As a member of the MBHA Provincial Team, it is my intention to represent the MBHA and my province with dignity 
and with a positive image on and off the playing surface, during the training period prior to the event and during 
any game play. I understand and will confirm to the following agreement:
A. General
1. Participants will always conduct themselves in a manner beneficial to the MBHA program. Members 
will wear their uniform or abide by the team dress code as requested. Participants shall remember 
that they are representing the MBHA and the Province of Manitoba. The conduct of all Participants is 
a reflection on the MBHA and the province.
2. Respect and consideration towards the public, coaches, volunteers, staff and other Participants is 
essential. 
3. Smoking is not advised for members of this program. Any involvement with non-prescription drugs 
may result in an automatic suspension from this program. Reporting of any irregular prescription 
drugs is mandatory prior to all event participation.
4. Consumption of alcoholic beverages is to be restricted to those team functions as deemed 
appropriate by the coaching staff.
5. Participants cannot give away, trade or sell any apparel or equipment supplied by the team prior to 
or during the tournament in which they were supplied. 
6. Members will all always adhere to MBHA and Canadian Ball Hockey Association Rules and 
regulations. Participants will not break any provincial, state, federal, or international laws.
7. Each member shall be liable for recovery of damage charges, should any such charges be levied, for 
damages done to any facility used or occupied by him or her, or to any equipment or apparel lent to 
him or her, either alone or in conjunction with others. If damages are considered caused by a 
member of the provincial team program, and that participant cannot be identified and refuses to step 
forward, the respective team will be invoiced for the damages, and the cost will be split between all 
of the Participants.
8. The respective provincial team coach will be required to submit a report to the MBHA following each 
event represented and may be required to rate the conduct of each team member or report any 
misconduct.
9. Participants must never make any public statements, or post on social media which may bring a poor 
image on the MBHA, the provincial team program, the respective provincial team, other participants, 
coaches, staff, or volunteers involved. As well they may not make public statements or post on social 
media which may bring poor image to the CBHA, game officials or competitors and their participants.
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10. Participants may be asked to get a medical exam, and upon asking would be required to pass such 
medical exam.
11. Participants must attain the minimum level of fitness as prescribed by the respective provincial team 
coach.
12. Participants are encouraged to participate in other activities and sports if they do not interfere with 
the provincial team program.
13. If a team member is involved in another sport or activity, the participants plan to meet the 
obligations of the provincial team program must be clearly identified to the respective team coach. 
The coach will then have the authority to determine that players eligibility to participate in the 
provincial team program.
B. The Provincial Team Program
1. The MBHA, through the provincial team program, agrees to provide, coaching and related services to 
the team participants. It is the responsibility of the MBHA to organize and conduct all formal and 
informal sessions.
2. The MBHA shall assist the team with funding grants that might be available to the provincial team 
program.
3. The MBHA agrees to help the coaching staff with access to technical, tactical, psychological, physical 
training, and rehabilitation programs. There will be periodical evaluations of these components.
4. Participants agree to participate fully in the team’s training program.
5. The Participants agree to support and participate or in their absence arrange for a substitute to 
participate in MBHA organized or sponsored fundraising projects (Bingos, Socials, Clinics, etc.)
6. Participants must report to the in advance to the respective team coach their intent of not attending 
team on and off playing surface training sessions or meetings. Members may be excused for 
educational, vocational, medical and other reasons as deemed appropriate by the respective team 
coach. The required time-period will be communicated clearly by the respective coach upon the 
participant’s selection to the provincial team program.
7. Participants shall strive to achieve their goals and objectives in all aspects of their preparations and 
those of the team.
8. Modifications of the program are at the discretion of the respective head coach of the participating 
team. These modifications will be communicated in writing to the MBHA board.
C. Travel
1. The team coach and staff are in full charge of the participants and shall use their discretion as to 
compliance with acceptance of the rules of conduct.
2. If a breach of conduct occurs, the coach will contact the participant (or their parents if they are under 
the age of majority) and may arrange for immediate transportation home at the expense of the 
participant (or their parents).
3. A curfew may be set by the respective coach at their discretion, and all participants shall be required 
to observe the stated curfew or risk suspension.
D. Safe Sport Adherence to Policy and Act
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All provincial team members are expected to contribute to a culture that is free 
from all forms of maltreatment. Participants are encouraged to learn more about safe 
sport, including how to report a maltreatment complaint and the potential impacts of 
experiencing maltreatment. Information about safe sport, reporting options, and available 
supports can be found on the Sport Manitoba’s Safe Sport webpage. Participants are 
responsible for familiarizing themselves with this information prior to participating in 
provincial team activities.
As a member and participant of the MBHA provincial team program, any team member who does not abide by the 
above-mentioned team rules, will be liable to penalization by:
1) Suspension and/or
2) Immediate dismissal from the provincial team program and/or
3) Withdrawal of part and/or all of privileges enjoyed as a member of the provincial team program 
and/or member of the MBHA.
This agreement shall be in effect as long as I am a member in good standing of the MBHA provincial team program. 

By checking off the box participant accepts the policy agreement.