24 Hour Rule

To ensure that all members of our association are treated fairly and with respect, we encourage everyone to communicate in a positive manner and to follow certain guidelines when discussing issues about practices and games.
 
When an issue occurs and a party has a resulting complaint to make or issue to be resolved, they are asked to wait 24 hours. The parent/guardian or coaching staff, can then put the issue in writing and submit it to the appropriate party. Whether this issue is labelled as coaching error, team mate interference, parent conflict or any other of a number of possible situations, it is very important that all parties involved take the full 24 hours to remove or decrease the emotional element so that the actual issue can be resolved quickly, in a civilized manner, and to everyone's satisfaction.
 
If there are any problems with players or parents that a coach or manager is unable resolve, the coach or manager will contact the convenor. The CPGHA Executive will help resolve this issue in collaboration with the coach. Remedies can include a player suspension in practices and games. Any conflicts that arise should never be discussed in front of children.


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