Conduct

The primary objectives of the Mini hockey section are to provide children with a fun and enjoyable experience while learning and improving their skills for the game.

To help facilitate this we have developed a codes of conduct for players, which we ask all our players to read and to follow. We have also set out a suggested code of conduct for our coaches, parents and spectators in general.
 

• Play to enjoy, not to please parents or coach
•  Always try your best
• Play within the rules and laws of the game
• Never argue with the umpire – his decision is final
• Control your temper – do not ‘mouth off’
• Treat everyone as you would like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of any player
• Hockey is a team game – do your best for yourself and your team
• Win graciously and if you lose, accept it with equally good grace and try harder next time
• Be a good sport – applaud all good play
•  Cooperate with your coach, team mates, umpire and opponents. Without them you don’t have a game. 

• Do not force your child to participate – it is for their enjoyment not yours
• Encourage your child to understand, and play within, the rules
• Teach your child that taking part and playing their best is more important than winning
• Encourage your child and never criticise them for making mistakes
• Do not publicly question the umpire’s or coach’s judgement
• Support all efforts to remove any verbal or physical abuse
• Children learn by example – applaud good play by your team and the opponents
• Recognise the value and importance of volunteer coaches, umpires and administrators. They give their time and resources to provide this activity for your child.

• You have the responsibility for your team and supporters - use it!
• Remember children are playing for fun - don't overload them with technical information
• Ensure all players get a game - whatever their standard, all children need and deserve equal time
• Remember players develop at different times and in different ways - make allowances for their physical, mental and emotional maturity and development
• Winning isn't everything - teach your players to enjoy taking part and performing to the best of their ability
• Never criticise, abuse or ridicule children for making mistakes
• Remember young people need a coach they can respect. Be generous with praise when deserved
• Teach young players that the rules of the game are there for a reason and are to be followed
• Create opportunities to teach sportsmanship - it's as important as the basic skills
• Insist on fair play - do not tolerate bad behaviour and be prepared to take off an offending player
• Develop a team respect for the ability of opponents, as well as for the judgement of umpires and opposing coaches