CNN has a Conduct Management Policy "SPURRING POSITIVITY" in place that focuses on the safe and positive experiences that can be enjoyed and developed through everyone’s involvement in hockey at the grassroots level. To encourage the positive and enjoyable atmosphere that should be experienced by all those involved in minor hockey, CNN has introduced the “SPURRING POSITIVITY” program.

Over the past several years it has become increasingly apparent that participating in hockey, whether as a player, coach, official or spectator, has become less and less enjoyable. People are leaving hockey for the wrong reasons and with bad memories. Conduct of spectators, coaches, officials and players amongst themselves is increasingly more unacceptable, both on and off the ice.
CNN Minor Hockey Association (the “Association”) views the "SPURRING POSITIVITY" program as support and confirmation to the many excellent volunteers, coaches, officials and parents who are in the majority and who have always practiced and subscribed to the fundamental principles of fun, respect and positive development of hockey (the “Game”). We see this program as a vehicle to assist them to further these values and make the Game even better and more enjoyable. One could view the "SPURRING POSIVITY" program as a celebration of the positive elements of the Game that will overwhelm those negative elements that have unfortunately tainted the reputation of hockey today. Those few who may question the program are the very ones that many of the elements of the program are aimed at and are indicative of a problem and not a solution. It is not a time to be defensive, but rather offensive and proactive in advocating a program that is totally positive. We encourage the majority to confidently come forward with energy and support the "SPURRING POSITIVITY” program to make our Game even better.

All players, coaches and parents (one per family) must complete a Spurring Positivty for each team they are "involved" with.

Links are provided below and will also be available through your team managers. Forms for all players, coaches and parents must be completed by October 15th, 2025 or your player/you as a coach will not be allowed to take the ice until it is complete.