Code of Conduct Committee (CoCC)
Code of Conduct doesn't just apply to PLAYERS, but also to PARENTS, GUARDIANS & COACHES.
To ensure our Coaches and Program Director can dedicate their efforts to hockey and player development, the SHL has set up a Code of Conduct Committee (CoCC) to handle any disciplinary issues that come up.
The Code of Conduct has been developed to aid the participants in achieving a level of behavior that will allow all concerned to maximize the benefits of youth hockey development and guide the athlete in becoming a well-rounded, self confident and productive human being.
Three critical points are required to achieve a positive and healthy relationship between players, parents and coaches. They are to clearly define the roles of each participant, establish rules of behavior, and insure communications of expected conduct to all parties. The contention is that a clear understanding will help to prevent or curtail negative behavior.
Players: Code of Conduct
PLAY for fun.
WORK HARD to improve your skills.
BE A TEAM PLAYER—get along with your teammates.
BE on time.
LEARN TEAMWORK, sportsmanship and discipline.
LEARN THE RULES and play by them. Always be a good sport.
RESPECT YOUR COACH, your teammates, your parents, opponents and officials.
NEVER ARGUE with an official’s decision.
Parents: Code of Conduct
DO NOT FORCE your children to participate in sports, but support their desires to play their chosen sports. Children are involved in organized sports for their enjoyment. Make it fun.
ENCOURAGE your child to play by the rules. Remember, children learn best by example, so applaud the good plays of both teams.
DO NOT EMBARRASS your child by yelling at players, coaches or officials. By showing a positive attitude toward the game and all of its participants, your child will benefit.
EMPHASIZE skill development and practices and how they benefit your young athlete. De-emphasize games and competition in the lower age groups.
KNOW AND STUDY the rules of the game and support the officials on and off the ice. This approach will help in the development and support of the game. Any criticism of the officials only hurts the game.
APPLAUD a good effort in both victory and defeat, and enforce the positive points of the game. Never yell or physically abuse your child after a game or practice—it is destructive. Work toward removing the physical and verbal abuse in youth sports.
RECOGNIZE the importance of volunteer coaches. They are important to the development of your child and the sport. Communicate with them and support them.
IF YOU ENJOY THE GAME, learn all you can about hockey—and volunteer.
Spectators: Code of Conduct
RESPECT the decisions of officials and encourage participants’ continued effort.
DISPLAY good sportsmanship. Always respect and show appreciation to all players, coaches, officials and volunteers.