Parent's Code Of Conduct

From the USA Hockey Parent Handbook page 16.

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

• Encourage your child to play by the rules. Remember, children learn best by example, so applaud the good plays of both teams.
• 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.
• Emphasize skill development and practices and how they benefit your young athlete. De-emphasize games and competition in the lower age groups.
• 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.
• Applaud a good effort in both victory and defeat, and enforce 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 sports.
• Recognize the importance of volunteer coaches. They are important to the development of your child and the sport.
• Communicate with them and support them.
• If you enjoy the game, learn all you can about hockey – and volunteer.

The Santa Rosa Flyers organization follows the conditions of participation of the following governing bodies and has adopted them as part of this contract: the USA Hockey Participant Code of Conduct (as well as the Codes of Conduct for Parents, Players, Spectators, Administration and Officials), and the CAHA Code of Conduct as outline in the CAHA Guidebook. The Santa Rosa Flyers organization has zero tolerance for any violations of these conditions and reserves the right to remove any person from participation who exhibits behavior that is contrary to the expectations of USA Hockey and the Santa Rosa Flyers, including but not limited to suspension, a probationary term, or expulsion from the program. Further, financial sanctions could be applies as outlined in the CAHA Guidebook. It is the responsibility of each member to read and become familiar with these Codes of Conduct and they will be enforced in the interest of a safe and positive environment.