Risk and Safety for Parents and Players

Parents in Changerooms

• With the exception of U7, U9 and U11, we discourage parents from entering the locker rooms unless it is truly necessary. If a players needs help with her gear, if a player is injured or may be injured, or if a player’s disability warrants assistance, then we ask parents to let the coach know beforehand that he or she will be helping the player.
• Naturally, with our youngest age groups it is necessary for parents to assist the players getting dressed. We encourage parents to teach their players as young as possible how to get dressed so that they will learn as early as possible how to put on their gear independently. In circumstances where parents are permitted in the locker room, coaches are permitted to ask parents to leave for a short time before and after the game so coaches may address the players. As players get older, the coach may in his or her discretion prohibit parents from a locker room. In general, parents should not enter the dressing room if the players undress to less than shorts and t-shirts.
• Female players will not undress to less that a minimum of shorts and a t-shirt while males are present.

Digital Devices

Smart phones and other mobile devices with recording capabilities, including voice recording, still cameras and video cameras, are not permitted to be used in the locker rooms. If phones or mobile devices must be used, they should be taken outside of the dressing room.

Ice Safety Rules and Regulations

• It is MANDATORY that all coaches and helpers wear helmets on the ice.
• At no time are parents/spectators allowed behind the bench. This includes during practices. These areas are not adequately protected by glass and hence are restricted to team or game officials only.
• Players are not permitted on the ice if there is no authorized coach or on-ice help in attendance.
• When on the ice for practices and games, please make sure all bench doors are closed