❗IMPORTANT: USA Hockey & NYSAHA Updates

USA Hockey Regulation Updates

While we have always strongly encouraged neck guards in our organization, it is now a requirement to have one. Please be advised that if a player does not have neck protection, they will not be allowed to take the ice for any reason. NO EXCEPTIONS!

If the need arises, you can always purchase one from Johnny's Hockey Shop at the rink.

Per USA Hockey:

Starting August 1, players competing in youth, girls, high school or junior hockey within USA Hockey are required to wear neck laceration protectors (NLPs) for all games and practices. In addition, on-ice officials under the age of 18 as well as players in all six disciplines within USA Hockey’s disabled hockey program are also required to wear NLPs.

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NYSAHA Offending Party & Parent Code of Conduct Updates

NYSAHA has updated its rules regarding code of conduct at all NYSAHA games/activities to promote a positive and respectful environment.

As part of Zero tolerance Associations, Tourneys, Showcases, Leagues and Administration of buildings have authority to not allow reentry for day/weekend/forever.

With these changes, there are greater official sanctions possible including the offending party being banned from games/activities and or fines for our organization. As always please be respectful of coaches/referees/other parents. Some of the key points have been listed below. to read the full announcement see below.

NEVER approach officials as they are coming off the ice or walking to/from the locker room/facility, failing to comply with this may result in the following:

  1. Any abusive behavior or language towards an official will result in the offending party being ejected.
  2. The referee will file a USA Hockey Incident report within twenty-four (24) hours.
  3. The team and/or Association of the offending party shall be sanctioned per incident, including but not limited the setting of fines of $500.00.
  4. The offending party shall be summarily suspended by their association from attending any NYSAHA and/USA Hockey activities for thirty (30) days.
  5. Teams that have incurred multiple offending party ejections at any time in the same playing season may be subject to a ban on parent/guardian attendance for all future games the remainder of the season, at NYSAHA discretion.

2024 NYSAHA OFFENDING PARTY AND PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT

K. NYSAHA OFFENDING PARTY AND PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT

(NYSAHA-03 Mandatory Signature)

An offending party and parent/guardian (hereinafter “offending party”) conduct, before, during, and after a game is subject to review and possible sanction by NYSAHA.

In addition, offending parties are prohibited from approaching game officials as the officials are coming off the ice and are walking to their locker room, or to/from the facility. Any abusive behavior or language towards an official will result in the offending party being ejected.

If a game official or a League/Tournament official (USA Hockey Sanctioned Event) deems it necessary to eject an offending party, the following shall occur:

  1. The offending party will be ejected and shall leave the rink property and shall not be allowed reentry to the property for a minimum of three (3) hours.
  2. If and when possible, the scoresheet shall be documented that an ejection occurred. Whenever possible, the offending party’s name should be documented on the scoresheet. The referee will file a USA Hockey Incident report within twenty-four (24) hours.
  3. The team and/or Association of the offending party shall be sanctioned per incident, including but not limited the setting of fines of $500.00. In the event a fine is assessed against a team and/or Association the same shall be paid by check or money order to NYSAHA within thirty (30) days of Notice of said fine.
  4. The offending party shall be summarily suspended by their association from attending any NYSAHA and/USA Hockey activities for thirty (30) days. A hearing shall be held upon request. The hearing shall be held by the Association with appeals as outlined in Rule 8 Disciplinary procedure.
  5. The team Coach, Manager and/or Association President shall be responsible for facilitating compliance with this rule including assisting with identification of the offending party for the scoresheet.
  6. Persons receiving a second offending party ejection at any time in the same playing season may be banned from attending any NYSAHA and/or USA Hockey activities for the remainder of that season or for additional seasons as appropriate.
  7.  Teams that have incurred multiple offending party ejections at any time in the same playing season may be subject to a ban on parent/guardian attendance for all future games the remainder of the season, at NYSAHA discretion.
  8. If a party who has signed this Code of Conduct brings offending party(s) with them to an event covered by this Code, the party shall be responsible for the actions of those offending parties as if the offending party(s) signed this Code of Conduct, and the party shall be subject to appropriate discipline arising from the conduct of the offending party(s). I have read the above; I agree to abide by the code of conduct established by NYSAHA

RATIONALE: To establish clear expectations for behavior and communication within a community or organization involving parents. It serves to promote a positive and respectful environment for all involved, including parents/spectators, players, coaches, referees and administration.