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       Player & Parent Handbook
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Pl a y e r & P a r e n t H a n d b o o k
              2021-22 SEASON

                                             This handbook
                                      provides information
                                     to players and parents
                                           regarding Bruins
                                      Hockey activities and
                                             policies for the
                                            2021/22 season.

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS
    Philosophy of Great Neck Bruins..................................................................... 3                          Uniforms ................................................................................................................. 10
    Preseason Parents’ Meeting.............................................................................. 3                           Equipment........................................................................................................ 10
    Communication....................................................................................................... 3          Coaching Philosophy............................................................................................11
    League Participation............................................................................................. 3             Coaches Staff Selection Process.....................................................................11
    Game Ice Time......................................................................................................... 4        Coach Expectations.............................................................................................12
    Player Positions....................................................................................................... 4       Equal Participation...............................................................................................12
    Attendance............................................................................................................... 5     Code of Conduct...................................................................................................13
         Practice/Plans-Games–Tournaments–Level of Competition........ 5                                                                 Zero Tolerance Policy...................................................................................13
    Player Selection/Tryouts.................................................................................... 6                       Conduct Subject to Discipline................................................................. 14
    Tryout Dates............................................................................................................. 7          Grievances.........................................................................................................15
    Registration.............................................................................................................. 8         USA Hockey Safe Sport Policy.................................................................15
         Fees and Refund Policy................................................................................ 9
         Refund Schedule.............................................................................................. 9
         Insurance............................................................................................................. 9

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PHILOSOPHY OF GREAT                                      Topics Covered:

NECK BRUINS                                              • Introduce Assistant Coaches and Team
                                                           Managers (if apply)
The primary goal of our program is to help each
player realize their full potential as hockey players,   • Parent Code of Conduct
by fostering competitiveness and sportsmanship           • Expectations: Time to arrive for games, off-ice
in an environment that promotes the fun of                 training, on-ice practices, notification of absence
the game, so players have a great time while               in advance via email or TeamSnap, etc.
developing their skills. We hope that ice hockey
                                                         • Practice / General Coaching philosophy and
becomes a passion and a lifetime sport. There are
                                                           format. Dryland, On-Ice, etc.
many, many steps along the way to that end and
one way we measure success is by taking the long         • Game travel guidelines
view and seeing youngsters eagerly adopt hockey
                                                         • Tournaments: Number, distance, cost
into their lives.
That said; please understand that travel hockey is
a competitive activity. The following is intended to
help guide your expectations on specific aspects
                                                         COMMUNICATION
of the functioning of our program.                       Our website is www.gnparks.org. Bruins Hockey
                                                         will communicate with all families via the website,
                                                         e-mail, and TeamSnap. It is imperative that you
                                                         check your e-mails, TeamSnap and the website
PRESEASON PARENTS’                                       on a regular basis since there can occasionally be
                                                         last minute changes in schedules. If you do not
MEETING                                                  have e-mail, it is your responsibility to get the
There will be a mandatory pre-season Zoom                information.
parent meeting to be held in April to discuss the
upcoming season, policies, procedures, SafeSport,
coach expectations. The Hockey Director,
coaches, and key volunteers will be introduced
                                                         LEAGUE PARTICIPATION
and there is opportunity for questions.                  All teams will be playing in the Long Island
                                                         Amateur Hockey League (LIAHL). The Midget
The Bruins Hockey Director and his/her Coaches
                                                         teams will also compete in the Hudson Valley
will schedule and conduct a Parent meeting at the
                                                         Youth Hockey League (HVL).
beginning of each season with the team parents.

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GAME ICE TIME                                        PLAYER POSITIONS
Unlike house leagues, ice time during games will     Player positions are based on demonstrated skill
vary based on performance and effort, game           and ability levels. It is important for all players
conditions and progress, as well as strategies       - particularly at younger ages - to get exposure
determined by the coaches.                           to as many positions as possible. As coaches
                                                     determine skills, abilities and situational needs,
Mite-Peewee                                          positions may be rotated. Specialization is an
All players will play in each game; however, it is   evolutionary process. Players and Parents should
possible that some players play more or less than    expect that all position assignments will be at the
others.                                              coach’s discretion.

Bantam and Midget
The teams at this level are operated akin to High
School Junior Varsity and Varsity teams, with the
objective to win games and qualify for playoffs
and/or State Championship Tournaments. So,
players on these teams are not guaranteed playing
time in any given game(s).

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ATTENDANCE
Practices                                              Tournaments
Players are expected attend all practice sessions      Bruins Hockey will pay for 100% of an entry
i.e. Summer Ice, and all in-season practices.          fee for approximately two-three tournaments
If a player cannot attend a practice he/she            per season as is stated in the registration fees.
must notify their coach with the reason prior to       Tournament dates will be announced during the
practice. Only the coaches may excuse a player         September Parent meeting.
from practice. Any unexcused absence from
practice will result in the players’ benching during   Level of Competition
the next game. Players must arrive at the rink in      In an effort to improve the overall performance of
time to dress, attend team meetings and be on          our skaters, Bruins Hockey encourages coaches
the ice on time. Each Head Coach will establish        to work with the respective team managers to
team rules regarding tardiness and absences.           schedule challenging, competitive opponents.
*If a child is involved with another sport and it      When scheduling non-league or region games
overlaps with hockey, a discussion with the coach      and/or tournaments, attempts should be made
is mandatory so that both parties are aware of         to schedule a higher level of competition that
commitment requirements.                               will challenge the team. For example, a strong
                                                       Squirt 2A team should schedule some Squirt 1A
Practice Plans                                         teams to push the team to a higher level. Our
                                                       teams do not improve when they win by large
Coaches are expected to have a practice plan
                                                       margins. Our philosophy is not about winning, but
completed and communicated with the other
                                                       about learning the game and striving to become
coaches prior to the start of practice. The most
                                                       better hockey players. Playing higher levels of
effective plans use all of the coaches and their
                                                       competition can provide a much better learning
abilities and keep the players learning and
                                                       experience than an easy win.
moving. If applicable, Coaches will follow the
outlined ADM practice plans outlined via USA
Hockey.

Games
Any player missing a game unexcused will sit out,
on the bench, the next two games. It is important
that both players and parents understand this
Policy.

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PLAYER SELECTION PROCESS/TRYOUTS
Bruins Hockey conducts a player selection (try-           to do with their rating as a person.
outs) at the end of the regular season (generally
                                                         • Parents should never give excuses to their
April/May) to determine where to place players
                                                           player that blames other people for their child
on teams. We will look at the player’s skill, level of
                                                           not making a certain team. This is counter-
play, as well as confidence and place them on an
                                                           productive to the program as well as to the
appropriate level team. All teams in Bruin Hockey
                                                           child’s character development.
are comprised of dedicated players, coached by
individuals who love the game of hockey. Try-outs        Keeping all of the above in mind, Bruins Hockey
can be incredibly stressful time for both players        has developed a fair and measurable process that
and parents if they take the approach that a             helps the evaluator’s best select players for the
top- level team is the best place for every player.      appropriate teams.
We are fully aware that this approach is popular
                                                         Player selection committee consists of the
in both high- level sports and business, but in
                                                         Hockey Director, Outside Hockey Contractor,
developing youth athletes starting as young as
                                                         GNPD Employee, and one or two individuals
five, this approach must be balanced with what is
                                                         professionally involved with hockey. Selection can
best for the player’s development, both physical
                                                         be based on all of the following:
and emotional.
                                                         • Skating Skills
Recommendations to Parents Regarding
                                                         • Puck Handling Skills
Tryouts:
                                                         • Hockey/Game Knowledge
• Parents should refrain from watching try-outs.
  This will help reduce the temptation to make           • Athletic Ability
  comparisons of the players, second guess the           • Player being coachable
  evaluators and discuss opinions and rumors
  with others.                                           • Player Commitment

• Parents should encourage players to try their          • Player Attitude and/or behavior
  best, but reinforce the notion that the purpose        Team rosters are final December 31st of
  of tryouts is to place them on an appropriate          each year.
  team, and that no matter where they end up,
  it will be a great place, where they will have a
  great time
• Parents should remind players and themselves
  that rating a person’s hockey ability has nothing

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8U MITE                                         14U BANTAM
(2013, 2014, 2015)                              (2007 & 2008)                                REMEMBER!
8U Tryout Date                                  14U Tryout Dates                             Any player
Friday, May 14 ...............5:30-6:30 p.m.    Wednesday, May 19 ... 6:00-7:00 p.m.         attending tryouts
Saturday, May 15 ......... 7:00-8:00 a.m.       Thursday, May 20 ......... 6:45-7:45 p.m.
                                                                                             from another
                                                                                             organization
10U SQUIRT                                      16U MIDGET                                   or who has
(2011 & 2012)                                   (2005 & 2006)
10U Tryout Dates                                16U Tryout Dates                             requested a
Tuesday, May 11 ...........8:00-9:00 p.m.       Wednesday, May 19 ....... 7:15-8:15 p.m.     release from
Wednesday, May 12 ... 6:00-7:00 p.m.            Thursday, May 20 .......8:00-9:00 p.m.       the Bruins must
                                                                                             present an
12U PEEWEE                                      18U MIDGET                                   original release
(2009 & 2010)                                   (2003 & 2004)                                to the tryout
12U Tryout Dates                                18U Tryout Dates
                                                                                             administrator.
Wednesday, May 12 ....... 7:15-8:15 p.m.        Wednesday, May 19 ....8:30-9:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 13 .......... 6:45-7:45 p.m.      Thursday, May 20 ......... 9:15-10:15 p.m.

Location: Andrew Stergiopoulos Ice Rink, 65 Arrandale Ave. Great Neck, NY
               Questions? Email adidomenico@gnparks.org

TRYOUT FEES:                                                     All COVID-19
Great Neck Park District Residents - FREE                        Procedures will
8U Non-Resident - $30                                            be followed!
10U-18U Non Resident - $60                                       • Health Screenings
                                                                 • Temperature Checks
REGISTER AT GNPARKS.ORG

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REGISTRATION
Prior to Bruins Hockey registration, all families   Players who wish to join the Great Neck Bruins
will need to register online with USA Hockey.       Travel Hockey after the season has begun will be
Please go to www.usahockey.com                      subject to the following guidelines:
Registration will be held online via the Park       • The new player will be evaluated by the director
District Website; www.gnparks.org Per USA             and team coaches to determine which team
Hockey, no child can be on the ice unless they        will be the most appropriate for the new player.
are registered with USA Hockey per insurance          If the new player is under the age of 10 and a
regulations. Registration for returning members       beginner, the player should be encouraged to
will be opened during the month of July, with a       join the learn to play program until he/she has
$100 late fee assessed beginning September 11th.      basic skating skills.
New members will not be assessed the late fee.
                                                    • Once the player has been assigned a team,
Registration fees for the 2021-22 season can          he/she will begin to practice with the team.
be found online at www.gnparks.org. We                The team coach and director will determine
abide by LIAHL rules regarding player release         when the new player has acquired the
requirements before a player is authorized to         appropriate level of skills to play in a game
participate in another program.                       situation. New players may be designated
                                                      “practice players” only.
                                                    • A fee will be determined based upon the date
Post Registration New Player Policy                   of joining Bruins Hockey and estimated number
Bruins Hockey welcomes players of all abilities       of games to be played, if any.
throughout the year; however, due to USA            When adding new players mid-season, Bruins
Hockey registration rules, we are not able          Hockey and coaches may need to be sensitive to
to place any new players on a Team Roster           pre-established team dynamics, extra coaching
after December 31st. Beginner Skaters are           required, and safety of the new player on the ice.
encouraged to complete a learn to skate program
prior to entering the Bruins Hockey Learn to
Skate program. The following guidelines have
been established to ensure the best possible
experience for the new player.

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REGISTRATION
Fees and Refund Policy                                                      Tuition will include the following but not limited to:
Player fees are determined by the GNPD prior to                             • Summer Skate @ Port Washington
registration each season.                                                     (July 6 - August 26) 7 Weeks | 4:15-5:45 p.m.
                                                                                - Tuesdays: Mites/Squirts
The following is the refund schedule for Bruins                                 - Wednesdays: Peewees/Bantams
Hockey for the following reasons:                                               - Thursdays: Midget Minor/Midget Major
• Player withdraws due to a move to another                                 • (2) Days of On-Ice Skill Development Training by
  county or city.                                                             Top Shelf Hockey Clinics, LLC
• Player withdraws due to a serious injury which                                - Specific Days/Times will be announced shortly
  prevents him/her from participating.                                      • (1) Day of Bruins Team Practice
                                                                                 - (3) Total Days of Practice - 1 Hour Practices
• First year player
                                                                            • Weekend Games (Home / Away)
8U Mites:
Resident: $2,225                                                            • (2) Tournaments
Non-Resident: $2,750                                                        • Opening Season Party | Mid-Season Party |
                                                                              End of the Year Awards
10U - 18U:
Resident: $2,750                                                            • Team Photos
Non-Resident: $3,275                                                        Tuition will not include the following:
*Goalies will receive a 33% discount, and will be                           (2) Jerseys, (2) Socks, Helmets, and or Pants
 asked to register separately from the rest of                              Jerseys will be coordinated through the Park
 the team.                                                                  District, but it will be up to the players parents to
                                                                            attend fitting, and place order with vendor.
Payment may be made in full or you may opt
into our payment plan installment option.
First payment is due upon notification of your                              Refund Schedule
acceptance on the team. Please see the payment                              No refunds will be issued after November 15th.
schedule below.                                                             The payment of the registration fee is your
First Payment Due............................................... June 1st   commitment to the program.
Second Payment Due....................................August 1st
Third Payment Due.................................September 1st             Insurance
Final Payment Due....................................... October 1st
                                                                            Players are covered by USA Hockey insurance
                                                                            while participating in Bruins Hockey activities
                                                                            once USA Hockey registration has been paid in
                                                                            full. There are a number of exclusions including
                                                                            travel to and from practices, fighting, intentional
                                                                            acts, player’s’ personal property, etc. To obtain
                                                                            more information, please refer to the USA Hockey
                                                                            website.

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UNIFORMS
Players are responsible for the purchase of their     Equipment (Helmets)
uniforms. GNPD will coordinate the uniform
                                                      It is necessary for the protection and safety of the
fitting and purchase
                                                      skaters that they have properly fitted equipment.
In previous years, uniforms have been available       For information on proper equipment, please
through the Parkwood Pro Shop.                        contact your child’s coach or manager or Director
                                                      of Hockey. The following equipment is necessary:
The price of the uniform set is approximately
                                                      helmet (black), black hockey pants (breezers),
$180-$225 excluding taxes and includes both
                                                      shoulder pads with chest protection, elbow pads,
home and away jerseys and 2 pairs of matching
                                                      knee pads, shin guards, athletic supporter with
socks.
                                                      cup, hockey socks, belt or suspenders (hold
The uniform is the same design as last season’s       up pants), hockey gloves, skates and one (or
so, if you are a returning player and your uniform    two) sticks. A mouth guard is recommended for
is in good shape; there is no need to buy a new       everyone and required for the Squirt and above
one. Returning players have priority on jersey        levels.
numbers and players with seniority within an age
bracket also have priority. The Pro Shop has a list
of available numbers from which new players may
select.

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OUR COACHING                                            Assistant Coaches from a pool of eligible coaches
                                                        supplied by the Bruins Hockey Director.
PHILOSOPHY                                              Each team, at Squirt level and above, will require
Great Neck Bruins Hockey program follows the            a minimum of one Head Coach and one Assistant
USA Hockey American Development Model                   Coach. U6 and U8 Mite teams will have a minimum
(ADM). The ADM is a nationwide model for                of one Head Coach and one assistant coach
successfully developing American hockey players.        per team. There will be no maximum number of
It is a tool that will ensure every kid will have the   coaches allowed on the ice for practice, but only
same chance to succeed and develop their full           four coaches will be allowed on the bench in a
potential. It will help kids prepare, improve skills,   game situation per USA Hockey for Squirt Level
and perform to their fullest potential.                 and above. U6 and U8 Mites will follow the local
                                                        league rules for coaching assignments during
To maximizing player puck touches and player
                                                        game play. Please remember all coaches must
development, USA Hockey recommends that
                                                        abide to the USA Hockey Regulations for on ice
associations strive to follow a 3:1 practice (on ice
                                                        coaching (see CEP Level Requirements Below).
+ dry land) to game ratio. Without circumstances
beyond our control, Bruins will strive to follow this   Student Coaches may also be used. Student
recommendation and any team wanting to deviate          coaches must follow the Bruins Student Coach
from this must present its case to the Bruins           and USA Hockey Policy found later in this manual.
Hockey Directors for Review.                            Use of minors as coaches or on-ice helpers, unless
                                                        registered and certified as a Student Coach, is
More information about the ADM can be found
                                                        strictly prohibited.
on the USA Hockey Website at http://www.
usahockey.com and http://www.admkids.com.               The Great Neck Park District (GNPD) Board and
                                                        Superintendent, reserves the right to approve
                                                        or deny all coach selections that are made. The
COACHING STAFF                                          Superintendent also reserves the right to appoint
                                                        additional coaches as well as remove or replace
SELECTION PROCESS                                       coaches as they see fit.
To be considered as a Bruins Coach, all Coaches
must complete the Employment Application
provided by the Great Neck Park District. The
Bruins Hockey Director and Park District Staff will
review the coaching application forms and submit
to the Superintendent of Recreation, along with
the Board of Commissioners for approval.
After approval, the Head Coaches will appoint

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COACH EXPECTATIONS                                     EQUAL PARTICIPATION
Coaches have the primary responsibility for            Skaters at each program level will be provided
ensuring that players meet their obligations to        the opportunity to play in all regular season and
their teammates and to Bruins Hockey. Coaches          tournament games. Bruins coaches recognize
expect their players to exceed the minimum             that each player is entitled to play in every game.
standards of behavior. For example, a player           While the time may vary from game to game,
should avoid being disruptive or inattentive during    the amount of accumulated skating time over
practice, making negative comments, complaining        the course of a month or the season should be
or whining, blaming goals or losses on individual      as equal as possible. The only exceptions to this
team mates or otherwise not being a team player.       rule are in the case of a work ethic, behavior,
                                                       attendance or disciplinary issue. In minor
Bruins Hockey expects coaches to evaluate and
                                                       situations, the issue(s) will be discussed with the
make judgments regarding players’ behavior
                                                       player, whereas parents will be informed by the
and, when necessary, to make corrective action.
                                                       head coach if the issue(s) during a practice or
If players or parents wish to discuss the reasons
                                                       game results in a significant amount of decreased
for a coach’s decision the 24-hour rule will be in
                                                       playing time during a game or practice.
place. They should first discuss the issues with the
Director.                                              Generally speaking, Coaches should also rotate
                                                       the players in all positions at least through the
                                                       month of January in order for players to learn all
                                                       positions on the ice and to allow coaches more
                                                       time to evaluate where a player’s strongest/
                                                       weakest position is. Players who switch positions
                                                       become more valuable players when they
                                                       understand the function and expectations of
                                                       each position. A forward who has played defense
                                                       will back-check more, while a defender who
                                                       played forward will know where his forwards are
                                                       supposed to be and will look for the wide-side
                                                       skater.

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CODE OF CONDUCT
All players, parent and coaches will sign the          Bruins Hockey members cannot contact league
Bruins Hockey Code of Conduct at the time              board members, referees or referee supervisors
of registration agreeing to abide by certain           or anyone outside the Bruins Travel Hockey
standards of conduct based on USA Hockey,              organization to register a complaint or suggestion
LIAHL and Bruins Hockey guidelines. The                of any kind. Concerns need to flow through
Code of Conduct outlines in general terms a            appropriate internal channels. If you have a
minimum standard of behavior. Players, parents,        suggestion, concern or complaint, please contact
coaches and managers are expected to have an           the Hockey Director.
understanding of their obligations. If they are
unsure, they should discuss any questions with
their coach or their team manager. Failure to          Zero Tolerance Policy
conform to the standards of the Code of Conduct
will be a cause for action by the Director of          In an effort to make ice hockey more desirable
Hockey and possibly the Superintendent and his         and rewarding experience for all participants,
designee. The code of conduct can be found at          the USA Hockey has instructed the officials to
www.gnparks.org/hockey.                                adhere to certain points of emphasis relating to
                                                       sportsmanship. This campaign is designed to
Parents/players/coaches will be held accountable       require all players, coaches, officials, parents/
for their behavior. If any member is found to be in    spectators, team officials and administrators
violation the following will be invoked.               to maintain a sportsmanlike and educational
• First offense (if not resulting in harm to another   atmosphere before, during and after all USA
  person) will result in a meeting with the Head       Hockey sanctioned games.
  Coach                                                Examples of unsportsmanlike behavior:
• Second offense will result in that person not        • Openly disputes or argues any decision by an
  being able to enter the hockey rink for the            official.
  remainder of the season.
                                                       • Uses obscene or inappropriate language or
• Third offense will result in that person losing        gestures at any time.
  membership and ability to attend Bruins Hockey
  events permanently                                   • Visually demonstrates any sign of dissatisfaction
                                                         with an official’s call.
The GNPD will follow the above protocol,
however; the seriousness of the violation could        • Taunting of players, coaches, officials or
result in the accused person losing membership           spectators.
immediately.                                           • Throwing of objects in the viewing areas,
                                                         player’s area or on ice surface.

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CODE OF CONDUCT
USA Hockey Zero Tolerance Policy must be             • Going into the official’s locker/dressing room
adhered to at all times. Officials have the right,     or obstructing their access to or exit from said
with no warning, to require removal of the             room or arena.
offending person, assess the penalties during
                                                     • Using inappropriate, profane and/or vulgar
the game to the team representing the offending
                                                       language or mannerisms.
person, as well as run the clock if it is not an
advantage to that team. For more details see the     • Going onto the ice surface.
USA Hockey website.
                                                     • Throwing of any object onto the ice surface, into
                                                       the player area(s) or at another individual.

Conduct Subject to Discipline                        • Pounding or climbing on the glass.

Examples of words or actions which will constitute   • Use of alcohol, tobacco and controlled or illegal
a violation of the Code of Conduct include, but        substances in the ice arena.
are not limited to the following:                    • Defacing or damaging property belonging to
• Making physical contact with any player, coach       any individual, team, association or arena.
  official, league representative, arena personnel   • Being involved in any activity that would warrant
  or spectator.                                        the summoning of law enforcement.
• Taunting or threatening any player, coach,         • Inciting any person(s) to become involved in any
  official, league representative, arena personnel     of the above listed behaviors.
  or spectator.
                                                     • Any other conduct that is not in compliance with
• Going into the locker/dressing room of an            the Code of Conduct of Summit Hockey and
  opposing team or obstructing their access to or      USA Hockey.
  exit from said room or arena.

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Grievance Procedures                                  7. All actions taken by the Bruins Hockey Director
                                                         will be communicated only to the individuals
Identifying and addressing a problem or concern
                                                         involved during a closed session.
is not always easy. Therefore, we have established
a line of communication beginning with the Team
Manager and culminating with the Bruins Hockey
Director to resolve conflicts or issues as follows:   USA Hockey Safe Sport Policy

The Team Manager is the first line of                 The safety of its participants is of paramount
communication for all parents and players.            importance to USA Hockey. USA Hockey
The complaint must be presented to the Team           SafeSport is the organization’s program related
Manager.                                              to off-ice safety. All Bruins Hockey Players,
                                                      Coaches, Team Managers, Board Members and
1. If the problem is such that the Team Manager       Parents must follow the policies set forth in the
   is unable to resolve the conflict it should be     USA Hockey SafeSport Handbook. USA Hockey
   escalated to the GNPD Employee.                    has long had systems in place to protect its
2. As a last resort, the complaint may be             participants from physical abuse, sexual abuse
   presented to the Hockey Director, appropriate      and other types of abuse and misconduct that
   GNPD employee and the Assistant                    can be harmful to youth hockey players and other
   Superintendent of Recreation.                      participants. These include without limitation
                                                      Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Screening, Locker
3. The complaint must be submitted to the Bruins      Room Supervision and Hazing Policies, in addition
   Hockey Program Director in writing.                to Codes of Conduct applicable to administrators,
4. The Bruins Hockey Director will review the         coaches, officials, parents, players and spectators.
   complaint within 24-72 hours after notification    The USA Hockey SafeSport Handbook is intended
   and will contact the individual(s) filing the      to update and collect USA Hockey’s various
   complaint to further assess and review the         policies to protect its participants from all types
   problem.                                           of misconduct and abuse.
5. The individual(s) against whom the complaint       More information on the topics listed above can
   has been filed shall appear before the Bruins      be found in the Safe Sport Program Handbook.
   Hockey Director and asked to respond to the        http://www.usahockey/safesport.
   complaint.
6. The Bruins Hockey Director, acting in the best
   interest of the GNPD, will further investigate
   the complaint as deemed appropriate and is
   authorized to enforce disciplinary actions as
   appropriate. These actions may include written
   warnings and/or temporary and/or permanent
   suspension from the program.

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