SafeSport
ADD HERE - DIFFERENCE BETWEEN STAR AND SAFESPORT
The SafeSport Training has been updated for 2020/2021 season.
As of January 1, 2018, all relevant individuals who need to be SafeSport certified or are seeking recertification will need to complete the new SafeSport training, which features updated content. SafeSport training must be completed every year.
Once you have completed the Core SafeSport Course, there will be a Refresher Course available for individuals who have previously completed the core SafeSport course and need to recertify. Users completing the SafeSport refresher course will be certified for an additional season.
PLEASE NOTE that you will need your own USA Hockey Confirmation Number or Referee Number and your own email address to access the training.
District 4 SafeSport
Kim Gearns
Phone: 586-201-8730
Henrik Impola
Phone: 313-402-2467
SafeSport Training For Parents
Developed for parents of athletes, this course addresses important topics around recognizing, preventing and taking action against misconduct in sports, from a parent perspective. This course, which takes a little over half an hour to complete, helps parents become active participants in creating safe, positive sports environments for their child.
Every Association/Club must assign a SafeSport Coordinator
SUSPENSIONS DUE TO VIOLATIONS MANDATORY
Mandatory suspensions as prescribed by MAHA for SafeSport violations.
1) 1st offense: a one game suspension to the head coach
2) 2nd offense: a warning to the Association/Club and a one week suspension to the head coach
3) 3rd offense: the head coach and the Association/Club representative shall attend a hearing which may result in further sanctions up to and including fines, suspensions, and/or removal of an Association/Club good standing within MAHA.
