I will not force my child to participate in hockey. I will try to make it FUN!
I will encourage my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflict withoutresorting to hostility or violence.
I will teach my child that doing one’s best is as important as winning so thatmy child will never feel defeated by the outcome of the game. I will make mychild feel like a winner every time by offering praise for competing fairly and their best. I will never ridicule or yell at my child for making a mistake or losing a game.
I will remember that children learn by example. I will applaud good plays by both my child’s team and their opponents. I will not be critical of, or embarrass any player, including opposition players.
I will never question the official’s judgment or honesty in public. I recognize that officials are being developed in the same manner as players.
I will respect and show appreciation for the volunteers who give their time to hockey for my child. I will leave the coaching to the coaching staff. I will encourage my child to play in a manner consistent with the team’s strategy or plans.
I will never yell, taunt, threaten, or inflict physical violence upon any player, coach, official or spectator at any youth hockey activity. I will refrain from the use of abusive or vulgar language, racial, ethnic or gender-related slurs at any time at the rink or any youth hockey function. I will support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from youth hockey games.
PLAYERS CODE OF CONDUCT
PLAY FOR FUN! Be Team player and get along with your teammates.
No swearing or abusive language on the bench in the rink or at any team function. Fighting will not be tolerated. Fighting will result in an appearance before a Discipline Committee.
No lashing out at any official no matter what the call is. The coaching staff will handle all matters pertaining to officiating.
I will conduct myself in a befitting manner at all facilities (ice rink, hotel, restaurant, etc) during all team functions.
RESPECT your coaches, teammates, parents, opponents, and officials.
Any player or team official who cannot abide by these rules or violates them will be subject to further disciplinary action.
SPECTATOR'S CODE OF CONDUCT
Display good sportsmanship. Always respect players, coaches and officials.
Act appropriately; do not taunt or disturb other fans; enjoy the game together.
Cheer good plays of all participants; avoid booing opponents.
Cheer in a positive manner and encourage fair play; profanity and objectionable cheers or gestures are offensive.
Help provide a safe and fun environment; throwing any items on the ice surface can cause injury to players and officials.
Do not lean over or pound on the glass; the glass surrounding the ice surface is part of the playing area.
Support the referees and coaches by trusting their judgment and integrity.
Be responsible for your own safety – be alert to prevent accidents from flying pucks and other avoidable situations.
Respect locker rooms as private areas for players, coaches and officials.
Be supportive after the game – win or lose. Recognize good effort, teamwork and sportsmanship.
