Coaches

Coaches Must Wear Helmets

·         The P.A.H.L. has adopted the following guidelines for enforcement of the Helmet Policy as suggested by the Youth Council Helmet Policy Enforcement Sub-Committee. These guidelines are to be enforced by the Association Board members of the Associations within P.A.H.L.

·         First Offense:  A verbal reminder of the policy and the penalty for non-compliance.

·         Second Offense:  A written warning of the policy and sanctions that could occur if the policy is not followed.

·         Third Offense:                  A two game suspension.   At the option of the local suspending authority (PAHL) the offending coach may be allowed to practice with the team during this suspension as long as he/she wears a helmet.

·         Fourth Offense:   As per bylaw 10. (c) Annual Guide. Notification on Helmet Policy violations pending a hearing by the Affiliate or suspending authority- disciplinary hearing must be held within 7 days of notification of the violation. Suspensions should not be for less than 30 days.

·         Coaches are to wear their helmet during any on ice activity, including but not limited to practices, pre-game warm-ups, and clinics.

·         From USA Hockey.com  All ice hockey coaches and instructors of registered USA Hockey Youth/High School, Disabled, Girls’/Women’s 19 & Under and below programs must properly wear an ice hockey helmet during all on-ice sessions, including practices, controlled scrimmages and coach and referee clinics (seminars).

·         This does not say anything about pre-game warmup. Just make sure you bring your helmet to the game, This was mentioned at the last P.A.H.L. meeting..

Very Important Letter From USA Hockey

A man in his 60's was able to enter locker rooms when players were changing and showering. He asked them questions and attempted to collect contact information. In addition, it appears this man entered other locker rooms while the players were on the ice and may have taken identification information from clothing.   He claimed he was an equipment supplier agent, which was a ruse to get information from players. Police were summoned; the man was questioned, photographed and escorted out of the facility.

 It is imperative that all local programs have an adult (coach, assistant coach, team manager) present in the locker room, or at the locker room door, to assure that only players, coaches and approved team personnel are permitted in the locker room.

Further, coaches/team managers must personally monitor the locker room environment at all times while players are present and also make sure the locker room is appropriately secured during times when players are on the ice.

Please make sure this information is shared with those appropriate and thank you in advance for your immediate and on-going attention to this matter.

Dave Ogrean
Executive Director
USA Hockey

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