Fair Play Contract

 

RESPECT at all times for participants, coaches, officials, teammates, spectators, opponents, administrators and volunteers.

SPORTSMANSHIP prior to, during and following the activity, demonstrating modesty in victory and composure in defeat.

 

KNOWLEDGE of all rules whether written or unwritten and following the spirit of the rules.

 

ACCESS to participate for all regardless of age, gender, race, colour or level of skill.

 

PARTICIPATION in a manner that demonstrates more than just the desire to win. Having fun, making friends, improving skills and performing your personal best must

be just as important when participating.

 

Fair Play Program

 

Purpose of Fair Play: The purpose of any Fair Play program is to increase and enhance the positive aspects of minor hockey for players, parents, coaches and all other participants.

 

The Fair Play Guidelines are:

1)     Respect the rules

2)     Respect your opponents

3)     Respect the Officials

4)     Give everyone a chance to participate

5)     Maintain self-control at all times

 

The goals of the Fair Play Program are to enhance the following:

1)     Responsibility

2)     Honesty

3)     Integrity

4)     Fairness

5)     Sportsmanship

 

The fair Play program DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO CHANGE THE RULES OF THE GAMES.

 

The Fair Play program DOES NOT DISCOURAGE COMPETITIVENESS, as long as competitiveness is within the rules of the game.

 

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Team Rules for Players

 

1)          School shall take precedence over hockey.

2)          On game days, players are required to be in the dressing room a minimum of 40 minutes prior to game time. This time will be used for dressing, doing pre-game stretches for your safety and pre-game coach talks.  A coach is subject to increase the time to suit the team’s needs.

3)          On practice days, players are required to be in the dressing room a minimum of 20 minutes prior to going on the ice. This time will be used for dressing, doing pre-practice stretches for your safety.  A coach is subject to increase the time to suit the team’s needs

4)          All players should attempt to exercise common sense regarding bedtime and proper nutrition prior to games and practices.

5)          Foul language towards teammates, opposing players and their coaches, officials and/or any other participant will not be tolerated.

6)          EQUAL TIME AND FAIR TIME are not synonymous.

7)          Players are responsible for their own equipment. No player will be allowed on the ice without proper, complete and safe equipment.

8)          Good behaviour is expected at all times from all players while at home rinks, opposing rinks and on the road.

9)          Unsportsmanlike behaviour will not be tolerated.

10)        All players are considered as equals by the coaching staff. The players shall also consider each other as equals.

11)        This team will operate as a “TEAM”. Respect each other, your opponents, and the officials and always maintain your self-control.

Guidelines for Parents

 

1)          Parents, friends and relatives are not allowed in the dressing room unless accompanied by a member of the coaching staff.

2)          Parents, friends and relatives are not allowed behind, near the players’ bench during games.

3)          Parents are encouraged NOT to coach their child on the way to and from the arena. This may interfere with team strategies and/or game plans. Please leave the coaching to the coaching staff.

4)          Parents are asked not to vocally oppose officiating decisions as it will negatively impact the team.

5)          Foul language by parents, friends and relatives directed at opposing players, coaches, other team members and officials will not be tolerated. Parents will always demonstrate good behavior and in all places while involved with the hockey team

6)          Parents are encouraged to come to every game to encourage their child and the entire team in a positive way.

7)          Parents should not be critical of other players, the coaching staff or the referees during games and in the presence of their child.

8)          If a parent has any concerns regarding their child, please communicate those concerns to the team Manager/Parent Liaison first. If required, the team Manager/Parent Liaison will arrange a meeting between the parent(s) and the coach. Parents are asked to follow the 24-hour cooling off period before discussion can take place.

9)          On Game days, all players are required to be in the dressing room 40 minutes prior to game time. This time is used for dressing, for doing pre-game exercises for the player’s safety and for pre-game coach talks.   A coach is subject to increase the time to suit the team’s needs.

10)        On practice days, all players are required to be in the dressing room 20 minutes prior to going on the ice. This time is used for dressing, for doing pre-game exercises for the player’s safety.  A coach is subject to increase the time to suit the team’s needs.

11)        School should always take precedence over hockey.

12)        EQUAL TIME and FAIR TIME are not synonymous. Ice time by all players will be earned by giving an honest effort during games AND practices.

13)        Players should be responsible for their own equipment and should ensure that their equipment is complete and in good condition. No player will be allowed on the ice for a game or practice without COMPLETE and SAFE equipment.

14)        Parents are expected to arrange for rides to and from the rink for their child if they are not able to drive their child.

15)        If a parent is unable to attend a game or practice, they must arrange for someone present to be responsible for their child. The coaching staff must be informed of the responsible party.

16)        Parents, friends and relatives must respect the gate/admission when applicable.

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The Player Contract

 

Along with the Fair Play Program, I agree to ALL the following:

 

1)     I have read and understand the Newmarket Renegades Hockey Club Team Rules.

2)     I agree to abide by the team rules.

3)     I agree to respect the rules of the game, the officials, the coaches and the opponents.

4)     I agree to give an honest effort at all practices and games.

5)     I agree that this hockey team will be like a family.  I will care about my teammates.  I will cooperate and listen to the coaching staff. I will try to do my best to help my teammates and as a result, the whole team will benefit.

6)     I agree that inappropriate behaviour and/or failure to abide by team rules on my part may result in disciplinary action.

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The Parent Contract

 

 

I, _______________________________ have read the Newmarket Renegades

 

Hockey Club Parent Guidelines and I agree to abide by them.

 

 

I also agree to abide by and to support the Fair Play Program, and Philosophy.