The New York Raptors

Team Management / Administration Code of Conduct
 

1. Follow the rules and regulations of ASHA and USA Hockey and our association to ensure that the Association's philosophy and objectives are enhanced.

2. Support programs that train and educate players, coaches, parents, officials and volunteers.

3. Promote and publicize your programs; seek out financial support when possible.

4. Communicate with parents by holding parent/player orientation meetings as well as by being available to answer questions and address problems throughout the season.

5. Work to provide programs that encompass fairness to the participants and promote fair play and sportsmanship.

6. Recruit volunteers, including coaches, who demonstrate qualities conducive to being role models to the youth in our sport.

7. Encourage coaches and officials to attend Special Hockey clinics and persuade our board members of the necessity for the training sessions.

8. Make every possible attempt to provide everyone, at all skill levels, with a place to play.

9. Read and be familiar with the rules and ratings of special hockey.

10. Develop other administrators to advance to positions in your associations, perhaps even your own.

 

Coaches’ Code of Conduct
 

1. Winning is a consideration, but not the only one, nor the most important one. Care more about the player than winning the game.

2. Remember that players are involved in hockey for fun and enjoyment. Be a positive role model to the players, display emotional maturity and be alert to the physical safety of players.

3. Be generous with your praise when it is deserved; be consistent and honest; be fair and just; do not criticize players publicly; learn to be a more effective communicator and coach; don't yell at players.

4. Adjust to personal needs and problems of players, be a good listener, never verbally or physically abuse a player or official; give all players the opportunity to improve their skills, gain confidence and develop self-esteem; teach them the basics.

5. Organize practices that are fun and challenging for your players. Familiarize yourself with the rules, techniques and strategies of hockey; encourage all your players to be team players.

6. Maintain an open line of communication with your players' parents. Explain the goals and objectives of your team.

7. Be concerned with the overall development of your players. Stress good health habits and clean living.

8. To play the game is great; to love the game is greater.

 

On-Ice Officials’ Code of Conduct
 

1. Act in a professional and businesslike manner at all times and take your role seriously.

2. Strive to provide a safe and sportsmanlike environment in which players can properly display their hockey skills.

3. Know all playing rules, their interpretations and their proper application.

4. Remember that officials are "teachers", set a good example

5. Make your calls with quiet confidence, never with arrogance.

6. Control games only to the extent that is necessary to provide a positive and safe experience for all participants.

7. Violence must never be tolerated.

8. Be fair and impartial at all times.

9. Answer all reasonable questions and requests.

10.  Adopt a "zero tolerance" attitude toward verbal or physical abuse.

11. Never use foul or vulgar language when speaking with a player, coach or parent.

12. Use honesty and integrity when answering questions.

13. Admit your mistakes when you make them.

14. Never openly criticize a coach, player, or another official.

15. Keep your emotions under control.

16. Use only special hockey-approved officiating techniques and policies.

17. Maintain your health through physical conditioning program.

18. Dedicate yourself to personal improvement and maintenance of officiating skills.

19. Respect your supervisor and his/her critique of your performance.

20. Have fun
     

Parents and Guardians’ Code of Conduct
 

1. Prioritize your athlete’s enjoyment, effort, and progress over outcomes.

2. Remain present at events or assign a responsible adult to attend in your place at Coaches’ or Board’s discretion.

3. Support your team’s decisions and policies with positivity and trust.

4. Address concerns respectfully and privately with team staff.

5. Avoid disruptive behavior at games or practices.

6. Celebrate all athlete’s efforts and milestones.

7. Comply with locker room and supervision policies.

8. Support fair and honest athlete leveling.

9. Learn about special hockey and participate in your team’s volunteer culture.

10. Encourage officials, coaches, and all volunteers.

 

Players’ Code of Conduct
 

1. Play for FUN.

2. Work hard to improve your skills.

3. Be a team player - get along with your teammates.

4. No negative or hate speech about any part of the NY Raptor community anywhere, including social media.

5. Learn teamwork, sportsmanship, and discipline.

6. Be on time for practices and games.

7. Come to practices and games only when you are healthy and not under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or anything else that effects judgment, alertness, or coordination.

8. Learn the rules and play by them. Always be a good sport.

9. Respect your coaches, teammates, parents, opponents, and officials.

10. Respect team uniform and equipment.

11. Respect everyone’s belongings; do not take anything that does not belong to you.

12. Never argue with an official's decision.

13. Older players are important role models and mentors for younger players. Please lead by example.

 

Spectators’ Code of Conduct
 

1. Display good sportsmanship. Always respect players, coaches, and officials.

2. Act appropriately; do not taunt or disturb other fans; enjoy the game together.

3. Cheer good plays of all participants; avoid booing opponents.

4. Cheer in a positive manner and encourage fair play; profanity and objectionable cheers or gestures are offensive.

5. Help provide a safe and fun environment; throwing any items on the ice surface can cause injury to players and officials.

6. Do not lean over or pound on the glass; the glass surrounding the ice surface is part of the playing area.

7. Support the referees and coaches by trusting their judgment and integrity.

8. Be responsible for your own safety - be alert to prevent accidents from flying pucks and other avoidable situations.

9. Respect locker rooms as private areas for players, coaches and officials. Be supportive after the game - win or lose. Recognize good effort, teamwork and sportsmanship.