ISLAMIC INSTITUTE BALL HOCKEY LEAGUE

[IIBHL]

CODE OF CONDUCT

COACHES AND VOLUNTEERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THIS CODE OF CONDUCT IS STRICTLY FOLLOWED BY ALL PLAYERS.

The IIBHL is a Muslim league. The following conduct is expected from everyone involved in the IIBHL:

• Sportsmanship, Sportsmanship, Sportsmanship.
• Respect for each other, the volunteers and spectators.
• Respect for the gym: use sticks with approved plastic blades (no wooden blades) and throw all trash in the garbage cans provided.
• Islamic conduct and dress code (no shorts above knees allowed).
• Meeting in the middle for a short dua before games, and meeting again after games to shake hands.
• Helping out whenever needed (setting up before games, putting away equipment, cleaning up and returning the gym after games to an acceptable state before leaving).
• Respect for prayer times: when the azan is heard, all activities must stop IMMEDIATELY and everyone should prepare for Isha prayer.
• Respect for those still praying: after Isha, DO NOT START TALKING OR PLAYING until you are given the ok to do so.
• Respect for the classrooms: no one is allowed in the classrooms or out in the hallways next to the classrooms.

The following conduct is strictly prohibited for all IIBHL players:*

• Hockey playing of any kind in the hallways or lobby outside of the gym.
• Use of the stick in a dangerous manner during games.
• Slap shots (raising your stick above the shoulder before taking a shot).
• Swearing or trash-talking before, during or after games, or anywhere on IIT premises.
• Bullying on IIT premises or electronically (text, email, social media).
• Excessive contact during a game, and any contact with someone against the wall.
• Fighting or any other aggressive behaviour.
• Unsportsmanlike conduct contrary to the spirit of brotherhood that the IIBHL promotes.
• Smoking/drugs/alcohol.
• Vandalizing/defacing/damaging the building in any way.
• Any other anti-Islamic behaviour.

*The above violations will be dealt with severely and will entail disciplinary action ranging from suspension and/or ejection from the league to legal action.