California Amateur Hockey Association SafeSport protects athletes on every team, in every program, all year long. Find the right reporting path, understand your responsibilities, and access trusted education. Start here You do not need proof to report a reasonable concern, and you should not investigate it yourself. Share what you know without delaying a report to collect every detail. Call 911 or local law enforcement now. Report to the U.S. Center online or by phone. Suspected child abuse or neglect must also go to local authorities as required by law. For emotional or physical misconduct, bullying, hazing, harassment, or prevention-policy concerns, contact CAHA and/or the Center as applicable. Choose what you need Practical resources from the U.S. Center for SafeSport and USA Hockey. Learn warning signs, healthy boundaries, questions to ask a program, and how to support a young athlete. Find youth-focused education, understand your rights, and learn what changes when you turn 18. Complete required training and understand boundaries for one-on-one interactions, travel, locker rooms, and electronic communication. Access the current handbook, policies, forms, screening information, and program tools. Explore the full SafeSport resource library (opens in a new tab) Mandatory reporting Adult Participants must follow the SafeSport Code and applicable federal and state law. An email to a club or CAHA may not satisfy a legal duty to report child abuse to law enforcement or child-protection authorities. If you are unsure where a matter belongs, make the report. The receiving organization can advise on jurisdiction. Current governing resources Use these living official pages for the latest editions rather than relying on an old PDF. Common questions SafeSport applies year-round across sanctioned USA Hockey programs and events, including travel and in-house or recreational programs. Requirements differ by role. The U.S. Center’s online form permits anonymous reports. Contact information can make follow-up easier. Anyone—not only an athlete—may report. Possibly. Child-abuse reports may need to go to law enforcement or child protection and the U.S. Center. Policy may require another report to CAHA, USA Hockey, or a member program. Required adults complete Core training followed by the applicable refresher. Athletes who turn 18 may need training before participating after their birthday. Verify current USA Hockey requirements. Use Process Education and Navigation resources or email safesport@caha.com.Every athlete deserves a safe place to play.
How to report a concern
Immediate danger
Sexual misconduct or child abuse
833-5US-SAFE (587-7233)Other SafeSport concerns
safesport@usahockey.orgEducation for our hockey community
Recognize. Talk. Respond.
Know what safe sport looks like
Train and lead safely
Build a compliant program
Reporting is a personal responsibility.
Adult Participants should
Policies and program requirements
SafeSport FAQ
Who is covered by SafeSport?
Can I make an anonymous report?
Do I need to report to more than one place?
What training is required?
Where can I get help?
What to include, if known: what happened; date, time, and location; people involved; immediate safety needs; witnesses; and a way to contact you. Center reports may be anonymous, though contact information can help follow-up. Information is handled as privately as possible but may be shared when required by law, safety needs, or the applicable process.
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