FALCONS YOUTH LEAGUE
LOCKER ROOM MONITOR
RULES, REQUIREMENTS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES
UPDATED: 9/18/24
DESCRIPTION
A Locker Room Monitor is a coach or volunteer who is responsible for ensuring the safety of the players in the locker rooms. They will help to monitor the behavior of the players, help with any equipment needs, help keep them on time for games and practices, and enforce the policies and rules Pineville Ice House has established.
REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for a Locker Room Monitor position, a person must be a coach with the proper coaching credentials (USA Hockey coaching certification, SafeSport, and background check) or must be a volunteer who has completed the following:
Background Screening (CAHA): https://www.carolinahockey.org/backgroundscreening
-The NCSI background Screening is required to coach or volunteer in any capacity. This is enforced by USA Hockey and CAHA (Carolina Amateur Hockey Association).
SafeSport Training: https://www.usahockey.com/safesporttraining
-SafeSport is Authorized by Congress to help abuse prevention, education, and accountability take root in every sport, on every court. Dedicated solely to ending sexual, physical, and emotional abuse on behalf of athletes everywhere.
USA Hockey Volunteer Membership: https://membership.usahockey.com/
-All Volunteers within a USA Hockey sanctioned organization or event, need to have a USA Hockey number just like the players. USA Hockey provides a free volunteer membership but this does not include on-ice allowance.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Volunteers are responsible for enforcing the rules and monitoring according to the policies laid out in this document. Monitors should be at the rink 30 minutes prior to and after all practices and games. Any player who does not follow the rules, or any issues, should be reported to the Coaches, Hockey Director, or the Director of Hockey Operations.
REIMBURSEMENT
Volunteers will be reimbursed for the NCSI Background Check. A discount will be applied to the account of the son/daughter of the volunteer.
NOT A COACH OR LIAISON TO THE RINK/PROGRAM
Volunteer locker room monitors are not considered a coach or a representative of the Pineville ICe House or Falcons Program. The roles and responsibilities fall under helping to ensure the safety and decorum of the locker room is intact.
LOCKER ROOM RULES & POLICIES
1. Players are NOT to remain in the locker room without adult supervision. If
you are in the locker room and there are no adults, you need to leave.
2. No Horseplay. Do Not Push or Shove Anyone
3. Do Not Run
4. No Stick Play in the Locker Room.
5. Do Not Throw Items
6. No Ethnic, Racial, Sexual Comments or Behavior
7. Show Respect at all times – no Derogatory Comments or Hazing
8. NEVER Criticize another player
9. Keep the Locker Room Clean - Discard all trash in trash cans. This includes wrappers, cups, paper, tape, etc. Leave the locker room cleaner than when you arrived.
10. Honor the Player Agreement
11. Take Pride in yourself and how you behave.
12. Be ready for practice and games on time.
13. Do not take items that do not belong to you. If it appears an item has been left behind, give it to a coach or the skate rental counter, so they can try to return it to the owner.
14. Listen – Pay Attention when you are addressed either individually or as a group.
15. Don’t linger in the locker rooms. Do not make your coaches wait for you while you get ready to leave. The Locker Room is a place to get ready, to learn or a place to get undressed. It is not a social place.
16. Players will be held personally responsible for the destruction of any property.
17. No Disruptive Behavior of any kind. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.
18. No cell phone cameras, mp3 cameras, video or camera equipment of any kind in the locker room. Locker rooms are for changing - not taking pictures. Players who take pictures in the locker room are subject to suspension.
19. USA Hockey Locker Room Policy/ Safe Sport information can be found here https://www.usahockey.com/safesportprogram
If in doubt, ask yourself "Would mom or dad let me do this at home?" If the answer is no, then you shouldn't be doing it in the Arena either. The Locker Rooms, Playing Area and the Arena are like classrooms in a school. They are places of learning. The Locker Room rules are in effect to ensure a safe environment where learning or preparation to learn can take place. If you choose to break any of the above-listed rules, disciplinary action against you will be taken. We will not tolerate behavior problems in our Locker Room, Arena or on the ice.
PARENTS IN LOCKER ROOMS:
Except for players at the younger 8U age group, Pineville Falcons Youth Hockey discourages parents from entering the locker rooms unless it is truly necessary. They may go into the locker room if a player is or may be injured, or if the player’s disability warrants assistance. Naturally, with our youngest age group, it is necessary for parents to assist the players getting dressed. We encourage parents to teach their players as young as possible how to get dressed independently. In circumstances where parents are permitted in the locker room, coaches are permitted to ask the parent to leave for a short time before and after the game or practice so that coaches can address the players. As players get older, the coach may, in his or her discretion, prohibit parents from a locker room.
USA HOCKEY REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION
USA Hockey Registration: Annual registration that must be completed each season starting on April 1. You will receive an electronic copy of your registration from USA Hockey and must add the USAH number to your Crossbar account each season.
SafeSport Certification: The Safe Sport Training and Refresher Training are each valid for twelve (12) months. Safesport is a yearly requirement and consists of a core course followed by three refresher courses. Every fourth year one must take the core course over again.
Background Screen: USA Hockey has instituted a national background screening program. The screening is required every two seasons. Background screening is done through NCSI and takes an average of 10 - 14 business days to be completed.
As a Locker Room Monitor your role is to ensure the safety and well-being of our athletes by monitoring the locker rooms during all team events.
Your responsibilities include:
- Monitoring the Locker Room: Supervising the locker room during practices, games, and other team events to prevent, reduce, and eliminate adverse and harmful behavior. Your presence helps uphold the standards of the USA Hockey SafeSport Program and ensures the well-being of all participants.
- Reporting Adverse Behavior: Promptly reporting any adverse behavior or events observed in the locker room to the Safe Sport Director or a Board Member. This may include instances of physical abuse, emotional abuse, bullying, threats, harassment, sexual harassment, hazing, or unauthorized use of electronic devices.
- Providing Supervision: Offering supervision to help watch for, prevent, and/or report harmful behavior as outlined in the USA Hockey SafeSport Program guidelines. This includes ensuring that players adhere to codes of conduct and guidelines established by the organization.
- Locking and Monitoring Access: Securing the locker room during practices and games by locking the door when necessary. As the keeper of the key for your team's locker room, you are responsible for managing access and ensuring that only authorized individuals enter the facility.