TEAM SAFETY

Team Safety Person

All minor hockey teams in Canada must have a designated HCSP qualified Safety Person.  The emphasis of the HCSP is on injury prevention and safety through risk management and education. Safety people will be provided information for risk management, safety tools and information to allow them to implement effective injury prevention and risk management programs where safety is the first priority at all times. This will be accomplished by every team having a qualified Safety Person at all hockey-related activities, both on and off the ice, who will be focused on the safety and well being of the players.  The Safety Person must be indicated on all game sheets.

The Hockey Canada Safety Person course is a 3 hour risk manager and safety online program, which utilizes a proactive, preventative, common sense approach to keeping our children safe. Team player safety is the first priority at all times, both on and off the ice. The HCSP must assume a leadership role in promoting the values of safety, fair play and integrity. The HCSP must be re-certified every 3 years.