Effective immediately: All coaches must have the following clearances in addition to USA Hockey Registration and Modules.

1. Safe Sport – most did last year and it’s good for two years. On USA Hockey Website. Safe Sport

2. AAHA Clearance – AAHA Website – AAHA Clearance

3. PA State Act 15 Clearances: PA State Act 15. Links for required clearances will be found here.

Unless you are paid for coaching, you may use the FBI Fingerprint waiver Form, provided you meet the criteria. This a State Law and you can not go on the ice or coach without them. NO EXCEPTIONS. The good news is that they are now all free for volunteers, except for a notary fee for the waiver. Coaches, assistant coaches, managers and locker room monitors may not do anything with kids until these are complete.

4. Affidavit Exemption from FBI (fingerprint) Check: FBI Exemption