Parent Code of Conduct

All parents must abide by the league and USA Hockey code of conduct policies, as well as educate their kids on the league and USA Hockey code of conduct policies. There is no abuse of officials tolerated by the league. Please do not yell at them. Please do not coach the ice with instructions from the stands. Examples of parent coaching from the stands include "pressure", "back door", "skate", "use your body", "get there". These are instructions. You are attempting to influence the game. You have inserted yourself as a factor in the game. Things that are ok: "Go ___" (team name). We don't want parents singling out players. Even "great job ___". You are now creating a verbal reward for behaviors. That is called "coaching". Please do not threaten kids, refs or coaches. Please offer yourself as a volunteer. Please do not disparage the league online. If you have concerns, please reach out to team managers or league directors. Please do not turn the spring league into the Superbowl. It's just a fun, constructive place to play. Violation of league code of conduct policies will be a verbal warning, a written warning, or player removal from the league with no refund. The league can choose whichever consequence it deems fitting. Please get along with other parents in the stands. No profanity.

Please read the League's FAQ List here:

https://www.newingtonspringhockey.com/leagues/newington-spring-league-2026/28387

Please read this article: "Letter From a Hockey Player to His Parents"

https://www.crossicehockey.com/letter-from-hockey-player-to-parents/

What are the goals of the spring league?

• To get the level right
• For the kids to have a great time
• To bring the spring hockey community together
• To make some new friends, and rekindle with old friends
• Additional hockey game experience (possibly at a new level or with different teammates, a different coach or different program)
• For everyone to come back next year
• For everyone to have a good experience
• For everyone to spread the word

For additional questions, please text or call 908 216 8750 (cell)