2025-2026 Coach and Bench Staff Registration

GMHA CODE OF CONDUCT FOR BENCH STAFF (Assistant Coaches, Trainers, Managers and On Ice Help)

Holding the position of Bench Staff is a privilege and it must be understood that you play a vital role in each player’s personal and hockey development. As Bench Staff, you have inherent power that you must understand, respect and be careful not to abuse.

GMHA Bench Staff must:

 • Consistently display high personal standards and project a favourable image of our team and GMHA. Remember that players and parents will view your actions and behaviours as their guideline.

• Refrain from public criticism of fellow coaches, players, officials and volunteers.

• Refrain from the use of profane, insulting, harassing or otherwise offensive language in the conduct of my duties.

• Respect the rules, play fairly and treat players, teammates, coaches, opponents and officials with due respect, both in victory and defeat and encourage players to act accordingly.

 • Ensure the safety of the players and staff. • When dealing with injuries, consider the players future health and well being foremost.

• Respect players' dignity; verbal or physical behaviours that constitute harassment or abuse are always unacceptable.

• Create an atmosphere of SPORTSMANSHIP and RESPECT at all team functions.

• Ensure that all ice and dressing room activities have the proper adult supervision (2 deep rule must be utilized at all times).

• Ensure dressing rooms (home and away) are in a clean and orderly fashion. Costs of any damages will be the team's responsibility.

• Ensure all players receive equal instruction, discipline, support and appropriate, fair playing time.

 • Not to ridicule or yell at the players for making mistakes or for performing poorly. I will remember that children play to have fun and must be encouraged to have confidence in themselves. Remember that players need a coach they can respect. I will be generous with praise and set a good example.

• Obtain proper training and continue to upgrade my coaching skills.

• Ensure that all GMHA, OMHA, league and team rules are observed by myself, all team officials and players

• Provide regular feedback and evaluations of players to the parents and players.

I have read and understand the above statements and agree to conduct myself in a manner that demonstrates the standards established. Failure to adhere to this code of conduct may result in disciplinary discussion, disciplinary action and sanctions up to and including removal from the team.