The Dunedin Ice Hockey Association has adopted codes of conduct for players and parents, coaches, and officials. These codes are clear signals of club expectations of both the nature of ice hockey in Dunedin, and the required level of behaviour expected from individuals and teams.
All members of the Dunedin Ice Hockey Association must agree to abide by these codes of conduct in order to be a member and enjoy the benefits of membership. Breaches of the code will be addressed by the relevant coach, manager, or league coordinator. More serious concerns may be raised at Board of Directors.
- Code of Conduct: Youth Players and Parents
- Code of Conduct: Senior Players
- Code of Conduct: Coaches
- Code of Conduct: Officials
Disciplinary Committee
Serious matters arising from a game, where a player receives a Game Misconduct or Match Penalty, are automatically referred to a disciplinary committee. Matters arising outside of a game, but still related to the club can be referred to a disciplinary committee.
In order to activate this process a member must present a signed letter to the President, outlining their concerns and the member or members involved. The disciplinary committee consists of three senior club members who hear from officials and players about incidents. They apply more serious punishments in the case of serious misconduct. A common punishment may be a ban for one or more games.
Decisions of the disciplinary committee may be appealed to the Board of Directors.