Zero Tolerance Policy for Parents and Spectators

PARENTS AND SPECTATORS SHALL: 

• Display good sportsmanship, and always respect players, coaches, managers, officials and other parents.
• Observe the "24 hour" rule. A parent or guardian will wait 24 hours before contacting a coach or other representative to make remarks, complaints, or observations about a concern. A phone call is preferred over email and/or text.
• Agree to act in accordance with all regulations set forth in the Parent Expectations guidelines and the objectives of BYH, as well as the rules of USA Hockey, CSDHL, AHAI and NIHL.

PARENTS AND SPECTATORS SHALL NOT: 

• Use abusive, obscene, or vulgar language directed towards anyone at any time at the rink (including entrances and parking lots or other related facilities) before, during, or after a game.
• Taunt, bait, ridicule, or threaten (verbally or physically) any player, coach, official, or other spectator.
• Engage in any behavior or language that is racist, sexist, or contributes to a non-inclusive environment.
• Approach or enter the home or away locker rooms before, during, or after play. Limited exceptions will be made for parents/guardians of younger teams who may need to assist players with dressing/undressing or for designated, Safesport-trained staff such as team managers.
• Use recording equipment in the locker rooms of any rink at any time. This includes cameras, video cameras, cell phones or any other media collecting device
• Throw any object in the spectators' viewing area, players’ bench, or penalty box, or on the ice surface in any manner that could create a safety hazard.
• Return to an ice facility after being ejected.
• Engage in or incite fighting or abusive physical contact while participating in any BYH event (e.g., practice, game, tournament, special event).

DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR PARENTS AND SPECTATORS:

• If an on-ice official stops gameplay due to the conduct of a parent or spectator, that parent/spectator will be suspended from attending the next scheduled team game.
• If an on-ice official ejects a parent or spectator from a game, that parent/spectator will be suspended from the team’s next 3 games, in accordance with our policies.
• Any parent or spectator deemed to be in violation of the Zero Tolerance Policy will be referred to the R&E Committee for review and potential discipline.
• The R&E Committee will have the authority to suspend parents or spectators as it deems necessary.
• Any decision of the R&E Committee may be appealed in writing to the BYH Board. Decisions of the BYH Board shall be final.