Irish Ice Hockey Association

Irish Ice Hockey Association.

Participants Code of Conduct

I ______as a member of the ______(Print last name, first name) (Print Ice Hockey Club name)

hereby accept unreservedly that breaching the following guidelines will place me in contravention of the Code of Conduct and such actions will not be tolerated by the IIHA.

As a participant in the IIHA I will;

1. Be ethical, fair and honest in all my dealings with other people and the IIHA;

2. Treat all persons with respect and courtesy and have proper regard for their dignity, rights and obligations;

3. Always place the safety and welfare of children above other considerations;

4. Comply with IIHA Articles of Association, rules and policies including this member protection policy;

5. Operate within the rules and spirit of the sport;

6. Comply with all relevant government laws, particularly anti-discrimination and child protection laws;

7. Be responsible and accountable for my conduct.

As a participant in the IIHA I will not;

1. Discriminate based on race, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, politics, age or disability, and may not be conveyed verbally, written, by gesture or, by any electronic means;

2. Display unsporting behavior on ice, off ice, before, during or after IIHA sanctioned events;

I. Unsporting conduct may include, but is not limited to, poaching/tampering, spitting and abusive or profane language or gesture towards league officials, clubs, club officials, participants or spectators;

3. Fight, before, during or after IIHA sanctioned events;

4. Promote or engage in substance abuse;

I. Substance abuse includes alcohol and illegal drug use, before or during IIHA sanctioned events, and actions taken to conceal substance abuse.

5. Demonstrate disrespect for league officials, clubs, club officials, fellow participants or jeopardize the amateur status of the IIHL.

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I have read and understand the IIHA Participants Code of Conduct and agree to be bound by it. I understand that failure to comply with the Participants Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary hearings, suspension, expulsion and/or a monetary fine by the IIHA Disciplinary Committee.

______, 20_____ Signed (Participant) Date

______, 20_____ Signed (Club Official) Date

______, 20_____ Signed (Parent or Guardian if under 18) Date

Definitions

“IIHA” refers to the Irish Ice Hockey Association which operates the IIHL.

“IIHA Executive” refers to the Director of Players Operations, General Secretary, Treasurer, Vice-President and President, or other Executives added to the Board in the future.

IIHA sanctioned event” refers to a game, training session, or event where the approval of Irish Ice Hockey Association has been granted tacitly or otherwise.

“IIHL” refers to the Irish Ice Hockey League including the Irish Ice Hockey Recreational Division.

“Participant” refers to an individual who is a registered member of the Irish Ice Hockey Association.

“League Official” refers to a league executive, on-ice official or game day official working on behalf of, or, at an IIHA sanctioned event.

“Club Official” refers to a participant registered with a club or team in the IIHL and is not engaged in on-ice activities.

“Poaching/Tampering” refers to a club/team/participant directly or indirectly attempting to recruit a player away from their registered club during the hockey season without the prior consent of that player’s current club. This does not preclude a participant from requesting a transfer to another club in writing.

“Electronic means” refers to computer based information that may be sent via e-mail, phone text, posted on web forums or disseminated over an internet service provider.

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