As parents of a Northern Virginia Ice Dog player and, thus, a representative of Northern Virginia Ice Dogs Hockey Club, I agree to support the following Code of Conduct:
Adhere to USA Hockey governing rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, as well as rules, policies procedures of the Northern Virginia Ice Dogs Hockey Club
Children are involved in organized sports to learn life skills, to learn the game, and to enjoy their experience. Hockey is a game—help make it fun!
Remember that you serve as a role model for your children as well as the other children in the program and on the opposing teams and that your child often exhibits your attitudes on and off the ice.
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.
Applaud a good effort in both victory and defeat and enforce the positive points of the game.
Remember that hockey is for those who play it and everyone else should be a supportive spectator.
If you enjoy the game, learn all you can about hockey-and volunteer.
Encourage your child to play by the rules.
Respect the coaches and coaching staff and leave them to do the coaching and do not coach from the stands.
Do not embarrass your child by yelling at him or her, other players, coaches, or officials
Support your child and his/her teammates by providing encouragement and showing interest in his/her team.
Understand that winning is desirable, but winning at any cost defeats the purpose of the game.
Recognize the importance of volunteer coaches and support them. They are important to the development of your child and the sport.
Understand that hockey, as in life; you should treat others, as you would have others treat you.
Recognize the value and importance of teamwork and of being a “team player” even as a parent.
Demand a drug- and alcohol-free sports environment for your team and abide by the Ice Dogs’ Substance Abuse Policy.
I UNDERSTAND THAT A VIOLATION OF ANY PART OF THIS CODE OF CONDUCT OR ANY ACTION WHICH IS DETRIMENTAL TO THE CLUB MAY RESULT IN AUTOMATIC BENCHING BY THE COACHES AND, IF DEEMED NECESSARY, MAY BE BROUGHT TO THE CLUB’S DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE FOR ACTION AND MAY RESULT IN MY SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION FROM ANY OR ALL NORTHERN VIRGINIA HOCKEY CLUB ACTIVITIES.
Player Name: ___________________________________________________
Signatures of both parents (where applicable) required:
Signed: _____________________________________ Date: _____________
Printed Name: __________________________________________________
Signed: _____________________________________ Date: _____________
Printed Name: __________________________________________________
Adapted from USA Hockey Code of Conduct and adapted to meet the specific needs and goals of Northern Virginia Hockey Club, September 2002