KNEEHILL MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION COACHES PLEDGE
Coaching minor hockey players is an intense volunteer commitment that is greatly appreciated. KMHA respects your interest and will strive to support you as you support our youth. To ensure a positive experience for everyone, KMHA asks all coaches to abide by the following CODE OF CONDUCT:
• I will serve as a positive role model for the players on and off the ice. I will remember that players need a coach they can respect.
• I will be reasonable when scheduling games and practice time remembering that young athletes have other interests and obligations.
• I will take the appropriate time to prepare practices that are meaningful, organized and challenging for player development.
• I will always show a winning attitude and respect for my players, parents, officials and opponents.
• I will teach respect for the rules, officials, opponents and team-mates.
• I will teach that winning is just one consideration and not the most important aspect of the game. Sportsmanship, skill de-velopment, team play, player confidence and self-esteem are essential to a positive environment.
• I will maintain an open line of communication with my players, parents and KMHA.
• I will respectfully ask questions of an official, I will not use rude gestures or profanity.
• I will not ridicule, yell or publicly embarrass my players or referees for making mistakes or for performing poorly. I will re-member that children play to have fun and must be encouraged to have confidence in themselves.
• I will explain team goals to all of the players and parents.
• I will obtain proper training and continue to upgrade my coaching skills.
• I agree and understand that not abiding by these basic rules may restrict me from attending future games and practices. KMHA has the right to remove a member of the coaching team for not following these basic rules.
• All social media activity regarding hockey shall remain suitable, in the eyes of everyone.
It is further understood that KMHA will add two (2) games to any suspension(s) a coach receives from a sanctioned Hockey Alberta game (tournament, exhibition and Provincial Playdowns) under rule 4.7 (Gross Misconduct Penalty, rule 9.2 (Harassment of Officials, Unsportsmanlike Conduct/Misconduct), 11.4 (Discrimination), or 11.5 (Physical Harassment of Official For example if a coach re-ceives a 2 game suspension from Hockey Alberta for an infraction outlined above, KMHA would add two (2) games to the suspension and the player would serve a 4 game suspension. Additionally, if a third infraction is incurred under the 4.7, 9.2, 11.4, or 11.5, the player would be suspended for the equivalent number of games remaining in the season.
Hockey Alberta Suspension – 2 Games
KMHA Suspension –2 games
TOTAL SUSPENSION – 4 games
I understand that by choosing to volunteer my time with KMHA, I will be subject to the consequences for unacceptable behav-iour. It is the intent of this code to promote proper behaviour and respect for ALL participants. *
