Locker Room Monitor

The role of the Locker Room Monitor (LRM) is to ensure that all aspects, as required by USA Hockey and District 8, are met along with the WSPHA Policy Handbook (pages 19-21)

• Travel Teams are alloted to have 1 - 2 LRM's per Team. Each LRM will be provided Season Dibs Credit.
• During the Team Meeting, the LRM, Manager and Coaches need to stress the importance of this role to the Athletes and Parents of the team.
• Create Google Calendar - share with Team Manager, Coaches and WSPHA DIBS Coordinator (wspha.dibs@gmail.com)
• Managers of the same sex can assist with Shifts
• Coaches of the same sex can assist with Shifts on Practice Days ONLY
• Because of the critical importance of this role, random check-ins will be conducted by either a Board Member or the DiBS Coordinator to ensure compliance. If no one is present in the Locker Room during a check-in:
• 1st Offense - Meeting with Head Coach and (2) Board Members
• 2nd Offense - Immediate Charge of DiBS Buyout and dismal as team LRM

To be eligible for designation as a Locker Room Monitor (LRM), please follow the steps below to get started. By selecting to be a "Volunteer" there should be no fees attached to your registration/sign-ups. If you should have to pay a fee, reach out to the Assocation Treasurer for a reimbursement.

1. USA Hockey Registration http://www.usahockeyregistration.com/

2. Safesport https://www.usahockey.com/safesporttraining

3. USA Hockey Background Check https://www.usahockey.com/backgroundscreen

Guided by the national USA Hockey SafeSport Handbook, require at least one gender-specific, background-screened adult monitor to be present in locker rooms during all team events for minor players. Specific rules, such as those preventing electronic recording devices, parents in locker rooms for older players, and requiring coaches to ensure a team leaves the locker room clean, are implemented to ensure player safety and uphold USA Hockey's commitment to protecting participants from abuse, bullying, and harassment. 

Key Requirements

• Mandatory Supervision:

A gender-specific, background-screened adult must be in the locker room at all times that minors are present, even if coaches are also present. 

• No Electronic Devices:

Mobile phones, cameras, and other recording devices are strictly prohibited in locker rooms. 

• Parental Presence:

Parents are discouraged from entering locker rooms for players above the 8 & Under age group, though exceptions are made for injury or disability. 

• Co-Ed Locker Rooms:

For 8 & Under teams with co-ed locker rooms, players should wear base layers to prevent any member of one gender from seeing the opposite gender undressed. 

• Responsible Conduct:

Activities like boxing, wrestling, throwing equipment, shooting pucks, and eating are prohibited. 

USA HOCKEY Resources and Downloads - Safe Sport Handbook