Disciplinary
St. Neots HC has a disciplinary policy to encourage good conduct when representing the Club on and off the field, and to provide a framework for dealing equably with disciplinary incidents

The procedure only applies to members of the Club and only members should play. Membership consists of paying the annual subscription.

Before, during and after matches (including travel), at training and social events, etc. members are representing SNHC and the Club will be judged by how they act. All members are ambassadors for the Club.

Team discipline on the field is the primary responsibility of the team captains. Indiscipline on the field shall be dealt with by the Captain/Club Captain:

Green Card

a word of caution to the offender

Yellow Card

stronger word of caution plus a penalty (e.g. fine)

Red Card

disciplinary meeting plus a penalty (e.g. fine)

The Club Secretary must be informed of all players receiving either a Red or Yellow Card

Minor e.g. non-violent conduct, swearing, spitting
- verbal warning by team or Club Captain. Repeated offences may require a more serious penalty
Non-minor e.g. aggravated/threatening behaviour, verbal/racist abuse, report from another club
- written warning from the Club Secretary and possibly team demotion and/or match ban
Serious e.g. violent conduct, fighting, theft
- written warning from the Club Secretary and disciplinary meeting

A disciplinary meeting shall be held for red cards and serious incidents or if repeated offences necessitate a strong response. The meeting should include the offender, Club Captain, team captain (if appropriate) and an impartial member of St. Neots HC Committee. The meeting should determine the facts and decide an appropriate penalty taking into account any league requirements. The output should be:

A written report of the circumstances and action taken which should be copied to the relevant league secretary (where appropriate) or a punishment fitting for the offence.