Code of Conduct
Every member of the Detroit Mission Stars Organization will always exhibit the highest levels of sportsmanship and behavior on and off the floor. All individuals, whether player, parent, coach, or administrator of the program, will support and comply fully with the Zero Tolerance programs enacted by USA Hockey. No disrespectful or unsportsmanlike behavior will be tolerated by the Organization. This Code of Conduct will be closely adhered to. The Organization reserves the right to dismiss players and/or parents not abiding by it, or any other rules that the teams sets.

Individual Roles / Responsibilities

Specific guidelines are as follows:

• Displaying good sportsmanship at all times
• Respecting teammates, opponents, coaches, referees, and facilities
• Honoring all team rules, regulations and guidelines as determined by the head coach
• Being responsible for attending practices, games, and team functions
• Putting the needs of the team before your individual needs
• Displaying a positive attitude, work ethic and discipline at all times
• Supporting the entire Detroit Mission Stars Organization not only your team
• Jerseys will only be worn during Detroit Mission Stars events
• Keeping all equipment in good condition

Organization Roles / Responsibilities

The primary aim of the Detroit Mission Stars Youth Program is:

• To teach individual fundamental skills and team strategies
• To teach / develop a team system: offensively and defensively
• To motivate players to excel, both on and off the floor, by developing positive physical, mental and emotional habits
• To promote family, academic and athletic success – IN THAT ORDER!
• To invoke good physical health and nutritional habits
• To promote the understanding of strengths and weaknesses and how to improve
• To develop positive life skills through involvement with your team/program to exceed beyond the game of hockey. "LIFE SKILLS THROUGH SPORTS"

   Mission Statement
Our Mission revolves around developing young athletes to excel on the floor as athletes and more importantly, as good students and upstanding members of the community off the floor. We believe that an athlete’s dedication to the sport is reflected in their educational commitment, physical preparation and well-being, work ethic, respect for coaches, opponents, referees, and in all facilities that competition takes place.

The Detroit Mission Stars program will not be measured by their trophy count, but how they develop into young adults for the tough challenges of today’s society. We believe that through athletics and a solid team concept, this can be achieved. The Detroit Mission Stars Code of Conduct is to be upheld to the highest standards by all involved with the Organization - players, coaches, managers and parents! We will hold all members of the Organization to a strict tolerance to uphold our values of this game and WILL NOT let winning over shadow our goal.