The BC Spartans dedicates itself to the advancement of youth hockey for all individuals by ensuring meaningful opportunities and enjoyable experiences in a safe, sportsmanlike environment.
The BC Spartans has adopted this Code of Conduct, which all team officials, players, and parents or guardians are expected to follow. Its purpose is to maintain a fun, pleasurable experience for everyone who attends any function related to the BC Spartans. A violation of the Code of Conduct may lead to disciplinary action against the player or parent or guardian, so please familiarize yourself with the Code and with the possible disciplinary action.
The Code of Conduct places an emphasis on respect:
- Respect the game.
- Respect the rules.
- Respect the opponents.
- Respect the coaches, officials, parents, executives, players, arena staff, volunteers, and their decisions.
- Respect the facility.
- Maintain self-control at all times.
The following are the guidelines that are expected to be followed.
Player Code of Conduct
I will:
- Respect and adhere to the ideals, policies, and rules determined by Hockey Canada, BC Hockey, the BC Spartans, and my team.
- Respect the rules of the game, opponents, officials, and their decisions.
- Maintain self-control at all times.
- Attend as many games and practices as reasonably possible.
- Be present before games and practices in a timely manner.
- Notify the coach or manager ahead of time if I will be absent.
- Respect the facilities, either home or away, in which I’m privileged to play.
- Exhibit a high degree of sportsmanship, teamwork, and positive attitude at all times when representing my team and the Association.
- Refrain from using foul language towards teammates, coaches, officials, or opponents.
- Show respect for the decisions, judgment, and authority of the officials and timekeepers.
- Show respect for the feelings and abilities of the players on the other team.
- Accept the capabilities of other players.
- Accept defeat gracefully — love the game above the prize.
Parent Code of Conduct
I will:
- Support my child with positive encouragement.
- Respect and adhere to the ideals, policies, and rules determined by Hockey Canada, BC Hockey, the BC Spartans, and my child’s team.
- Maintain self-control at all times.
- Encourage my child to attend as many games and practices as reasonably possible in a timely manner, and notify the coach or manager ahead of time of absences.
- Respect the facilities, either home or away, in which my child is privileged to play.
- Show respect for the decisions, judgment, and authority of the officials and timekeepers.
- Show respect for the feelings, and accept the capabilities, of my child, my child’s teammates, and the players on the other team.
- Exhibit a high degree of sportsmanship, teamwork, and positive attitude at all times when representing my child and the Association.
- Avoid confusing my child by coaching from the stands.
- Gain an understanding of the BC Spartans 48 hour rule for dealing with team complaints, and adhere to it.
- Refrain from expressing my opinion of the coaches or players in front of my own child.
- Refrain from using foul language towards other parents, coaches, officials, or opponents.
- Refrain from yelling at or threatening referees, opposing players, or coaches before, during, or after games or practices.
- Refrain from demonstrating frustration or anger after a loss or poor performance.
- Not physically abuse any other person.
- Refrain from approaching the bench during a game situation unless summoned by a coach.
- Accept defeat gracefully — love the game above the prize.
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