2010 – 2011 SEASON
To: Parents, Spectators, Players
From: The Executive Committee
Board of
Re: League and Non-League Games
Introduction
-- Spectator Conduct
The
Delaware Valley Hockey League (DVHL) was created to promote competition and
good sportsmanship at the Youth Level for any and all children wanting to play
the game of ice hockey. Discipline is
meted out in accordance with all USA Hockey rules, and, in some cases, stronger
rules in the DVHL.
Unfortunately, few rules relating to USA Hockey focus on parental/spectator/player conduct. Over the past few years, there have been ugly incidents involving parents, spectators and players at hockey games in our area. Fortunately, most parents, players and spectators conduct themselves in an orderly, sportsmanlike manner during games, and are a true credit to the sport of your hockey. For all of you, take this letter as a form of support, and understand the DVHL is ready to address the issue, so you can enjoy yourself watching your child's game.
For
those parents, players and spectators falling into the very small minority of
troublemakers, take this letter very personally, and be prepared to a long
year, or to put it more succinctly, a very short year! Your actions will cost your Club financially,
result in the suspension and/or expulsion from your organization, and possibly
cost your child valuable ice time. The attached policy statement regarding this
issue has been approved by the DVHL Board of Directors.
It
is proof the DVHL will not tolerate any lack conduct, sportsmanship or good
will that the game of ice hockey is supposed to promote. It will force each member organization to
police its Club, and ensure the problems are addressed and corrected, either
through suspension or expulsion from the organization.
While
the policy statement appears strong, we must all realize we are taking the game
away from the kids, and we, the parents, are the only ones that can give it
back!
Agreed
upon by all member Clubs of the DVHL.
A.M.
Montagna, President
Colleen
Marinari, President
LEAGUE AND NON‑LEAGUE
COMPETITION
All parents, players and
spectators will conduct themselves in an orderly, sportsmanlike and
professional manner when attending a DVHL League or Non-League game. Any report of disorderly conduct in the rink,
parking lot, etc. including, but not limited to the following will not be
tolerated:
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Parents going on
the ice.
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Parents going
into the referees' locker room or opposing team's locker room.
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Physical abuse of
referees, coaches, players or rink employees.
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Verbal abuse of
the above participants, to the point of obscene, racial, ethnic or sexual
slurs.
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Fighting among
parents or spectators in the stands.
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Any problem with
crowd control that results in the summoning of police.
·
Any issues that
are not covered above that result in loss of control by a parent, player or
spectator.
All reports given to the DVHL
by referees, rink management or either of the participating organizations will
be reviewed by the DVHL as follows:
Upon notification, each
member organization must investigate the alleged incident and send a written
report to the President and Commissioner of the DVHL, outlining the incident,
and action to be taken by each organization.
Under no circumstances will either organization minimize the gravity of
the incident. They will provide the
facts as requested by the DVHL.
After review of the written
reports, the Executive and Disciplinary Committees can recommend the following:
·
Fines for one or
both member organizations, as indicated below:
·
First
Offense: $150.00 and/or non-monetary
discipline as determined by the Ex. Committee
·
Second
Offense: $300.00 and/or non-monetary
discipline as determined by the Ex. Committee
·
Third
Offense: $600.00 and/or non-monetary
discipline as determined by the Ex. Committee plus probation and possible
suspension of League privileges, including playing of games and participation
at District Tournaments.
Suspension of parents,
players or spectators involved in two altercations. Parents, players or
spectators cannot attend any future games, League or Non-League. The parents,
players of spectators Club will ensure the suspension is enforced. The
suspended party must then petition the DVHL, through their Club, in person, for
reinstatement.
If a parent does not abide by
the rulings, the Club will suspend the parent's child from further play until
the parent does abide. Any suspended party reinstated after petition, involved
in a third altercation will be suspended for the balance of the hockey season.
The DVHL will recommend the party's expulsion from the Club, and will require a
hearing before this party or their child is registered with any club in the
DVHL.
Referees are authorized by
the DVHL to utilize Zero Tolerance standards when addressing spectators and
issuing reports on same.
The Clubs in the DVHL are
expected to monitor their teams, including their parents and players. These rules, while harsh, are expected to
weed out the problems in each organization, since these parents, players and
spectators cannot control themselves, and will certainly test the system.
THESE RULES, ALONG WITH THE
COVER MEMO MUST BE COVERED WITH EACH PARENT IN THE CLUB. THEY CANNOT BE SURPRISED IF AND WHEN AN ISSUE
ARISES.
Agreed
upon by all member Clubs of the DVHL.
A.M.
Montagna, President Colleen
Marinari, President
October
13, 1993 April
12, 2000
April
13, 1994 April
13, 2005
April
12, 1995 August
12, 2009
NAME OF CLUB:
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NAME OF PLAYER: _______________________________________________________________
TEAM OF PLAYER: MITE SQUIRT PEEWEE BANTAM MIDGET
16 MIDGET 18
LEVEL OF TEAM: AA A B MITE
Parental/Guardian DVHL Code of Conduct Pledge
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Signed:
___________________________________________ (Parent/Guardian) Date: _______________________