Safe Sport

Neesha Lenzini

Colorado Amateur Hockey Safe Sport

7192297939

See Something, Say Something — CAHA Safe Sport

The Colorado Amateur Hockey Association is asking everyone in the Colorado hockey community— players, parents, coaches, officials, volunteers, and fans—to speak up if you see or hear something concerning. Together, we can protect our youth athletes and build a more inclusive, respectful, and safe environment for all Colorado hockey players.

Remember the "Rule of Two": whenever in a locker room, team van/bus, or similar setting, there must always be a second adult present who is both background-screened and Safe Sport certified.

Report a concern: Please use one of the reporting links below or reach out directly to thCAHA Safe Sport Coordinator at safesport1@coloradohockey.org . Additional links, documents and educational materials are available in the table below.

If this is an emergency or someone is in immediate danger, call 911.

Colorado
Safer Youth Sports
(SB24-113)

US Center for
Safe Sport
Reporting

USA Hockey
Safe Sport
Reporting

Learn About "1616" The Buffalo MindSet

July 30, 2026

1616 & CAHA Partnership: 2025–26 Impact

See how the 1616 partnership is impacting players, coaches and families across Colorado hockey. Read More →

CAHA SafeSport Resources

The Colorado Amateur Hockey Association is committed to providing a safe, respectful environment for all athletes. The resources below include current SafeSport governing documents, CAHA guidance, training materials, and educational resources for athletes, parents, coaches, volunteers, and member organizations.

SafeSport Code & Governing Policies

2026 SafeSport Code CURRENT • PDF	Current SafeSport Code for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement. Effective January 1, 2026.
2026 SafeSport Code – Spanish CURRENT • PDF • ESPAÑOL	Spanish-language version of the 2026 SafeSport Code.
Noteworthy Revisions to the 2026 SafeSport Code CURRENT • SUMMARY	Overview of significant 2026 Code revisions and the rationale for the changes.
2026 SafeSport Code – Exhibit 1 CURRENT • PDF	Arbitration and hearing fees associated with SafeSport proceedings.
2026 SafeSport Code – Exhibit 2 CURRENT • PDF	SafeSport arbitrator qualifications, independence, experience, and education requirements.
2025 Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP) CURRENT POLICY • PDF	Prevention policies covering education and training, one-on-one interactions, locker rooms, electronic communications, transportation, lodging, and related protections.
2025 MAAPP Manual IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE • PDF	Detailed MAAPP implementation guidance, definitions, exceptions, best practices, consent requirements, and practical scenarios.
Billeting Policy HOCKEY-SPECIFIC POLICY • DOC	Requirements for Minor Athletes living with billet families, including screening, training, consent, supervision, and billet-coordinator responsibilities.
2020 SafeSport Code Addendum HISTORICAL / PRIOR-CODE REFERENCE • PDF	October 2020 SafeSport Code Addendum addressing prior-Code definitions, procedural rights, and evidentiary provisions.

Reporting, Response & CAHA SafeSport Process

CAHA SafeSport Oversight – Updated Process & Role Clarification CAHA GUIDANCE • DOC	Explains CAHA's centralized SafeSport oversight process and the compliance, education, screening, monitoring, and support responsibilities of local SafeSport Coordinators.
Steps for Reporting Abuse and Misconduct JANUARY 2026 • PDF	Current step-by-step reporting guidance, including a decision tree for determining where reports may need to be made.
Responding to Abuse or Misconduct Disclosures RESPONSE GUIDANCE • PDF	Guidance for responding when someone discloses abuse or misconduct, including listening, providing support, limiting questions, and explaining next reporting steps.
CAHA Mandatory Reporting Guidelines CAHA RESOURCE • DOC	CAHA resource addressing mandatory-reporting responsibilities, consequences for failure to report, and assistance available through SafeSport Coordinators.
Mandatory Reporters of Child Abuse and Neglect HISTORICAL REFERENCE • CURRENT THROUGH AUGUST 2015	Child Welfare Information Gateway reference covering state reporting laws, reporting standards, institutional responsibilities, and confidentiality. Use current state and federal sources when determining present-day legal requirements.

Locker Room Safety & Monitoring

CAHA provides both general locker-room monitoring expectations and situational compliance guidance. Member organizations should review the applicable materials together.

Clarification on Locker Room Monitors CAHA GUIDANCE • DOC	CAHA expectations for rostered monitors, screening, SafeSport training, appropriate supervision, and monitoring practices.
Locker Room Monitoring – Best Practices, Requirements & Situational Exceptions COMPLIANCE GUIDANCE • DOC	Practical examples addressing coach talks, doorway monitoring, older athlete groups, delayed staff, and limited-monitor situations.
Locker Room Monitor Training Presentation TRAINING • PRESENTATION	Training presentation covering supervision, privacy, phones and cameras, screening, SafeSport training, common pitfalls, and monitor responsibilities.
Protecting Our Athletes – Locker Room Safety Flyer QUICK REFERENCE • DOC	One-page quick-reference resource covering monitoring responsibilities, privacy, prohibited device use, concerns, and reporting/support information.

Education, Prevention & Additional Resources

SafeSport for Hockey – Kids Presentation YOUTH EDUCATION • PRESENTATION	Youth-focused presentation addressing SafeSport, player rights, respect, speaking up, locker-room safety, bullying, and adult responsibilities.
Bullying Prevention Handbook for Coaches of Minor Athletes FEBRUARY 2026 • PDF	Guidance for recognizing, preventing, and responding to bullying, including practical activities and organizational resources.
Racism & Bias Education Resources EDUCATION • DOC	Anti-racism, unconscious-bias, identity, terminology, and hockey-specific educational resources for players, coaches, and families.
SafeSport Resources & Trainings RESOURCE DIRECTORY • DOC	Collection of SafeSport, MAAPP, training, reporting, consent, child-welfare, and USA Hockey resources.

Additional SafeSport Quick Links

SafeSport Code Glossary | Archived SafeSport Codes | MAAPP

SafeSport Courses for Athletes & Families | USA Hockey SafeSport Resources

RAINN Resources | Childhelp Resources

Note: SafeSport policies, procedures, and legal reporting requirements may change. Current U.S. Center for SafeSport, USA Hockey, CAHA, state, and federal requirements should be consulted when determining applicable obligations. Documents identified as historical references are provided for reference and prior-Code purposes.

For Players

For Parents

For Coaches

For Team Managers

For Officials