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news & notes LIKE Minnesota Hockey on Facebook Facebook.com/MinnHockey Follow Minnesota Hockey on Twitter @MinnHockey Commitment to Safety Continues with SafeSport Policies Prohibiting Abuse & Managing Hockey Environments The safety of its Monitoring participants is of paramount Education and importance to USA Hockey and Awareness Supervision Training and Minnesota Hockey. of SafeSport This includes not only on-ice, Program but off-ice safety in any part of Minnesota Hockey's programs. The USA Hockey SafeSport program is intended to protect all participants, not just players, from any type of misconduct or abuse. Screening By pulling together existing Responding of Staff and to Reports USA Hockey off-ice safety Volunteers of Abuse policies and hockey environment management policies, constructing a supervision and Reporting monitoring structure, creating of Concerns a reporting, investigatory and of Abuse response system, producing education and awareness training materials, and enhancing participant screening, Visit MinnesotaHockey.org USA Hockey has taken giant steps towards to download the SafeSport improving off-ice safety. handbook and poster. USA Hockey and Minnesota Hockey have a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for abuse and misconduct. Through the USA of safety in hockey. With the increasing Hockey SafeSport Program, USA Hockey amount of players wearing braces, Shock and Minnesota Hockey are committed to Doctor felt that players would benefit from creating the safest possible environment for a new mouthguard enhanced specifically participation in hockey. for them. SafeSport Fruchi® fuels growth through Gear Up Minnesota! Fruchi® is a proud supporter of Gear Up Minnesota! In addition to their financial support of Minnesota Hockey's grant program for starter hockey equipment, Fruchi will give every association that receives an equipment grant four cases of Fruchi smoothies that can be used for fundraising. "We are thrilled to be supporting Minnesota Hockey and Gear Up Minnesota! in the continued growth and development of the great game of hockey," brand marketing manager Karen Madden said. "Through our fundraising program, we look forward to helping all kids across Minnesota live their dream of playing hockey." Gear Up Minnesota! grant applications are now being accepted for the 2012-2013 season. Associations can use equipment starter sets to attract new players and make hockey more accessible by eliminating the initial cost of equipment. To apply for a grant, please visit MinnesotaHockey.org. A special thank you to the Minnesota Wild Foundation, Total Hockey, Fruchi, West Bend Insurance, Subway and other supporters for making Gear Up Minnesota! a reality. Shock Doctor Unveils Revolutionary Braces Mouthguards Shock Doctor, the No. 1 mouthguard in the world and official mouthguard sponsor of Minnesota Hockey, has announced their new line of Ultra Braces mouthguards. Committed to producing the most innovative sports protection equipment, Shock Doctor recognizes the importance Total Hockey Volunteer of the Month The Total Hockey Volunteer of the Month program recognizes the many wonderful off-ice volunteers who are so vital to the success of a hockey association. Ice Scheduler, Team Manager, Tournament Director, Mites Coordinator, Recruiting Chairperson … the list is endless! Total Hockey and Minnesota Hockey want to make sure that the time and energy these volunteers selflessly dedicate to hockey are properly acknowledged. 18 minnesotahockeyjournal.com // February.2013 "Our new Ultra Braces lineup is the culmination of our dedication to performance and protection and the needs of every single athlete," said Jay Turkbas, Shock Doctor senior vice president of product development and marketing. The new Ultra Braces lineup features the Ultra Braces and Ultra Double Braces mouthguards. Designed specifically for players with braces, they provide unmatched fit and protection, utilizing a variety of Shock Doctor technologies. The Ultra Braces and Ultra Double Braces will be available in early 2013. For more information, visit ShockDoctor.com. Do you know someone who should be considered for the Total Hockey Volunteer of the Month? If so, please visit MinnesotaHockey.org and fill out an application. One volunteer will be featured each month. That volunteer will also receive a $50 Total Hockey gift card. In addition, five sets of starter hockey gear will be contributed in his/her name to their association, courtesy of Total Hockey. Please contact us at info@minnesotahockey.org with any questions.