Alliance Codes of Conduct

Alliance is very serious about player and parent conduct.  Alliance respectfully asks all parents to help the coaches in setting good examples in terms of  fair sportsmanship and zero tolerance for alcohol, tobacco, and drug abuse. Alliance believes that under certain circumstances parents and players might have some questions or concerns about issues and Alliance supports parental participation to the point that it is appropriate for the growth and development of the player both on and off the ice.  For some lighter fare, check this link HERE....

• Parents may not coach their child during practices and games. Parents may not film and practices and games for the purpose of coaching their children at home.

• Parents may not yell at their children on the ice, in the locker room, or during any team function.

• Parents may not yell at the referee for what they perceive as a bad call. There is a zero tolerance for players, coaches, and parents. Parents are expected to know the rules, support the officials, and display good sportsmanship.

• Parents may not use profanity at a coach, referee, or local, state, or district official. (Penalty will range from suspension from games and practices for a period of time to removal from the association).

• Parents wishing to confront a coach about their decisions must wait at least 24 hours after a game or practice. Miscommunications most often occur when emotions are high. We would like to avoid possible situations that are unbecoming of youth sports. After the 24 hour cooling off period, the parent is contact the team manager who will then follow proper procedure to resolve the concern.

• Parents will be expected to email the team manager or call between designated hours as established by each individual team. 

• If a parent has a consistent  concern or problem with their child's coach the parent must first try to resolve it with the team manager and the coach.  Then, if the parent is not satisfied,  they are to email the secretary of the board for a meeting with the President and the Head of Coaches.  If the parent is still unsatisfied then they may file a grievance with the President to be heard at a board meeting.

• If you are asked to leave a game or practice or any association function because of your behavior, then you will be suspended for a period of time as determined by the Board of Directors.

• Do not force your child or children to participate, but support their desires to play. Make it fun!

• Encourage your child to play by the rules. Remember that children learn best by example, so applaud the good plays of both teams.

• Emphasize the benefits of skill development and practices.

• Emphasize intense competition over winning.

• Emphasize proper nutrition and off-ice fitness.

• Emphasize zero tolerance for drug and substance abuse.

• Emphasize zero tolerance for poor sportsmanship.

• Recognize the importance of  coaches. They are important to Alliance, the development of your child, and the sport. Communicate with them and support them.

• Applaud a good effort in victory and defeat; enforce the positive points of the game. Never verbally or physically abuse any child after a game or practice - it is destructive. Work towards removing the verbal and physical abuse in youth sports.

• Always act appropriately; do not taunt or disturb other fans; avoid booing opponents and officials.

• Officials are off-limits during and after a game! You are not to question or hassle an official.

• Do NOT use the Alliance Team email distribution list as a point of discussion or a place to discuss your personal opinions about things.  The email box is to be used by the team manager for providing information to the team-only.

Warnings, suspensions, and dismissals may be given for violating the above code of conduct

 Youth Code of Conduct

In order to serve the best interests of the young athletes entrusted to us, Alliance will demand that parents assist their athletes in the following endeavors:  Please help your child to

• Recognize, and encourage recognition of the participants, that the primary goal of youth hockey is to provide a competitive yet healthy recreational program that strives to assist in the athletic, social, and academic development of the players in the program.

• Recognize, and encourage recognition by the participants, that the purpose of youth hockey is to promote the physical, mental, moral, social, and emotional well being of the participants.

• Encourage an awareness on the part of the participants that participation in youth hockey is part of their total growth experience.

• Emphasize by example the proper ideals of sportsmanship, fair play, and good citizenship.

• Strongly encourage the development of proper health habits, especially including the non-use of chemicals, alcohol, tobacco, and all mood-altering drugs.

• Develop a working awareness, familiarity, and understanding of both the letter and intent of the rules and guidelines that govern youth hockey.

• Avoid any activity that endangers the safety, welfare, or well-being of the participants.

• Not discourage participants from participating in other activities or sports.

• Display proper self-control at all times.

• Refuse to disparage an opponent, official, administrator, or spectator at any time.

• Encourage everyone involved in the program to judge the success of the program on the basis of the development and attitude of the participants rather than on the basis of winning or losing.

Perceived violations  will be handled on a case by case basis.  Penalties for violations of the Code of Conduct could result in suspension from Association activities.

Individual Team Rules. Each coach will provide all players and parents on that team with a list of all team rules. Parents and players will acknowledge receipt of these rules which will be understood and agreed to by all involved. In general, behavior such as fighting, foul language, temper tantrums on or off the ice, and stick banging and taunting will not be tolerated.

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