Terms

In completing this nomination, I and my parent/guardian if I am 18 years or under, agree to the following terms and conditions, including but not limited to the Maccabi Membership Agreement.

Terms and Conditions

  • I and my parent/guardian, if I am 18 years or under or are intending to be a member of the 2023 Pan American Maccabi Games agree to abide by the selection process that will be implemented in the knowledge if I do not agree with final selections I agree to follow the grievance procedure as provided in the 2023 Pan American Maccabi Games Team.
  • I and my parent/guardian, if I am 18 years or under understand that upon selection I will be required to agree to a Team Membership Agreement and Team Selection By-Laws.
  • All deposits are refundable in the event of non-selection or withdrawal prior to selection. Any withdrawals post selection may incur a penalty.
  • Acceptance of further terms and conditions of your nomination as determined by Maccabi Australia and/or the Pan American Games Executive Team.

Maccabi Membership Agreement

  • As a member and athlete and where applicable as a parent or guardian of a member or athlete, for the purposes of this application I acknowledge and agree on behalf of myself and where applicable on behalf of my child that:

  • It is a condition of my/my child's participation with Maccabi that I and my child comply with the Maccabi Member Protection Policies ("MPP") as detailed in Maccabi's MPP Handbook ("the Handbook"). I acknowledge it is my responsibility to familiarise myself with the obligations of members and athletes as documented in the MPP Handbook and that the attachments to this Agreement set out the overarching principles of the Handbook and summarise the policies contained in it. If I have any specific questions regarding individual policies, I will take the responsibility to seek more knowledge. A copy of the Handbook can be read on Maccabi's website at https://maccabi.com.au/programs/mpp-members-protection-program/.
  • It is a condition of membership and participation that I and where applicable my child and I act in accordance with the MPP Code of Conduct and any additional codes of conduct that apply to the Club or relevant event.
  • If I or my child wish/es to raise a dispute or make a complaint relating to conduct which I/we believe is inconsistent with the MPP, I acknowledge that we must do so in accordance with the Grievance Resolution Guidelines outlined in the Handbook.
  • Where appropriate, Maccabi may impose any of the disciplinary measures outlined in the Handbook (including, without limitation, requiring an apology, withdrawing any awards, suspension or termination of membership or engagement) if it is determined that I or my child has acted in a manner inconsistent with any of the policies and Codes of Conduct set out in the Handbook. If a dispute is dealt with by the Maccabi Appeals Tribunal, I agree that the decision of that Tribunal will be final and binding on me and my child.
  • If a complaint involves a serious allegation (such as, for example, alleged criminal conduct or child abuse), Maccabi may be required to report the complaint to external agencies including, without limitation, the police and the relevant State or Federal Government Department.
  • I/we have been honest with Maccabi about any matters about which it needs to be aware for the purpose of that membership and participation, and confirm that:
  1. My child and I do not have any criminal charge pending before the courts;
  2. My child and I do not have any criminal convictions or findings of guilt for sexual offences, offences related to children or acts of violence;
  3. My child and I do not have any disciplinary proceedings brought against either of us by an employer, sporting organisation or similar body involving child abuse, sexual misconduct or harassment, other forms of harassment or acts of violence;
  4. To my knowledge there is no other matter that Maccabi may consider to constitute a risk to its members, employees, volunteers, athletes or reputation by engaging me or my child or allowing me or my child to participate in its activities; and
  5. I will notify the appropriate Maccabi President immediately upon becoming aware if any of the matters set out in clauses a. to d. above has changed.
  6. My child and I agree that if requested by Maccabi we will undertake any MPP training and education that Maccabi requires from time to time and do so within a reasonable timeframe.

Acknowledgements and Execution

I have read and understand this Agreement and agree to be bound by the provisions contained in it.

Where the person registering is my child and under 18 years of age as the parent/guardian:

I have read and understand this Agreement and agree to be bound by the provision contained in it; and

I agree to do my best to ensure that my child complies with the terms of this Agreement.

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