Know the Score Program Player & Coach Conduct Policy / Suspensions

POLICY APPLICABLE TO PLAYERS AND COACHES

Player Policy:

The use of alcohol and controlled substances or the abuse of non-prescribed pharmaceuticals is prohibited at all games, practices and any minor hockey team functions under the jurisdiction of the Saskatoon Minor Hockey Association (SMHA).

Those individuals in contravention of the above will be required to attend an assessment and counselling session(s) with at least one parent as prescribed by SMHA.
 
Additionally, first time offenders will be required to sit out a two consecutive game suspension. The individual is required to attend their team’s games and to practice with the team during this suspension.

Second time offenders will be required to attend an assessment session(s) followed by additional counselling sessions as prescribed by SMHA. Additionally, the second time offender will be required to sit out a ten consecutive game suspension. The individual is required to attend their team’s games and to practice with the team during this suspension.

Third time offenders will be required to attend an assessment session(s) followed by additional counselling sessions as prescribed by SMHA. Additionally, the third time offender will be required to sit out a one calendar year suspension. The individual is required to attend counselling sessions during this suspension.

Failure to abide by these regulations will result in an indefinite suspension.


Coaches, Assistant Coaches and Team Officials Conduct Policy:

The use of alcohol and controlled substances or the abuse of non prescribed pharmaceuticals is prohibited at all games, practices and minor hockey team functions under the jurisdiction of the Saskatoon Minor Hockey Association.

Coaches, Assistant Coaches and Team Officials in contravention of the above will be subject to disciplinary action by the Saskatoon Minor Hockey Association Executive in accordance with Saskatoon Minor Hockey Association's Bylaws and Regulations:  Regulation IX , Point 5:
"Any Official, Coach, Manager, District Representative, Team or Player may be subject to disciplinary action by the President or his Designate".

CONFIDENTIALITY:  Team representatives (Team Wellness Champions, Coach or Team Manager) reporting a violation to the SMHA Executive Director can be assured of complete confidentiality in the process followed.  From SMHA’s perspective, the only individual who will be aware of names of players or coaches will be the SMHA Executive Director.  Names of individuals involved are not shared with anyone else including the Know the Score Committee, the SMHA Discipline Committee or the SMHA Board of Directors.