Falsification of Information and Registration Integrity Policy

McKinney Ice Hockey Club (“MIHC”) requires accurate, complete, and honest information from all participants in order to protect player safety, comply with USA Hockey, TAHA, AT&T High School Hockey League, and SafeSport requirements, and maintain the integrity of its programs. This policy describes how MIHC handles any falsification, omission, or misrepresentation of information in registrations, applications, or related communications. 

This policy applies to all players, parents/guardians, coaches, team staff, volunteers, officials, and any other individuals seeking or holding membership or roster status with MIHC. It covers all methods of providing information to MIHC, including but not limited to online registration systems (such as Crossbar), USA Hockey registration submissions, written forms, emails, and verbal statements relied upon for eligibility or participation decisions. 

he following conduct is considered a serious violation of MIHC policy: 

• Providing false, misleading, or incomplete information in any MIHC or USA Hockey registration, application, waiver, or consent form. 
• Omitting material information that MIHC reasonably needs to make eligibility, safety, or disciplinary decisions (for example, prior suspensions, SafeSport restrictions, criminal history, school enrollment status, or league ineligibility). 
• Altering, forging, or misusing any USA Hockey registration, proof of insurance, age/grade verification, or identification documents submitted to MIHC. 
• Using another person’s identity, USA Hockey number, or credentials, or allowing another person to use your USA Hockey number or identity, in connection with MIHC activities. 

MIHC may take one or more of the following actions, in its reasonable and good‑faith discretion, when falsification of information is suspected or confirmed: 

• Immediate suspension or denial of registration, rostering, or participation while the matter is reviewed. 
• Requirement to provide documentation or verification (e.g., identification, school records, court or SafeSport documents) before any further participation. 
• Revocation of current season registration, removal from rosters, or loss of coaching/volunteer eligibility. 
• Termination of membership and/or permanent ineligibility to participate in any MIHC program, event, or activity, where the falsification is intentional, material, or repeated. 

Sanctions may apply to both the individual who falsified information and, where appropriate, the parent/guardian or adult responsible for completing the registration. 

Except where immediate action is necessary to protect safety or comply with a binding order from USA Hockey, TAHA, SafeSport, law enforcement, or a court, MIHC will generally: 

• Provide written notice of the alleged falsification and the potential actions under this policy. 
• Offer the individual an opportunity to respond and, where applicable, a disciplinary hearing consistent with MIHC’s Disciplinary Committee Policies & Procedures and USA Hockey Bylaw 10. 
• Issue a written decision that identifies the findings, the specific policy or bylaw provisions violated, and any sanctions imposed. 

Nothing in this policy limits MIHC’s ability to take immediate, temporary measures (including suspension or removal from activities) when reasonably necessary to protect minors, comply with SafeSport limitations, league or USA Hockey policies or manage legal and insurance risk. 

Where falsification involves USA Hockey, TAHA, AT&T High School Hockey League, or SafeSport matters, MIHC may share relevant information with those organizations, consistent with applicable rules and privacy laws, and may rely on their determinations in making club‑level decisions.

Club decisions under this policy are independent MIHC membership and participation decisions and may be more restrictive than minimum eligibility set by any external governing body if necessary to protect the safety and integrity of MIHC programs and or to meet USA Hockey, TAHA, or league rules & compliance requirements. 

By registering with MIHC or participating in any MIHC‑affiliated activity, each participant and, where applicable, each parent/guardian acknowledges and agrees that: 

• All information they provide to MIHC and in USA Hockey registrations related to MIHC is true, complete, and accurate to the best of their knowledge. 
• Falsification, omission, or misrepresentation of material information may result in immediate suspension, revocation of membership, and/or permanent ineligibility from MIHC participation, following the procedures in this policy and MIHC’s Disciplinary Committee Policies & Procedures. 

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