hockey SafeSport Program and CAHA SafeSport Program and requires all players, coaches and members to fully participate.  During the 2018-2019 season, HHHA provided SafeSport training for all parents, players and coaches.  During the 2019-2020 season, in-person training was offered for new members and incoming Squirt player families.  The COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing requirements of various government agencies limit the ability to offer in-person training for the 2020-2021 season.  In lieu of formal in-person training for parents and players, we are requesting that parents and players review the SafeSport Handbook. 

The SafeSport program exists to protect participants from abuse in sport, including bullying, harassment, hazing, physical abuse, emotional abuse, and sexual misconduct and abuse.  The SafeSport Authorization Act of 2017 requires adoption of policies, procedures, and requirements by all national governing bodies recognized by the United States Olympic Committee and created the U.S. Center for SafeSport.  As the national governing body for ice hockey in the United States, USA Hockey has adopted these policies, procedures, and requirements with updates to the SafeSport Program Handbook in June 2020.