Hockey Nova Scotia Risk Management Policy

HC/HNS Prevention of Bullying, Harassment and Abuse Policy

HNS Abusive Parent Policy

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Hockey Nova Scotia Head Injury/Concussion Policy

 

Hockey Nova Scotia recognizes the severity of head injuries and concussions.  With that in mind, a policy was developed and implemented as of January 1, 2011.

The policy outlines procedure designed to protect the player after sustaining a head injury.

 

 

Hockey Canada Harassment/Bullying Policy

 

It is the policy of Hockey Canada that harassment and bullying in all its forms will not be tolerated during the course of any Hockey Canada activity or program. Accordingly, all Hockey Canada personnel (staff, volunteers, team or on-ice officials) and partners (parents, guardians) are responsible for making every reasonable effort to uphold this commitment. Specifically, this includes refraining from harassing or bullying behaviour, responding promptly and informally to minor incidents of harassment or bullying and following local or national policy guidelines for reporting or responding to more serious complaints of harassment or bullying. Players and other participants are expected to refrain from harassing or bullying behaviour and are encouraged to report incidents of harassment or bullying.

  

 

Hockey Canada Safety Program

 

The Hockey Canada Safety Program was developed by Hockey Canada to promote injury prevention and safety through risk management education. The program ensures that hockey is played in the safest and most enjoyable way possible.

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Hockey Canada firmly believes in accommodating both genders in our great game.  We further believe in balancing this goal with the safety, privacy, modesty and wishes of ALL our members without compromising the aspects of camaraderie, social integration and bonding inherent in a team sport.  This policy attempts to meet all these goals while providing a safe and respectful environment for our participants.