WHAT IS FAIR PLAY?
Fair Play is a program introduced into minor hockey to enhance and promote SAFETY and RESPECT with all participants involved.
FIVE BASIC PRINCIPLES:
1. Respect the rules.
2. Respect the opponents.
3. Respect the officials and their decisions.
4. Have everyone participate.
5. Maintain self-control at all times.
BENEFITS OF FAIR PLAY
*Increased SAFETY and RESPECT on and off the ice by participants.
*Increased positive team unity.
*More appropriate spectator behavior.
*Decrease the win-at-all-cost attitude.
*Increase of on-ice positive behavior.
*Participants take more responsibility for their actions.
*Increase in sportsmanship.
*More parents become promoters of positive attitudes.
*Fair ice time for all players.
*New participants are drawn to the game of hockey by the positive aspects of Fair Play.
*Refocusing of the intent of minor hockey as a positive recreational program for many young players and other participants involved.
HOCKEY CANADA’S FAIR PLAY CODE
A copy of Hockey Canada’s Fair Play code can be found here