Code of Conduct

Effective Beginning the 2026–2027 Season

NYSAHA has formally adopted a Parent Code of Conduct, which applies to all associations. Beginning with the 2026–2027 season, all players must have a signed Parent Code of Conduct on file with their organization in order to participate.

Under NYSAHA policy, if a spectator is ejected from a game due to conduct, a fine will be assessed to the affiliated association.

During the current 2025-2026 season, NYSAHA implemented a soft rollout of this policy within the North Section. In cases of spectator ejections, warnings were issued along with a copy of the Parent Code of Conduct. Those warnings indicated that future violations would result in fines being assessed to the organization.

Beginning with the 2026–2027 season, this policy will be fully enforced. Any instance of spectator ejection due to conduct will result in a fine being assessed to the association.

MMHA and NYSAHA remind families that emotions can run high during games. However, concerns regarding officiating or on-ice issues must follow the appropriate escalation path:

Coach → Organization Board → NYSAHA North Section

If a coach and organization board believe an egregious error occurred, the North Section Referee-in-Chief (RIC) and the Disciplinary Committee will review and investigate the matter as appropriate.

We are all responsible for setting a positive example for our young athletes. Board members, coaches, parents, and spectators are expected to demonstrate respectful and appropriate behavior at all times.

At the end of the day, youth hockey is about more than the game—it’s about helping raise good humans. Let’s work together to ensure a safe, respectful, and positive environment for everyone involved.

Click the document below to see the formal Parent Code of Conduct form that will be required during 2026-2027 MMHA Registration.