Game & conduct / 2026 - 2027

Everyone plays an important role in making sure that all members feel welcome and safe in our hockey community. Southwest Hockey strongly supports showing RESPECT and supporting the inclusion of all members!

IMPORTANT: Anyone witnessing an act of abuse where they are fearful for their own safety and/or the safety of others; should use their best judgement to whether or not the Calgary Police Service should be involved.

  • Where a serious threat persists, it is NOT appropriate to wait to go through the Southwest Hockey Game & Conduct Process. 
  • In these situations, when safe to do so, notify the President of Southwest Hockey as soon as possible: president@southwesthockey.ca

GENERAL COMMUNICATION PROCESS

This is the communication process for matters that fall outside the Southwest Hockey Game and Conduct Policy. 

Parents, Legal Guardians, and Participants are NOT to directly contact the Hockey Calgary League Chairs, Hockey Calgary Governors, or Hockey Calgary Staff unless otherwise instructed by Southwest Hockey.

Parents, Legal Guardians, and Participants ARE TO contact their Head Coach / Team Manager as a first point of contact, and must follow a 24-Hour 'Cooling Off' period, as required.

INCIDENT REPORTING - within southwest hockey

These procedures have been implemented by Southwest Hockey in order to establish a process that assists members with understanding expectations relating to conduct on and off the ice.

Failure to comply with the Standard of Conduct and Game and Conduct objectives may result in disciplinary actions.

Please review the Game & Conduct Communication Tree AND Game & Conduct Policy BEFORE submitting an Incident Form.

INCIDENT REPORTING - OFFICIALS

Any complaints about Officials by coaches, managers, players, or spectators must be sent to the Member Association President for endorsement and onward delivery to Hockey Calgary for possible action.

Do NOT first contact Hockey Calgary, Central Region, Hockey Alberta or Hockey Canada.

The complaint MUST go to the Southwest Hockey President FIRST!

GAME AND CONDUCT RESOURCES

HOCKEY ALBERTA MALTREATMENT

A national reporting system has been implemented to eradicate discrimination of all forms from the game. The Playing Rules and system includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, ethnic origin, skin colour, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability.

Incidents of Maltreatment that occur on or off-ice may be reported. Certain infractions also include an indefinite suspension pending a hearing, as well as mandatory hearings for repeat offenders. Incidents may be reported by the official or through the Independent Safe Sport Complaint Process.

Hockey Alberta is committed to ensuring an investigation of all reports of Maltreatment, Bullying or Harassment involving participants takes place.

INDEPENDENT SAFE SPORT

Hockey Canada and its Members want to end the culture of silence that exists in parts of hockey. To help ensure that we are a safe space for raising concerns, Hockey Canada established a new, fully independent, and confidential reporting mechanism for all individuals regarding any incidents involving Hockey Canada santioned programming.

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