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Welcome to the DMCHL for Tuesday, January 06, 2009

 

In personal development, as well as athletic development, the athlete himself/herself plays a critical role.

They must understand and respect their relationship and the commitment that is required as a member of a team.

The athlete must also recognize that to achieve complete success, they should understand both the values and goals of the Don Mills Cvitan Hockey League (DMCHL). Thus, how an athlete regards his/her sport is often dependent upon their level of behaviour and ability to fit into team concepts.

The following Code of Conduct has been developed to aid the athletes in their effort to achieve a level of skill and development which will them to become a
well-rounded, self confident and productive human beings.
 
 

Treat everyone fairly within the context of their activity, regardless of gender, place of origin, color, religion, political belief or economic status.

Direct comments or criticism at the performance rather than the individual.

Consistently display high personal standards and project a favourable image of their sport Refrain from public criticism of athletes, coaches or officiate.

Abstain from the use of tobacco products.

Abstain from drinking alcoholic beverages, using performance enhancing
or mind altering drugs.

Refrain from the use of profane, insulting, harassing or otherwise
offensive language.

Follow the annual training, competitive programs, and rules of conduct as mutually agreed upon by Coaches and Athletes, recognizing the responsibilities of the Athletes to adhere to and complete.

Participate in all team testing and satisfy all team program-testing objectives.

Communicate and cooperate with registered medical practitioners in the diagnoses, treatment and management of medical problems.

Respect the concerns these medical people have when they are considering the athletes' future health and well being and when they are making decisions regarding the athletes' ability to continue to play or train.

Regularly seek ways of increasing your athletic development and self-awareness.

Uphold the rules of the sport, the spirit of such rules and encourage
other athletes to do the same.

Treat opponents and officials with due respect both in victory and defeat.

Encourage other athletes to act accordingly.

Be aware of the role sport plays in ail athletes lives and respect the pressures that may be placed on yourself and other athletes as you strive to balance physical, mental, emotional and spiritual elements of your lives.
 

Report inappropriate behaviour of players, coaches, volunteers
and parents to DMCHL officials.

Participate in a manner that ensures the safety of athletes, coaches and officials also participating in the game.

Respect other athlete's dignity: verbal or physical behaviours that constitute harassment or abuse are totally unacceptable.

Never advocate or condone the use of drugs or other
banned performance enhancing substances.

Never use or condone the use of alcohol.

 

Any Instigating or Fighting during games.

Any use of the stick with the intent to harm or injure another player.

Any use of alcoholic beverages or drugs while a member of the Don Mills Civitan Hockey League during the hockey season.

Any use of vulgarity in language, gestures, or insinuations of any kind.

Talking back to any coach or referee.