USA Hockey Core Values

Sportsmanship:

Foremost of all values is to learn a sense of fair play. Be humble in victory, gracious in defeat. We will foster friendship with teammates and opponents alike.

Respect for the Individual:

Treat all others as you expect to be treated.

Integrity:

We seek to foster honesty and fair play beyond mere strict interpretation of the rules and regulations of the game.

Pursuit of Excellence at the Individual, Team, and Organizational Levels:

Each member of the organization, whether player, volunteer or staff, should seek to perform each aspect of the game to the highest level of their ability.

Enjoyment:

It is important for the hockey experience to be fun, satisfying and rewarding for all participants.

Loyalty:

We aspire to teach loyalty to the ideals and fellow members of the sport of hockey.

Teamwork:

We value the strength of learning to work together. The use of teamwork is reinforced and rewarded by success in the hockey experience.