Both Parents or Guardians

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With the Registration Form this

CODE OF CONDUCT

Manchester Area Dek Hockey has created this “Code of Conduct” for the sole purpose of ensuring a safe and fun environment for the sport of Dek Hockey to be enjoyed.

 I hereby agree

 At no time during the course of an event will a parent/spectator confront a coach or official for any reason. However, in the event of an emergency regarding the physical well being of a participant; parents/spectators should address a coach or game official. At no time during the course of an event will a coach allow themselves to be drawn into a confrontation in the presence of his/her players.

·       At no time during the course of an event will a coach, parent, or participant use profanity or loud gestures.

·       At no time during the course of an event will a coach, parent, or participant misuse or damage any requirement/facility

·       At no time during the course of an event will a parent involve themselves in a discussion of the rules or calls made by officials

·       At no time during the course of an event will a coach, parent or participant be involved in an abusive verbal or physical confrontation with another coach, parent, official, or participant.

·       At no time during the course of an event will a coach, parent or participant indulge in the use of tobacco, alcohol or drugs, or appear at an event under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Persons that need to smoke should do so out of the sight of the event/facility

Consequences for violating any of the above:

·       Physical abuse violations will result to an immediate and lifetime dismissal from Manchester Area Dek Hockey in addition to a lifetime ban from events, facilities, and hockey rinks operated by Manchester Area Dek Hockey.

·       First time violation, other than physical abuse, will result in immediate suspension handed down by the Manchester Area Dek Hockey Board of Directors. Violators will be suspended from all Manchester Area Dek Hockey League operated events, facilities, and hockey rinks until the Board of Directors of Manchester Area Dek Hockey  reviews the infraction and sets the suspension duration.

·       Second time violation will result in the immediate dismissal from all Manchester Area Dek Hockey operated events, facilities and rinks for 12 consecutive months. The second violation will have no time limitation on the prior infraction. Infractions are cumulative and lifelong.

·       All infractions will be reviewed by the Board of Directors of Manchester Area Dek Hockey within 1 week of the incident to determine any and all consequences. Consequence decisions made by the Board are final.

By signing this document I acknowledge that I have read and fully understand the above code and its related consequences. I (as a coach, parent, or participant) will adhere to the code and agree that any violation (by myself or guests) can and will result in my suspension, and or termination.

Some additional points of emphasis every spectator should consider/remember regarding youth sports:

·       Children participate to have fun and the game is for them, not the spectators

·       Be a positive role model for the child and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy, and by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, officials, and spectators at every game, practice or event.

·       Do not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player or parent such as booing and taunting refusing to shake hands; or using profane language or gestures.

·       Do not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and well being of athletes.

·       Demand that your child treat other players, coaches, officials, and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex, or ability, and teach your child to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.

·       Learn the rules of the game and the league, and teach your child to play by these rules.

·       Teach your child that doing one’s best is more important than winning, so they will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game or his/her performance.

·       Praise your child for competing fairly and trying hard. Make your child feel like a winner every time.

·       Never ridicule or yell at your child or other participants for making a mistake or losing a competition.

·       Promote the emotional and physical well being of all athletes ahead of any personal desires for your own child to win.

·       Respect all officials and their authority during games.

·       Never question, discuss, or confront coaches at the facility and only speak with coaches at an agreed upon time and place.

·       Demand an environment for your child that is free from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and refrain from their use at all youth events, fields, and facilities.

·       Refrain from coaching your child or other players during the game and practices unless you are one of the official coaches.

                                                                 FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS 

 NAME ____________________________________ PHONE ( ) ___________________________ 
ADDRESS_________________________________________________________________________ 
CITY _______________________________________ STATE __________ ZIP CODE ____________ 
PARENT/GUARDIAN ____________________________________ PHONE ( ) _______________ 
DATE OF BIRTH ___________/_________/____________ AGE ________________________ 
 
RELEASE OF LIABILITY / ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK……I the applicant / We the parents or 
legal guardian of the above named applicant understand and voluntarily and knowingly recognize, 
accept and assume all risk and hazards incidental to such participation, including transportation to and 
from activities and understanding these risks I/We hereby waive, release, absolve, indemnify and agree 
to hold harmless the organizers, sponsors, supervisors, participants, corporation, owners of the 
premises and persons transporting myself / our child to or from activities for any claim arising out of an 
injury to me / our child. I / We understand that participation in the sport of DEKHOCKEY, STREET 
HOCKEY, BALL HOCKEY constitutes a risk to me / us, including serious injury. I / We also agree to 
abide by the rules and regulations of the league, tournament and facility. 
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING DATE _________________________ 
INDIVIDUAL (over 18 yrs) _____________________________________________________________ 
PARENT / GUARDIAN ______________________________________________________________