Incident Investigations

Improper conduct is detrimental to the development of players, coaches, officials and volunteers in minor hockey and can be directly linked to many quality participants exiting the game. Further to this point is the struggle that Minor Hockey Associations encounter in dealing with improper behavior in a proper and timely fashion.

The FMMHA Game and Conduct Manual was initiated to address issues of inappropriate conduct and is not intended to replace existing processes for handling rule infractions, referee’s calls, general hockey rules, etc.

If you feel an FMMHA code of conduct has been breeched, please fill in the form

 

Report Now
Coach Code of Conduct
Parent Code of Conduct
Player Code of Conduct
Administration Code of Conduct
Officials Code of Conduct

Breech of Conduct Review Procedure

Any FMMHA member may initiate a Incident Report  if they believe they have encountered "unacceptable behavior," as defined in the FMMHA Game and Conduct Manual. Once a complaint is initiated, the following process applies:

  1. Initial Report Submission
    The FMMHA League Governor will receive the initial incident report.

    • If the League Governor is directly involved in the incident, another Board member will assume responsibility.
  2. Initial Review
    The League Governor will review the incident report to determine if it meets the criteria outlined in the Game and Conduct Manual.

    • This process is not intended to overturn on-ice referee decisions.
    • If the complaint does not meet the criteria, the Governor will inform the complainant and provide the reasons for dismissal.
  3. Investigation Assignment
    If the incident report meets the criteria, the complainant will be notified, and a three-person investigation committee will be appointed from the Hockey Operations Committee.

    • If any FMMHA member is deemed to be at risk based on the report, the League Governor may issue an immediate suspension pending the review.
  4. Notice of Investigation
    A formal notice of investigation will be sent via email to all involved parties. Statements, witness accounts, and clarifying questions will be requested.
  5. Decision or Further Investigation
    • If sufficient evidence is gathered, the investigation committee will issue a written decision to the offending party.
    • If more information is needed, additional interviews or a hearing may be scheduled.
  6. Completion and Notification
    Once the investigation is complete and a decision is made, the complainant will be notified that the investigation is closed.

    • Due to privacy bylaws, the complainant will not be informed of the investigation's outcome.
Please Note:   Any member involved in the investigation that involves the president, Prior to the Investigation closure, forgoes the right to an appeal process.

Incident Report