Bullying Policy

The ERBHL is committed to help reduce and prevent the bullying of participants. Written & Cyber bullying is defined as harmful actions that are communicated via written or electronic media and are intended to embarrass, harm, or slander another ERBHL participant.

Some examples of the bullying policy are:

1. Continually criticizing the target’s abilities.
2. Blaming the target of the bullying for mistakes.
3. Repeated insults or put downs of the target.
4. Denying or discounting the targets accomplishment.
5. Threats of and actual physical violence toward the target.

Written &/or cyber bullying in the ERBHL will be dealt with as per the following:

• Information will be gathered from sources pertaining to the incident and reviewed by the league.
• Directors may be called upon for input on an individual basis for certain cases.
• 1st offence under the policy is a 3 game suspension.
• 2nd offence is an indefinite suspension. The player will remain under suspension while the case is investigated and dealt with by the AMBHL.

Note: Should there be a need for RCMP involvement, all information will be passed to the local authorities.