FAIR PLAY CODE For Parents

FAIR PLAY CODE

It is the intention of this pledge to promote fair play and respect for all participants within the Association.

All parents and players must sign the pledge before being allowed to participate in hockey and must continue to observe the principles of Fair Play.

FAIR PLAY CODE FOR PARENTS

1. I will not force my daughter to participate in hockey.
2. I will remember that my daughter plays hockey for her enjoyment, not mine.
3. I will encourage my daughter to play by the rules and to resolve conflict without resorting to hostility or violence.
4. I will teach my daughter that doing one's best is as important as winning so that my daughter will never feel defeated by the outcome of the game.
5. I will make my daughter feel like a winner every time by offering praise for competing fairly and hard.
6. I will never ridicule or yell at my daughter for making a mistake or losing a game.
7. I will remember that children learn by example. I will acknowledge good plays and performances by both my daughter's team and their opponents.
8. I will never question the official's judgment or honesty in public. I recognize officials are being developed in the same manner as players.
9. I will support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from children's hockey games.
10. I will respect and show appreciation for the volunteers who give their time to hockey for my daughter.
11. It is understood the importance of using various electronic platforms within the sport of amateur hockey. I will not use an electronic application to send content which is bullying, harassing, abusive or found to be conduct unbecoming (text, email, Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X formerly known as twitter, etc.

Failure to comply with this Code of Conduct will result in disciplinary action in accordance with GCGH, OWHA and HC Policies.