Code of Conduct

This document presents the expectations for conduct from skaters, parents/spectators, and coaches with Lee Harris Skating System (LHSS). We hold skaters, parents, coaches, and community members to a high standard of sportsmanship. Enforcing this Code of Conduct allows LHSS to promote a safe, rewarding, and fun sports experience for our community.

Please read the document carefully before registering for each season. Each skater, parent, and coach is required to acknowledge the Code of Conduct online before the hockey season begins, and must abide by the Code of Conduct throughout the entire season.

Failure to comply with the expectations and requirements established in this document may result in the skater being sent home from the session and/or suspended from the camp/season as determined by LHSS. All costs associated with being sent home will be the skater’s responsibility (i.e. cost of session/camp, etc.).

Code of Conduct for Skaters

• I will be a good sport to teammates, coaches, and parents at every session.
• I will encourage and be helpful to my teammates and recognize good efforts.
• I will be honest, fair, and respectful to others at all times.
• I will not engage in any violence, verbal or non-verbal threats, bullying, or use any profanity.
• I will aim to learn all I can from LHSS sessions. This involves showing a high level of coachability during all sessions (i.e., willing to listen, being open-minded about learning new things, trying to the best of your ability) and bringing a high level of effort to every session (regardless of making mistakes or how hard the drills are).
• I will be respectful to coaches, rink managers, and community members at the ice rink. This includes cleaning up pucks, nets, cones, tape, and any other equipment.

Code of Conduct for Parents & Spectators

• I will keep the emotional and physical well-being of youth participants as the ultimate priority during all sessions/camps.
• I will respect skaters, coaches, spectators, and families at all times.
• I will respect the decisions of the LHSS coaches.
• I will not engage in any violence, verbal or non-verbal threats, or use any profanity.
• I will model good sportsmanship for all youth participants.
• I will not belittle or ridicule anyone involved in a youth sporting event–in public, private, in-person, or online.
• I will do my part to keep sports fun and positive for every skater.

Code of Conduct for Coaches

• I will coach with the goal of creating a positive learning experience for all skaters.
• I will keep the emotional and physical well-being of youth participants as the ultimate priority in all sessions/camps.
• I will follow all safety protocols of the league.
• I will not belittle or ridicule anyone involved in a youth sporting event-in public, private, in person, or online.
• I will treat coaches, athletes, and parents/spectators outside of LHSS with respect and represent my community in a positive manner.