Player Code of Conduct
The LFYHA aims to provide a safe and positive environment for the youth in the Little Falls and surrounding communities to participate and excel through the sport of hockey. The LFYH mission is to instill the core values of Sportsmanship, Respect, Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence, Enjoyment, Loyalty, and Teamwork within all our players. To better achieve this goal, we are outlining a code of conduct for players involved in the LFYHA.
The code of conduct is a written contract outlining that the players will abide by the rules and regulations of the game as well as maintain a cooperative attitude and uphold the ideals of fair play and sportsmanship. This contract is more than just paper; it is the essence of our goals and objectives and thus, adherence to it is of primary importance.
Players who wish to participate on a LFYHA team are required to agree to adhere to this code of conduct during the registration process.
All players WILL:
Display good sportsmanship and team play at all times.
Follow the direction of the coaching staff.
Show respect for all opponents, coaches, players, officials, and spectators.
Make every attempt to be on time and ready to play for all games and practices. Inform coaching staff in a timely manner when unable to attend practice or games.
All players WILL NOT:
Transport, possess, or use alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs or substances, and all forms of tobacco, including vapes.
Use abusive, derogatory, or profane language or gestures, taunt or humiliate any other player, coach, official, or spectator.
Abuse, mistreat, or mishandle any equipment or property.
Threaten or fight any person while at practice, in the locker room, or during a game. If this occurs, the player will be automatically suspended for the next game. If it happens a 2nd time, they will have to come before the LFYHA Disciplinary/Grievance Committee. The board will determine if, and when, the player will be allowed to return to play.
Be on the ice without a helmet or a neck guard. They must be worn at all times, including in the penalty box, score box, and on the bench.
Violations of this code of conduct will result in, but are not limited to, the below action. Please note: LFYH has the right to impose stronger disciplinary actions, up to expulsion, based on severity of violation as determined by LFYH discipline committee and the LFYH Board of Directors.
1st violation: miss 1 period of the next game.
2nd violation: suspended for the next game and be placed on a disciplinary contract signed by LFYHA discipline committee member, the player and the player’s guardian.
3rd violation: suspended from the team.
For violations regarding illegal substances mentioned above the player will serve the below consequences. PLEASE NOTE: substance violations are cumulative and carry over from year to year, they do not reset each season:
The first offense during tenure with LFYH results in a 2-week suspension from all hockey activities. After the first week the discipline committee has the authority to allow the player back to practice if they feel it is appropriate.
The second offense results in a 6-week suspension from all hockey activities. The discipline committee has the authority to allow the player back to practice for the last week ONLY if they feel it is appropriate.
Third offense results in a 9-week suspension from all hockey activities. The player will not be allowed back on the ice until there is a discipline hearing where the discipline committee along with the LFYHA board members have the authority to expel the player from LFYHA with a ⅔ majority vote to expel.
A fourth offense results in an immediate expulsion from LFYHA.
In addition, any player serving disciplinary action in school will be ineligible to participate in LFYH events until they are eligible to be in school. For example: player A is serving out of school suspension Thursday and Friday so player A may not participate in team practices or games on Thursday or Friday.
I have read and understand the code of conduct. I agree that I will abide by the code. As a representative of the LFYHA, I realize my behavior and demeanor must exemplify the high ideals of this organization. I further understand the possible consequences if I am involved in a violation of the code of conduct.