TPWHL CODE OF CONDUCT

Good sportsmanship is viewed by the Toronto Power Wheelchair Hockey League (TPWHL) as a concrete measure of the understanding and commitment to fair play, ethical behaviour, integrity and respect.  An attitude of good sportsmanship should be upheld by all spectators, players and coaches no matter what their personal feelings or loyalties may be in any competition. 

Spectators

Spectators are asked to adhere to the following conduct policies:

• Display good sportsmanship by cheering in a positive manner and encourage fair play.
• Always RESPECT officials, coaches, players, league officers regardless of the game score.
• No taunting, booing or disturbing players, coaches, officials or other spectators by means of baiting.
• No profanity and objectionable cheers or gestures towards anyone.
• No throwing of any object in the spectator’s viewing area, player’s bench, penalty box or the playing surface.
• No entering the team bench area during games.

In the event of any conduct violations, the game will be stopped by on-court officials or league officers. Violators will be identified to the coaches or League officers for the purpose of removing spectators from the spectator’s viewing, game area and property. Once removed play will resume. Violators may be subject to further disciplinary action by the League officers, including possible ban from the games.  If any Spectator refuses to leave the viewing area in a timely manner, the local authorities will be called.

PLAYERS

A minor penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct (ZERO TOLERANCE) shall be given whenever a player:

1. Openly and aggressively argues with an official over a call. Players are only allowed to discuss a call in a calm and respectful manner.
2. Uses obscene or vulgar language in a boisterous manner to anyone at any time.
3. Persistent visual demonstration of dissatisfaction with an official’s decision. A game suspension shall result if the player continues such action after receiving one minor penalty for this type of violation.

Coaches

A minor penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct (ZERO TOLERANCE) shall be assessed whenever a coach:

1. Openly disputes or argues any decision by an official. Coaches are only allowed to discuss a call in a calm and respectful manner.
2. Uses obscene or vulgar language in a boisterous manner to anyone at any time.
3. Persistent visual demonstration of dissatisfaction with an official`s decision (including stepping onto floor with intent of inciting the officials, players or spectators). A game misconduct shall result if the coach continues such action after receiving on minor penalty for this type of violation.

A Code of Conduct violation  by a Coach or Player may be the subject of a further review by a Disciplinary Committee of the Board of Directors, which may result in further sanctions or suspension.

 

Volunteers

As a Volunteer, I recognize that I am a role model for the players and all participants involved in the sport activity, and that sports help to develop a sense of teamwork, self-worth and sportsmanship. As such, I agree to abide by the following:

1. Place the emotional and physical well being of the players ahead of any personal emotions or opinions.
2. Lead by example by demonstrating non-partisanship and fair play to all involved.
3. Respect the game and the league officials and demonstrate this through appropriate behaviour.
4. Be knowledgeable of the league rules and regulations and assist teaching these rules to all league players and spectators.
5. Encourage players to play by the league rules and respect the rights of other players, coaches, spectators and officials.