Locker Room Monitors
Each team should have at least 2 locker room monitors. Please note this does not apply to 8U teams.
The presence of adults in the locker rooms is critical to maintaining a safe and positive environment. Over the past five years it has become clear that more than half of all SafeSport incidents reported each year occur in locker rooms. In all but a few cases, there was no locker room monitor present. Whenever players are present in the locker room, there must be at least one screened and SafeSport- trained adult present either in the locker room or near the door (within arm’s length and so the monitor can sufficiently hear inside the locker room), frequently checking and communicating with the players so they understand they are being monitored. Coaches can act as locker room monitors, however, we strongly encourage volunteer parents to fill this role to enable the coaches to focus on game or practice planning and preparation.
BECOMING A LOCKER ROOM MONITOR
Below are all the links to the required trainings and registrations to become a locker room monitor.
1) USA HOCKEY REGISTRATION
Locker room monitors are required to register with USA Hockey as a Manager/Volunteer. There is no registration fee. You will be prompted to enter your USA Hockey confirmation number into your Hyland Registration.
2) HYLAND VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION
Once you have your USA Hockey confirmation number, please complete the Hyland Volunteer Registration. When prompted to select a participant to register, select yourself OR choose + NEW PARTICIPANT and add your name and information for this volunteer registration.
3) USA HOCKEY BACKGROUND SCREENING
Background screens through NCSI under the national program will cost $30 for all domestic screens. Reimbursement of your background screen will come out of your TEAM ACCOUNT. Please ensure that your treasurer has added this cost into the team budget.
Screening is good for two seasons. NCSI will not allow you to complete a new background screen if your previous screen is still valid.
4) SAFESPORT TRAINING
The U.S. Center for SafeSport is an independent non-profit organization focused on ending all forms of abuse in sport. SafeSport Training is required for all equipment managers and trainers. The Safe Sport Training and Refresher Training are each valid for twelve (12) months beginning on 4/1/22.
There is a core course followed by three refreshers - only ONE course needed per season. Once you sign in you will be automatically directed to the appropriate course.