SMHA is a member of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association. As a participant, (“Member”) you are subject to conduct in accord with the both the OMHA’s and the SMHA’s Code(s) of Conduct. Members include, but are not limited to, all players, guardians, parents, coaches, officials, volunteers, directors, officers, committee members, convenors, team managers, trainers and administrators. The OMHA’s & SMHA’s complete Code & Conduct including Policies & Procedures can be found on the following web sites: www.omha.net and www.shelburneminorhockey.com.

The SMHA is committed to providing an environment in which all individuals are treated with respect. Members shall conduct themselves at all times in a manner consistent with the values of our Association which include fairness, integrity and mutual respect.

· During the course of all activities and events, members shall avoid behavior which brings the SMHA or the sport of hockey into disrepute, including but not limited to, abusive use of alcohol, use of non-medical drugs and use of alcohol by minors.

· All Members shall at all times adhere to the policies and procedures and rules and regulations governing events, activities and competitions in which the Member participates on behalf of the SMHA.

· Members shall not engage in any activity or behavior which interferes with a competition or with any player or team’s preparation for competition or which endangers the safety of others.

· Members shall refrain from comments or behaviors which are disrespectful, offensive, abusive, racist or sexist to any player, spectator or ref. In particular, behavior which constitutes harassment, abuse or bullying will not be tolerated.

I understand that failure to comply with the SMHA’s or the OMHA’s Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action including, but not limited to, the loss or suspension of certain or all privileges connected with our Association including the opportunity to participate in activities and events both present and future.SMHA reserves the right to ask for the removal of any coach, player, parent or spectator from the facility for not following the above outlined rules and policies. If a coach, player, parent or spectator have multiple multiple incidents where there above outlined rules and policies are not followed, SMHA reserves the right to remove that coach, player, parent or spectator permanently and with refund.