• Pat LaFontaine, Hall of Fame NHL player
• Jason P. Mihalik, PhD, assistant professor, Department of Exercise and Sport Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Steve Clark, assistant athletic trainer, Northeastern University Men’s Hockey
• Dr. Janet Kent, director, South Shore Hospital Concussion Management Program
• A panel of regional experts

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Show off your skills by participating in the 2012 Hockey Skills Challenge , Sunday, March 18, in downtown Providence, RI.  The skills competition will include: • Fastest Skater • Accuracy Shooting • Puck Control The Hockey Skills Challenge is open to boys & girls, from the Mite level through high school. Don’t miss out. Be one of the first 50 players in your age category to register for the 2012 Hockey Skills Challenge and you will have an opportunity to take part in a development practice hosted by USA Hockey.  The Hockey Skills Challenge is part of the inaugural  </a></a>" style="color: rgb(24, 155, 183); " target="_blank">New England Hockey Festival on March 17 & 18. The two-day festival, will also include a men’s charity tournament, a hockey fun zone and an expo featuring some of the region’s top hockey vendors.  To register for the Hockey Skills Challenge, visit:  </a></a>" style="color: rgb(24, 155, 183); " target="_blank">NewEnglandHockeyFest.com. For more information email: info@newenglandhockeyfest.com or call: 401-437-8881. Find us on  </a></a>" style="color: rgb(24, 155, 183); " target="_blank">Facebook!

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Rule 19   The member towns and coach of each team are responsible for the behavior of the spectators from their town.  If the spectators get unruly or abusive during the game, it is up to the direction of the referee to stop the game and determine who is at fault.  If it can be determined whom or what town is at fault, they shall forfeit the game.  If it cannot be determined who is at fault or it is unsafe to continue the game, it will be stopped and the Disciplinary Committee will make a decision.   1.  The South Shore Conference will establish a discipline committee to investigate and conduct a hearing if appropriate, concerning any major incident involving spectator or parent.  An officer of the SSC will chair the Discipline Commitee.  The discipline committee will be comprised of three members of the Executive Board and two Program directors on a rotating monthly basis.   2.  A major incident shall be defined as, but not limited to, the use of obscene or vulgar language, verbal or physical abuse, taunting of players, coaches, officials and throwing of objects in th eviewing area, team benches or ice surfaces, etc.   3. When a major incident on th eice rink property used by the SSC involving a parent or spectator is brought to the attention of the SSC Executive Board by rink officials, ice officials (referee or timekeepers), incident reports or other programs, the affected programs will be notified by the SSC President or designee.   4.  The Programs will have (48) hours to respond with recommendation for discipline to the chairperson of the Discipline Committee.  The program will identify everyone involved.  If th e program's action is deemed acceptable, no further action shall be taken.  If the chairperson of the Discipline Committee deems the program's recommendation unacceptable  and/or inadequate, the individuals involved will immediately be suspended from all SSC activities until the incident is resolved.  The Discipline Committee shall convene to investigate the incident and to hold a hearing within one week.  All parties involved in the major incident shall attend the discipline hearing.   5.  Annually prior to the start of the hockey season, each program will be responsible for sending written or electronic notice to the membership advising them of RULE#19, a copy of the letter will be submitted to the South Shore Coference President no later than the September directors meeting.

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