Players:

The content of this Code of Behaviour is an extension of the EH Generic Code of Behaviour and it applies to all Players involved in hockey in England.

All players involved in hockey will, at all times:
∙ Respect the spirit of fair play in hockey. This is more than playing within the rules. It also incorporates the concepts of friendship, respect for others and always participating with the right spirit.
∙ Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others

o Respect umpires, officials, coaches, players and spectators.
∙ Conduct themselves in a manner that takes all reasonable measures to protect their own safety and the safety of others.

o Never participate when under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
∙ Promote the reputation of the sport and take all possible steps to prevent it from being brought into disrepute.

o Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, with dignity.

o Set a positive example for others, particularly young participants and spectators. ∙ Protect others involved in the game from verbal or physical abuse and threatening or intimidating behaviour.
∙ Never use inappropriate language or gestures.

o Never use foul, sexist, homophobic, abusive, racist or any prejudicial language or tolerate it from players and/or team officials.

o Do not ridicule or admonish an umpire for making a mistake; remember this is their hobby too and the sport does not function without them.

∙ Abide by the EH Safeguarding and Protecting Young People in Hockey Policy and Procedures and Good Practice Guidelines.

∙ Abide by the EH Equality Policy.

∙ Abide by the EH Anti-doping Rules.

∙ Take personal responsibility to ensure that they are suitably insured for their activities.

Young People:

The content of this Code of Behaviour is an extension of the EH Generic Code of Behaviour and it applies to all Young People involved in hockey in England and should be read in addition to the Generic Standards.

The promotion of FUN, POSITIVE ATTITUDES and GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP should be the main dynamic of Youth Hockey.
All Young People involved in hockey will also, at all times show:

Respect for the Game.

∙ This is more than playing within the rules of Hockey. It is about friendship, enjoyment and always participating with the right spirit.

∙ Be on time for training and competitions.

∙ Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance. ∙ Always thank your opposition, coaches, umpires and officials after every game or training session.

∙ Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, with dignity and set a positive example to others.

Respect for others.

∙ Umpires, officials, coaches, opponents and spectators should be valued. ∙ Respect the decisions of umpires and officials.

∙ Protect others involved in the game from verbal or physical abuse and other forms of threatening or intimidating behaviour such as bullying.

Self-respect:

Young people should take responsibility for their actions on and off the pitch. ∙ Never use inappropriate language or gestures.

∙ Wear suitable clothing for the activity in which they are taking part. ∙ Respect the facilities where they play and the equipment that they use. ∙ Tell someone they trust if the behaviour of others makes them feel uncomfortable in any way.

∙ Abide by the England Hockey Equality Policy.

∙ Abide by the England Hockey Anti-doping Rules.

Spectators and Parents:

The content of this Code of Behaviour is an extension of the EH Generic Code of Behaviour and it applies to all Spectators and Parents involved in hockey.

Although the emphasis of this code is on young people, this is not exclusive to young people’s activity and it is recognised that parents and spectators will also be present at senior games where similar high standards of behavior will be expected.

All Spectators and Parents involved in hockey will, at all times:

∙ Respect the spirit of fair play in hockey. This is more than playing within the rules. It also incorporates the concepts of friendship, respect for others and always participating with the right spirit.

o Focus on the young people’s efforts and enjoyment rather than winning or losing.
o Teach young people that honest effort and teamwork are as important as victory, so the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment.
o Remember that people learn best by example. Appreciate good performances and skilful play by all participants.
o Encourage people always to settle disagreements amicably without resorting to hostility or violence.

∙ Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others.
o Respect umpires, officials, coaches, players and spectators.
o Respect the decisions of officials and teach young people to do the same.
o Leave the coach to communicate with individual players on the field of play.
o Show an appreciation for volunteer coaches and administrators – their efforts contribute hugely to young people being able to participate.

∙ Conduct themselves in a manner that takes all reasonable measures to protect their own safety and the safety of others.
o Inform the team coach, manager, captain or, if there is one, another member of a management team of any new or changed injury, health or welfare issue which they consider is appropriate for them to know.

∙ Promote the reputation of the sport and take all possible steps to prevent it from being brought into disrepute.
o Remember that young people participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours. ∙ Protect others involved in the game from verbal or physical abuse and threatening or intimidating behavior.
o Never ridicule or admonish a young person for making a mistake or losing a competition.
o Do not ridicule or admonish an umpire for making a mistake; remember this is their hobby too and the sport does not function without them.

∙ Never use inappropriate language and gestures.
o Support all efforts to remove bad or abusive language and unsporting behavior. ∙
Abide by the England Hockey Safeguarding and Protecting Young People in Hockey Policy and Procedures and Good Practice Guidelines.
∙ Abide by the England Hockey Equality Policy.