Use of the Internet by Players, Parents and Team Staff
Members of the WGMHA must not use the internet to talk negatively about other players, teams, etc.
Use of Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, e-mail or any other social media or electronic communication in a negative manner will not be tolerated. Evidence of any such communications is to be provided to the Board of Directors. A meeting will then be arranged for all parties involved, and suspensions may result.
The OWHA also has a Social Networking Policy:
Ontario Women’s Hockey Association Social Networking Policy
SOCIAL NETWORKING is defined as communicating through on-line communities of people such as, but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, blogging, etc.
The Ontario Women’s Hockey Association understands the importance of SOCIAL NETWORKING, however, it also allows for inappropriate unsupervised conduct which may be detrimental to the welfare of the OWHA, and the future of OWHA players.
The OWHA holds the entire OWHA community, including Executive Members, Managers, Coaches, Trainers, Players, Scouts, Support Staff, on/off-ice Officials and others who participate in SOCIAL NETWORKING to the same standards as it would with all other forms of media, including television, radio and print.
Inappropriate behaviour over SOCIAL NETWORKING media will not be tolerated and may result in disciplinary action being taken by the OWHA.