Discipline and Appeals – Overview
Kanata Minor Hockey (KMHA) is committed to providing a safe environment in which to play hockey. Whether at the competitive or recreational level, hockey is a sport that provides fun, exercise and an opportunity to grow as athletes and as members of the community. At times it can also be an emotional game for players, parents and coaches. KMHA is committed to ensuring that all members are treated with respect – whether player, parent, coach or member of the executive.
There are many rules that guide the behavior of those who participate in minor hockey. Rules apply to players, parents, coaches and other volunteers. When these rules are broken there must be a response. The response could be on the part of the coach, the association, the district, the branch etc.
KMHA Discipline and Appeals (D&A) holds the responsibility to ensure that both the ODMHA Code of Discipline and the KMHA Code of Conduct are adhered to and that sanctions levied against players, coaches, volunteers and parents are carried out appropriately.
While overall responsibility for discipline lies with KMHA D&A, discipline actually happens at various levels both within the KMHA. Minor to moderate issues are typically dealt with at the team level or division level while others, due to their severity, must be escalated to KMHA Discipline and Appeals or KMHA Risk Management & Safety for resolution.
