MRHC aligns with the Hockey Australia codes. To view, click the relevant links below.
Hockey Australia
Code of Conduct
To view policies, resources and guidelines related to safety, fairness and inclusion in hockey, please select the relevant links at Hockey Australia
Rules of Hockey
MRHC - Code of Conduct
Coaches
Abide by the Laws of the Game, Club Rules and Association Rules
Teach the rules: rules are mutual agreements which nobody should break
Group players competitively
Avoid overplaying talented players
Maximise fun: Place winning in perspective
Stress safety always
Consider maturity levels: Devise training programs to suit all
Develop team respect: For opponents, umpires and coaches
Recognise the importance of proper injury treatment
Keep up to date with Coaching developments
Attain Coaching accreditation
Avoid derogatory language based on gender or race
Shall not engage in the aggressive recruitment of players (aggressive recruitment is to be determined on the facts of each particular case. As a guide only, aggressive recruitment will be considered to have occurred where there is contact on more than one occasion with a player (parent/guardian) and/or inducement is offered to a player to change Clubs)
Players
Play by the laws and rules
Don’t argue
Control your temper
Be a team player
Be a good sport
Treat all players fairly
Cooperate with your coach and teammates
Play for fun and improvement
Avoid ugly remarks based on race or gender
Parents and Spectators
Encourage participation but do not force them
Teach that honest effort is the victory, not the winning
Encourage to play by the rules
Never ridicule mistakes or losses
Remember, involvement is for their enjoyment, not yours
Remember, they learn best by example. Applaud both teams
Recognise positively the recreational contribution of voluntary officials
Never publicly disagree with officials. Raise issues privately
Support all efforts to remove verbal, racial and physical abuse
Support your club officials to foster high standards of behaviour for your Club/League