Health and Safety

Nashoba Youth Hockey adheres to the USA Hockey Declaration of Player Safety, which states that:

• All USA Hockey members must demonstrate awareness and support for the application, spirit and the respect of the rules in order for continued improvement in the game of hockey.
• Coaches are expected to teach proper skills and hold their players accountable for illegal and dangerous actions, regardless as to whether they are properly penalized, or not.
• Parents are expected to support the decisions of the officials and support the coaches in teaching the proper skills in a safe and positive environment.
• Officials shall enforce a strict penalty standard according to the guidelines that have been established.
• Players are expected to compete within the playing rules.
• Administrators are expected to hold players, coaches, officials and parents accountable for their actions in an effort to promote a safe and positive environment for all participants.
• All members of USA Hockey share an equal responsibility to ensure the integrity of the game is upheld. The onus to incorporate change is not only on the officials, but also on administrators, coaches, parents and players, as well. 

Read the full USA Hockey Declaration of Safety, Fair Play & Respect (effective 2019-20 season)

USA Hockey Resource Guide for Injury Management

Incident Report Form

To be completed by Coach or Manager

Please notify Donna Boneck, NYHA Director of Health & Safety of any injuries

The USA Hockey Concussion Management Protocol and state statutes require that an athlete be removed from any training, practice or game if:

• exhibiting any signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion, or
• are suspected of sustaining a concussion.

The player should not return to physical activity until he or she has been evaluated by a qualified medical provider who has provided written clearance to return to sports.

1. Nashoba Hockey requires that the USA Hockey Return to Play form be completed after an athlete has been removed from athletic activity due to a suspected concussion.
2. The form must be signed by their medical provider and submitted to the Nashoba Director of Health & Safety prior to returning to the ice without restriction to training, practice or competition.

Links to USA Hockey's Concussion Information:

Concussion Management Protocol 

Return to Play form

Complete and email form to Donna Boneck, NYHA Director of Health & Safety.

By registering as a member of USA Hockey you are automatically enrolled in the USA Hockey insurance program. The following is a brief description of the insurance policies provided to registered members of USA Hockey.

If you are a registered USA Hockey member and you are injured while participating in a USA Hockey sanctioned activity, follow these procedures:

• At the hospital or doctor’s office, always provide them with your individual, employer health plan, union plan, etc., information as your primary plan.
• The USAH plan requires that treatment following an injury must occur within 30 days from the injury date.
• If you have no other insurance, then your USAH plan will be the primary plan with a $3,500 deductible.
• ONLY CLAIMS ARISING FROM A USAH SANCTIONED ACTIVITY WILL BE HONORED.
• If you need assistance filing an online claim, please contact A-G Administrators customer service team at 484-320-7286.

USA Hockey Summary of Insurance Coverages for Members

Read more at USA Hockey's Insurance Management page