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.