HoCo continues to be known as a club where good sportsmanship is mandatory for coaches, athletes, spectators, and parents.
Code of Conduct
Spectators at all times must be role models for good sportsmanship. Ridiculing the play of our athletes, decision making of our coaching staff or a bad call by an official will not be tolerated. HoCo Parents/Spectators are here to provide positive support, and encouragement for athletes and must adhere to our code of ethics.
Encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, and officials at every game, practice, or associated sports event.
Treat officials with respect, regardless of their decision.
Respect opposing players, spectators, and coaches.
Any parent/spectator removed from any HoCo event by coaches, officials or tournament staff must leave the site immediately. Parents who are removed from a game are not allowed at the site on the day or night of the succeeding contest. The head coach must inform the director of the situation as soon as possible. The director will then work with the advisory board to decide if and when this parent/spectator can return to the sidelines.
We understand that parents will, at times, disagree with a coach. If that happens, the following expectations are to be followed.
Talk to your coach first. Do not go over her or his head directly to the director.
Do not confront a coach with a concern or complaint immediately following a game or practice or tournament.
Wait at least 24 hours to contact a coach.
If after 24 hours you still feel the need to discuss an issue with your daughter’s coach, please make this conversation private.
Reach out to the coach via email and request a time to converse with them.
Give them a brief outline of your concerns so that they can be prepared with information that will address your concerns.
Abusive, confrontational and/or anonymous contacts with our coaches will not be tolerated under any circumstances. If such an incident should occur, it may subject the individual involved, their daughter and their family to disciplinary action, including suspension from or expulsion from the HoCo.
After discussing your concerns with your daughter’s coach, if you do not feel the situation was adequately addressed, please contact the club director.