By Jim Clare, Illinois Coach-in-Chief – As the season moves along toward playoffs, it is a good time for a reminder to coaches, managers, and parents about locker room policies. The number one priority we all have is to keep… Read More ›
SafeSport
Ask AHAI: Are there any rule changes for the 2019-20 Season?
By Mike Mullally, AHAI Director & Laura Johnson, AHAI Registrar QUESTION: I have heard that there were some new changes from USA Hockey that will affect many of our teams. Is this true? ANSWER: Yes. We have two new rules of great importance…. Read More ›
Important Information For Players That Are Currently 17 Or Older, Or Will Be On Or Before December 31st
By Laura Johnson, AHAI Registrar As you may know, the United States government enacted the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and SafeSport Authorization Act of 2017 on February 14th, 2018. USA Hockey has been working on addressing the changes… Read More ›
Important Updates Regarding the U.S. Center for SafeSport
Dear USA Hockey members and parents, USA Hockey wants to make you aware of some important updates regarding the U.S. Center for SafeSport. As a national governing body designated by the United States Olympic Committee for the sport of hockey, USA… Read More ›
SafeSport Update: USA Hockey Reporting Policy
Paul Jakubowski, AHAI Executive Director & SafeSport Coordinator USA Hockey’s Reporting Policy is a key part of its SafeSport Program and an effective reporting policy is crucial to preventing abuse. Section IV of the SafeSport Handbook contains specifics on the… Read More ›
Coaches, Don’t Get Benched!
By Jim Clare, Illinois Coach-in-Chief USA Hockey and the Coaching Education Program (CEP) require: USA Hockey Registration, Screening, SafeSport Training, Age Specific Module completion and the appropriate Level CEP clinic to be eligible to coach. Why? The answer is rather simple;… Read More ›
