SMHA Coaches Code of Conduct
All Saskatoon Minor Hockey Association Coaches shall obtain the appropriate training and certification for the level they are coaching, as set out by SMHA/SHA/Hockey Canada. Such training/certification must be obtained prior to the date set by SHA.

All SMHA coaches must demonstrate respect for the principles of Fair Play/Equal Development.
Coaches will demonstrate a commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles. They will accept the extended responsibility of recognition and education of the harmful effects of unhealthy choices such as alcohol/drug/ physical or mental abuse.
No coach or member of a team’s coaching staff shall verbally abuse any player. For the purpose of this policy, any player refers to any member of the team they are coaching and any player of an opposing team.
No coach or member of a team’s coaching staff shall verbally abuse any game official.
No coach or member of a team’s coaching staff shall verbally abuse or threaten physical violence against any parent, fan, volunteer or member of an opposing team’s coaching staff.

For the purpose of our Codes of Conduct, examples of verbal abuse includes, but is not limited to, screaming obscenities at a player, belittling, demeaning or degrading a player in front of an audience or his/her peers, or saying or making any ethnic/racial slurs towards any player in the community or online. Physical abuse includes; but is not limited to, bumping into someone intentionally, pushing, punching, slapping, kicking or spitting.
Failure to follow these Codes of Conduct may result in immediate disciplinary action from SMHA Discipline Committee.

SMHA Parents Code of Conduct – 2024-2025

I agree to support and encourage my child, attend games and cheer for all players, including the opposition.
I agree to practice good sportsmanship and avoid yelling at my child or any child about their performance prior to during or after the game.
I agree youth sports are for kids, not adults.
I agree to bring my child to practices and games on time and contact the coach(es) if my child cannot attend or will be late for a practice or game.
I agree to be a positive role model for all children by avoiding complaining about or yelling at referees.
I agree to not coach my child or any other players from the sidelines or the stands. If I have an issue with the coach, I will address it in private after a 24-hour cooling period through my designated team contact as set out by my team.
I will always remember that I am the adult and should act like one. It is more difficult for a child to deal with an out-of-control parent than for a parent to deal with an out-of-control child.
I agree to respect and show appreciation for the volunteer coaches who give their time to coach a sport for my child
I agree to be respectful in social media of all parties associated with the sport of minor hockey

Violations of this Code of Conduct may result in:
First violation - will be a meeting with the parent(s) and a written warning from the zone that outlines the ramifications of future violations.
Second violation - will be a one-game suspension for both player and parent.
Third violation - will be a meeting with the SMHA Discipline Committee where appropriate discipline will be applied.

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