Parents can take the fun out of hockey by continually yelling or screaming from the stands. Parents should enjoy the game and applaud good plays. The stands are not a place from which parents should try to personally coach their kids. Kids often mirror the actions of their parents; if they see mom or dad losing their cool in the stands, they’ll probably do the same on the ice.
and respecting the coach’s decisions and abilities.
It is unfair to put children in a position of having to decide who to listen to — their parents or the coach.
Parents should remember that if a child wants to improve, they have to practice — not just play. Even if a child is not the “star” player for a team, practice stresses the importance of teamwork, establishing goals, discipline and learning to control your emotions, all of which are important lessons children can use both in and away from sports.
fair play and risk management to help eliminate injuries.
There are many benefits that are derived from playing minor hockey. Boys and girls learn good sportsmanship and self-discipline. They learn to work together, how to sacrifice for the good of the team, how to enjoy winning and how to handle defeat. In the process, they also learn important lessons about physical fitness and personal health.
The degree to which your child benefits from his or her minor hockey experience is as much your responsibility as it is theirs. In order for your child to get the most out of a minor hockey program, is important for you to show support and offer encouragement while maintaining a genuine interest in the team.
Parents serve as role models for their children, who often look to adults for advice, direction and approval. Never lose sight of the fact that you are a role model, and strive to be a positive role model.
As a parent, one of the most important things you can do is show good sportsmanship at times to coaches, referees, opponents and teammates.
careful not to impose your own standards or objectives.
Avoid placing an exaggerated emphasis on winning. The most important aspect of your child’s minor hockey experience is for them to develop, while developing skills that will serve them in game situations.
Also a risk-free environment that emphasizes the importance of fair play, sportsmanship, discipline, respect and most importantly, fun will be invaluable for your child as he or she continues to develop and make friends.
The best way to help children achieve goals and reduce their natural fear of failure is through positive reinforcement. After all, no one likes to make mistakes.
If your child does make a mistake — and they will ( remember, they’re just kids) — keep in mind that mistakes are an important part of the overall learning process. Strive to be supportive and point out the things they do well. Make your child feel like a winner.
The coaches of the Avalanche Minor Sports (the “Corporation”) have the right and responsibility to maintain team and player discipline.
Disciplinary action may be taken by a coach to enforce appropriate conduct including compliance with the Corporation policies and rules, compliance with the team rules and organizational rules for players and parents are mandatory throughout the year.
a player out for portions of a practice or a game or suspension from play depending on the severity of the offense.
The Organizational Discipline Board will stand behind its coaches in enforcing appropriate discipline. Coaches of the Avalanche Minor Sports should be aware that they are in a leadership position and are models for the players they coach. Abuse of this leadership role will not be tolerated by the Corporation.
It is the mandate of Avalanche Minor Sports to provide a challenging hockey program for your kids from the individual team programs. Teams will be monitored throughout the year to make sure compliance is met with the organization policies from the “club operational manual”.
Please make sure you are aware of team rules and organizational rules “its your responsibility to be informed.
Inappropriate conduct by parents that may call for disciplinary action includes the breach of the TEAM AND ORGANIZATION policies and rules.
Examples of inappropriate conduct include abusive language or conduct towards players, other parents, coaches or referees and executives with the organization.
The parent will first be warned by the coach or organization that their behavior in question is inappropriate and will not be tolerated.
If the warning is unsuccessful in changing the behavior of the parent, the parent will be required to enter into a contract with the team and organization that sets standards of behavior with defined consequences in the case of a breach. This will be mutually agreed upon all parties involved, the parent , the coach and the organization.
If the parent fails or refuses to enter into a contract presented by the coaching staff and organization, the Board may in its discretion, suspend the parent’s child or children from further involvement with the team until problem is resolved. The parent has the right to contact the GTHL. The parent has the right to contact the GTHL.
If the parent enters into a contract with the organization and subsequently breaches the terms of the contract, the Board may, in its discretion, suspend the parent’s child or children from further involvement with the team.
Zero Tolerance Policy : asks parents, spectators, players, coaches and officials to abide by a “Zero Tolerance Policy “toward un-sportsman-like conduct, obscene or vulgar language or demonstrating dissatisfaction with an official’s decision during games. Parents found to disrupt the coaching staff from doing their duties during games and practices.
A player persists, during the year in continually being assessed game misconduct can be addressed by the coaching staff or organization.
Spectators who are disruptive, using obscene or vulgar language, taunting players, coaches or officials, or throwing objects on the ice will be asked to leave the viewing area. Play may not resume until the violator has removed himself and disciplinary actions will follow with a hearing.
Guilty person if with the organization as a member will be contacted to appear in front of the disciplinary board.
. Respect players, coaches and officials.
· Cheer good plays of all participants, avoid booing.
but don’t force him or her.
· Encourage fair play and good character.
· Never yell or abuse your child after a game.
Applaud good effort win or lose.
· Communicate with and support your child’s coach.
· Be a team player-do not criticize your teammates.
You might make the next mistake.
as informed with the team rules.
· Never argue with the decision of the official.
· Do not taunt the other teams or their fans.
Hockey Canada asks you to consider your role in showing “Respect” for the game, and for the people who make this the great game it is. How much do you RESPECT the game of hockey and all its participants? Take this simple test to see how you rate.
important than the final score.
not always agree with their methods.
rules, they only apply them.
behavior reflects what I want children to learn.
learning the game, and mistakes will be made in the learning process.
also not cheer against them or verbally abuse them.
. I will respect the Rules as set for a reason.
ask questions if not sure and get an explanation.
comply with all organization and GTHL/OHF & CHA rules.
maintain dressing rooms in a clean and orderly fashion. Vandalism of any sort is expressly prohibited; team will be charged for damages.
recognize that parents should control the conduct of his./her child. Be aware of the rules.
road trips are, therefore, a fully functioning team activity and behavior in hotels, restaurants and other arenas is to be consistent with these expectations.