PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT
CTHA – Rocky Mountain RoughRiders®
Player Code of Conduct
The Code of Conduct is based upon the rules of the USA Hockey Association and the Colorado Amateur Hockey Association. This list of words or actions constitutes a violation of the Code of Conduct of the Association and includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Making physical contact with any player, coach, on-ice or off-ice official, association or league representative, arena personnel, spectator, or parent.
2. Taunting or threatening any player, coach, on-ice or off-ice official, association or league representative, arena personnel, spectator, or parent.
3. Going onto the ice surface for any reason, unless directed by a coach or other official.
4. Entering, or attempting to enter, the bench area during a game without proper authorization.
5. Entering, or attempting to enter, the locker room of any opposing team or obstructing their access or exit from said room or arena. The opposing team shall be defined as any team other than the team for which the member(s) are involved.
6. Entering, or attempting to enter, the locker room of any official or obstructing their access or exit from said room or arena.
7. Using profane and/or vulgar language or mannerisms that is offensive to other persons.
8. Making disparaging comments to, shouting at, arguing with a parent, manager, coach, player, referee, or off-ice officials during a game or as they leave the ice or the arena.
9. Throwing of any object onto the ice surface, into the player's area, or at another individual.
10. Pounding or climbing on the glass.
11. Defacing or damaging property belonging to any individual, team, association, or arena.
12. Violating any ice arenas protocol, including, but not limited to:
a. Damage to the facility and / or vandalism of any sort
b. Theft of any kind
c. Any violation of posted ice arena rules and regulations.
13. Being involved with any activity that would warrant the summoning of law enforcement officials.
14. Entering the arena while intoxicated or under the influence of illegal drugs or controlled substances.
15. Inciting other people to become involved in any of the above-listed activities.
16. Any other conduct deemed inappropriate by the officials, association or league representatives, Board members of Colorado Tier Hockey Association (CTHA), and arena personnel.
Alcohol, Drugs and Controlled Substances Policy
CTHA is concerned with the health, safety and well-being of our player(s), parents and coaches who participate in activities and represent CTHA. The use of illegal drugs of any kind, misuse of legal drugs and/or dietary supplements, use of performance-enhancing substances, and/or use of alcohol are inconsistent with the standards put forth by CTHA.
Member (Minor) Policy:
CTHA is a drug free environment, and its Board of Directors (BOD) will enforce the policy for the use of alcohol, drugs and/or controlled substances. Participating in any practice, workout, game, function, or event under the influence of drugs (illegal or legal), alcoholic beverages, intoxicant or narcotic substances is strictly prohibited and may be subject to disciplinary action. Any player, coach or team representative found using, possessing, buying, or receiving illegal drugs, performance-enhancing substances, controlled substances and/or alcohol in the locker rooms, parking lots or other locations during a CTHA sponsored/sanctioned event is strictly forbidden and is in violation of the CTHA Alcohol, Drugs and Controlled Substances Policy and is subject to penalties as described in the CTHA Disciplinary Policies and Procedures.
Equity Statement:
The Rocky Mountain RoughRiders® (‘RMRR’) are committed to maintaining a community which recognizes and values the inherent equity, worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect and inclusion among its members; and encourages everyone to strive to reach his or her own potential. RMRR believes that diversity among its many members (players, coaches, parents, volunteers, and the Board of Directors) strengthens the league, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches the overall experience of those participating in the sport of hockey.
RMRR views, evaluates, and treats all persons in any RMRR related activity or circumstance in which they may be involved, solely as individuals based on their own personal abilities, qualifications, and other relevant characteristics.
RMRR prohibits harassment, intimidation, and discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, language, genetic information, familial or marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or disability in admission to its programs, services or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of its operations. RMRR will conduct its program and activities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and orders. Anyone who believes they have been subjected to any kind of discrimination should inform a RMRR representative.