Capitals Parent Code of Conduct

• I am aware and understand that CCYHA has a Zero Tolerance policy, Discipline policy, CCYHA rules and guidelines located on the CCYHA website and available at the Rink.
• I will make a good faith effort to have my child attend all scheduled practices and games. I will notify the team manager or head coach if my child will miss practices or games.
• Parents may feel it’s appropriate to limit their child’s participation in ice hockey activities to meet responsibilities at home, school or family obligations. Please communicate these absences or other commitments with the team manager and/or head coach.
• I understand that my child has paid to learn the skills and concepts associated with the sport of hockey.
• The CCYHA coaching staff is committed to developing all players.
• Coaching is not an exact science and all coaches will make decisions that are popular and unpopular.
• I may not agree with every decision the coach(s) make, but I will respect those decisions and act accordingly. Additionally, I am aware the CCYHA coaching staff adheres to the USA Hockey Coaches Ethics Code.
• In the event there are concerns or questions about my child’s status regarding their team, I will follow the process outlined below:
• A 24 hour cool down period is to take place following the event. An event may be a coaching decision, practice, tournament, or WAHL/CRHL weekend (no discussions are to take place). A cool down period does not apply to Zero Tolerance activities (bullying, hazing, threatening acts, etc.) - - please report immediately.
• Parents are to start communications with the team manager.
• The team manager will direct all parent concerns to the head coach. The head coach may respond directly to the parent or through the team manager.
• Should an issue remain unresolved, please express your concern by contacting a Board Member.
• I understand that as parents and/or guardians, we are role models and will conduct ourselves within the rules and guidelines established by USA Hockey, WAHL/WAHA, CRHL/CAHA and CCYHA.
• Parents/Guardians are responsible for the supervision of their player(s) and player siblings at all CCYHA events (e.g., practices, games, hotels, away rinks, tournaments, etc.)
• Emphasize skill development and practices and how they benefit your athlete.
• Only SafeSport approved CCYHA representatives are allowed in the player’s locker room - - with the head coaches approval (exception is for 8U players needed assistance getting dressed). Players are to pick-up after themselves in the locker room at home and away events.
• Know and study the rules of the game, and support the officials on and off the ice. This approach will help develop, support the game, and help retain officials.
• Recognize the importance of coaches. They are important to the development of all the players and the sport. Communicate with them and help to support them.
• Respect the rinks, the rink staff and follow the rules of the rink at home and at the rinks you visit.
• The following items will not be tolerated:
• Fighting
• Abusive language or conduct displayed with an official's decision
• Use of abusive, disrespectful or vulgar language when addressing other players, teammates, officials, coaches, rink staff or parents.

Any player, parent, or guardian who cannot abide by these rules or violates them will be subject to disciplinary action.