Codes of Conduct........
ON-ICE OFFICIALS CODE OF CONDUCT
* Act in a professional and businesslike manner at all times and take your role seriously.
* Strive to provide a safe and sportsmanlike environment in which players can properly display their hockey skills.
* Know all playing rules, their interpretations and their proper application.
* Remember the officials are teachers. Set a good example.
* Make your calls with quiet confidence; never with arrogance.
* Control games only to the extent that is necessary to provide a positive and safe experience for all participants.
* Violence must never be tolerated.
* Be fair and impartial at all times.
* Answer all reasonable questions and requests.
* Adopt a "zero tolerance" attitude towards verbal or physical abuse.
* Never use foul or vulgar language when speaking with a player, coach or parent.
* Use honest and integrity when answering questions.
* Admit your mistakes when you make them.
* Never openly criticize a coach, player or other official.
* Keep your emotions under control.
* Use only USA-Hockey approved officiating techniques and policies.
* Maintain your health through a physical conditioning program.
* Dedicate yourself to personal improvement and maintenance of officiating skills.
* Respect your supervisor and his/her critique of your performance.
PARENTS CODE OF CONDUCT
* Do not force your children to participate in sports, but support their desires to play their chosen sport. 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 play 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 it's participants, your child will benefit.
* Emphasize skill development and practices and how the benefit the 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 towards 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.
