UPDATED
KMHA: Policy # KJR - 2.14
Title: Playing Rights Versus Privileges
Policy Statement:
It is important to remember that every child who signs up to play hockey does have certain rights. They have the right to play the game, not to sit on the bench without game play. No coach should sign a child and not play them. Every player has the right to receive the best hockey instruction available and to receive the equal amount of attention. Every player has the right to have fun when practising and playing the game and in those moments of social interaction occurring before and after such activities.
Hockey has certain privileges which players must earn. Privileges are granted to players who live up to certain required levels of performance and behaviour. The privilege of playing hockey at critical times goes to those who are willing to work within a team.
Player privileges are not player rights. Privileges are earned.