The success and operation of the Strath Haven Ice Hockey Club requires the commitment of players, coaches and parents. In their respective roles, players coaches and parents should conduct themselves in a manner conducive to the overall success of the club. With that in mind, the following Code of Conduct has been established.

Strath Haven Ice Hockey Club Code of Conduct
    Player Code of Conduct
    Discipline Code
    Coaches Conduct
    Parent Conduct

Strath Haven Panthers Athletics Code of Conduct
In addition to the SHIHC Code of Conduct, we also support the Strath Haven Panthers Athletics Student Athlete Code of Conduct, as well as the Strath Haven Panthers Athletics Coaches Code of Conduct.

    Strath Haven Panthers Athletics Student Athlete Code of Conduct
    Strath Haven Panthers Athletics Coaches Code of Conduct

Strath Haven Ice Hockey Club Code of Conduct

PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT: [To Top]

Along with the privilege that you have earned with your hockey ability goes the responsibility of maintaining excellence both athletically and academically. In order to achieve the best experience possible, players are expected to contribute both on and off the ice. The following guidelines for conduct are intended to establish a basis for an enjoyable and successful season.

1. Players must maintain academic and financial eligibility as outlined by the Strath Haven Ice Hockey Club and the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District.

2. The player should be on time for all practices and games.

3. The player should be prepared to give his/her best effort during all practices and games.

4. The player should listen when coaches or team representatives are speaking.

5. The player should follow the coaches' on-ice instructions.

6. The player should recognize that insubordination will not be tolerated.

7. Treat your teammates, coaches, team representatives and others with the respect.

8. The player should attempt to be a positive influence on his/her teammates. Encourage others on the team and refrain from making negative or derogatory comments to teammates.

9. The player should be committed to helping with team fundraisers during the year.

10. The player should obey all team and club rules and regulations.

11. The player must agree to abide by the Discipline Code.

DISCIPLINE CODE: [To Top]

The following infractions by a player will be sufficient cause for disciplinary action that could result in dismissal from the Club:

1. Use and/or possession of illegal drugs.

2. Drinking alcoholic beverages of any type.

3. Smoking.

4. Stealing property or equipment.

5. Malicious destruction or damage of any property, including locker rooms, meeting rooms or any place used by the club for any club function.

6. Missing scheduled games without the coach's permission.

7. Continued absence from practice.

8. Insubordination.

9. Failure to follow the dress code, if any.

COACHES CONDUCT: [To Top]

The coach and his assistants are exclusively responsible for player selection during tryouts. In addition, the coaching staff develops the hockey skills of every player, as well as the team orientation that is important in building character. Attached to this position are the responsibilities and obligations:

1. To establish and communicate team rules at the beginning of the season, and to enforce and abide by these rules.

2. To continue to strive for coaching excellence with year long teaching.

3. To provide support, understanding and public approval of the club, team coaching staff and personnel.

4. To provide the team with an ideal role model image that can be respected and valued.

5. To treat the players equally, fairly and respectfully. They are chosen as part of your team, and should be assimilated and disciplined within a team concept.

6. To maintain proper team discipline at all times.

7. The head coach should provide a coaching staff for each team in the organization that reports directly to the head coach. Assistant coaches are approved by the Board of Directors.

8. The head coach should be prepared in advance for each practice in order to maximize the effectiveness of the club's ice time.

9. The head coach should be responsible for his/her assistant coach's performance and conduct.

10. The head coach should maintain a high level of communication with the Board of Directors.

11. The head coach is accountable to the Board of Directors for his/her actions and the actions of his/her staff.

12. The head coach should be responsible to have coaches at every game.

13. The head coach should be responsible for enforcing the obligations of coaches and players as outlined in the Club’s by-laws.

14. The head coach should have regular staff meetings throughout the season.

PARENT CONDUCT: [To Top]

Parents as well as relatives and friends are encouraged to attend all games and other activities. Also running a successful team requires much more than the coaches and team representatives can possibly do. Volunteers are always needed, so please try to help in any way you can.

Parents are also encouraged to get their child to games and/or practices on time.

Naturally, the conduct of the parents reflects on the team and the Club. While unacceptable behavior on the part of a parent is never expected, parents are reminded that any repeated such behavior could result in your child being dismissed from the team without any recourse or refund of fees. The following are some reasons for immediate suspension of a player and parent. This list is not intended to be a complete list of offenses, but rather to establish the spirit of the policy:

1. Fighting or any physical abuse of the coach, team representative, club official, other parent, or game official.

2. Repeated verbal abuse of any of the above.

3. Providing any member of any team with alcohol or any controlled substance.

Strath Haven Panthers Athletics
Student Athlete Code of Conduct

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1. All students must have a fully completed “Gray card,” before participating in any team activity. The Gray card includes: Physical examination and eligibility information, medical insurance identification number, emergency medical information, and acknowledgement of SHHA rules and philosophy.

2. All Gray cards must be returned to the athletic department before the first competition. The active roster will be compared to the eligibility report generated by the completed gray cards; players not listed on the eligibility list will not be permitted to compete.

3. Students are expected to maintain a high standard of academic success. Students must remain academically eligible in accordance to school eligibility rules.

4. Unexcused absence from more than one half of the academic school day will result in a loss of eligibility from extracurricular activities for that day.

5. Unexcused absence the day before a competition will result in being ineligible for that competition.

6. Students participating on any team are to remember that they are representatives not only of themselves, but also of their coach, their school and their community. Students are expected to be on their best behavior. All students must maintain the standards held by their team, school and community. The coach and/or school by way of eligibility will hold any student who violates these standards accountable, sport related punishment, or school related punishment.

7. Any instances of hazing/initiation whether voluntary or involuntary are not legal in the state of Pennsylvania, and are not acceptable in the Strath Haven community. Any instances of hazing/initiation will receive severe repercussions.

8. Overseeing of athletic policy, rules and regulations are the responsibility of the coach and Director of Athletics, with complete support of the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District Administration and Board of School Directors.

Strath Haven Panthers Athletics
Coaches Code of Conduct

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1. The coach must remember that athletics are part of the overall educational program. The player/coach and parent/coach relationships should mirror that of the teacher/student and parent/teacher relationships.

2. The coach must exercise representative behavior at all times. The coach’s behavior influences players, parents, fans, and opponents. The coach’s behavior should demonstrate an ability to keep the athletic contest in perspective and enhance the educational values being taught.

3. The coach must demonstrate respect for opponents, rival coaches, and officials. Likewise, the coach must insist that the student athletes treat opponents and officials with respect.

4. The coach must respect the individual dignity of each squad member. The coach should be generous with his/her praise of team members, while making critiques and corrections in a positive and encouraging manner. The coach must refrain from foul language, sarcasm, and ridicule in his/her relationship with athletes.

5. The coach should be open, honest, and available to meet with parents. The relationship should be similar to the parent/teacher relationship.

6. The coach must display a high level of professionalism in discussing team members with others. The coach should refrain from sharing an athlete’s weaknesses with others. Coaches must be very careful about comments they make regarding their team, opponents, and officials.

7. The student athlete’s health and total well-being should be a prime concern of the coach. Injured athletes must be referred for medical care and should not return to activity without proper medical clearance.

8. The coach should know and appreciate the rules of the sport. The coach should encourage compliance not only with the letter of the rules but also the intent of the rules.

9. The coach should know and comply with Wallingford Swarthmore athletic department rules and policies. The coach should respect P.I.A.A. and Central League rules and policies.