RZones and Behaviour at Rinks, News (London Bandits)

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Mar 13, 2024 | webmaster | 144 views
RZones and Behaviour at Rinks
Parents, Members

There has been an increase in the amount of Rzones at the city rinks, the City Rinks have advised us that there will be security guards and police presence at our rinks. The London Bandits board will not be incurring these costs. If parents, coaches and players can not follow the "Respect in sport " program then these costs will be incurred by teams and players and parents.  

Please follow these protocols while at city rinks, if one does not follow them they will be removed from city Ice rinks

Please read carefully.

 

The  Code  of Conduct identifies  the standard of behaviour, which is expected of all Bandit members and participants,  which for the purpose of this policy shall include all players, guardians, parents, coaches, officials, volunteers

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administrators,   referees and employees  involved  in Bandits activities and events.

 

The Bandits is committed to providing an environment in which all individuals are treated with respect.  Members and participants of the Bandits  shall conduct themselves at all times in a manner consistent with the values of the Bandits which include fairness, integrity, and mutual respect.

 

During the course of all Bandits activities and events, members shall avoid behaviour which brings the Bandits or the sport of hockey into disrepute, including but not limited to abusive use of alcohol, use of non- medical drugs and use of alcohol by minors.

 

The Bandits members and participants  shall at all times adhere to the Bandit’s operational policies and procedures, to rules and regulations governing  Bandits events  and activities, and to rules and regulations governing any competitions in which the member participates on behalf of the Bandits.

 

Members and participants of the Bandits shall not engage in any activity or behaviour which interferes with a competition or with any player or team's preparation for a competition, or which endangers the safety of others.

 

Members of the Bandits shall refrain from comments or behaviours which are disrespectful, offensive, abusive, racist, or sexist. In particular, behaviour which constitutes harassment or abuse will not be tolerated, and will be dealt with accordingly.

 

Failure to comply with this Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action in accordance with the Discipline Policy of the Bandits. Such action may result in the member losing the privileges which come with membership in the Bandits, including the opportunity to participate in Bandits activities and events, both present and future.

                                                                    

 

FAIR PLAY CODES

 

PLAYERS

  • I will play hockey because I want to, not just because others or coaches want me to.
  • I will play by the rules of hockey, and in the spirit of the game.
  • I will control my temper  fighting and “mouthing off” can spoil the activity for everybody.
  • I will respect my opponents.
  •  I will do my best to be a true team player.
  •  I will remember that winning isn’t everything – that having fun, improving skills, making friends, and doing my best are also important.
  •  I will acknowledge all good plays/performances  those of my team and of my opponents.
  •  I will remember that coaches and officials are there to help me. I will accept their decisions and show them respect.



COACHES

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players have other interests and obligations.

  • I will teach my players to play fairly and to respect the rules, officials, and opponents.

  • I will ensure that all players get equal instruction, support and playing time.
  • I will not ridicule or yell at my players for making mistakes or for performing poorly. I will remember that players play to have fun and must be encouraged to have confidence in themselves.
  • I will make sure that equipment and facilities are safe and match the players’ ages and abilities.
  • I will remember that participants need a coach they can respect.  I will be generous with praise and set a good example.
  • I will obtain proper training and continue to upgrade my coaching skills.
  •  I will work in cooperation with officials for the benefit of the game.

 

PARENTS

  • I will not force my child to participate in hockey.
  •  I will remember that my child plays hockey for his or her enjoyment, not for mine.
  •  I will encourage my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
  •  I will teach my child that doing ones best is as important as winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game.
  •  I will make my child feel like a winner every time by offering praise for competing fairly and trying hard.
  •  I will never ridicule or yell at my child for making a mistake or losing a game.
  •  I will remember that children learn best by example. I will applaud good plays/performances by both my childs team and their opponents.
  •  I will never question the officials’ judgment or honesty in public.

  • I will support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from childrens hockey games.
  •  I will respect and show appreciation for the volunteer coaches who give their time to coach hockey for my child.
Thanks 
The London Bandits Board 



 

 

 

 

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