Bowie Hockey Club Members,

The League Athletics (LA) platform that the BHC website runs on is being sunset by our provider. This provider also owns the SportsEngine (SE) platform, and we will be migrating to SE over the span of the next few months.

The first part of the migration will be to create any registrations for new programs on the SE platform. This will start with the 2023-24 Travel tryouts. The current BHC website will still be available, but the link provided for registrations will take you to the SE registration system. It is important to note that SE has recommended to us that no user data be migrated from the LA based site to the new SE site, which means user accounts on the BHC website will not be migrated. If you do not already have an account with SE, you will be prompted to create one during the registration process. If you do have an existing SE account, you will be able to use any existing family members you have during registration, and see Bowie Hockey Club teams in your account once your player has been assigned to one.

If you have any questions, please contact webmaster@bowiehockey.org.

CONGRATULATIONS to players and coaches of 8U Gold as they are the 2022 Travel Sports 25th Annual Jingle Bell Skate Tournament CHAMPIONS!

This team won all 5 games and won the Championship game vs The St. James 11-5. #BowieProud #BowieHockeyClub #BHC8UHockeyRocks #HappyNewYear2023

CONGRATULATIONS to players and coaches of 8U Gold as they are the 2022 Travel Champs Halloween Howl Hershey Tournament CHAMPIONS!

This team won all 5 games and won the Championship game vs Steel city Ice Renegades 8-0. #BowieProud #BowieHockeyClub #BHC8UHockeyRocks 

CONGRATULATIONS to players and coaches of 10U Black as they are the 2022 Ice Works St. Patrick's Day Tournament CHAMPIONS!

CONGRATULATIONS to players and coaches of 8U Gold as they are the 2022 Ice Works St. Patrick's Day Tournament Second Place Winners!

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY

USA Hockey is committed to creating a safe and fair environment for all participants. Respect for the game, the opponents, coaches and officials are a critical part of the environment that is created. This Zero Tolerance Policy summarizes required actions to be taken when violations occur.

All players, coaches, officials, team officials and administrators and parents/spectators are required to maintain a sportsmanlike and educational atmosphere before, during and after all USA Hockey sanctioned games. Thus, the following points of emphasis must be implemented by all USA Hockey participants and spectators.

Players

A minor penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct (zero tolerance) shall be assessed whenever a player:

1) Openly disputes or argues any decision by an official.
2) Taunts or incites an opponent.
3) Visually creates a disturbance during the game.

Any time that a player persists in any of these actions, they shall be assessed a misconduct penalty. A game misconduct shall result if the player continues such action.

Coaches

A minor penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct (zero tolerance) shall be assessed whenever a coach:

1) Openly disputes or argues any decision by an official.
2) Uses obscene, profane, or abusive language to anyone at any time.
3) Visually displays any sign of dissatisfaction with an official’s decision including standing on the boards or standing in the bench doorway with the intent of inciting the officials, players, or spectators.

Any time that a coach persists in any of these actions, they shall be assessed a game misconduct penalty.

In addition, any player/coach who uses language that is hateful or discriminatory in nature anywhere in the rink before, during or after the game shall be penalized under Rule 601(e.3) resulting in a match penalty. Such behavior is reprehensible and has absolutely no place in our game. The offender shall be immediately suspended until a hearing is conducted by the governing USA Hockey Affiliate or Junior League.

Officials

Officials are required to conduct themselves in a businesslike, sportsmanlike, impartial and constructive manner at all times. The actions of an official must be above reproach. Actions such as “baiting” or inciting players or coaches are strictly prohibited.

Officials are strongly encouraged to introduce themselves to the coaches prior to the game to establish a basis of mutual respect and to facilitate/define in-game communication.

Officials are ambassadors of the game and must always conduct themselves with this responsibility in mind.

Parents/Spectators

Parents are expected to be a positive role model by treating all players, coaches, officials and fellow spectators with respect and support.

The game will be stopped by game officials when parents/ spectators displaying inappropriate and disruptive behavior interfere with other spectators or the game. The game officials will identify violators to the coaches for the purpose of removing parents/ spectators from the spectator’s viewing and game area. Once removed, play will resume. Lost time will not be replaced, and violators may be subject to further disciplinary action by the local governing body. This inappropriate and disruptive behavior shall include:

1) Use of obscene, profane, or abusive language to anyone at any time.
2) Taunting of players, coaches, officials or other spectators by means of baiting, ridiculing, threat of physical violence or physical violence.
3) Throwing of any object in the spectators viewing area, players bench, penalty box or on ice surface, directed in any manner as to create a safety hazard.

USA Hockey strongly recommends that each local youth hockey registered team designate a volunteer to serve as a parent/spectator monitor during all team games. This monitor will, ideally, address inappropriate spectator behavior prior to the situation escalating to the point it has an impact on the game. This designated monitor shall have the full support of the youth hockey association and the arena management to remove any spectator in violation of the Zero Tolerance Policy.

Administrators

Administrators are the key to building a positive, growing, and safe USA Hockey community. Create a culture that is:

1) Welcoming
2) Protected
3) Respected
4) Connected
5) Valued

Administrators are responsible for enforcing the rules and policies established and approved by USA Hockey, their Affiliate, and their Association or Club. This includes taking disciplinary action, as deemed appropriate, towards any parent/spectator removed from a game as a result of a violation of the Zero Tolerance Policy.

CLICK LINK BELOW TO VIEW ENTIRE PVAHA LETTER

Potomac Valley Amateur Hockey Association (PVAHA) released protocols and guidance regarding violation of USAH's rule 601(e)3-use of language that is offensive, hateful or discriminatory in nature.

These protocols outline the procedures officials must follow if they see, hear, or if it is reported that hateful or discriminatory actions have occurred before, during or after a youth hockey game. This protocol applies to all games sanctioned by PVAHA, which includes all CBHL and CCHL games.

https://cdn2.sportngin.com/attachments/document/2fe4-2501486/PVAHA_Rule_601_E_3_Protocols.pdf#_ga=2.64696875.581328018.1631551478-243423826.1596397972