Player Expectations

Should add NEW Code here. Below is from SE.

PREP Hockey Spectator Policy

PREP Hockey Spectator Policy

At PREP Hockey we encourage all fans and students to come out to support the team in a fun and respectful manner. Hockey is a fantastic spectator sport and it is filled with excitement and emotion. Please support the PREP Hockey Club and its rink partners by respecting the rink, players, referees and attendees.

PREP Hockey, in accordance with our Rink partners, reserves the right to refuse entry or eject any attendees that do not abide by this policy.

Spectators shall not:

1. Use obscene, offensive or vulgar language/gestures, including swearing, to anyone at anytime;
2. Openly dispute, argue or protest a decision made by an Official or Security personnel;
3. Taunt players, coaches, officials, or other spectators (verbally or through use of gesture(s)) by means of baiting, ridiculing, threatening physical violence;
4. Throw any object in the spectators viewing area, player’s bench, penalty box or on the ice surface;
5. Bang on the Rink Glass; – A warning will be issued and, if repeated, offenders or groups of offenders will be asked to leave.

• Note: If you are asked to leave the rink (guilty or not), do it! Refusal to leave or attempts to discuss the reasons for your ejection with the PREP Security will only escalate the situation. Leaving the rink means leaving the rink; do not return to the seating area or attempt to watch the game through the doors. Illegal behavior or extreme disruption may be reported to the police and the spectator risks being banned from the rink or other PREP activities permanently.
• Spectators in any area of the rink; inside or outside, are required to abide by these rules and any other rules implemented by our rink partners.

PREP Hockey club loves our fans and encourages everyone to come out and support the PREP players. Let us all do so in a fun and respectful manner for all to enjoy!

Go PREP!

Player Academic Agreement

PREP Hockey Club encourages Student-Athletes to achieve the best grades possible in all academic work. Playing hockey for PREP Hockey Club should not become a priority over academics.

PREP Hockey Club players, along with their parents or guardians, are responsible for keeping PREP coaches and the Director of Hockey advised when a player encounters academic challenges or poor performance that requires the player to increase his or her academic focus. PREP Hockey Club players are expected to furnish current academic grade reports upon request by a team coach or Director of Hockey.

PREP Hockey coaches, Director of Hockey, and Board members will fully support a parent’s or guardian’s decision to not allow a player to participate in PREP Hockey games, practices, and/or events due to academic reasons.

Player Code of Conduct

PREP Hockey Players shall not:

• Discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, or socioeconomic status.
• Use intoxicating beverages, including, but not limited to, alcohol (except for religious purposes)
• Use tobacco or vaping products in any form
• Use, possess, buy, sell, barter or distribute any illegal substances
• Attend a gathering where alcohol or controlled substances are being consumed by minors
• Ride in a vehicle in which alcohol or controlled substances are being consumed
• Use, possess, buy, sell, barter or distribute any object that is or could be considered a weapon (except for the legal use of weapons for sport activities, martial arts practice, target shooting, hunting or skeet shooting)
• Vandalize or steal
• Haze other students or players
• Use social media channels to initiate or participate in any negative, disparaging, or otherwise disrespectful comments regarding PREP players, coaches, parents or the PREP organization. Photos and videos that represent PREP players or the organization in an inappropriate manner are not allowed to be posted to any public site.
• Falsify any information on any document required by PREP
• Behave in any manner detrimental to PREP

Upon discovery of any violation, PREP shall take appropriate action and impose sanctions based on the nature and severity of the violation and any previous violations. Normally, sanctions may be imposed only upon notice and a hearing, which is interpreted to be a reasonable opportunity to be heard. However, under certain circumstances, sanctions may be imposed without a hearing.

The general procedure for imposing sanctions is:

• Notice
• A reasonable opportunity to be heard which may be formal or informal, including discussions in person, by telephone or in writing
• May also include the statements or attendance of factual witnesses and the production of documents
• A decision which normally will be in writing, setting forth the sanctions and time periods as appropriate.

Furthermore, with the best interests of its participants in mind, PREP prohibits use by any participant of mood-altering substances during active participation in its programs and, upon discovery of any violation, shall take action to remove the participant from participation in its programs for a reasonable period of time. Mood-altering substances shall include the following: (i) Intoxicating beverages, including, but not limited to, alcohol, (ii) Non-prescription or non-prescribed controlled substances, (iii) Prescription or prescribed controlled substances when used to an excess in violation of doctors orders, or to produce the state of intoxication in the participant. Sanction guidelines for violations related to use of mood-altering substances are:

• First violation – suspension from all PREP activities for a period of three (3) games or two (2) weeks, except in circumstances where the violation is deemed to be of such a nature that a more severe penalty is appropriate
• Second violation – suspension from all PREP activities for a period of twelve (12) games or eight (8) weeks, except in circumstances where the violation is deemed to be of such a nature that a more severe penalty is appropriate
• Third violation – suspension from all PREP activities for a period of one (1) calendar year, except in circumstances where the violation is deemed to be of such a nature that a more severe penalty is appropriate
• Fourth violation – suspension from PREP activities for the remainder of the Players high school career

To be considered for reinstatement to PREP activities after a second or third use of mood-altering substances violation, the Player, along with a parent or guardian, must request a hearing with the Board of Directors. During the hearing, the Player must provide evidence the issue causing the violation has been or is being addressed by means of counseling, schooling, or other treatment.

INJURY/CONCUSSION POLICY

Any player that exhibits signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion (such as loss of consciousness, headache, dizziness, confusion or balance problems) shall be immediately removed from practice, game or PREP activity. The player shall not return to on-ice practice and games or participate in PREP activities until evaluated by and receiving written clearance to participate as no-contact or contact hockey from a licensed healthcare professional.

If a player receives an injury that requires medical attention or evaluation by a physician the player shall not return to on-ice practice and games or participate in PREP activities until written clearance to participate as no-contact or contact hockey from the attending physician is received. Written clearance provided to the team coach or hockey director will be on file with the PREP organization registrar.

FALL SEASON INJURY REFUND POLICY

PREP Hockey Club is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors which includes managing the activities, relationships and finances of the club. The costs to run the Club are largely fixed. For instance, the Club does not get a discount on fees for ice rental simply because players are not able to skate. However, the Board desires to provide a reasonable refund if a player is injured as a result of Prep Hockey Club activities and cannot participate in Club activities for an extended period of time, while still maintaining the needed funds to cover all expected Club expenses for a given year.

As such, the Board is permitted to award a refund to the family of an injured player of up to 25% of the player fee paid for that year. This will only be available for the Fall Hockey Season.

A Fall Season Injury Refund Request may be submitted to the Board if the following conditions are satisfied by a player injury:

• The injury must have occurred during a Prep Hockey Club activity before December 31st
• The player must have been injured for at least 8 weeks

The Board will consider each request on a case-by-case basis and will determine an appropriate amount based on the circumstances related to each injury and their decision will be final.