Fair Play Code (Parents/Guardians)

Fair Play Code for Parents and Guardians

1. I will not force my child to participate in hockey.

2. I will remember that my child plays hockey for his or her enjoyment, not mine.

3. I will encourage my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflict without resorting to hostility or violence.

4. I will teach my child that doing one's best is as important as winning so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of the game.

5. I will make my child feel like a winner every time by offering praise for competing fairly and hard.

6. I will never ridicule or yell at my child for making a mistake or losing a game.

7. I will remember that children learn by example. I will applaud good plays and performance by both my child's team and their opponents.

8. I will never question the official's judgement or honesty in public. I recognize that officials are being developed in the same manner as players.

9. I will support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from children's hockey games.

10. I will respect and show appreciation for the volunteers who give their time to hockey for my child.