SAINT JOHN YOUTH MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCATION MISSION

“Saint John Youth Minor Hockey Association will strive to provide youth with a positive learning experience in developmental hockey programs to

Saint John Youth Minor Hockey Association By-Law-2, 2.2

Saint John Youth Minor Hockey Association

Training for Zero Tolerance Program

Developed Fall 2010

Officials Coaches Managers Players

Parents/Spectators Volunteers

2011-2012

This package is meant for coaches and

managers to use as a guide for communication to players and families.

Each coach/ manager should have had a training session before they deliver the

following.

Mission Statement: Saint John Youth Minor Hockey Association will strive to provide youth with a positive learning experience in developmental hockey programs to foster leadership, sportsmanship and team work in a safe environment.

Why we are doing this program? • SJYMHA- Does not tolerate verbal and physical abuse • Fair Play, Shared Respect; see page 37 attached • Hockey Canada- Roles and responsibilities:

What is Hockey Canada’s policy on preventing bullying, harassment and abuse? It is the policy of Hockey Canada that there shall be no bullying, harassment, and abuse whether physical, emotional or sexual of any participant in any of its programs. Hockey Canada expects every parent, volunteer and staff member to take all reasonable steps to safeguard the welfare of its participants and protect them from any form of violence. Taken from www.HockeyCanada.ca/safety

See Zero Tolerance Program: • What it is all about- verbal/ physical • Stop Hitting from Behind and No Head Contact • Why- Eliminate bullying, harassment and abuse. • How- together we make a difference- Process of contacting VP if

your division when concerns a rise that you may require assistance with.

• Who- SJYMHA ; see page 30 attached

Risk Management- How and why Identify Risk Assess the risk Minimize the risk Plan and communicate to avoid risk

Where- All SJYMHA Events Process for Action • Zero Tolerance Policy • Room for improvement; trial and error, contract example • Accountability- see below Communication- How • SJYMHA- all stakeholders will have education of program

• Receive program package as coaches and managers • Poster series to follow in SJYMHA rinks

***Remember you can use your own experiences respectfully (no names)

Mission Statement:

Saint John Youth Minor Hockey Association will strive to provide youth with a positive learning experience in developmental hockey programs to foster leadership, sportsmanship and team work in a safe environment. --Developed September 2010--

Zero Tolerance Policy: Players, Coaches, Managers, Parents,

Referees and Spectators

Approved by: Executive of Saint John Minor Youth

Hockey Association

Accountability: All Stakeholders of Saint John Youth

Minor Hockey Association

Original Date:

Revised Date:

September 2010

August 2011

Purpose: By-Law 2 2.3 The Board will ensure the supervision and discipline of team officials, players, parents and guardians. Mission Statement: Saint John Youth Minor Hockey Association will strive to provide youth with a positive learning experience in developmental hockey programs to foster leadership, sportsmanship and team work in a safe environment. Zero Tolerance Policy: Several negative aspects of today’s society have crept into the sport of ice hockey. The increase number of verbal and physical assaults in the hockey program is a growing problem. This problem has resulted in unhappy stakeholders in the Saint John Minor Youth Hockey Association. All stakeholders will adhere to the mission of the association by supporting a zero tolerance policy. There will be no tolerance of verbal or physical misconduct at any program of the Saint John Youth Minor Hockey Association. This program will support: • Fair play, positive experiences and team work. • Rules and regulations of association will be followed regarding zero

tolerance. • All stakeholders will adhere to the zero tolerance policy. • Communication of the zero tolerance program is the responsibility of the

executive of Saint John Youth Minor Hockey Association. • Accountability of program is the responsibility of all stakeholders. Attention: Zero Tolerance has been adopted and is now in the SJYMHA Constitution. Action

Saint John Youth Minor Hockey Association Zero Tolerance Program

will be taken when inappropriate behavior requires disciplinary action.

Zero Tolerance Policy

In an effort to make ice hockey a more desirable and rewarding experience for all participants, the Saint John Youth Minor Hockey Association will adhere to certain points of emphasis relating to sportsmanship. Several negative aspects of today’s society have crept into the sport of ice hockey. The increase number of verbal and physical assaults in the hockey program is a growing problem. This problem has resulted in unhappy stakeholders in the Saint John Minor Youth Hockey Association. This campaign is designed to require all players, coaches, officials, league officials and administrators to maintain a sportsmanlike and educational atmosphere before, during and after all SJYMHA sanctioned events. If the following is not adhered to, the Saint John Youth Minor Hockey Association Executive will refer to and administer the Official Constitution By-Law 1: Powers and Duties of the Executive. Players A minor penalty for un-sportsman like conduct (Zero Tolerance) shall be assessed whenever a player:

1) Openly disputes or argues and decision by an official. 2) Uses obscene or vulgar language at any time, including and swearing,

even if it is not directed at a particular person. 3) Visually displays any signs of dissatisfaction with an official’s decision

including standing on the boards or standing in the bench doorway with the intent of inciting the officials, players, or spectators.

Any time that a coach persists in any of these actions, they shall be assessed a game misconduct penalty. Officials and Coaches Officials are required to conduct themselves in a businesslike, sportsmanlike, impartial and constructive manner at all times. The actions of an official must be above reproach. Actions such as “baiting” or inciting players or coaches are strictly prohibited.

On-ice officials and coaches are ambassadors of the game and must always conduct themselves with responsibility in mind. Parents, Spectators or Volunteers The game shall be stopper by game officials when the parents, spectators or volunteers displaying inappropriate and disruptive behavior interfere with other spectators or the game. The on-ice officials will identify violators to the coaches for the purpose of removing parents/spectators from the spectators’ viewing and game area. Once removed, play will resume. Lost time will not be replaced and violators may be subject to further disciplinary action by the local governing body. This inappropriate and disruptive behavior shall include:

1) Use of obscene or vulgar language in a boisterous manner to anyone at any time.

2) Taunting of players, coaches, officials, or other spectators by means of baiting, ridiculing or threat of physical violence.

3) Throwing of any object in the spectators’ viewing area, player’s bench, penalty box or on ice surface, directed in any manner as to create a safety hazard.

I/ we have read and understand the above: Signature: ______________________________ Date:_______________________

Team Attendance Record

Team: _______________________________ Date:

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Meeting: _____________________________________

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