Mackenzie Ice Hockey operates a code of conduct for all members. In order to be a member of the club, you must agree to abide by the relevant code. 

Code of Conduct – Youth Players and Parents 

Youth players are expected to meet the following standards of behaviour: 

• Play hockey for enjoyment above all other things. 
• Learn the rules of ice hockey, submitting to the rulings of officials without argument. 
• Be on time and properly equipped for all practices and games. 
• Aim for improvement in all aspects of their game. 
• Support their team and team members on and off the ice. 
• Respect opponents through good sportsmanship. 
• Respect coaches and listen to and follow their instructions. 
• Respect the rules of all sporting and other facilities. 
• Encourage others to play ice hockey through modelling and promoting the sport. 

Players can have the following expectations: 

• Have fun on and off the ice. 
• Be able to ask questions and learn more about the game of ice hockey. 
• Have quality coaching and develop as a player. 

Parents are expected to meet the following standards of behaviour: 

• Support players in their ice hockey, not forcing them to play, having unrealistic expectations of them, or condemning them for making mistakes. 
• Respect officials and submit to their rulings without argument. Encourage players to follow the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility, abuse, or violence. 
• Communicate with team coaches and managers about a player’s availability and health. 
• Encourage and reward sportsmanship on the ice. 
• Provide a good example for fellow parents and players in their behaviour. 
• Respect coaches/managers and support their work. A parent’s primary job at games is to support their child and their team, parental help will only be allowed if it is asked for. 
• Adhere to facility alcohol rules, e.g. at Tekapo Springs alcohol may only be consumed if purchased from Tekapo Springs, no BYO. 

Parents can have the following expectations: 

• Players to participate in a safe, supportive environment. 
• Players to have an opportunity to improve their ice hockey and play at a competitive level. 
• Be able to ask questions of the Association and its coaches and officials at an appropriate time and place. 

Mackenzie Ice Hockey has a zero tolerance policy towards: 

• Verbal abuse, physical abuse, fighting, or any other unsportsmanlike behaviour 
• ‘Hazing’ or other team or rookie initiation rituals. 
• Performance enhancing or illegal drug use. 
• Alcohol consumption by members under the age of eighteen. 

Any player, parent, coach or official who engages in this behaviour faces disciplinary consequences. 

Code of Conduct – Senior Players 

Senior players are expected to meet the following standards of behaviour: 

• Play hockey for enjoyment above all other things. 
• Communicate with team coaches and managers about their availability and health. 
• Learn the rules of ice hockey, submitting to the rulings of officials without argument. 
• Be on time and properly equipped for all practices and games. 
• Aim for improvement in all aspects of their game. 
• Support their team and team members on and off the ice. 
• Respect opponents through good sportsmanship. 
• Respect coaches and listen to and follow their instructions. 
• Respect the rules of all sporting and other facilities. 
• Encourage others to play ice hockey through modeling and promoting the sport. 

Players can have the following expectations: 

• Have fun on and off the ice. 
• Play in a safe, supportive environment. 
• Have qualified coaching and develop as a player. 
• Play the game at a competitive level. 
• Be able to ask questions and learn more about the game of ice hockey. 
• Be able to ask questions of the Association and its coaches and officials at an appropriate time and place. 

Mackenzie Ice Hockey has a zero tolerance policy towards: 

• Verbal abuse, physical abuse, fighting, or any other unsportsmanlike behaviour 
• ‘Hazing’ or other team or rookie initiation rituals. 
• Performance enhancing or illegal drug use. 
• Alcohol consumption by senior members immediately before or during on-ice activities. 
• BYO alcohol (post game alcohol can be purchased from Tekap Springs).  
• Any player, parent, coach or official who engages in this behaviour faces disciplinary consequences.