SAFESPORT

Ironbound Hockey Association is committed to improving the development, safety, and welfare of its players and all members involved in hockey and our organization. Therefore, it supports the USA Hockey SafeSport Program and requires all players, coaches, and members to fully participate.

Ironbound is committed to improving the skill development, the safety and the welfare of our athletes. The SafeSport Program is designed to provide clear guidelines and expectations for all players, coaches and organization members on:

  1. abuse or misconduct prevention strategies
  2. appropriate behavior
  3. effective response to concerns

Unfortunately, youth sports can be a place where misconduct, including child physical and sexual abuse, has the potential to occur. This Ironbound approved document will provide the guidelines for appropriate behavior in hopes that the risk of abuse will be minimized. These measures, while aimed at protecting youth, also serve to better protect adult coaches and volunteers

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USA Hockey SafeSport Program

A set of Policies and Procedures that assist organizations in the prevention of child abuse and misconduct as well as required training; screening and background check program; reporting and responding policies; and how to monitor and supervise. For more information on the USA Hockey, SafeSport Program visit https://www.ironboundhockey.com/resources/safesporttraining/

The SafeSport Program is designed to prevent abuse and maximize the safety of our participants. The SafeSport Training is part of the Program and is intended to heighten awareness of those that are in supervisory positions over youth participants in our game.

The SafeSport Coordinator, Kathryn Kehoe, is responsible for overseeing SafeSport policies, which include preventing abuse, ensuring proper conduct, and providing a safe environment for all participants. The coordinator handles education, training, reporting, and ensures that any SafeSport-related complaints are addressed according to USA Hockey’s guidelines. This role is essential in promoting a safe and respectful culture within each hockey program.

If you have an issue regarding safety, etc., please reach out to Ironbound’s SafeSport Officer, Kathryn Kehoe.