LWDHC 24 HOUR RULE

The 24 hour rule is designed to prevent families and friends from voicing their concerns or displaying anger towards coaches until 24 hours after a game. The following examples are violations of the 24 Hour Rule.

Within 24 hours of a game a parent, family member or friend of the family:

·        Calls a coach to complain about the way they run the locker room before games

·        Approaches a coach to ask if their child can get more playing time

·        Approaches a coach about the amount of ice time a player received

·        Approaches a coach with negative feedback concerning the game or practice

·        E-mails a coach to discuss the feedback their child received on the bench

A violation of this rule is approaching the coach in person, by phone or in writing/email within 24 hours of finishing a game to voice a concern or about something that occurred before, during or after the game. This rule applies to anyone who attends the game with your family:

·        First Reported Offense: After an investigation, if the subject of the investigation has been found in violation of the 24-hour rule, the subject receives a 1 week suspension from all LWDHC practices, events and games

·        Second Offense: After an investigation, if the subject of the investigation has been found in violation of the 24-hour rule, the subject receives a 2 week suspension from all LWDHC practices, events and games

·        Third Offense: After an investigation, if the subject of the investigation has been found in violation of the 24-hour rule, the subject will be banned for all future LWDHC practices, events and games

·        If the subject refuses to accept the rulings, and shows up to any LWDHC practices, games or events during the suspension period, their player will be suspended the following game

How to stay within the guidelines of the 24-hour rule:

1.     Write down what needs to be discussed with the coach

2.     Call, email or approach the coach to discuss the topics you have written down 24 hours AFTER the game.

3.     Send an e-mail to the Hockey Director, outlining what was discussed

If you feel there is a matter that needs to be addressed sooner than the 24-hour period, please direct all inquiries to the LWDHC at licnolnwayhockeyclub@gmail.com