USA Hockey has long had systems in place to protect its participants from physical abuse, sexual abuse and other types of abuse and misconduct that can be harmful to youth hockey players and other participants.  These include without limitation Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Screening, Locker Room Supervision and Hazing Policies, in addition to Codes of Conduct applicable to administrators, coaches, officials, parents, players and spectators.  The USA Hockey SafeSport Handbook is intended to update and collect USA Hockey’s various policies to protect its participants from all types of misconduct and abuse.

San Jose Jr. Sharks Organization is committed to creating and maintaining a safe environment for its participants and spectators. All participants, Coaches, Players, and Parents, must adhere to the USA Hockey SafeSport Program and Policies.

All coaches and volunteers in any capacity are required to complete the SafeSport training initially once, and a refresher course every two seasons. 

SafeSport training can only be accessed through
https://www.usahockey.com/safesporttraining

As of January 1, 2018, all relevant individuals who need to be SafeSport certified or are seeking recertification will need to complete the new three-course SafeSport training, which features updated content. 

Upon completion of the online SafeSport training, individuals will be certified for two seasons. A new SafeSport refresher course will eventually be added to the platform. This will be an abbreviated version intended for individuals who have previously completed the three core SafeSport courses and need to recertify. Users completing the SafeSport refresher course will be certified for an additional two seasons.

https://www.usahockey.com/safesporttraining

The SafeSport compliance list does not automatically update from the USA Hockey SafeSport database. 

Once you complete the SafeSport training, you need to email your certificate to the following people:

1. Jr. Sharks Registrars:

Registrar

Karen Hackett

minorhockeymama@gmail.com 

2. The League Registrar for NorCal

Vada Burrow

aregistrarpd@gmail.com