Club Rules

 2008-2009 Rules

1.      Game/Practice Time- Coaches and players are to be fully dressed 15 minutes before game or practice.

2.      Locker Room- It is the coach’s responsibility to inspect the locker room before and after each practice and game.  Coaches are to report locker room damages to the rink manager immediately.  It is also the coach’s responsibility to ensure the players respect the locker room and its contents.

3.      Equal Playing Time- Every effort must be made to give all players equal playing time during the season.

4.      Goalie Scheduling- In the event there are more goalies than teams, every effort will be made to give each goalie equal playing time during the season.

5.      Fighting- Fighting will not be tolerated at any time or at any level.  Players who fight will be subject to both club and league penalties.

6.      Inappropriate Behavior or Language- Inappropriate behavior or language will not be tolerated at any time or at any level.  Coaches, parents, or players who behave inappropriately or use inappropriate language will be subject to disciplinary action from the club and league.

7.      Equipment- Failure to have the appropriate equipment will prevent a player from skating on the ice.  The club believes that all protection is necessary, including mouth guards and throat protection.  It is the coaches’ responsibility to make sure all players have the appropriate equipment before practice and games.

8.      Shaking Hands- All players will shake hands with the opposing team and return to their bench at the end of the game.

9.      Chain of Command- Any questions or concerns involving a particular team should not be brought to the attention of the coach until 24 hours after a game or practice.  The coach must handle the situation promptly after notification.  The parent can also notify the Secretary of the Board to have the situation brought before the Board.

10.  Disciplinary Action- Springfield coaches, parents, and players are subject to disciplinary action ranging form verbal warnings, game suspension, or dismissal from the Club and League depending on the severity of the violation.  An accumulation of minor violations may subject a player to more sever discipline.  Minor violations include, but are not limited to: 

·       Disrespect for coaches, teammates, parents, referees, and spectators

·       General unsportsmanlike conduct

·       Inappropriate behavior or language

11.  Dismissal from Club- A coach, parent or player will be subject to dismissal from the club and required to appear before the Board if in the opinion of the board, the coach, parent, or player adversely affects the team or club.  The Board’s actions include, but are not limited to, suspension from practice(s) and/or game(s) and dismissal from the Club and/ or League.

12.  League Disciplinary Action- All disciplinary actions imposed by a League will be subject to review by the Board.  Any coach, parent, or player who receives a suspension form a game or rink shall be required to appear before the Board.

13.  Official Springfield Hockey Club Apparel- Anytime a member of the Springfield Ice Hockey club is wearing official Springfield Ice Hockey apparel, they have the ability to positively or adversely affect the reputation of our organization.  Therefore, anytime a member puts on his/her Springfield Club jersey/jacket he/she must adhere to the clubs rules as is required under normal league play. The discipline policy will be in effect anytime the Springfield Ice Hockey Jersey is worn.

14.  Financial Refunds- All request for refunds must be submitted to the Board in writing and signed by the parent(s)/guardian(s).  The Board will review each request individually and make a decision.  The decisions will be communicated in writing to the parent(s)/guardian(s)

All decisions by the Board are final.