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MINNESOTA HOCKEY PROGRAMS SAFESPORT USA Hockey and Minnesota Hockey have a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for abuse and misconduct. Through SafeSport's policies, procedures and training, Minnesota Hockey is committed to creating the safest possible environment for all participants. MINNESOTA DE VELOPMENT MODEL Minnesota Hockey has developed a set of guidelines and best practices with the goal of assisting our associations in implementing the principles of long-term athlete development and the ADM. These best practices are available on our website and will be distributed throughout the state this season. Reporting of Concerns of Abuse Screening of Staff and Volunteers Education and Awareness Training Monitoring and Supervision of SafeSport Program Responding to Reports of Abuse Policies Prohibiting Abuse and Managing Hockey Environments SafeSport 12 MHJ || 2 0 1 5 - 2 0 1 6 M I N N E S O TA H O C K E Y S E A S O N P R I M E R CROSS / HALF-ICE TOURNAMENTS As a leader in age-appropriate training, Minnesota Hockey encourages the exclusive use of cross/half-ice formats for games at the Mite/8U level and provides a set of guidelines for cross/half-ice tournaments. REC LE AGUE The Minnesota Hockey Recreation League offers players a low-cost, low-commitment option for hockey. It gives kids the opportunity to play hockey in a no-check, pressure- free environment that fosters a love for the game. DISABLED Minnesota Disabled Hockey is one of the fastest growing groups in the state, providing people with any type of physical or developmental disability the chance to play hockey. In Minnesota, hockey is truly for everyBODY! CONCUSSION EDUCATION With the support of our concussion experts at National Dizzy & Balance Center, Minnesota Hockey provides detailed tips on concussion prevention, management and return-to-play guidelines, as well as opportunities for free baseline tests. For more information, visit minnesotahockey.org. * Age-appropriate playing surfaces maximize fun and development in all sports.