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Important Reminder: SMHA Behaviour and Disciplinary Policy
Hello Parents and Spectators,
As tryouts will soon be underway, we would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone of the following SMHA Behaviour and Disciplinary Policy.
PARENTS/SPECTATORS are expected to:
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remember that players are not participating in the game to entertain the parents.
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not judge players by professional standards.
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maintain their self-control at all times.
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demonstrate respect for all officials and their decisions.
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demonstrate respect for all participants of the game.
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encourage sportsmanship, effort and positive attitudes of all participants.
Suspensions for Non-team issues involving parents or fans are effective immediately without a meeting.
SMHA has zero tolerance of any forms of abuse and/or harassment during minor hockey events from any participants, any such conduct will result in a notice of suspension as follows:
1st Offense: 7-day suspension from all SMHA functions, including home and away games, tournaments, and practices.
2nd Offense: 14-day suspension from all SMHA functions, including home and away games, tournaments, and practices
3rd Offense: Indefinite suspension from all SMHA functions, including home and away games, tournaments, and practices, pending a review by a SMHA Discipline Committee.
No appeal will be entertained.
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