Riverside Minor Hockey Association

CODE OF CONDUCT

This Code of Conduct is adopted from the Ontario Hockey Federation (O.H.F.), which governs the Ontario Minor Hockey Association, (O.M.H.A.) which governs Riverside Minor Hockey Association, (R.M.H.A.). This Code of Conduct identifies the standard of behavior which is expected of all O.H.F. Member Partners and Local Associations including the O.M.H.A., R.M.H.A. and all of their members including, athletes, coaches, parents, directors, volunteers, staff, chaperones and others.
The O.H.F., O.M.H.A. and R.M.H.A. are committed to providing a sport environment in which all individuals are treated with respect. Members shall conduct themselves at all times in a fair and responsible manner. Members shall refrain from comments or behaviors, which are disrespectful, offensive, abusive, racist or sexist. In particular, behavior, which constitutes harassment or abuse, will not be tolerated.
During the course of all O.H.F., O.M.H.A. and R.M.H.A. activities and events, members shall avoid behavior, which brings O.H.F., O.M.H.A. and R.M.H.A. or the sport of hockey into disrepute, including but not limited to abusive use of alcohol and no medical use of drugs.
Members shall not use unlawful or unauthorized drugs/narcotics or performance enhancing drugs or methods.
O.H.F. members shall at all times adhere to the O.H.F., O.M.H.A. and R.M.H.A. operational policies and procedures, to rules governing the O.H.F., O.M.H.A. and R.M.H.A. events and activities and to rules governing any competition in which the member participates on behalf of the O.H.F., O.M.H.A. and R.M.H.A..
Members of the O. H. F., O.M. H.A. and R. M. H.A. shall not engage in activity or behavior, which endangers the safety of others.
Failure to comply with this Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action, suspension or release from membership. Such action may result in a member losing privileges that come with membership in the O.H.F., O.M.H.A. and R.M.H.A. including the opportunity to participate in O.H.F., O.M.H.A. and R.M.H.A. activities.
It is expected that all parties involved in Riverside Minor Hockey Association shall act in a manner which best exemplifies sportsmanship, fair play and diplomacy. It is the objective of this association to act in the best interest of the youth of this community for which it exists. As stated in the R.M.H.A. charter,
"To encourage and cultivate a, spirit of fraternal feeling good fellowship and courtesy among the youth of Riverside”
The following are considered violations of the Code of Conduct, which will not be tolerated at any time from anyone involved in a R.M.H.A. activity:

Harassment of any nature
Abuse of any nature
Acts of indecency
Acts of violence
Provocation of violent acts
Use of profane gestures or language
Hazing activities

DIRECTOR EXPECTATIONS

Including: Past Presidents / Honourary Members / Executive Members / Board Members
Not only should Board members be required to follow the established Code of Conduct as outlined in this document, but are impelled to set an example for all other members in the association community. A good organization starts at the top.
The purpose of a Board of Directors is to universally police major administrative and policy decisions made by management and to ensure that management operates within the law. Failing this, the Board can be sued.
Directors can be held personally liable for wrongful acts or omissions committed in the performance of their duties.
Directors can be held jointly liable for the acts committed by other Directors even if the Director was not present for the meeting.
Directors can be held personally responsible for acts of discrimination against others because of race, age, or sex.
In a Directors' lawsuit it is often not the decision that was made, but how the decision was arrived at that counts.
A Director should always demonstrate the following qualities;

HONESTY: acting with integrity, telling the truth, non-fraudulent
CONFIDENTIALITY: keeping Board business in the Board Room
OBEDIENCE: following Bylaws as well as being generally lawful
LOYALTY: dutiful to the association first, self-interests secondary
DILIGENCE: attending meetings, staying informed and participating
SKILL: use care and skill of a prudent person in comparable circumstances

A Director should take an ACTIVE roll but choose an area where they can use their talents to GET THE JOB DONE!

PARTICIPANT EXPECTATIONS

Including: Players / Coaches / Managers / Trainers / Convenors & Game Officials (On & Off ice)
It is ultimately the responsibility of the adults in charge to assure that all behavior is within the realm deemed acceptable by this Code of Conduct. However, unfortunate as this is, it is sometimes the adult who violates this code and sets the example for the youth to follow. All participants should be aware of the Code of Conduct so that they consider the consequences before they act.
The House League Convenor or Team Manager is responsible to act on the goings on in the home arena during a game or practice. If the responsible party feels that a situation is beyond control it is up to them to ensure that the proper authorities have been summoned.

All Coaching Staffs will hold proper qualifications as mandated. (Including: Abuse / Harassment, Coach Level, Trainers Certification). Every Coach of Atom Division & under shall be C.H.I.P. (Canadian Hockey Initiation Program) certified as well.
The constitution and Bylaws of R.M.H.A. including (A5b / B7 / B9i / B10b,d,f / B11 l B14 / B17 I C5 / C8 & C10) will continue to apply in all cases as well as the violations that are provided in the code of conduct.

OBSERVER EXPECTATIONS

Including: Parents / Friends & Family / Spectators
It is ultimately the responsibility of the adults in charge to assure that all behavior is within the realm deemed acceptable by this Code of Conduct. However, unfortunate as this is, it is sometimes the adult who violates this Code and sets the example for the youth to follow. All participants should be aware of the Code of Conduct so that they consider the consequences before they act.
Riverside Minor Hockey welcomes and encourages fans and onlookers to cheer on their favorite teams and players. However, all observers must be aware that they are participating in a R.M.H.A. event and are subjected to the same Code of Conduct as the actual participants.
At all times that R.M.H.A. is using, leasing or renting a public facility such as an arena, the association reserves the right to refuse entry to any persons. If it is deemed that an observer is not acting within the Code of Conduct established by R.M.H.A., the Association will exercise their right to have these persons removed from the facility. Observers may be banned from attending any R.M.H.A. function if they choose not to cease violating the Code of Conduct.


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	CODE OF CONDUCT This Code of Conduct is adopted from the Ontario Hockey Federation (O.H.F.), which governs the Ontario Minor Hockey Association, (O.M.H.A.) which governs Riverside Minor Hockey Association, (R.M.H.A.). This Code of Conduct identifies the standard of behavior which is expected of all O.H.F. Member Partners and Local Associations including the O.M.H.A., R.M.H.A. and all of their members including, athletes, coaches, parents, directors, volunteers, staff, chaperones and others. The O.H.F., O.M.H.A. and R.M.H.A. are committed to providing a sport environment in which all individuals are treated with respect. Members shall conduct themselves at all times in a fair and responsible manner. Members shall refrain from comments or behaviors, which are disrespectful, offensive, abusive, racist or sexist. In particular, behavior, which constitutes harassment or abuse, will not be tolerated. During the course of all O.H.F., O.M.H.A. and R.M.H.A. activities and events, members shall avoid behavior, which brings O.H.F., O.M.H.A. and R.M.H.A. or the sport of hockey into disrepute, including but not limited to abusive use of alcohol and no medical use of drugs. Members shall not use unlawful or unauthorized drugs/narcotics or performance enhancing drugs or methods. O.H.F. members shall at all times adhere to the O.H.F., O.M.H.A. and R.M.H.A. operational policies and procedures, to rules governing the O.H.F., O.M.H.A. and R.M.H.A. events and activities and to rules governing any competition in which the member participates on behalf of the O.H.F., O.M.H.A. and R.M.H.A.. Members of the O. H. F., O.M. H.A. and R. M. H.A. shall not engage in activity or behavior, which endangers the safety of others. Failure to comply with this Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action, suspension or release from membership. Such action may result in a member losing privileges that come with membership in the O.H.F., O.M.H.A. and R.M.H.A. including the opportunity to participate in O.H.F., O.M.H.A. and R.M.H.A. activities. It is expected that all parties involved in Riverside Minor Hockey Association shall act in a manner which best exemplifies sportsmanship, fair play and diplomacy. It is the objective of this association to act in the best interest of the youth of this community for which it exists. As stated in the R.M.H.A. charter, "To encourage and cultivate a, spirit of fraternal feeling good fellowship and courtesy among the youth of Riverside” The following are considered violations of the Code of Conduct, which will not be tolerated at any time from anyone involved in a R.M.H.A. activity: Harassment of any nature Abuse of any nature Acts of indecency Acts of violence Provocation of violent acts Use of profane gestures or language Hazing activities DIRECTOR EXPECTATIONS Including: Past Presidents / Honourary Members / Executive Members / Board Members Not only should Board members be required to follow the established Code of Conduct as outlined in this document, but are impelled to set an example for all other members in the association community. A good organization starts at the top. The purpose of a Board of Directors is to universally police major administrative and policy decisions made by management and to ensure that management operates within the law. Failing this, the Board can be sued. Directors can be held personally liable for wrongful acts or omissions committed in the performance of their duties. Directors can be held jointly liable for the acts committed by other Directors even if the Director was not present for the meeting. Directors can be held personally responsible for acts of discrimination against others because of race, age, or sex. In a Directors' lawsuit it is often not the decision that was made, but how the decision was arrived at that counts. A Director should always demonstrate the following qualities; HONESTY: acting with integrity, telling the truth, non-fraudulent CONFIDENTIALITY: keeping Board business in the Board Room OBEDIENCE: following Bylaws as well as being generally lawful LOYALTY: dutiful to the association first, self-interests secondary DILIGENCE: attending meetings, staying informed and participating SKILL: use care and skill of a prudent person in comparable circumstances A Director should take an ACTIVE roll but choose an area where they can use their talents to GET THE JOB DONE! PARTICIPANT EXPECTATIONS Including: Players / Coaches / Managers / Trainers / Convenors & Game Officials (On & Off ice) It is ultimately the responsibility of the adults in charge to assure that all behavior is within the realm deemed acceptable by this Code of Conduct. However, unfortunate as this is, it is sometimes the adult who violates this code and sets the example for the youth to follow. All participants should be aware of the Code of Conduct so that they consider the consequences before they act. The House League Convenor or Team Manager is responsible to act on the goings on in the home arena during a game or practice. If the responsible party feels that a situation is beyond control it is up to them to ensure that the proper authorities have been summoned. All Coaching Staffs will hold proper qualifications as mandated. (Including: Abuse / Harassment, Coach Level, Trainers Certification). Every Coach of Atom Division & under shall be C.H.I.P. (Canadian Hockey Initiation Program) certified as well. The constitution and Bylaws of R.M.H.A. including (A5b / B7 / B9i / B10b,d,f / B11 l B14 / B17 I C5 / C8 & C10) will continue to apply in all cases as well as the violations that are provided in the code of conduct. OBSERVER EXPECTATIONS Including: Parents / Friends & Family / Spectators It is ultimately the responsibility of the adults in charge to assure that all behavior is within the realm deemed acceptable by this Code of Conduct. However, unfortunate as this is, it is sometimes the adult who violates this Code and sets the example for the youth to follow. All participants should be aware of the Code of Conduct so that they consider the consequences before they act. Riverside Minor Hockey welcomes and encourages fans and onlookers to cheer on their favorite teams and players. However, all observers must be aware that they are participating in a R.M.H.A. event and are subjected to the same Code of Conduct as the actual participants. At all times that R.M.H.A. is using, leasing or renting a public facility such as an arena, the association reserves the right to refuse entry to any persons. If it is deemed that an observer is not acting within the Code of Conduct established by R.M.H.A., the Association will exercise their right to have these persons removed from the facility. Observers may be banned from attending any R.M.H.A. function if they choose not to cease violating the Code of Conduct.
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