1. All members and participants, involved in any and all EMHA activities and events, shall at all times conduct themselves in accordance with standards of behaviour set out in the  EMHA CODE OF CONDUCT  copy of which is attached hereto.
2. The Executive reserves the right to reject membership in such cases where a previous record of behaviour unbecoming a member of the Association has been evident.
3. Membership may be revoked at any time, to an individual who has been deemed by the Executive to be in contravention of By-Law Number One or the Rules of Operation.  Such action shall only result after recommendation of the Executive Committee, and a majority vote of the Executive Committee.
   

1. Coach’s Code
   
   All coaches are expected to:
   
   i. Do their best to demonstrate “Good Sportsmanship” at all times. They will not condone, permit, defend, or engage in actions, on or off the ice, which are not consistent with good sportsmanship;
   
   ii. Communicate with players, parents, officials, trainers, volunteers, and administrators honestly, generously, fairly and with integrity; 
   
   iii. Set attainable goals for the team and individual players while encouraging safety and fun for everyone;
   
   iv. Lead by example, and respect the rules of the game;
   
   v. Work continuously to learn more about the game and to improve their coaching skills;
   
   vi. Pay attention to and consider changing social, family and economic environments that may influence the attitudes and behaviour of players.
   
2. Trainer’s  Code
   
   All trainers are expected to:
   
   i. Do their best to demonstrate “Good Sportsmanship” at all times. They will not condone, permit, defend, or engage in actions, on or off the ice, which are not consistent with good sportsmanship;
   
   ii. Do their best to protect the players; their safety shall be the trainers primary concern;
   
   iii. Encourage good nutrition and physical fitness for all players;
   
   iv. Strive to provide the highest standard of training appropriate to players' ages, strength, and skills and will seek medical advice whenever necessary;
   
   v. Work to improve their skills as required.
   
3. Player’s Code
   
   All players are expected to:
   
   i. do their best to demonstrate “Good Sportsmanship” at all times, not defend or engage in actions on or off the ice, which are not consistent with good sportsmanship;
   
   ii. play and compete for their own enjoyment, as well as for their team and community;
   
   iii. have fun, make friends, improve their skills and play safely;
   
   iv. learn, understand and respect the rules of the game;
   
   v. respect the rights and consider the safety of other players, coaches, trainers, officials, administrators, volunteers and parents;
   
   vi.   avoid drugs, tobacco and alcohol.
   
4. Parents /Spectator Code
   
   All parents and spectators are expected to:
   
   i. do their best to demonstrate “Good Sportsmanship” at all times. They will not condone, permit, defend, or engage in actions, on or off the ice, which are not consistent with good sportsmanship;
   
   ii. encourage their child to do his or her best, have fun and demonstrate good sportsmanship, how to win and lose gracefully and will lead by example;
   
   iii. help their child to understand and respect the rules of the game;
   
   iv. encourage their child to remember that he or she is part of a team and to work for the good of the team;
   
   v. respect the rights and feelings of officials, coaches, trainers, players, volunteers and administrators;
   
   vi. work to support, not undermine, their efforts.

Members of the Association are required to declare a conflict of interest in matters where their vote could potentially result in their own personal benefit - financially or otherwise.  Members shall not vote in such instances.  The Executive shall make a ruling where the question of a conflict of interest has been declared or arises.