Code of Conduct (Thornton Minor Hockey)

PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT

I will:

• Respect and adhere to the ideals, policies, and rules determined by Hockey Canada, OMHA, TMHA and my team

• Respect the rules of the game, opponents, officials and their decisions

• Maintain self control at all times

• Attend as many games and practices as reasonably possible

• Be present before games and practices in a timely manner

• Notify the coach/manager ahead of time if I will be absent

• Respect the facilities, either home or away, in which I’m privileged to play

• Exhibit a high degree of sportsmanship, teamwork and positive attitude at all times when representing my team and the Association

• Refrain from using foul language towards teammates, coaches, officials or opponents

• Show respect for the decisions, judgment and authority of the officials and timekeepers

• Show respect for the feelings and abilities of the players on the other team

• Not physically or verbally abuse any other person

• Accept the capabilities of other players

• Accept defeat gracefully…love the game above the prize

PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT 

I will:

• Support my child with positive encouragement

• Respect and adhere to the ideals, policies, and rules determined by Hockey Canada, OMHA, TMHA and my child’s team

• Maintain self control at all times

• Encourage my child to attend as many games and practices as reasonably possible in a timely manner. Notify the coach/manager ahead of time of absences

• Respect the facilities, either home or away, in which my child is privileged to play

• Show respect for the decisions, judgment and authority of the officials and timekeepers

• Show respect for the feelings and accept the capabilities of my child, my child’s teammates and players on the other team

• Exhibit a high degree of sportsmanship, teamwork and positive attitude at all times when representing my child and the Association

• Avoid confusing my child by coaching from the stands

• Gain an understanding of the TMHA 48 hour rule to deal with team complaints and adhere to it

• Refrain from expressing my opinion of the coaches or players in front of my own child

• Refrain from using foul language towards other parents, coaches, officials or opponents

• Refrain from yelling at or threatening referees, opposing players or coaches before, during, or after games or practices

• Refrain from demonstrating frustration or anger after a loss or poor performance

• Not physically or verbally abuse any other person

• Refrain from approaching the bench during a game situation unless summoned by a coach

• Accept defeat gracefully…love the game above the prize

TEAM OFFICIAL CODE OF CONDUCT

I will:

• Respect and adhere to the ideals, policies, and rules determined by Hockey Canada, OMHA, TMHA and my team

• Act as a leader of my team and act in a highly professional manner at all hockey related activities

• Be responsible for my behaviour and the behaviour of my team.

• Respect the rules of the game, opponents, officials and their decisions

• Maintain self control at all times

• Show respect to the players and parents of my team

• Respect the facilities, either home or away, in which my team plays

• Exhibit a high degree of sportsmanship, teamwork and positive attitude at all times when representing my team and the Association

• Refrain from using foul language towards my players, other coaches, officials or opponents

• Show respect for the decisions, judgment and authority of the officials and timekeepers

• Show respect for the feelings and abilities of the players on the other team

• Accept the capabilities of all players

• Accept defeat gracefully…love the game above the prize