Policies
These are the public policies that govern Canadian Blind Hockey’s programs, events and community. Everyone taking part in Blind Hockey is expected to know and follow them.
Each policy opens as a PDF document (in English).
Code of Conduct
The full standard of behaviour expected of everyone affiliated with Canadian Blind Hockey — athletes, officials, staff and team personnel — on and off the ice, including maltreatment, the duty to report child abuse, and integrity in sport.
Code of Conduct & Declaration of Principles
The short, plain-language conduct expectations for our programs and events, alongside hockey’s Declaration of Principles as endorsed by Hockey Canada, the IIHF, the NHL and others.
Read the Code of Conduct & Declaration of Principles policy (PDF)
Recognition and Prevention of Abuse, Bullying and Harassment Policies
How Canadian Blind Hockey defines and prevents abuse, neglect, bullying and harassment, the duty to report, and how to raise a concern or complaint.
Read the Recognition and Prevention of Abuse, Bullying and Harassment Policies policy (PDF)
Concussion Code of Conduct
Our commitment under Rowan’s Law: preventing concussions, recognizing and reporting them, and the removal-from-sport and return-to-play protocol.
Player Eligibility Requirements: Visual Impairment Criteria
The visual-impairment criteria for recreational and competitive Blind Hockey, including the IBSA B1–B3 classifications used for competitive divisions.
Read the Player Eligibility Requirements: Visual Impairment Criteria policy (PDF)
Questions about any of these policies? Email info@blindicehockey.com.