Yeshiva Hockey

Codes of Conduct

 The Directors of Yeshiva Hockey have adopted this Code of Conduct in order to ensure that the players approach the games and practices with a spirit of team pride and sportsmanship.  These principles also apply to parents and spectators.  We expect all individuals to remember the purposes of Yeshiva Hockey and to conduct themselves accordingly. 

1)     Fighting will NOT be tolerated.  There is no reason for fighting.  If a Yeshiva Hockey player is involved in fighting at any time, at the discretion of the coach, that player will be disciplined, including, but not limited to, missing a shift, a game or practice.  Fighting includes any rough behavior. Hitting with a hockey stick is an activity that will not be tolerated at all. Any player that hits another player with his stick will immediately removed from he session or game. The right to discipline players is the responsibility of the coaches and directory of Yeshiva Hockey. No parent may discipline or speak in an angry tone to another parent or participant. If any parent attempts to discipline, yell, or accuse another  parent or player he/she will not be allowed to enter the rink area that Yeshiva Hockey uses for any of it's programs. His/Her child or children may be suspended as well.

2)     Rough horseplay and loud, obnoxious behavior will not be tolerated.  While the Yeshiva Hockey recognizes and accepts youthful enthusiasm, that enthusiasm must be directed toward playing hockey to the best of your ability.  Too many injuries result from rough actions by players who do not stop to think of the consequences of their actions.  Obnoxious behavior, whether at our home rink or away, reflects upon the player(s) involved and Yeshiva Hockey in a negative way.  We want to convey a positive, sportsmanlike attitude and impression to our guests at home and to our hosts at away games.  To ensure that this principle of sportsmanship is followed, the coach is vested with the discretion to discipline any player(s) that, in his opinion, is not representing Yeshiva Hockey in a positive and sportsmanlike manner at games or in practice, including suspension from a practice or a game.

3)     Players will NOT question a call by a referee.  It is the responsibility of the player(s) to focus and concentrate on the game.  Protesting a call may lead to penalty minutes, or indirectly, to other calls that might affect the team.

5)     An opponent usually perceives running up the score as poor sportsmanship.  There is no justification for running up the score when our opponent is overmatched.  In these situations, the coaches should, at their discretion, liberally substitute and shift players to different positions while encouraging team play.

6)     Verbal abuse on the part of players, coaches and/or Yeshiva Hockey spectators toward opposing players, coaches, officials or spectators does not reflect well upon the sportsmanship of Yeshiva Hockey and will NOT be tolerated.  Coaches shall act according to the aforementioned principles of sportsmanship and shall control their respective players.  Parents and other spectators are expected to act according to the principles of sportsmanship.  Coaches must be considerate of the feelings of the players while still teaching good, fair and aggressive hockey.

7)     Lockers rooms, whether at home or away, are the property of someone else.  All players and coaches must respect the property of others.  Locker rooms are to be picked up prior to leaving the area.  Tape and other waste materials must be put proper receptacles and not thrown around the room.

8)       Equipment that does not belong to you is strictly off limits.  If a piece of gear or equipment is found and not identified, turn it in to the coach or another representative.  Anyone caught going through another person's gear bag may be subject to expulsion from Yeshiva Hockey.

9)      Protective equipment will be worn at all times. Not only on the ice surface but when seated as well since a puck or other object may fly out of the rink and into the team’s seating area. 

10)   No parent or player may enter the ice surface without skates or helmet.

Parent's Code of Conduct

1)     Do not force your children to participate in sports, but support their desires to play their chosen sport.  Children are involved in organized sports for their enjoyment.  Make if fun.

2)     Encourage your child to play by the rules.  Remember children learn best by example, so applaud the good plays for both teams.

3)     Do not embarrass your child by yelling at players, coaches or officials.  By showing a positive attitude toward the game and all of its participants, your child will benefit.

4)     Emphasize skill development and practices and how they benefit your young athlete.  De-emphasize games and competition in the lower age groups.

5)     Know and study the rules of the game, and support the officials on and off the ice.  This approach will help in the development and support of the game.  Any criticism of the officials only hurts the game.

6)     Applaud a good effort in victory and in defeat, and reinforce the positive points of the game.  Never yell or physically abuse your child after a game or practice, it is destructive.  Work toward removing the physical and verbal abuse in youth sport.

7)     Recognize the importance of volunteer coaches.  They are very important to the development of your child and the sport.  Communicate with them and support them.