2023-2024 Season Registration Information

We are excited to be welcoming friends to the ice for an exciting new season!   The fun starts with your registration, and we have made the process as simple as possible!  Registration has never been so easy!

• STEP ONE
  • Sign IN OR Create a Sports Engine Account
    • Athletes Over 18 Must Have Their Own Sports Engine Account.
    • Please do not create duplicate accounts, by creating a new account.

• STEP TWO: Complete Season Registration
  • Please read each question carefully.  Any inaccurate answers can delay your approval.
  • If the registrant is over the age of 18, there are multiple options for compliance with the Safe Sport Act.  Please carefully & accurately answer the questions.  Your response will determine the links and information you will be sent.  
  • For registrants who intended on using their USA Hockey compliance, please note that effective October 31, 2023 USA Hockey has requested that ASHA discontinue accepting.

• STEP THREE: Complete Safe Sport Act Compliance 
  • This applies to all registrants over the age of 18.
  • Please see graphic below for options
  • Links will be included in your receipt (sent via email).  Please check your SPAM box if you cannot see them. (Please note:  If the option is chosen -  The compliance vendors do have associated fees for their services.  $30 for NCIS Background Checks & $5 Abuse Prevention Training.  

IMPORTANT TIPS!

• READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
• Registrations must be completed by the member or guardian.
• Parents/Guardians - If registering as a coach or volunteer parents & guardians should register first.  
• SafeSport Act Compliance: If renewing:  Please check you Sports Engine Account and review your previous registrations to ensure that any certificates (if required) have not yet expired)
  • PLEASE NOTE ASHA cannot accept any alternative sources of background checks or abuse prevention training.
• Privacy: ASHA does not, at any time, sell or share membership information to third parties.

If you have any questions, please contact your Team Manager.

Thanks to the support of our community and generous donations, there are no fees for ASHA Membership for the regular 2023/2024 Season. 

On February 14, 2018 the “Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017” was signed into law and became effective immediately.  This new federal law aims to prevent sexual abuse in youth sports creates standards for all youth sport organizations, including programs offered by local leagues, churches, schools, camps, and non-profits. The Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017 includes requirements for prevention training, prevention policies, and mandatory reporting.  This law is broad and does not make specific accommodations for different sports or special needs. 

All registrants aged 18 years or older must show proof of an approved and current background screening authorization and abuse prevention training while registering for the ASHA season.  

We understand that special hockey is unique with is diverse needs, abilities and age ranges within each club.  In order to be flexible to meet the needs of each athlete, and comply with the federal regulations, the American Special Hockey Association has advocated for the following options:

1) Completion background screening authorization and abuse prevention training while registering for the ASHA season. 

2) Review the "Safe Sport for Youth" with a parents or Guardian (Adult Athletes Only)

3) Request An Accommodation (Adult Athletes Only)

Each registrant is asked to provide proof of compliance to their Team Registrar or Team Manager.  Please follow the steps carefully to complete your registration. 

For further information about the Minor Athletes Abuse Prevention Policies and Expectations, please visit https://uscenterforsafesport.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/MAAPP_Manual_Finalv2.pdf

Please note effective October 31, 2023

USA Hockey informed ASHA  to discontinue accepting USA Hockey Compliance Verifications.