As a member club of USA Hockey, we are required to follow the rules and regulations defined by USA Hockey.

Our club bylaws require a membership vote to change.

As a member club of Missouri Hockey, we are required to follow the rules and regulations defined by Missouri Hockey.

Club polices are rules and procedures that have been voted on by the board of directors. In the past, these policies have been stored within board meeting minutes. We are efforting to move all policies to this page, but as of now this page is incomplete. As the board clarifies previously voted policies or add new ones, they will be posted below.

Fundraising Policy

All fundraising is 100% voluntary. No team member/family shall be compelled or mandated to participate in any fundraising activity by team vote, nor be forced to “buyout” of any activity at any price, without exception. All team members/families shall only be responsible for their pro-rata share of team expenses for the season and are thus free to meet the financial obligation however is best for them.

As a matter of practice, team fundraising must comply with the following:

1. Fundraising ideas shall be presented to the entire team so that all members have the opportunity to participate. Prior to solicitation for an “in” or “out” by family decision, a best estimate of “up front” costs must be disclosed.
2. Team members/families will opt “in” (participate) or “out” (not participate) of all team fundraising activities by email to the team manager.
3. Team members/families that opt in are committed and cannot back out @ a later date if they change their mind. If there are expenses associated with putting on the fundraiser, they will write a check up front to cover the expenses/costs associated with the event. These funds will be kept in a separate fundraiser ledger.
4. If the fundraiser is large scale in nature, i.e. mouse races, the participants will determine the profit sharing arrangement . 
5. For team members/families that opt out, they have no involvement. As far as they are concerned, the fundraiser doesn’t exist. They will not cover expenses for the event or share in the profits generated.

All installment payments will be made via automatic draft on a monthly basis.  They will be charged to the card on record with the club member and will continue on the payment plan outlined in the registration process.  It is the responsibility of the member to make sure payments are made and account remains in good standing.

If a member account becomes 60 days delinquent at any time, the player will be removed from their team until the account balance is brought back to “current.”  Member will not be permitted to practice, play in any games or participate in any tournaments with the team. In addition, player will not be permitted to register for any additional St. Peters programs (camps, pond hockey, etc.) until season dues for delinquent account are paid in full.

Should an account refuse to pay, the member/player will be put on the “no play” list with MO Hockey.  This means that the member/player will not be able to register for any other USA Hockey Organization until account balance is settled/paid in full to St. Peters Hockey Club.

The expectation is for members to follow the monthly installment schedule agreed to during the registration process.  However, the club understands that situations may arise that may cause an account to become delinquent. Members may, at any point, contact the Treasurer or Club Business Manager, to work out an alternative payment arrangement, if necessary.  All situations/discussions remain confidential and are shared on a need to know basis. In the event of extreme financial hardship, the Treasurer or Club Business Manager should be contacted to discuss a solution.

In addition to the development of our hockey players and enjoyment of the sport of hockey, the safety and protection of our participants is central to Saint Peters Hockey program’s goals. Saint Peters adheres to USA Hockey’s SafeSport Program as a means to help protect its participants from physical abuse, sexual abuse and other types of misconduct, including emotional abuse, bullying, threats, harassment and hazing. To help prevent abuse or misconduct from occurring in our locker rooms, Saint Peters has adopted the following locker room policy. This policy is designed to maintain personal privacy, reduce the risk of misconduct in locker rooms, and for mixed-gender teams, to provide appropriate privacy for all players as well as fair opportunities for the players to receive coaching. 

At the Saint Peters Rec Plex South rink, there are nine (9) locker rooms available for our program’s use. Each of the South rink locker rooms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6, and 7 and 8 shares a restroom and shower area with its respective locker room. The ninth locker room resides between locker rooms 2 and 3, has no restroom attached. At the Saint Peters Rec Plex north rink, there are four (4) locker rooms available for our program’s use. Some teams in our program may also travel to play games at other rinks, and those locker rooms, rest rooms and shower facilities will vary from location to location. Saint Peters Hockey team organizers will attempt to provide information on the locker room facilities in advance of games away from our home arena. At arenas for which you are unfamiliar, parents should plan to have extra time and some flexibility in making arrangements for their child to dress, undress and shower if desired. 

Locker Room Monitoring 

Saint Peters Hockey typically uses locker rooms and changing areas no more than 30-45 minutes before and after practices and games. This allows for direct and regular monitoring of locker room areas. Consistent with USA Hockey’s Safe Sport program, a coach or designated adult (parent) who has completed SafeSport training and Missouri Hockey’s background screening, must check out a key for their team’s assigned locker room. The coach or designated adult should obtain from the facility the assigned locker room key, unlock the locker room, and ensure it is empty. The coach or designated adult should not enter the locker room with a player (other than their own child) until such time as another coach, designated adult, or additional player arrives. It is strongly recommended that (except in the case of emergency) two (2) coaches or designated and certified adults be present at all times that players are in the locker room. This practice/procedure should be maintained through departure from the locker room. 

If a discussion by the coaches and/or designated adult is desired outside of the range of hearing of the players, it can be accomplished so long as the coach and/or designated adult is within arms-reach of the locker room. Regular and frequent checks should be made of the activities in the locker room at any time the coach and/or designated adult is outside the locker room. Any meeting or discussion with an individual player must have a second coach or designated adult in attendance.

Parents in Locker Rooms 

Except for players of groups 8U and below, parents are discouraged from entering locker rooms unless it is truly necessary. If a player in an older age group needs assistance with their uniform or gear, if the player is or may be injured, or a player’s disability warrants assistance, the parent should request permission of the coach or designated adult to enter the locker room. If access by a parent of the opposite gender of the team occupying the locker room is requested, access should only be granted (except in the case of an emergency) after the entire team is no longer in a state of undress.

Naturally, with our youngest age groups it is often necessary for parents to assist the players getting dressed. We encourage parents to teach their players as young as possible how to get dressed so that players will learn as early as possible how to get dressed independently. In circumstances where parents are permitted in the locker room, coaches are permitted to ask that the parents leave for a short time before the game and for a short time after the game so that the coaches may address the players. As players get older, the coach may at their discretion prohibit parents from a locker room, in which case any required assistance by the parent will only be allowed outside the locker room. 

Mixed Gender Teams 

Please see the USA Hockey guidance at the link below:

https://portal.usahockey.com/cx/vice-president/governance/co-ed_locker_room_policy.pdf

Cell Phones and Other Mobile Recording Devices 

Cell phones and other mobile devices with recording capabilities, including voice recording, still cameras and video cameras, are not permitted to be used in the locker rooms. If phones or other mobile devices must be used, they should be taken outside of the locker room. 

Prohibited Conduct and Reporting 

Saint Peters Hockey prohibits all types of physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, bullying, threats, harassment and hazing, as described and defined in the USA Hockey SafeSport Handbook, and or Saint Peters Rec Plex policy, Saint Peters City Ordnance, and Missouri Law. Participants, employees or volunteers in Saint Peters Spirit may be subject to disciplinary action for violation of these locker room policies or for engaging in any misconduct or abuse or that violates the USA Hockey SafeSport Policies. Reports of any actual or suspected violations can be made to USA Hockey at SafeSport@usahockey.org or 1-800-888-4656

REFUND POLICY

Refunds (minus a 5% administration fee) may be requested up until placement on a team. Leaving the club after being placed on a team results in forfeiture of initial deposit amount. Partial refunds due to significant injury with over 60 days of the season missed or relocation are often honored but must be requested through the club treasurer. Please note, this does not apply to the St Louis Sting.

Appeal Process for St. Peters Hockey Club and St. Louis Sting Hockey Club: Initial Discipline Decisions

Initial Decisions

All initial discipline decisions will be made by the St. Peters Hockey Club’s Discipline Coordinator.

Appeal Process

1. Filing an Appeal
2. To appeal a discipline decision, submit an electronic written appeal with a $100 fee, which will be donated to the St. Louis Youth Hockey Foundation.
3. Review by Appeals Committee
4. The designated Appeals Committee will review the appeal based on the submitted information and relevant evidence.
5. Further Appeals
6. If unsatisfied with the Appeals Committee's decision, the appealing party may further appeal to the St. Peters Hockey Club Board or St. Louis Sting POD representatives (if a current member). Additional appeals can be filed with Missouri Hockey.

Important Notes

• Members must abide by the Discipline Coordinator's decision while the appeal is pending.
• Appeals must be submitted within 14 days of receiving the initial decision.
• The Appeals Committee and Board aim to address appeals promptly and fairly.