WAHA Safesport Program
The 2017 Safe Sport Act requires abuse awareness training for all youth sports organizations. Safe Sport certification is mandatory for all coaches, officials, board members, employees, volunteers, billets, and anyone else who will have regular contact with, or authority over, minor athletes are required to submit to a background screen before any such contact with minor athletes.
Players who turn 18 before December 31st are required to be Safe Sport certified.
*At a minimum each player shall have one parent Safe Sport certified and background screened.
Safe Sport Resources and Downloads
You represent the accountability in maintaining this important Safe Sport requirement each season.
WAHA Safe Sport Policies
The safety of its participants is of paramount importance to WAHA, PNAHA and USA Hockey. Safe Sport is the organization’s program related to off-ice safety.
WAHA 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 WAHA follows the recommendations and guidelines defined in the USA Hockey Safe Sport Program Handbook. Any questions or concerns about Safe Sport should be directed to Alisha Toombs, WAHA Safe Sport Coordinator.
WAHA SafeSport Policies are designed to address the following types of abuse and misconduct:
· Sexual Abuse
· Physical Abuse
· Emotional Abuse
· Bullying, Threats and Harassment
· Hazing
Please note WAHA requires Safe Sport certification to be mandatory for all coaches, officials, board members, employees, volunteers, billets, and anyone else who will have regular contact with, or authority over, minor athletes are required to submit to a background screen before any such contact with minor athletes. *At a minimum each player shall have one parent Safe Sport certified and background screened.
Questions? Contact:
Alisha Toombs
WAHA Safesport Program Coordinator
Phone: 541-223-4465
Register as a WAHA Volunteer
Every year, all volunteers are required to complete their SafeSport training, run a background check (good for 2 years) and register with WAHA as a Volunteer. Please follow the steps below to properly register.
STEP 1: Register with USA Hockey as a Volunteer and obtain your registration confirmation number. You will get a new number each year.
STEP 2: Complete your SafeSport Certification. Every year, all coaches are required to renew and update their SafeSport Certification before stepping on the ice. First time you do this will take up to 3 hours. Any refresher courses are 20-30mins. Please make sure you give yourself plenty of time do this well in advance, there are NO EXCEPTIONS.
STEP 3: Complete PNAHA Background Check. Screening is completed through PNAHA. Select WAHA when asked for district. Screenings are good for 2 years and if you are unable to submit a new report, it means you are good for this year and go to Step 4. To complete this process takes less than 5 minutes and is reimbursable. To receive a refund please email WAHA Treasurer at wahatreasurer1@gmail.com with your receipt & mailing address to send your check.
STEP 4: Every year, register on our website as a Volunteer so we can verify credentials. Please use the USA Hockey number in Step 1 to complete this registration. Do not email or attach your SafeSport information. Once you are registered, our SafeSport Representative/Registrar will verify your information to get you a badge.
STEP 5: Read our Fundraising & Parent Volunteer Requirements on ways you can help our organization.
Parent & Spectator Code of Conduct
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Wenatchee Wild Development Teams
WAHA Locker Room Policy
Updated Social Media Expectations
Be informed on what is the expected behavior around Social Media and Cell Phone usage. WAHA expects a culture of respect. Please assure your player(s) understand what the boundaries around cell phone use and social media are.
Updated Transportation and Lodging Policy
This policy MUST be signed by each adult (including parents) in our organization acknowledging receipt of and agreeing to the policy. This will be included in registration and discussed at the Coach and Parent Meetings. This requirement is per USA Hockey, US Center for Safe Sport and PNAHA guidelines.
