Hockey Canada Dressing Room Policy

Hockey Manitoba Members,

The purpose and intent of the new Hockey Canada Dressing Room Policy is to provide an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and safe for all members.

Please find below the applicable documents pertaining to the recently adopted Hockey Canada Dressing Room Policy. 

• Hockey Canada Dressing Room Policy 
• Hockey Canada Gender Expression Policy

You can also find the following documents below which will support your Minor Hockey Association with the implementation of these policies:

• Dressing Room Policy FAQ
• Dressing Room Policy Implementation Guide
• Gender Expression Policy FAQ
• Gender Expression Resource Guide
• Rule of Two

The Hockey Canada Gender Expression Policy is a foundational document designed to explicitly state Hockey Canada’s commitment to being more inclusive to transgender and non-binary participants. It spells out the practical considerations and needs to address often invisible and unique challenges that transgender and non-binary athletes face. This includes, but is not limited to, treatment, eligibility, registration, and dressing rooms. 

Hockey Canada’s new Dressing Room Policy represents a shift in philosophy from previous dressing room regulations. The new model is based upon creating safe, inclusive, and equitable dressing room environments that are designated team spaces for everyone, while providing proper supervision.

Hockey Canada and Hockey Manitoba believe in balancing the safety, privacy, modesty and wishes of our participants without compromising the aspects of camaraderie, social integration and bonding inherent in a team sport. This policy attempts to meet these goals while providing a safe and respectful environment for participants.

Hockey Manitoba will continue to work with our members to encourage inclusiveness in our game and will strive to provide the necessary pathway that is welcoming, and safe for all players, coaches, officials, and volunteers who are members of our sport.

The most updated documents relating to Hockey Canada's Dressing Room Policy can be found via the following Hockey Canada link.

Good luck to all Hockey Manitoba members for a productive, safe, and enjoyable hockey season.


Peter Woods, Executive Director, Hockey Manitoba