All players, umpires, coaches, parents and supporters should be aware that at Jersey Hockey we fully endorse the England Hockey Code of Ethics And Behaviour.

Sadly I have received a number of reports recently that these standards are not being met, especially with regard to conduct towards our umpires. As an umpire I know that we do not get every decision correct but I'd suggest we make far less mistakes during a game than the players we are officiating! Please therefore consider carefully your actions and conduct towards our officials. We need more umpires to volunteer but the current situation is not encouraging people to get involved and worse we are seeing people refuse to be involved.

Please therefore review the following general codes and let's together ensure we are creating the right environment on and off the pitch.

Expected minimum standards of behaviour and conduct.

All individuals involved in hockey will, at all times:

• Respect the spirit of fair play in hockey. This is more than playing
• within the rules. It also incorporates the concepts of friendship,
• respect for others and always participating with the right spirit.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others.
• Conduct themselves in a manner that takes all reasonable measures to protect their own safety and the safety of others.
• Promote the reputation of the sport and take all possible steps to prevent it from being brought into disrepute.
• Protect themselves and others involved in the game from verbal or physical abuse and threatening or intimidating behaviour.
• Never use inappropriate language or gestures.
• Abide by the EH Safeguarding and Protecting Young People in
• Hockey Policy and Procedures and Good Practice Guidelines.
• Abide by the EH Equality Policy.
• Abide by the EH Anti-doping Rules.
• Take personal responsibility to ensure that they are suitably insured for their activities.

https://www.englandhockey.co.uk/governance/rules-and-regulations/code-of-ethics-and-behaviour

Thank you

James Wetherall
Jersey Hockey President