Social Media Policy

The definition of social media includes internet mediums, websites, apps etc. that allow users to communicate online. Such media includes (but is not limited to) Facebook, Instagram,TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), Snapchat, personal email, and others.

This policy applies to all Board Members, officers, officials, parents, volunteers, and players of Sauk Prairie Youth Hockey.

Social media plays an important role in our community and our Association. SPYHA respects the right of all Association teams, players, officers, and families to express their views and support for the organization publicly. It is expected that all SPYHA members will conduct their social media use (with respect to the Association) in an appropriate, professional, and respectful manner.

Posts, comments, remarks of an inappropriate or offensive nature will not be tolerated and will be subject to disciplinary action. Intellectual property of the Association (such as team logos, pictures, and graphic artwork) must likewise be used in a respectful and professional manner.

The following are examples of conduct through social media and networking mediums that are considered violations of the SPYHA Social Networking Policy and may be subject to disciplinary action by the SPYHA Board of Directors.

• Statements deemed to be critical of SPYHA volunteers (or officials) or detrimental to the welfare of a player, Team, or the Association.
• Negative or derogatory comments about a team (including opposing teams or players), league, programs, stakeholders/sponsors, players, or any member of SPYHA.
• Any form of bullying, harassment or threats against players or officials. This includes emailing of a harassing nature to/from Board Members, Team Officers, SPYHA members and staff, on-ice and off-ice officials, players, players' family members and supporters.
• Posting photos, videos (including LiveBarn clips) with intent to single out individual players, officials, or teams without receiving advance permission.
• Photographs, videos, or comments promoting negative influences or criminal behavior, including but not limited to: drug use, alcohol abuse, public intoxication, hazing, sexual exploitation, etc.
• Inappropriate, derogatory, racist, or sexist comments of any kind.

SPYHA will investigate reported violation(s) of this policy. If a violation is determined to have occurred, SPYHA will impose an appropriate punishment in accordance with the Association Code of Conduct and Discipline Policies.