2022-2023 SSAC Code of Conduct and Fair Play Pledge

2022-2023 Tryout Registration Code of Conduct and Fair Play Forms

SSAC Parent and Player Code of Conduct

The Code of Conduct identifies the standard of behavior that is expected of all South Side Athletic Club members including athletes, coaches, parents, directors, and volunteers. The South Side Athletic Club is committed to providing a sport environment in which all individuals are treated with respect.

 Members of the South Side Athletic Club shall conduct themselves at all times in a fair and responsible manner.
 Members shall refrain from comments or behaviors that are disrespectful, offensive, abusive, racist, or sexist.
 In particular, the South Side Athletic Club will not tolerate behavior that constitutes harassment or abuse.

During the course of all South Side Athletic Club activities and events:

 Members shall avoid behavior that brings the SSAC or the sport of hockey into disrepute including, but not limited to, abusive use of alcohol and non-medical use of drugs. SSAC members shall not use illicit drugs/narcotics/alcohol or performance enhancing drugs or methods.
 SSAC members shall at all times adhere to the South Side Athletic Club operating policies and procedures, to rules governing SSAC events and activities, and to rules governing any competition in which the member participates on behalf of the South Side Athletic Club.

Members of SSAC shall not engage in any activity or behavior that interferes with a competition or with any athlete’s preparation for a competition, or which endangers the safety of others.

Failure to comply with this Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action in accordance with the Discipline policy of the South Side Athletic Club. Such action may result in the member losing the privileges that come with membership in the South Side Athletic Club, including the opportunity to participate in SSAC activities.

SSAC Hockey Edmonton Fair Play Pledge

It is the intention of this pledge to promote fair play and respect for all participants within Hockey Edmonton. All players and parents must sign this pledge before being allowed to participate in hockey in the Edmonton Minor Hockey system and must continue to observe the principles of Fair Play.

PLAYERS FAIR PLAY PLEDGE
1. I will play hockey because I want to not because others or coaches want me to.
2. I will play by the rules of hockey and in the spirit of the Game.
3. I will control my temper – fighting or “mouthing off” can spoil the activity of everyone.
4. I will respect my opponents.
5. I will do my best to be a true team player.
6. I will remember that winning isn’t everything – that having fun, improving skills, making friends and doing my best are also important.
7. I will acknowledge all good plays and performances – those of my team and my opponents.
8. I will remember that coaches and officials are there to help me. I will accept their decisions and show them respect.

PARENTS FAIR PLAY PLEDGE
1. I will not force my child to participate in hockey.
2. I will remember that my child plays hockey for his or her enjoyment, not mine.
3. I will encourage my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflict without resorting to hostility or violence.
4. I will teach my child that doing one’s best is as important as winning so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of the game.
5. I will make my child feel like a winner every time by offering praise for competing fairly and hard.
6. I will never ridicule or yell at my child for making a mistake or losing a game.
7. I will remember that children learn by example. I will applaud good plays and performances by both my child’s team and their opponents.
8. I will never question the official’s judgment or honesty in public.
9. I will support to remove verbal and physical abuse from children’s hockey games.
10. I will respect and show appreciation for the volunteers who give their time to hockey for my child.

I agree to abide by the principles of the FAIR PLAY CODE as set by Hockey Canada and supported by Hockey Edmonton.
I also agree to abide by the rules, regulations, and decisions as set by Hockey Edmonton.

By signing below I Agree to both the SSAC Parent and Player Code of Conduct and the SSAC Hockey Edmonton Fair Play Pledge