Minor
hockey is dependent upon relationships with local facilities to ensure that we
can provide successful programming throughout the season. We must ensure that
we always respect facilities whether at home or at another venue.
This includes
being respectful of venue Staff, property (i.e. change rooms, lobbies, etc.),
other facility users, etc. Furthermore, this includes playing appropriate
music in change rooms, during warmups and during on-ice functions.All
teams are required to abide by the rules and regulations provided by facilities/arenas
and respecting the guidelines regarding arrival times and use of public areas
within the facility.
ALLIANCE
Hockey has received concerns from facilities regarding teams arriving 1.5–2
hours prior to scheduled ice time(s). In
most cases, change rooms are not available this early as they are occupied by
other user groups/teams. Further concerns
then develop with the hazard of equipment bags left in public spaces/lobbies,
hallways, outside change room doors, warmups in unauthorized spaces, etc. Along
with the associated safety concerns, this prevents Facility Staff from easily
accessing and cleaning spaces.
Minor
hockey programs and participants are under continued scrutiny of general
observers, facility operations and live streaming cameras. ALLIANCE Hockey has
an expectation of members and participants to always conduct themselves in a
manner consistent with the values of ALLIANCE Hockey which include fairness,
integrity, and mutual respect.
ALLIANCE
Hockey is committed to placing the players and the game in the forefront in an
environment that is fun, safe, and inclusive and will not tolerate any
contradicting behaviour(s).
ALLIANCE Hockey thanks all teams for being mindful of
facility/arena guidelines especially regarding arrival times, warm up areas and
playing appropriate music and ensuring that public spaces are safe and
accessible for all users.
We are looking forward to a great finish to the season and wish everyone the
best of luck in their respective competitions.