DENVER NORTH HOCKEY LEAGUE

Player Code of Conduct

Denver North Hockey League strives to develop better individuals and hockey players in that order of priority. Denver North Hockey League attempts to instill and practice the values of good sportsmanship in all participants. In order to achieve those goals, Denver North Hockey League has established, and will enforce the following conduct guidelines, which are mere extensions of the Codes of Conduct, put forth by USA Hockey (2001 – 2003) and CAHA (2001 - 2003).

This also includes USA Hockey’s Zero Tolerance Policy which states that players and coaches will be assessed a penalty for un-sportsman like conduct whenever they:

1. Openly dispute or argue any decision by an official.

2. Use obscene or vulgar language at any time to anyone.

3. Visually display or demonstrate any sign of dissatisfaction with an official’s decision.

The Head Coach, or acting Head Coach, is responsible for the conduct of the members of team officials of his/her team both on and off ice immediately before, during and after a Denver North Hockey League sanctioned event, including but not limited to practices, scrimmages, and games. The coach has the DNHL Governing Board approval to take appropriate action when the following rules are violated.

ALL PLAYERS

§ Must refrain from addressing remarks to referees, officials, players, coaches, or fans of either team, except when made as

expressions of genuine friendship or in the spirit of good sportsmanship.

§ Never use foul language or obscene gestures.

§ Should applaud superior play by both teams and not refuse to shake hand at the end of the game.

§ Follow arena rules, both home and away.

§ Cooperate immediately with the request or decision of the referee.

§ Comply with the practice, attendance, and conduct rules adopted by your team.

§ Never abuse a fellow player.

§ Respect club and rink both home and away. This also includes hotel and restaurant property when traveling as a team.

Since the Head Coach is responsible for any action by any team member that results in damage to any facility including financial responsibility, Denver North Hockey League has adopted its own Zero Tolerance Policy regarding the damaging or destruction of any property, and the use of drugs, alcohol, and all forms of tobacco, while attending or participating in any team activity, including practices, scrimmages, games, tournaments, and all out-or-town events. Players who violate these codes will be benched or suspended from competition for a period of time as deemed appropriate by the Coach.

Repeated major penalties, misconduct, or violations to our Code of Conduct may result in an indefinite suspension from competition or expulsion from the Denver North Hockey League.