SOUTHERN ILLINOIS ICEHAWKS (SIIH) RULES AND REGULATIONS
The Southern Illinois IceHawks (SIIH) was established to provide instruction in hockey to area
youth, and to foster good sportsmanship and fair play in individual as well as team competition. SIIH endeavors to provide a fair share of ice time for all players in the program. SIIH is a member of Missouri Amateur Ice Hockey Association- Youth Division (MAIHA-YD) and adheres to the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of both MAIHA-YD and USA Hockey.
MAIHA-YD requires each organization to be responsible for the behavior of its parents and children, on or away from the rink areas and organization premises. These regulations not only allow sanctions to be imposed upon the organization, but also authorize the organization to discipline their own members.
STAY INFORMED: MEETING MINUTES, WEBSITE
Summary Minutes of the most recent SIIH Board of Directors meeting, reviewed and approved by the Board will be available on the SIIH website at http://www.icehawkshockey.org/
THE SIIH DISTRICT UNDER MISSOURI HOCKEY, INC (Mo-Hockey)
The current list of all Mo-Hockey affiliate club district zip codes can be found on the Mo-Hockey website at http://www.mohockeyyd.org/Zipcodes.jsp.
THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE
The SIIH primarily exists to operate a youth hockey program for the SIIH District, as defined by Mo-Hockey. The IceHawk’s purpose:
-- develop character, sportsmanship and physical fitness among its participants
-- promote, encourage and improve the standard of amateur ice hockey
-- provide an environment for instruction of hockey-related skills and concepts
-- provide multilevel, recreational-to-competitive opportunities to play hockey with the intent of instilling the ideals of fair play, respect, honesty and teamwork.
SIIH CORE VALUES
The following core values of USA Hockey are adopted by the SIIH to guide the association’s members in their planning, programming and play.
Fun
-- It is important for the hockey experience to be fun, satisfying and rewarding for all participants!
Sportsmanship
-- Learn a sense of fair play. Become humble in victory, gracious in defeat, and foster friendship with teammates and opponents alike.
Respect
-- Treat all others as you expect to be treated.
Integrity
-- Foster honesty and fair play beyond strict interpretation of the rules and regulations of the game.
Teamwork
-- We value the strength of learning to work together. The use of teamwork is reinforced and rewarded by success in the hockey experience.
Pursuit of excellence at the individual, team and organizational levels
-- Each member of the organization, whether player, volunteer or staff, should seek to perform each aspect of the game to the highest level of his or her ability.
PHILOSOPHY
SIIH’s mission is to provide:
-- A safe and healthy environment for all
-- An opportunity for new players who wish to play hockey
-- Fair and equal opportunity to participate in our sport
-- An opportunity to learn the basic skills without an over-emphasis on winning
-- An opportunity for those who wish to advance in a more competitive environment to do so
-- Qualified adult leadership
SIIH recommends:
-- Scoring records should be de-emphasized at the age of 12 and under
-- Awards should be inexpensive and based on significant achievement. The most gratifying award any player can receive is the joy that comes from skill development that contributes to team success.
-- It is recommended that adult volunteers place a primary emphasis on the formal education of players, and a de-emphasis on excessive competition and a win-at-all-costs attitude in the youth age classifications.
-- Sportsmanship at all times should be emphasized
The SIIH have four distinct categories of play within its structure:
Learn-To-Play. This program is designed to meet the needs of the beginning player and is currently administered by US Ice Sports Complex. Basic skills will be taught equally in a non-competitive environment. Fun, physical development and a sociable environment are stressed.
Cross-Ice. This is the age group formerly described as mini-mites. Mo-Hockey mandated that all affiliate clubs adopt the cross-ice development strategy for all mini-mite age skaters from the 08-09 season an onward.
GRHL Teams (House). The Greater Recreational Hockey League. This program is designed to provide opportunities to play for enjoyment, fitness, and fellowship. Skill development and team concepts are stressed, rather than winning.
MO-Hockey League Teams (Travel) Well-qualified coaches teach higher-level skill development for players who have the desire and ability for a competitive experience. Balance of winning and sportsmanship is stressed, and travel for competition should be reasonable. Team objectives may include local, league, state and national championships.
GENERAL GAME PHILOSOPHY
SIIH philosophy is to allow coaches to develop their teams and utilize players according to their philosophy of hockey, while satisfying general guidelines, as follows: Parents should keep in mind that it is not possible for coaches to keep track of the exact number of shifts and minutes of ice time afforded each player during a game.
A. The GRHL (formerly known as House) program is designed with less emphasis on competition and more on skill development, participation, teamwork and fun. Each GRHL-level coach will strive to provide equal ice time to all skaters over the course of each game.
B. League coaches, due to the more competitive nature of the game at these levels, will have more flexibility in the use of players and distribution of ice time. Every effort will be made to provide fair and reasonable ice time to each player during each game, particularly at the A and B levels. On AA teams, coaches will have discretion to choose the players that best fit game situations. Every effort will be made to provide the appropriate game ice to each player. Equal shifts and ice time are not guaranteed at these levels.
C. At all levels, coaches may withhold game ice time from players for disciplinary reasons (i.e. disruptive behavior, conduct which could lead to injury, or as a teaching tool). Unexcused absences at practices and games may also result in loss of ice time without the refund of fees. Each coach will distribute the SIIH organizations rules and expectations at the beginning of the year.
CODES OF CONDUCT
Coaches code of conduct
-- All SIIH coaches should read and be familiar with the USA Hockey Coaching Code of Ethics booklet.
-- All SIIH coaches will follow guidelines set forth by the SIIH Board.
-- Winning is a consideration, but not the only one, nor the most important one. Care more about the child than about winning the game. Remember, players are involved in hockey for fun and enjoyment.
-- Be a positive role model to your players, display emotional maturity and be alert to the physical safety of the players.
-- Be generous with your praise when it is deserved; be consistent and honest; be fair and just; do not criticize players publicly; learn to be a more effective communicator and coach.
-- Be a good listener; never verbally or physically abuse a player or official; give all players the opportunity to improve their skills, gain confidence and develop self-esteem; teach them the basics.
-- Organize practices that are fun and challenging for your players. Familiarize yourself with the rules, techniques and strategies of hockey; encourage all your players to be team players.
-- Maintain an open line of communication with your players’ parents.
-- Be concerned with the overall development of your players.
Parents’ code of conduct
-- Do not force your children to participate in sports, but support their desires to play their chosen sports. Children are involved in organized sports for their enjoyment. Make it fun.
-- Encourage your child to play by the rules. Remember, children learn best by example so applaud the good plays of both teams.
-- Do not embarrass your child by yelling at players, coaches or officials. By showing a positive attitude toward the game and all of its participants, your child will benefit.
-- Emphasize skill development and practices and how they benefit your young athlete. De-emphasize games and competition in the lower age groups.
-- Know and study the rules of the game, and support the officials on and off the ice. This approach will help in the development and support of the game. Any criticism of the officials only hurts the game.
-- Applaud a good effort both in victory and defeat, and enforce the positive points of the game. --- Never yell or physically abuse your child after a game or practice--it is destructive. Work toward removing the physical and verbal abuse in youth sports.
-- Recognize the importance of volunteer coaches. They are important to the development of your child and the sport. Communicate with them and support them.
-- If you enjoy the game, learn all you can about hockey -- and volunteer!
-- SIIH has a zero-tolerance rule concerning abuse of coaches, teammates, officials, parents or opponents.
-- We realize games are important, but don’t get carried away. Please do not put the board in a position to have to discipline you or your child.
-- Hockey is fun. Let’s enjoy it!
Players code of conduct
-- Play for FUN.
-- Work hard to improve your skills.
-- Be a team player -- get along with your teammates.
-- Learn teamwork, sportsmanship and discipline.
-- Be on time for practices and games.
-- Learn the rules and play by them. Always be a good sport.
-- Never argue with an official’s decision.
-- Respect your coach, your teammates, your parents, opponents and officials.
-- Respect the rinks, both home and away.
-- Clean up after yourself and leave the locker rooms better than you found them.
-- Be on your best behavior. You Are Representing the IceHawks!!!
Spectators code of conduct
-- Display good sportsmanship. Always respect players, coaches and officials.
-- Act appropriately; do not taunt or disturb other fans; enjoy the game together.
-- Cheer good plays of all participants; avoid booing opponents.
-- Cheer in a positive manner and encourage fair play; profanity and objectionable cheers or gestures are offensive.
-- Help provide a safe and fun environment; throwing any items on the ice surface can cause injury to players and officials.
-- Do not lean over or pound on the glass; the glass surrounding the ice surface is part of the playing area.
-- Support the referees and coaches by trusting their judgment and integrity.
-- Be responsible for your own safety
-- Be alert to prevent accidents from flying pucks and other avoidable situations.
-- Respect the rink facilities…they are your host and you are a guest.
-- Respect locker rooms as private areas for players, coaches and officials.
-- Be supportive after the game -- win or lose. Recognize good effort teamwork and sportsmanship.
ADDITIONAL COACH, PLAYER, PARENT, AND SPECTATOR CONDUCT GUIDELINES
Players, parents, coaches and spectators are required to maintain a sportsmanlike atmosphere before, during and after all SIIH events..
The following actions are specifically prohibited:
A. Verbal or physical abuse of a player, coach, official, parent or spectator on the ice, in the locker room, or in common areas, parking lots, etc.
B. Objectionable or offensive behavior, including obscene or vulgar language or gestures
C. No one should taunt players, coaches, officials or other spectators by means of baiting, ridiculing, threat of physical violence or physical violence
D. Making sounds which can be mistaken for those of the game officials (whistles, horns, buzzers)
E. Only authorized, USA Hockey certified coaches are allowed to enter the bench area.
F. On-ice officials have the authority to suspend game play, remove disruptive participants, and assess penalties when inappropriate behavior occurs.
G. League parents are not allowed in the locker room except when permitted by the coach.
H. The areas behind the players' benches are to be free of spectators during games.
I. No parent or spectator may set foot on the ice surface during a game or practice, under any circumstance,
including injury to his/her own child, without the specific permission of one of the game officials or coaches.
J. Any person who violates any of the above guidelines may be removed from the rink property and brought before the SIIH Rules and Disciplinary Committee.
IF A REFEREE DETERMINES THAT, AS PER USA HOCKEY RULES, ANY
SPECTATOR CONDUCT IS INAPPROPRIATE, AND IF HE CAN REASONABLY
DETERMINE THE RESPONSIBLE TEAM, HE SHALL:
1) Issue a warning to the responsible team.
2) If the conduct continues, assess a bench minor against the responsible team.
3) If the conduct continues, order the responsible team to remove the spectator.
4) If the conduct continues, order the players off the ice, and declare a forfeit against the responsible team.
5) Minor officials (Timekeeper and Scorer) are subject to same code of behavior, and should be
proficient in running the clock, proper method of scoring and game etiquette, i.e. interaction with referees and opposing teams.
6) Offenders shall be reported to the SIIH Rules and Disciplinary Committee and/or the
MAIHA-YD Executive Board and will be subject to disciplinary action. Any incident requiring
removal of a spectator or forfeiture of a game shall be reported by the officials on an Incident
Report form and forwarded to the MAIHA-YD Rules and Disciplinary Committee, who may
assess a two point penalty in the standings against a team for failure to perform its duties under these rules.
PLAYER PERSONAL CONDUCT
Players are expected to exhibit good sportsmanship and personal conduct while at any function
representing SIIH. Conduct infractions as listed below will not be tolerated.
A. Use of alcohol or drugs.
B. Fighting at or away from the rink with opponents or teammates.
C. Property damage to rink, hotel or stores.
D. Shoplifting or stealing from rink, hotel or stores.
E. Arrest by police or security officers.
F. Breaking coaches curfew (on team trips).
Any player that violates these rules on a team trip will be punished immediately by not being allowed to play in any remaining games on the trip. This punishment will be administered by the coach, and the incident must be immediately reported to the Chairman of the SIIH Rules and Disciplinary Committee.
-- The SIIH board reserves the right to suspend a player, if necessary, for repeated or dangerous misconduct by the players’ parent(s).
G. Any player who is found damaging any property at an ice rink or locker room will be
charged for the property damaged and will be brought in front of the SIIH Rules and
Disciplinary Committee. Suspension for the entire season and expulsion from SIIH are
potential penalties.
SIIH has no ownership or management rights to the US Ice Sports Complex (Fairview Heights Rink) or the surrounding facilities. SIIH pays for ice time at US Ice Sports Complex via a rental agreement, as the Association does at all other community rinks. At all rinks, SIIH is held responsible for damage to the facility performed not only by its' members, but also for any damage incurred by visiting teams and parents.
NO SIBLINGS CAN SKATE AT THEIR BROTHER’S/SISTER’S PRACTICE
Siblings of players on SIIH teams are not allowed to skate at their brother/sister’s practices or games, regardless of age, USA Hockey insurance status, or if they are registered SIIH skaters. In other words, ONLY the players who are originally rostered on a given team (as a result of the SIIH evaluation process at the start of the season) can skate with that team at practices and/or games. Participation of siblings opens the SIIH to the risk of voided insurance coverage.
LOCKER ROOM MONITORING
No SIIH team should be left unsupervised for any period of time in a locker room before or after a practice or game in any rink that the team inhabits. There should always be at least two adults, including but not limited to coaches, assistant coaches, or team manager present in or immediately outside of the locker room. For Squirts and older, this adult shall be a male. A great majority of discipline issues that arise year after year occur in locker rooms where there is no adult present.
CO-ED LOCKER ROOM MONITORING
Make certain that two properly screened adults are present in locker room settings to
supervise. Arrange to provide supervisors who are of the same sex as the children they are to
protect. Please follow Coaching Ethics guidelines.
A. Where possible, have the male and female players undress/dress in separate locker rooms; then convene in a single dressing room to hold the coach’s pregame meeting.
B. Once the game is finished, hold the coach’s post game meeting; then have the male and female players proceed to their separate dressing rooms to undress and shower (separately), if available.
C. In those cases where separate facilities are not available, have one gender enter the locker room and change into their uniforms. That gender then leaves the locker room, while the other gender dresses. Both genders would then assemble in the locker room and hold the coach’s pre-game meeting.
D. Following the game and the coach’s post game meeting, where separate facilities are not available, the second gender group enters the locker room and undresses, while the first group waits outside until they have undressed and left the room. Once the second group leaves, the first group enters the locker room and undresses.
NOTE: Taking turns is a means of ‘reasonable accommodation so neither gender group is
favored, nor is “the ones who always have to wait” and it’s fair.
USA HOCKEY ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY In an effort to make ice hockey a more desirable and rewarding experience for all participants, the USA Hockey Youth, Junior and Senior Councils have instructed the Officiating Program to adhere to certain points of emphasis relating to sportsmanship. This campaign is designed to require all players, coaches, officials, team officials and administrators and parents/spectators to maintain a sportsmanlike and educational atmosphere before, during and after all USA Hockey-sanctioned games. Thus, the following points of emphasis must be implemented by all On-Ice Referees and Linesmen:
Players A minor penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct (Zero Tolerance) shall be assessed whenever a player:
A. Openly disputes or argues any decision by an official.
B. Uses obscene or vulgar language at any time, including any swearing, even if it is not directed at a particular person.
C. Visually demonstrates any sign of dissatisfaction with an official’s decision. Any time that a player persists in any of these actions, they shall be assessed a misconduct penalty. A game misconduct shall result if the player continues such action.
Coaches A minor penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct (Zero Tolerance) shall be assessed whenever a coach:
A. Openly disputes or argues any decision by an official.
B. Uses obscene or vulgar language in a boisterous manner to anyone at any time.
C. Visually displays any sign of dissatisfaction with an official’s decision including standing on the boards or standing in the bench doorway with the intent of inciting the officials, players or spectators. Any time that a coach persists in any of these actions, they shall be assessed a game misconduct penalty.
Officials Officials are required to conduct themselves in a businesslike, sportsmanlike, impartial and constructive manner at all times. The action of an official must be above reproach. Actions such as “baiting” or inciting players or coaches are strictly prohibited. On-ice officials are ambassadors of the game and must always conduct themselves with this responsibility in mind.
Parents/Spectators The game will be stopped by on-ice officials when the parents/spectators displaying inappropriate and disruptive behavior interfere with other spectators or the game. The on-ice officials will identify violators to the coaches for the purpose of removing parents/spectators from the spectator’s viewing and game area. Once removed, play will resume. Lost time will not be replaced and violators may be subject to further disciplinary action by the local governing body. This inappropriate and disruptive behavior includes, but is not limited to:
-- Use of obscene or vulgar language in a boisterous manner to anyone at any time.
-- Taunting of players, coaches, officials or other spectators by means of baiting, ridiculing, threat of physical violence or physical violence.
-- Throwing of any object in the spectators viewing area, players bench, penalty box or on ice surface, directed in any manner as to create a safety hazard.
COACHES AND MANAGERS SCREENING POLICY
It is the policy of the SIIH to follow all policies and procedures prescribed by USA Hockey and/or Missouri Hockey regarding coaches and managers’ screening. Please refer to the Mo-Hockey website at www.mohockey.org for specifics regarding coach certification and screening.
PHYSICAL AND/OR VERBAL ABUSE POLICY
It is the policy of the SIIH that there shall be no physical or verbal abuse of any participant involved in any of its sanctioned programs, its Training Camps, Hockey Clinics, Coaches Clinics, Referee Clinics, Regional and National Tournaments or other SIIH events by any employee, volunteer or independent contractor. Physical abuse means physical contact with a participant that intentionally causes the participant to sustain bodily harm or personal injury. Physical abuse also includes physical contact with a participant that intentionally creates a threat of immediate bodily harm or personal injury. Physical abuse does not include physical contact that is reasonably designed to coach, teach or demonstrate a hockey skill. Verbal abuse means directing objectionable, vulgar or obscene language, or ridiculing, taunting, slandering or baiting any employee, volunteer, independent contractor, player or member.
PLAYER ELIGIBILITY
A. A player's age as of January 1 determines which age category he/she is eligible during the
entire season, in accordance with USA Hockey and MAIHA-YD age classifications.
B. False information or registration regarding player's age, date of birth or residence shall
result in suspension.
C. A copy of each player's birth certificate must be on file with the SIIH Registrar.
D. Player eligibility is determined by Mo-Hockey rules and SIIH policy. Players may only participate at their age-appropriate level unless they qualify under one of two possible exceptions. The two exceptions to the policy are:
1) A goalie may move to a higher division to with approval of the Board of Directors.
2) "A" players within a division that will not have a "AA" team may tryout for a next highest division's League (Travel) team, (including AA). SIIH Board is the final authority and will evaluate each request individually. Approval will be the exception, not the rule, and will be used only to facilitate the formation of a team or support development of exceptionally skilled players. If a player is not selected for the higher division's League team, the player must return to the age-appropriate division for evaluation and team assignment.
E. No child may play for a team that he/she is not properly rostered on (USA Hockey Team
Roster Form) during the MAIHA-YD League Season. No GRHL player can play on a league
team and GRHL team simultaneously.
F. If injury/health forces a child to sit out a season, he/she will have a reserved spot to rejoin
SIIH the following season.
TEAM ASSIGNMENTS
A. All players will be evaluated at the age appropriate division at the beginning of each season.
B. No player will automatically make a league team, even if that player was on a league team the prior year.
C. The SIIH Selection Committee shall consist of three qualified coaches, one of whom is a Board member, who have no conflict of interest at that particular age level, US Ice Sports Hockey Director and SIIH MO Hockey representative. The Selection Committee will be appointed and approved by the SIIH Board of Directors. Evaluations will be conducted by independent evaluators (not parents or previous season coaches).
D. All questions concerning evaluations are to be directed to the SIIH Board, Director of Hockey Operations
PLAYER MOVES TO DIFFERENT TEAMS WITHIN SIIH (based on MAIHA-YD Rules)
A. Within an organization at the same age level: During the first few weeks of League play, when it may be difficult for coaches to determine on which team to place individual players, and how best to balance teams entered in the same age level, team rosters will not be fixed. However, during this trial period, a free shuttle of players between teams might conceivably be used by an unscrupulous coach to produce an unfairly good early record for his team by the unrestricted use of the most skilled players. CONSEQUENTLY:
1) Through December 31, a player may be moved to a different team, but once a player has participated in a league game, the player will not be allowed to switch teams without first having been rostered on the same team for at least three consecutive league games.
Likewise, any later switch must be similarly preceded by the player having been rostered
on the same team for three consecutive league games. No player may play for a team on
which he is not rostered and no player may be rostered on more than one team at the same time without the permission of the MAlHA-YD Executive Board.
2) From January 1 to the end of the season (end of the MAIHA-YD Program playoffs or while participating in the USA Hockey Regional or National Tournaments), all team rosters will be fixed with one exception; a player may, at any time, be advanced to a team in a higher division.
3) If a player has not moved up to a higher division team after December 31, he may not
participate in USA Hockey Regional or National Tournaments, but he may participate in all other games with the team.
B. Within an organization at different age levels:
1) A player may not play on a team in an age level lower than the one for which he normally qualifies.
2) If a player plays with a team of an older classification for one league game in a given
season, he shall be ineligible to participate in league games with a team of a lower age
classification.
PARTICIPATING RULES
A. GRHL (House) teams will have equal ice time for all members of the team as is reasonably possible.
B. League (Travel) team objective (AA,A, B) is to skate all players equally. Exceptions are the last 5 minutes of a game when the score is within 3 goals or when a coach may use a set power play and/or penalty killing unit, again if the score is within 3 goals.
C. Discipline: Coaches may discipline players for missing practices or for conduct detrimental to the team by reducing their ice time during games. If this action is taken, the coach shall communicate his justification for the disciplinary action to either the parent or player as the circumstances dictate.
D. Registration and Ice Fee schedule
1) Registration. All players must have their registration forms and fees completed and submitted before evaluations begin. Arrangements may be made for a payment plan prior to evaluations. If a payment plan is instituted, all registration fees must be paid in full before the start of league practices. Three notices for late payment will be sent. If the payment schedule is not adhered to, the player will not be allowed to participate in any SIIH events, practices or games until payments are made current. Registration fees will be managed via SIIH Online registration posted on the SIIH Webpage, http://www.icehawkshockey.org
2) Ice Fees. Ice fees will be managed via SIIH Online registration posted on the SIIH Webpage. All ice fees will be managed via SIIH Online registration. Instructions on fee schedules and installment plans will be clearly posted on the site. http://www.icehawkshockey.org
COACHES
A. Coaches at all levels of play will be required to participate in the USA Hockey Coaching Achievement Program Clinics conducted in the St. Louis area based on the requirements established by MAIHAYD.
B. Coaches shall have their certification renewed at least once every three years.
C. Coaches will be selected by the Director of Coaches based on their skills and qualifications, and are approved by the Board of Directors.
D. All equipment (medical kit, goalie equipment, etc.) will be given to each coach and will be the coach's responsibility. The SIIH Board of Directors will establish a cost for each item. At the end of the season, all equipment must be returned in reasonably good condition or a charge for lost or damaged items will be assessed.
E. Coaches are responsible for discipline on their team, and for making sure that players adhere to the code of conduct as outlined in Section II.
TEAM MANAGERS
The SIIH board Director of Managers will provide oversight of all team manager activities, to include final appointment approval, training/education requirements and standardized practices. The following guidance applies to all team managers:
A. All teams are required to have a team manager, who will be selected from one of the parents of the players rostered on the team. The coach's or assistant coach's spouse may not serve as team manager. It is suggested that at Squirt A and above, a team have both a business manager and a travel coordinator to schedule games, tournaments and travel arrangements.
B. If no one volunteers, the head coach will appoint a parent or family to serve in this position.
C. The team manager is responsible for the following:
1) Assist the coach in scheduling games and practices.
2) Securing game officials (referees) from approved referee list.
3) Securing minor officials (scorer and time keeper) from the parents on the team.
4) Handling funds for team pictures.
5) Monitoring and reporting proper conduct from team members and parents.
6) Updating the Director of Managers on all team matters.
7) Coordinating team travel for games and tournaments (may be assisted-see above)
8) Communicating Board policies, such as team sponsorship to the coaches and parents.
9) Ensure all medical release forms have been signed, and are at the rink whenever the team is on the ice. It is preferable that the release forms be kept with the medical kit.
10) Assist the head coach and staff with any paperwork necessary to the team's organization.
DISCIPLINARY ACTION
A. SIIH has a Rules and Disciplinary Committee to handle all infractions within our organization for players, coaches and parents.
B. The SIIH Rules and Disciplinary Committee may suspend a player, coach or parent from attending any SIIH game, practice or any other organization or team event, for conduct detrimental to SIIH hockey or any violation of SIIH and/or MAIHA-YD Rules and Regulations
C. Any player, parent or coach may be suspended for his/her own conduct and for the continued violations of a related individual, or failure of a related individual to abide by disciplinary action.
1) There shall be no appeals of suspensions of non-players for thirty days or less.
2) No player shall be suspended for more than 3 games without being afforded a hearing or waiving the opportunity to have a hearing.
D. Appeals to decisions by the SIIH Rules and Disciplinary Committee begin by:
1) Filing a written appeal containing all pertinent details of the case, directed to the Chairman of Rules and Discipline with a copy also sent to the President of the SIIH Board of Directors. Copies of the Incident Form are available via the SIIH website.
2) The appeal must be filed within 10 days of the date of the decision being rendered. The fee for filing an appeal is $50.00, to be refunded if the appeal is successful.
3) The SIIH Board of Directors has the right to consider a written appeal. There will not be an oral hearing on any such appeal.
4) If any further appeal is required, an appeal can be made to MAIHA-YD Rules and Disciplinary Committee through the SIIH organization representative to MAIHA-YD.
5) Any person who is aware of a violation of the SIIH Bylaws and/or the SIIH Rules and
Regulations should report that violation to the Chairman of the Rules and Disciplinary Committee.
E. ANY PLAYER, PARENT OR COACH WHO PERSISTS IN CONDUCT DETRIMENTAL TO SIIH MAY BE SUBJECT TO DISMISSAL FROM THE
ASSOCIATION. DISMISSAL MAY BE ENACTED BY EITHER THE RULES
AND DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OR DIRECTLY FROM THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS.