Information from Hockey Alberta regarding Maltreatment Awareness Day and Rule 11.4

Please read the below information from Hockey Alberta, about Maltreatment Awareness Day:

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November 4 - Maltreatment Awareness Day - holds special meaning as it aligns with Rule 11.4 in the Hockey Canada rulebook, which addresses on-ice discrimination.

Rule 11.4 is a key component of creating an inclusive hockey environment, applying to all coaches, players, and officials.

This rule states: Any player or team official who engages in taunts, insults, or intimidation based on discriminatory grounds will be assessed a Gross Misconduct penalty. By enforcing Rule 11.4, Hockey Alberta aims to prevent discrimination and ensure respect, fairness, and safety for all involved in the game. It’s a vital step in making hockey a place where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to play.

If you are a player/ athlete, parent or family of an athlete, coach or team personnel, official, or MHA member, Hockey Alberta’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee has compiled a list of reminders and strategies that you can do to help move us forward in our steps to enhance the safety and inclusiveness of our spaces.

Edition 11.4 (24:08) ---- November 4, 2024 Maltreatment Awareness Day November 4 (11.4)   We're excited to launch this EDI edition of the Ice Times Newsletter on a significant day—November 4th, Maltreatment Awareness Day. Our goal is to provide the hockey community with resources, stories, and practical guidance to help make our game more inclusive for everyone. Through these EDI Newsletters, we aim to educate, share diverse perspectives, and support ongoing efforts to foster equity, diversity, and inclusion across all levels of hockey in Alberta. Thank you for joining us as we work together to create a more welcoming environment on and off the ice.

Maltreatment Awareness Day: On 11.4 we work together to create a respectful hockey culture