GBNHC - Parent Code of Conduct

In accordance with the Bylaws of the Glenbrook North Hockey Club (“GBNHC”), each player, along with his/her parents, as members of the GBNHC, agrees to abide by the rules in this Code of Conduct along with all other GBNHC policies as a prerequisite to participation in the hockey program. All Board Members, coaches, and other officials are instructed to carry out the enforcement of this Code of Conduct.

GENERAL STATEMENT

In an effort to make hockey a more desirable, enjoyable, and rewarding experience for all participants, and to further promote the organization’s objectives of providing an environment where all participants can have fun, develop skills, and learn sportsmanship, team play, and conduct themselves as responsible law abiding citizens, the GBNHC has implemented a “Zero Tolerance Policy” with respect to the behavior of players, coaches, managers, and parents who are members.  

As representatives of the GBNHC, all participants have an obligation to represent themselves in an exemplary manner at all times. 

Participants in the GBNHC program also have a responsibility to adhere to the policies established by the GBNHC, Glenbrook North High School, School District 225, the Amateur Hockey Association of Illinois (AHAI), USA Hockey, and the Scholastic Hockey League (SHL). The GBNHC supports Glenbrook North High School’s enforcement of its academic standards and rules of behavior by taking disciplinary action when a player is determined by the school to have violated a school rule or academic standard.

ADHERENCE TO GLENBROOK NORTH HIGH SCHOOL RULES

The GBNHC’s teams are not affiliated with or governed by Glenbrook North High School, School District 225, or the Illinois High School Association (IHSA). However, the GBNHC has decided to adopt the IHSA minimum academic requirements1 and the Code of Conduct outlined in the Glenbrook North Student/Parent Handbook (“Handbook”), a copy of which can be viewed online at Glenbrook North High School’s web site. In the event of an inconsistency between the Handbook and the GBNHC Code of Conduct, the provisions of this Code of Conduct shall apply.

Code of Conduct rules are in effect during the Academic School Year and apply to all rostered Glenbrook North players on Varsity and Junior Varsity teams.  

1 Players will be ineligible for participation in any games if minimum academic requirements are not met.

Nothing herein shall prevent the GBNHC and/or its coaches from implementing rules that are more restrictive than those described herein or in the Handbook.

PARENTS’ CODE

As a parent of a GBNHC participant, I recognize that I have a responsibility to conduct myself in a manner that represents me, my family, the GBNHC, and my community with dignity and respect. I further understand that actions I choose to commit which negatively impact myself, my family, the GBNHC, or community are grounds for consequences, up to and including dismissal of my child from the hockey team and the GBNHC program.

I affirm that:

• I will display good sportsmanship, and always respect players, coaches, managers, officials, and other parents
• I will act appropriately at all times, cheer good plays of all participants in a positive manner and encourage fair play
• I will be supportive after the game, win or lose, and I will recognize good effort, teamwork, and sportsmanship
• I will resolve to conduct myself as a parent and an adult even under the most trying circumstances
• I will not use obscene or vulgar language or act in a boisterous manner to anyone at any time at the rink, before, during or after a game
• I will not taunt players, coaches, managers, officials, or other spectators by means of baiting, ridiculing, threat of physical violence, or actual physical violence

• I will not throw any items on the ice surface, spectator viewing areas, players’ bench or penalty box
• I will not boo, heckle, or harass players or officials.
• I will not openly object to an official’s call or yell at an official

• I will not lean over or pound the glass
• I will not embarrass my child by yelling at players, coaches, managers, officials, or other parents and I will always show a positive attitude toward the game and all of the participants
• I will observe the “24 hour” rule
• I will not confront or taunt coaches, players or referees when serving as a minor official in games
• I further agree to abide by all other GBNHC policies and act in accordance with all regulations set forth in the Code of Conduct, the objectives of the GBNHC, and the rules of USA Hockey, AHAI and SHL.

Penalty:

For the initial violation of the Parents Code, the parent shall not be allowed to attend any games or practices for a period of up to 30 days, except in those circumstances where the Rules and Ethics Committee deems the violation to be of such a nature that a more severe penalty is appropriate. For any additional violation, the parent is subject to further disciplinary action by the Rules and Ethics Committee, which may include a permanent ban on attending games and practices or suspension of the child for the parent’s failure to adhere to the Code and/or comply with the sanctions.

ALL PENALTIES SHALL BE ASSESSED BY THE RULES AND ETHICS COMMITTEE UPON A DULY FILED COMPLAINT AND HEARING. ALL DECISIONS OF THE RULES AND ETHICS COMMITTEE SHALL BE SUBJECT TO APPEAL PROVIDED THAT THE PARENT ADVISES THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, IN WRITING, OF HIS/HER DESIRE TO APPEAL WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE COMMITTEE’S DECISION. IF TIMELY NOTICE OF AN APPEAL IS NOT PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE PARENT WILL BE DEEMED TO HAVE WAIVED HIS/HER RIGHT TO APPEAL AND THE COMMITTEE’S DECISION WILL BE FINAL IF PROPER NOTICE OF AN APPEAL IS PROVIDED, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL HEAR THE APPEAL IN A REASONABLE AND TIMELY MANNER. A suspension or termination of a Member or player may be reversed upon the affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the Board of Directors. ALL DECISIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL BE FINAL.

RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

The Board of Directors of the GBNHC reserves the right to amend the Club’s Code of Conduct, in whole or in part, at any time with or without prior notification to its members.

Agreement and Affirmation by Player and Each Parent

As a Player/Parent, I have read the foregoing Code of Conduct and agree to be bound thereby and understand the responsibilities and consequences if I fail to adhere to the Code of Conduct.