All players and parents signed a code of conduct upon registering player(s). Below are the expectations we set upon our parents and players at all times.
• I will not swear or use abusive language on the bench, in the locker room, in the arena, and/or at any team function.
• I will not throw equipment.
• I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, fans, volunteers and referees at every game.
• I will treat teammates, coaches, opponents, facilities, fans and referees with respect.
• I will not drink alcohol, smoke, chew tobacco or use any other illegal substance.
• I will respect and adhere to all the rules and Code of Conduct of the WSPHA, District 8, Minnesota Hockey and USA Hockey.
• I will express any concern through the proper channels in a respectful manner.
• I understand that any player who cannot abide by these rules or violates them will be subject to disciplinary action as outlined in the WSPHA handbook
• It is a privilege, not a right, for my child to play youth hockey.
• Sportsmanship and fair play are essential to the sport of hockey and are important skills that our children learn from youth hockey. • Our children learn from our example, and we as parents need to exemplify the highest level of sportsmanship by supporting all players, coaches, team managers, referees and parents.
Therefore, I agree to the following Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct:
• I will never use abusive behavior towards anyone involved in my child’s game, or attending an association game, at any arena.
• I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, fans, volunteers and referees at every game.
• I will not create a public display of anger toward coaches, players, and/or spectators in any arena or via e-mail, letter, and/or phone calls to the team.
• I agree to the 24 hour rule which states “no parent in a fit of frustration or anger over their player’s playing time, position or coaching will contact the coach in any manner until 24 hours has passed.”
• I will respect and adhere to all rules and Code of Conduct of the WSPHA, District 8, Minnesota Hockey and USA Hockey.
• I will express any concern through proper channels in a respectful manner. I understand that any parent who cannot abide by these rules or violates then will be subject to disciplinary action outlined in the WSPHA Handbook.
Conduct Rule: A provision was added to the Minnesota Hockey Conduct Rule, which is located on page 35 of the 2015-2016 Minnesota Hockey Handbook. This change will implement a mandatory three game suspension from a team’s game for any spectator who is asked to leave the arena due to violating any of the following:
Any spectator removed under this paragraph will incur a mandatory minimum 3-game suspension from that team’s games and may be subject to further disciplinary action by the local governing body.