VICTORIA – A Victoria arena’s policy has ruled that all hockey parents must be escorted by a responsible child at all times while they are on the premises.
“We’ve had several instances where parents and legal guardians have been using inappropriate language, threats and even violence,” said arena manager Juuso Martin of the Q Centre. “Many of us were asking why were there so many adults running around without being supervised by children who are far more mature and responsible than than they are.”
The responsible children are expected to keep watch over their hockey parents during the game and ensure parents understand that sportsmanship and not swearing is much better than winning or keying the opposing coach’s car in the parking lot. However, not every parent seemed to get the message.
“You stupid shithead!” screamed one parent at the seventeen year old referee for not calling a penalty.
“Dad, if I hear that word one more time out of your mouth, there will be no beer for you for a month!” scorned seven year old Madison Young-Tomosho at her father, Mark. “Don’t make me wash your mouth out with soap again. If you don’t start smartening up, Dad, so help me God…”
“This isn’t fair,” moaned the forty year old insurance adjuster while kicking the back of the bleacher.
Parents will also have a curfew of 9 pm after which no one above the age of 18 will be able to watch the games.
