CODE OF CONDUCT

Coach's Code

• Hockey is a game, played for fun.
• The laws of hockey should be regarded as mutual agreements, the spirit or letter of which no one should try to evade or break.
• Visiting teams and spectators are honored guests.
• No advantage except those of superior skill should be sought.
• Officials decisions should be accepted without anger no matter how unfair they should seem.
• Losing can be a triumph when the team has given its best.

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Parent's Code

• Children have more need for example than criticism.
• Make the athletic participation for your child and others a positive experience.
• Attempt to relieve the pressure of competition, not to increase it.
• The opponents are necessary friends. Without them, your child could not participate.

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Between the exuberance of a winner and the disappointment of the loser, we find a person called a referee. All of them follow the same creed to call the game to the best of their ability.

• Do not openly question his/ her judgement and never his/ her honesty. The referee is a symbol of fair play, integrity and sportsmanship.
• All of the Tournament Officials are USA Hockey patched. We appreciate the time and commitment of these officials and request that all tournament guest demonstrate respect towards these individuals as an example for the youth participating in the tournament.
• Accept the results of the game and incourage your child to:
• Be gracious in victory, and....
• Turn defeat into victory by working towards improvement.