Players Code of Conduct

As a player for the Columbus Cannons, I hereby agree to the following:

1. I will strive to have fun learning and playing the game of ice hockey.
2. I will work hard to improve my skills and learn from my coaches.
3. I will work to be a team player and get along with my teammates. I will not criticize my teammates either on the ice, on the bench, or in the locker room.
4. I will display good sportsmanship and discipline during games and practices with teammates and opponents, with team officials, and with game officials.
5. No swearing or abusive language on the bench, in the rink or at any team function.
6. No lashing out at any official no matter what the call is.
7. Anyone who receives a penalty will skate directly to the penalty box.
8. Fighting will not be tolerated. Multiple Fighting penalties could result in an appearance before a Discipline Committee.
9. I will be on time for practices and games, and I will notify the coach or the team manager if I cannot make it to a practice or game.
10. I will be responsible for completing school assignments and studies on a timely basis to minimize conflicts with practices and games, and I will maintain my grades as may be required by the team, my coach or my parents.
11. I will learn the rules of the game from my coaches and my teammates.
12. I will wear the proper protective equipment during all games and practices including a mouthpiece, and an unaltered helmet. I will be responsible for my own equipment.
13. I will never argue with an official’s decision.
14. I will dress appropriately for games as determined by the team. I will not wear clothing that is offensive and/or embarrassing to the team.
15. I will show respect for the facilities used by the team including the locker rooms and ice rinks.
16. I will behave properly and show proper discipline whenever I am with the team, especially in public or at public facilities including restaurants, hotels, shopping malls, etc.
17. I will refrain from taunting opponents and using foul language against opponents, officials, teammates and coaches.
18. I will not use alcohol or tobacco products and I will not use drugs or medications except as prescribed by a doctor or physician and/or administered by a parent or guardian.
19. I will be subject to appropriate disciplinary measures by team officials and/or my parents for failing to abide by these rules. Penalties can include “benching” or not being allowed to participate in practices or games, penalties during games as assessed by game officials, suspension from games or practices, or suspension from any of the above associations, depending on the severity of the offense. I understand that I have a right to an explanation of any disciplinary action taken or contemplated against me.
20. I will not use a Cell phones and other mobile devices with recording capabilities, including voice recording, still cameras and video cameras, in the locker room or bathrooms.

Consequences for Code of Conduct Violations

Depending on facts and circumstances, consequences due to violation(s) of the above may range from probation or suspension of the player, from Cannon events (including team events, practices, games, tournaments), to expulsion from the Columbus Cannons.

Any concern brought to the Disciplinary Committee may be referred for a hearing if warranted. Past concerns may be taken into account by the Disciplinary Committee. The Executive Board and Hockey Director will notify the individual(s) in writing after a disciplinary hearing (if necessary), outlining the sanction that is being set forth. This will be done in a timely manner.