Parent/Player Contract

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COLGHA PLAYER/PARENT CONTRACT

By accepting and following this contract, the player, their parents or guardians, and their family members will have the opportunity to take part in either Competitive or House/Local League Programming with the Collingwood Girls Hockey Association (COLGHA).

We're pleased to have all players, their parents or guardians, and family members join us in following the rules of this agreement to participate! Once they sign this contract and submit it to their team manager, or executive member, they will officially become part of the Lightning organization.

1. As participants, we acknowledge that playing hockey with the COLGHA is a privilege and we are obligated to fully comply with the terms of the contract at all times.

2. As participants, we acknowledge that it is our responsibility to behave respectfully and courteously towards all individuals involved in the game, including our team, the organization, and ourselves.

3. We understand that we are expected to set a positive example through our conduct.

4. As participants, we acknowledge that engaging in any form of irresponsible or disrespectful behaviour towards a coach, official, player, parent, or within any facility before, during, or after a game or practice is unacceptable and will not be accepted. Our behaviour through social media (including email) will be included in this, and it could ultimately result in your removal from the COLGHA.

5. As participants, we acknowledge that engaging in yelling, taunting, using obscene gestures or language, making racial or ethnic slurs, striking or attempting to strike (except for allowable on-ice body contact under league rules), or any other form of mistreatment towards an official, coach, player or spectator is strictly prohibited and could ultimately result in your removal from the COLGHA.

6. As participants, we acknowledge that it is our responsibility to comply with and show respect to the officials and their jurisdiction throughout all games. We will refrain from engaging in any negative confrontation with officials before, during, or after the game.

7. As participants, we agree not to make any public criticism of coaches, teammates, opponents, volunteers, or officials either verbally or on social media. We will only express our concerns privately, civilly, and respectfully, this behviour could ultimately result in your removal from the COLGHA.

8. We agree to refrain from discussing any issues or problems with the coach or their staff during tryouts, practices, or games until a 24-hour "cooling off" period has elapsed. We will adhere to the regulations outlined in the Ontario Women's Hockey Association (OWHA) Code of Conduct.

9. As participants, we acknowledge that the primary objectives of the COLGHA are to have fun, enhance skills, foster friendships, and promote sportsmanship, rather than solely focusing on winning. Both winning and losing will be handled with the same level of grace and dignity.

10. As participants, we acknowledge that not following this agreement, the OWHA Code of Conduct, and the Ontario Women's Hockey Association (OWHA) Harassment, Abuse, Bullying, and Misconduct Policy may lead to disciplinary measures as outlined by the OWHA or decided by COLGHA Board of Directors and its operational regulations, which could involve being removed from the team and/or the COLGHA.

11. We reviewed the agreement and will review the OWHA Code of Conduct and the OWHA/Hockey Canada Harassment, Abuse, Bullying, and Misconduct Policy accessible on the OWHA WEBSITE.

12. As participants, we hereby acknowledge and agree to maintain a positive financial standing with the team.

13. As a player, I acknowledge that having my cell phone in a changeroom, and/or taking photos or videos without permission from the coach and all players included is prohibited and can result in disciplinary action.

14. As a player, I hereby acknowledge and agree to comply with all the rules and regulations of the game that are applicable to the level of play in which my team is participating, including attire expectations.

15. As a player, I commit to maintaining a high level of physical fitness and conditioning as expected.

16. As a player, I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to attend all practices, and games to the best of my ability. I also understand that I am expected to participate in all applicable skill development sessions. I am responsible for promptly notifying my coach if I am unable to attend.

17. I, as the player, have discussed with my parents or guardian the terms and conditions of this contract. My parent or guardian has also consented to abide by the regulations stated in this agreement. All players' parents or guardians and their family members are bound by the contract upon the signature of one parent or guardian.

18. I, as a player, understand that my conduct on and off the ice has consequences. Failure to abide by the regulations of this contract could result in the following:

• Meeting with parents and coaches.
• Meeting with parents, coaches and executives with suspension(s).
• Removal from team and/or COLGHA.

PLAYER NAME (please print)______________________________________________

PLAYER SIGNATURE______________________________Date_________________________

PARENT NAME________________________________________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE______________________________Date_________________________

PARENT NAME________________________________________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE______________________________Date_________________________