Game & Conduct
Southwest Hockey strongly supports the inclusion of all members!
Everyone plays an important role in making sure that all members feel welcome and safe in our hockey community.
IMPORTANT: Anyone who witnesses an act of abuse where they are fearful for their own safety and/or the safety of others; should use their judgement on whether or not to involve the police immediately.
- Where a serious threat persists, it is NOT appropriate to wait to go through the SW Hockey Game & Conduct Process. In these situations, when safe to do so, please notify the SW Hockey Administrator as soon as possible: admin@southwesthockey.ca
GENERAL COMMUNICATION PROCESS
Parents, Legal Guardians, and Participants are not to directly contact the Hockey Calgary League Chairs, Hockey Calgary Governors, or Hockey Calgary Staff unless instructed to by the Association.
Parents, Legal Guardians, and Participants are to contact their Head Coach / Team Manager as a first point of contact, and must follow a 24-Hour 'Cooling Off' period, as required.
INCIDENT REPORTING - within southwest hockey
These procedures have been implemented by Southwest Hockey in order to establish a process that assists members with understanding expectations relating to conduct on and off the ice. Failure to comply with the Standard of Conduct and Game and Conduct objectives may result in disciplinary actions.
Please ensure that the Game & Conduct Communication Tree AND the Game & Conduct Policy are reviewed BEFORE filling out an Incident Form.
INCIDENT REPORTING - Officials (Referees)
Any complaints about Officials by coaches, managers, players, or spectators must be sent to the Member Association President for endorsement and onward delivery to Hockey Calgary for possible action.
Do NOT first contact Hockey Calgary, Central Region, Hockey Alberta or Hockey Canada.
The complaint MUST go through the Association President FIRST!
Hockey Alberta Maltreatment
A new national reporting system has been implemented to eradicate discrimination of all forms from the game. The Playing Rules and system includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, ethnic origin, skin colour, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability.
Incidents of Maltreatment that occur on or off-ice may be reported. Certain infractions also include an indefinite suspension pending a hearing, as well as mandatory hearings for repeat offenders. Incidents may be reported by the official or through the Independent Safe Sport Complaint Process.
Hockey Alberta is committed to ensuring an investigation of all reports of Maltreatment, Bullying or Harassment involving participants takes place.