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The Detroit Hockey Association's (DHA) bylaws speak to a spirit of mutual respect and teamwork amongst and between players, parents, coaches, fans, and board-members:

Section 11: Parents/Guardians
Item 1: Responsibilities
Parental supervision is mandatory.


Item 2: Involvement
Parental involvement is encouraged by the DHA.  
Parents assuming support roles are required to maintain good sportsmanship and an environment tailored to encourage each child enrolled in the program.



ARTICLE A-III: DISCIPLINE
The Board shall enforce each decision by a two third, majority vote.

Section 1: Players

Item 1: Minor Infractions
Coaches may suspend a player for up to (3) games whom:
a) Exhibits insubordination, poor attitude, improper language and/or lack of interest.
b) Arrives late.
c) Engages him/herself in destructive behavior.
Coaches must notify the President or Vice President within 72 hours of any disciplinary action
taken. Coaches must submit a Uniform Incident Report to the Board within one week of issuing
the discipline.  The Board may review, modify, or uphold the disciplinary action undertaken by
the coach (es).

Item 2: Major Infractions
Coaches may request, in writing, to the Board, the release of a player whom:
a) Exhibits habitual and deliberate insubordination, poor attitude, improper language and/or
lack of interest or excessively violent behavior (constant fighting in scrimmages or games).
b) Habitually arrives late.
c) Exhibits deviant, antisocial behavior.
d) Plays under the influence of, or found in possession of drugs or alcohol.
e) Possesses a weapon.
f) Deliberately and knowledgeably attempts to injure another player.

Section 2: Coaches/Managers

Item 1: Minor Infractions
The Board may discipline any Coach or Manager who:
a) Exhibits unsportsmanlike or discriminative conduct.
b) Verbally abuses players, officials and/or spectators.
c) Assigns ice time unequally.

Item 2: Major Infractions
The Board may remove any coach or manager permanently who:
a) Exhibits habitual and deliberate insubordination, poor attitude, improper language and/or
lack of interest.
b) Habitually arrives late and/or is absent for an extended period without notice.
c) Exhibits deviant, antisocial behavior.
d) Coaches/manages under the influence or in possession of drugs or alcohol.
e) Possesses a weapon, with the exception of law enforcement officers.
f) Habitually verbally abuses players, officials and/or spectators.
g) Violates DHA Policy (MORE)