Behavior Guidelines for Parents

• Support my child with positive encouragement.
• Respect and adhere to the ideals, policies, and rules determined by Hockey Canada, Hockey Nova Scotia, AMHA and the team.
• Encourage my child to attend as many games and practices as reasonably possible in a timely manner. 
• Notify the coach/manager ahead of time of absences.
• Respect the facilities, either home or away, in which my child is privileged to play.
• Show respect for the decisions, judgment and authority of the officials and timekeepers.
• Show respect for the feelings and accept the capabilities of my child, my child’s teammates and players on the other team.
• Exhibit a high degree of sportsmanship, teamwork and positive attitude at all times when representing my child and the Association.
• Avoid confusing my child by coaching from the stands.
• Gain an understanding of the AMHA 48 hour rule to deal with team complaints and adhere to it.
• Refrain from expressing my opinion of the coaches or players in front of my own child.
• Refrain from using foul language towards other parents, coaches, officials or opponents.
• Refrain from yelling at or threatening referees, opposing players or coaches before, during, or after games or practices.
• Refrain from demonstrating frustration or anger after a loss or poor performance.
• Not physically abuse any other person.
• Refrain from approaching the bench during a game situation unless summoned by a coach.
   

Failure to comply with this code of conduct may result in disciplinary action as outlined in the AMHA Disciplinary policy.