This Code of Conduct has been adopted by the Yavapai Inline Hockey Association (YIHAAW) as the detailed policy that will be followed by COACHES, PLAYERS and PARENTS/FANS. This Code of Conduct is in addition to the rules and policies of the YIHAAW and AAU Hockey.
1. All YIHAAW members, participants and spectators must abide by the Code of Conduct.
2. A good example by parents/fans, players and coaches will be set at all times while participating in any YIHAAW event.
3 NO use of obscene or abusive language or behavior on the bench, on the rink or in the stands at any time while at the sporting event. The YIHAAW Board will investigate any reports of such actions, and by a majority vote, may remove the responsible party for any behavior deemed unsatisfactory.
4. NO abusive language or behavior from players, parents, spectators, or coaches towards game officials (referees), anyone from or with the opposing team, or any rink personnel, at any time before, during or after the game. This also includes any involvement in social media. Coaches may remove any player or coach from the bench during a game for abusive behavior. The YIHAAW Board will determine the penalty for anyone violating this rule.
5. Coaches, referees and volunteers will not tolerate abusive behavior from players, parents or any other party; nor will they tolerate any obscenities from players or parents at any time. Coaches, volunteers and facility representatives may remove any person from a game/facility for abusive behavior. The YIHAAW Board will determine the penalty for anyone violating this rule.
6. It is the coach’s decision to suspend or remove players from the game and/or roster for violating the abusive behavior rules. The coach will submit a proposal for suspension/removal to the YIHAAW board for final decision by majority vote.
7. Coaches are responsible for the players and their actions before, during and after games and practices and at all times while on rink property while assembled as a team.
8. Coaches will make all decisions concerning playing time, game strategies and game management; players and parents are not to question or argue these matters with the coaching staff.
9. Fighting will not be tolerated. Fighting will result in an appearance before the YIHAAW Board.
10. Players are required to notify their coach when they cannot attend a practice or game. Failure to do so could result in the player being benched for all or a portion of a game.
11. It is the players and parents responsibility to be aware of and adhere to all YIHAAW Policies, which can be found on the YIHAAW website.
