SafeSport and Background Checks

NHA is committed to creating a safe and positive environment for its participant’s physical, emotional, and social development and to ensure that it promotes an environment free from abuse and misconduct. As part of this commitment NHA will be following the recommendations and guidelines defined in the USA Hockey SafeSport Program Handbook.  

Please refer to the USA Hockey SafeSport Program Website and Handbook for complete definitions of these abuses and misconducts. Links are provided below.

All Coaches, Team Managers, Locker Room Monitors, Board Members, Coordinators, and any other volunteer that will have regular contact with or authority over NHA players are required to complete the following registration steps. Follow the steps on the Volunteering/DIBS page to complete your requirements. It is strongly recommended to get a head start on these requirements early in the season or pre-season to ensure you are compliant. Lack of compliance will result in being unable to do the role (ex. a Coach will not be allowed on the ice).

Please see the chart below for a manually updated status of all NHA volunteers and their SafeSport and Background Check completion and expiration status. Please note this report is NOT automatically generated and is updated periodically by our registrar. Coaches can find their requirements status on the Coaching Requirement Report page.

Please note, the NHA Registrar cannot resolve any SafeSport or Background Screening concerns. Please contact USAH at memberservices@usahockey.com, and include your current USAH number in your email.