1. MINOR INCIDENT REPORTING

Minor infractions under the SAMHA Code of Conduct are less serious than Major Infractions. Infractions and/or complaints will, in most cases, be dealt with by the Head Coach and Parent Liaison, after which they may be appealed to the Association Discipline Committee. Minor infractions may also warrant immediate corrective action.

Examples

a) a single incident of disrespectful, offensive comments or behaviour directed towards others, including but not limited to peers, opponents, players, parents, coaches, officials, managers, trainers, administrators, spectators and sponsors;

b) unsportsmanlike conduct such as angry outbursts or arguing;

c) non-compliance with the rules and regulations under which SAMHA events are carried out;

d) any complaint or infraction considered minor in nature

Incident Reporting Form

REPORTING FORM

Major infractions

These are infractions under the SAMHA Code of Conduct which are more severe and may warrant disciplinary action. These infractions and/or complaints are generally dealt with by the HOCVP, ADMIN VP and the Discipline Committee.

Examples of situations involving Major Infractions could include:

1. a) repeated incidents of disrespectful, offensive, abusive, racist or sexist comments or behaviour directed towards others, including but not limited to peers, opponents, players, parents, coaches, officials, managers, trainers, administrators, spectators and sponsors;
2. b) repeated unsportsmanlike conduct such as angry outbursts or arguing;
3. c) activities or behaviour which interferes with the organization of a competition or with any player's or team's preparation for a competition;
4. d) pranks, jokes or other activities which endanger the safety of others;
5. e) deliberate disregard for the rules and regulations under which SAMHA events are conducted;
6. f) abusive use of alcohol, where abuse means a level of consumption which impairs the individual's ability to speak, walk or drive; causes the individual to behave in a disruptive manner; or interferes with the individual's ability to perform effectively and safely;
7. g) any use of alcohol by minors;
8. h) use of illicit drugs and narcotics;
9. i) use of, or condoning the use of, banned performance-enhancing drugs or methods;
10. j) any Harassment, Abuse or Bullying complaint;
11. k) lack of reporting, activity or action of a association member;
12. l) any other complaint or infraction which is considered serious

Reporting Process

When an issue occurs, and a party has a resulting complaint to make or an issue to be resolved, they are asked to wait 24 hours, then put the issue in writing and submit it to SAMHA. The goal is to bring about change in negative attitudes and behaviours; all issues will be dealt with in the spirit of shared mutual respect.

• Complaints will be handled in a timely, sensitive, responsible and confidential manner.
• There will be no tolerance of reprisals against any party to a complaint.
• The names of the parties and the circumstances of the complaint will be kept confidential to the public or unrelated parties, except where disclosure is necessary for the purpose of investigation or taking disciplinary measures.
• SAMHA will accept anonymous complaints; however this can limit the scope of the investigation 

SAMHA utilizes the standards outlined in Hockey Alberta’s Guide to Conduct Management. The standards are based on the principles of independent investigation and due process.

The Independent Third Party (ITP) is a fully independent group appointed to administer all Hockey Canada maltreatment complaints in a procedurally fair manner. The ITP may redirect complaints to provincial member associations or the Abuse-Free Sport and the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner, depending on the jurisdiction or nature of the complaint. More...