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Water Polo Australia

Water Polo Australia National Registration Terms and Conditions

By registering with Water Polo Australia Limited (Water Polo Australia), you (and, if you are under 18 years of age, you and your parent or legal guardian whose name and details appears in the requisite fields) agree that you are bound by the Water Polo Australia National Registration Terms and Conditions (Registration Terms) which are set out below.

For the avoidance of doubt, where a capitalised term is used anywhere in these Registration Terms, that term as used in these Registration Terms has the same meaning as defined in the Constitution of Water Polo Australia, unless expressly stated to the contrary in these Registration Terms:

You agree that by registering with Water Polo Australia, you:

Apply to Water Polo Australia to be admitted as an Individual Member of Water Polo Australia in accordance with the application procedure specified in the Constitution and otherwise by any Policy made in accordance with the Constitution (including these Registration Terms).
Agree to your name and other personal details being entered in the Register of Members of Water Polo Australia, as required by the Constitution or by law (including the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)).
Agree to be, and that you are at all times while you are registered with Water Polo Australia or an Individual Member, bound by and shall comply with the Constitution of Water Polo Australia.
Agree to be, and that you are at all times while you are registered with Water Polo Australia or an Individual Member, bound by and shall comply with the World Aquatics Rules made by World Aquatics (WA) and amended from time to time, to whatever extent the WA Rules are applicable to the sport of water polo or Water Polo Australia.
Agree to be, and that you are at all times while you are registered or an Individual Member, bound by and comply with all Policies of Water Polo Australia and all rules, regulations, by-laws, codes of conduct, directions, determinations and decisions made by Water Polo Australia and as amended from time to time (Water Polo Australia’s Policies, rules, regulations, by-laws and codes of conduct are published on Water Polo Australia’s Website, at www.waterpoloaustralia.com.au).
Agree to be, and that you are at all times bound by the policies and guidelines that comprise the National Integrity Framework as adopted by Water Polo Australia and as amended from time to time (Water Polo Australia’s Policies and Guidelines as adopted under the National Integrity Framework are published on Water Polo Australia’s Website, at www.waterpoloaustralia.com.au/info-hub/integrity).
Agree to immediately give unconditional consent to participate in proceedings referred to or elevated to the National Sports Tribunal (with such consent not to be withdrawn in the absence of express agreement with Water Polo Australia for withdrawal of consent) and to participate fully and in good faith to finality in any National Sports Tribunal proceedings in which you are required to be involved (by any referring party, Water Polo Australia or the NST) and to agree to be bound by any decision or recommendation made by the NST, unless Water Polo Australia explicitly expresses that it will not be adopting such decision.
Agree that Water Polo Australia retains jurisdiction in relation to any breach or contravention, or any suspected breach and any suspected contravention of the Constitution, these Registration Terms as well as any Policy (including the jurisdiction to investigate suspected breaches and the jurisdiction to issue sanctions in respect of proven breaches and contraventions) even if your registration or Individual Membership ceases before the conclusion of any such investigation and sanctioning process.
Agree that WA retains jurisdiction in relation to any breach or contravention, or any suspected breach and any suspected contravention of the WA Rules (including the jurisdiction to investigate suspected breaches and the jurisdiction to issue sanctions in respect of proven breaches and contraventions) even if your registration or Individual Membership ceases before the conclusion of any such investigation and sanctioning process.
Agree that the information and personal details provided by you to Water Polo Australia is current and correct at time of registration, and that you will notify Water Polo Australia of any change of any of your personal details and information provided, within one (1) month of any change.
Acknowledge that the personal information that Water Polo Australia collects from you may be used and disclosed for the purposes set out in Water Polo Australia’s Privacy Policy (which can be downloaded from Water Polo Australia’s Website) including without limitation: processing your registration; conducting and promoting Water Polo Australia’s competitions and tournaments, and those of Water Polo Australia’s State Members; sharing information with government and law enforcement agencies; and the provision of water polo-related information and communication from Water Polo Australia and its administrators. You may opt out of your email being used for communication purposes by contacting your relevant State Member and/or managing your communication preferences online.
Acknowledge that Water Polo Australia may use third parties to collect your personal information, and that Water Polo Australia may in accordance with its Privacy Policy disclose to third parties (such as IT providers, venue operators or survey providers) your personal information.
Acknowledge that water polo is a contact sport which poses inherent risks of injury and illness to persons who play the sport, and that you accordingly accept all risks of injury, illness and death involved in training for water polo, competing in the sport of water polo, and otherwise participating in activities related to or forming part of your Individual Membership of Water Polo Australia and your registration to participate in the sport in Australia.
Acknowledge that your relevant State Member and Club may apply additional terms and conditions (State and Club Terms) in relation to your registration and your participation in water polo with that State Member and Club, including, but not limited to the collection of your personal information. You agree by becoming registered with Water Polo Australia that you will be bound by such additional State and Club Terms. You are directed to make specific enquiries of the relevant State Member and Club for the purpose of obtaining the additional State and Club Terms (if any).
Agree that photographs and video footage of you (together Imagery) can and may be captured, recorded and live-streamed at Water Polo Australia-Sanctioned Events by Water Polo Australia-authorised photographers, videographers and production companies (Water Polo Australia Sanctioned Photographers), where Water Polo Australia shall ensure that Water Polo Australia Sanctioned Photographers will be clearly identifiable.
If you do not agree your Imagery being captured and recorded at Water Polo Australia-Sanctioned Events, you must notify Water Polo Australia by sending an email to info@waterpoloaustralia.com.au with subject line “Use of Imagery Request”. Further details will be provided by Water Polo Australia upon receipt of such an email.
Agree that Water Polo Australia may use your Imagery in any manner Water Polo Australia deems reasonable within the parameters of Water Polo Australia’s own Policies, without seeking further permission from you. This use may include without limitation the use of Imagery depicting you on Water Polo Australia’s Website including in the Website’s photo galleries; live-streaming services and other forms of broadcast and dissemination of content; the production and distribution of video highlights packages; through Water Polo Australia’s social media channels; the production of reports; and the production of promotional collateral.
If your Imagery is to be used outside of what Water Polo Australia deems normal business activities, you (if you are able to be identified) may be contacted by or on behalf of Water Polo Australia with view to seeking your further approval in relation to that use of Imagery that depicts you.
Agree that Water Polo Australia may provide Imagery depicting you to broadcast and media outlets for purposes of promoting the Water Polo Australia-sanctioned event or the sport of water polo more generally.
Agree that Water Polo Australia may provide Imagery depicting you to state and federal government sports, tourism and events agencies supporting Water Polo Australia-Sanctioned Events, in accordance with Water Polo Australia’s contractual obligations.
Acknowledge that water polo memberships (including Individual Memberships) include Club, State and National components and that Water Polo Australia’s refund policy states the below relating to refunds with respect to the Water Polo Australia component:

a. A member will receive a full refund of the Water Polo Australia component of their membership fees minus transaction fees if the member has NOT participated in training or playing due to illness or injury.

b. Water Polo Australia will retain 100% of the membership fee if the following options occur:

i. The Member has participated in training or playing, and then elects to cancel their Membership due to the Member sustaining an injury or for any other reason.

ii. The Member elects to downgrade their level of Membership.

iii. The Member changes their mind and no longer wishes to participate in the sport.
WATER POLO AUSTRALIA CONDITIONS OF USE – ONLINE SYSTEMS
These Conditions of Use govern your access to and use of these Water Polo Australia operated Online Systems and any services provided through or in connection with the Online Systems (“Services”) by Water Polo Australia (“WPA”). By accessing or using the Online Systems or Services, you are deemed to agree to these Conditions of Use and your access to and use of the Online Systems and Services is conditional upon your compliance with these Conditions of Use. If you do not agree to these Conditions of Use, Water Polo Australia does not give you permission to use its Online Systems and you must immediately exit and cease to access or use the Online Systems and Services.
WPA does not systematically review content that is posted on the Online Systems and is not responsible for that content, but WPA may screen, edit delete or remove any content from any Online System at any time (in its sole and absolute discretion).
WPA reserves the right to cooperate fully with any law enforcement authority in any jurisdiction in respect of any lawful direction or request to disclose the identity or other information in respect of anyone (including you) posting material which violates or allegedly violates any law.
If you are a registered user of the Online Systems, you must ensure that you keep your sign-on credentials secret and do not disclose them to anyone – as you are responsible for all activities undertaken under your sign-on credentials.
It is your responsibility to notify WPA immediately of any unauthorised use of your sign-on credentials as soon as you become aware of it.
You must not transfer your sign-on credentials to anyone without first obtaining WPA’s permission.
To the extent that the functionality of an Online System does not already require you to do so, you should change your password regularly.
WPA may merge your records if you have duplicate or superfluous sign-on credentials or other records on the Online Systems.
WPA reserves the right to revoke or terminate access to its systems to anyone at any time and without notice or giving reasons and the user indemnifies WPA for the effects of same.
If you are under 18 years old, you should obtain the consent of your parent or guardian before using or registering for an Online System.
These Conditions of Use may be updated by WPA from time to time. WPA will post, or link to, any amended Conditions of Use on all of the Online Systems. Your continued use of the Online Systems constitutes acceptance of the amended Conditions of Use.
WPA may assign its rights in whole or in part to any person in WPA’s absolute discretion.
These Conditions of Use are governed by the laws of the State of New South Wales, Australia and you submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the New South Wales courts.
Any provision of these Conditions of Use that is either wholly or partly unenforceable will be severed to the extent necessary to make the remaining provisions of these Conditions of Use enforceable.
Any partial exercise, failure to exercise, or delay in exercising a power, right or remedy provided under these Conditions of Use, or by law, does not operate as a waiver, or prevent or restrict any further or later exercise of that power, right, or remedy.
In these Conditions of Use, unless the context requires otherwise:
a. any reference to a “person” includes any individual, company, corporation, firm partnership, joint venture, association, organisation or trust (in each case, whether or not having separate legal personality) and references to any of the same shall include a reference to the others;
b. any phrase introduced by the words “including”, “include”, “in particular”, “for example” or any similar expression shall be construed as illustrative only and shall not be construed as limiting the generality of any preceding words;
c. references to the singular include the plural and to the masculine include the feminine, and in each case vice versa; and
d. the headings and sub-headings are inserted for convenience only and shall not affect the meaning of these Conditions of Use.
DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The information and material contained on or available through the Online Systems is provided to you for general information purposes only. WPA does not exclude any rights and remedies in respect of goods or services under the Australian Consumer Law which cannot be excluded, restricted or modified, however, to the fullest extent permitted by law:
a. you use the Online Systems at your own risk;
b. you must not place reliance on the information and
material contained on or available through the Online Systems as a substitute for appropriate professional coaching and other advice tailored to your specific circumstances. In particular any health, diet or exercise advice is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment. You should always seek professional medical advice before commencing any new exercise program or taking up a new sport such as netball;
WPA provides you with access to the Online Systems and Services without any express or implied warranties, including, but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement;
WPA does not guarantee, or make any representations or warranties that the Online Systems and Services will be always safe, secure, current, complete, accurate, available, and free of errors, defects, bugs or viruses;
WPA excludes all rights, remedies, conditions and warranties, whether express or implied, in relation to the Online Systems and Services and any goods or services accessible or promoted via the Online Systems arising under custom, law or statute which may be excluded; WPA will not be liable for any direct loss or damage that you may suffer as a result of using the Online Systems or Services, or any loss of profit, sales, business opportunity, goodwill, anticipated savings or data, or for any special, indirect, incidental or consequential loss or damages of whatsoever kind resulting from the use of the Online Systems or Services, even if WPA was aware or ought to have been aware of the possibility of such loss or damage, however, arising, whether in contract, tort, negligence, misrepresentation or otherwise; and
WPA’s liability in respect of any goods or services purchased from the Online Systems is limited to the lesser of:
In the case of a supply of goods, WPA doing any one or more of the following at WPA’s election): replacing the goods or supplying equivalent goods; repairing the goods; paying the cost of replacing the goods or of acquiring equivalent goods; or, paying the cost of having the goods repaired; and
In the case of a supply of services, WPA doing either or both of the following (at WPA’s election): supplying the services again; or, paying the cost of having the services supplied again.
You indemnify WPA, the SSOs and their respective officers, employees, representatives, licensees and/or assignees against any claims, loss, damage or costs (including legal costs on a full indemnity basis) arising from or in connection with the posting or deletion of the Content submitted, uploaded, posted or transmitted by you or any breach or alleged breach by you of these Conditions of Use or of any other legal rights or obligations or of any applicable laws.
You acknowledge that you are responsible for obtaining all hardware and software to use the Online Systems and Services and must pay all telecommunications costs and charges incurred by you in using the Online Systems and Services.
The Online Systems may contain links to other websites or systems including social media channels operated by third parties. WPA provides these links as a courtesy and ready reference for engaging in netball and this should not be interpreted in any way as an endorsement of any website or system, its operator or any goods or services promoted. These third-party websites or systems are not under WPA’s control, and WPA is not responsible for, and will not be liable in respect of, the content or operation of those third party websites or systems.
Your correspondence or business dealings with, or participation in promotions of, advertisers and sponsors found on or through Online Systems, including payment and delivery of related goods or services, and any other terms, conditions, warranties, or representations associated with such dealings, are solely between you and such advertiser and sponsor. You agree that neither WPA nor any SSO shall be responsible or liable for any loss or damage of any sort incurred as the result of any such dealings or as the result of the presence of such advertisers and sponsors on the Online Systems.
PRIVACY
The protection of personal information is important to WPA. WPA is committed to respecting individuals’ privacy and the protection of personal information. This document sets out how WPA may collect, hold, use and disclose personal information. By providing your personal information to WPA, you consent to its use, storage and disclosure in accordance with the WPA Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”) as amended from time-to-time, which is available on the WPA website.
The Privacy Policy is made in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and in particular the Australian Privacy Principles which came into effect on 12 March 2014. The Privacy Policy and any accompanying procedures may be amended from time to time by resolution of WPA’s Board of Directors.
The Privacy Policy applies to and binds all Relevant Persons and such other persons who use, access, provide or participate in WPA’s services, events and activities.
By using these Online Systems and Online Services, you consent to the use, storage and dissemination of your information in accordance with the Privacy Policy.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All intellectual property rights (including copyright, database rights and trademark rights) subsisting in, relating to or arising out of the Online Systems or the Services is owned by or licensed to WPA or the relevant SSO, unless otherwise indicated. You acknowledge and agree that neither these Conditions of Use nor your use of or access to the Online Systems or the Services transfers any right, title or interest in the intellectual property rights owned by WPA or any SSO to you.
You must not copy, adapt, modify, reproduce, decompile, communicate, broadcast, make available, transmit, perform, store, republish, print, commercialise, frame, upload or otherwise distribute any material from the Online Systems without WPA’s consent. In particular you must not incorporate any material from any part of an Online System in any commercial work or publication, and no material from an Online System may be distributed or copied for any commercial purpose. You may save, print, or reproduce copy from the Online Systems solely for your personal (non-commercial) education or information.
The Online Systems contain trademarks which may be registered or otherwise protected by law. These include the logos of WPA, SSOs and their respective products, programs, teams, clubs and competitions. You are not permitted to copy or use these trademarks except with the express written permission of WPA.
Some parts of the Online Systems may allow you to submit, upload, post or transmit content or materials (including text, photographs, graphics, video, audio or other materials (“Content”)). By submitting, uploading, posting or transmitting Content, you:
warrant to WPA that the Content is your own original work and/or that you have the right to provide the Content to WPA, it is not defamatory, it does not infringe any copyright, trade mark, patent, design, privacy, confidentiality or any other right of any party or any law, and that the Content is provided in accordance with any applicable policies and permissions, including policies related to child safety;
grant WPA an irrevocable, perpetual, royalty-free, non-exclusive, transferable, sub-licensable worldwide right and licence to (and to authorise others to) use, reproduce, copy, adapt, modify, distribute, publish, perform, communicate, transmit, broadcast, make available, print or display, and to exercise all copyright and publicity rights with respect to the Content worldwide. If you do not want to grant to WPA the rights set out above, you should not submit, upload, post or transmit the Content to any Online System;
consent to WPA (and relevant SSOs) using and publishing (and authorising others to use and publish) your name, character, likeness, image, voice or anything else that identifies you which is contained in the Content;
consent to (and to procure from any other person who created any part of the Content their consent to) any act or omission that would otherwise infringe moral rights in the Content and present and future rights of a similar nature conferred by statute anywhere in the world, including with respect to the following:
alteration of size, colour and shape;
editing and adaptation, including use with other materials and the overlay or superimposition of other materials;
digitisation, including communication to the public; and
non-attribution of the author, and you also agree, if requested by WPA, to execute any instrument or document which WPA believes is required to give effect to any licence, waiver or consent; and
consent to WPA linking the Content to other material (including material submitted, uploaded, posted or transmitted by other users and material created by WPA, any SSO and/or other third parties), to WPA using the Content for WPA’s business purposes, including to promote, market or advertise WPA and the Online Systems, and to WPA directly or indirectly gaining commercial benefit from the Content.
You must not link to any WPA or SSO website without first obtaining the express written permission of WPA or the relevant SSO.

Water Polo Western Australia

WPWAI Code of Conduct

Water Polo Australia (WPA) and Water Polo Western Australia (WPWAI) are committed to the requirements for the protection of the health, safety and wellbeing of all our members. To achieve that, we have a Member Protection Policy, the goal of which is to provide a safe and comfortable environment so that all members can compete and enjoy our great sport in a harassment free environment.
WPA’s Member Protection Policy is freely available via both the WPWAI and WPA websites, or on request from WPWAI offices. We require all WPWAI members to abide by its guidelines and processes. WPWAI Website is: http://www.waterpolowa.asn.au
A key element of the Member Protection Policy is the Codes of Conduct that apply to all of us, in the varying roles we take.
It is the expectation of WPWAI that all persons associated with our sport abide by the Codes of Conduct detailed below. Serious non-compliance with these guidelines will be referred to WPWAI for formal investigation and resolution under the Member Protection Policy processes.

Player / Athlete Code of Conduct

Play by the rules
Never argue with an official. If you disagree, have your captain, coach or manager approach the official after the competition
Control your temper.
Verbal abuse of officials and sledging other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviors in any sport.
Work equally hard for yourself and / or your team. Your team’s performance will benefit so will you
Be a good sport. Applaud all good plays whether they are made by your team or the opposition
Treat all participants in your sport as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair
advantage of another competitor.
Cooperate with your coach, teammates and opponents. Without them there would be no competition.
Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and coaches
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion

Parent / Guardian Code of Conduct

Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours
Encourage children to participate, do not force them
Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing
Encourage children always to play according to the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence
Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a competition
Remember that children learn best by example. Appreciate good performances and skilful plays by all participants
Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities
Respect officials decisions and teach children to do likewise
Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your child could not participate
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion

Coach Code of Conduct

Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every human being Within the context of the activity, treat everyone equally regardless of sex, disability, ethnic origin or religion
Ensure the athlete’s time spent with you is a positive one
All athletes are deserving of equal attention and opportunities
Treat each athlete as an individual
Respect the talent, development stage and goals of each individual athlete; help each athlete reach their full potential
Provide a drug free environment
Not advocate, prescribe, recommend, support, administer or participate the use of drugs, stimulants, or doping practices in respect of any athlete under your coaching and direction and abide by the Anti-Doping Policy of Water Polo Australia or Anti-Doping Policy adopted by Water Polo Australia’s Coaches should educate their athletes on drugs in sport issues in consultation with ASADA
Be fair, considerate and honest with athletes
Language, manner, punctuality, preparation and presentation should display high standards.
Display control, respect, dignity and professional to all involved in the sport – this includes opponents, coaches, officials, administrators, the media, parents and spectators.
Encourage your athletes to demonstrate the same qualities
Be professional and accept responsibility for your actions Maintain or improve your current NCAS accreditation.
Seek continual improvement through performance appraisal and ongoing coach education.
Provide a training program which is planned and sequential.
Maintain appropriate records
Make a commitment to providing a quality service to your athletes
The guidelines of National and international bodies governing your sport should be followed.
Please contact WPA for a rule book and any relevant policies
Operate within the rules of your sport. Any physical contact with athletes should be:
Appropriate to the situation
Necessary for the athletes skill development
Refrain from any form of personal abuse towards your athletes
Refrain from any form of harassment This includes verbal, physical and emotional abuse.
Be alert to any forms of abuse directed towards your athletes from other sources whilst they are in your care.
This includes sexual harassment, racial vilification and harassment on the grounds of disability.
You should not only refrain from initiating a relationship with an athlete but should also discourage any attempt by an athlete to initiate a sexual relationship with you, explaining the ethical basis of your refusal
Provide a safe environment for training and competition
Ensure equipment and facilities meet safety standards. Equipment, rules, training and the environment need to be appropriate for the age of the athletes
Show concern and caution towards sick and injured athletes
Provide a modified training program where appropriate.
Encourage athletes to seek medical advice when required.
Maintain the same interest and support towards sick and injured athletes
Be a positive role model for your sport and athletes.
Refrain from inappropriate behavior towards officials and parents
Abuse and insults directed at officials or parents. Refer “Harassment-Free Sport guidelines” available from the Australian Sports Commission

Referee / Official Code of Conduct

Includes Referees, volunteer table officials, and appointed officers of WPWAI
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of very human being regardless of age, gender, ethnic origin, religion or ability
Display control, respect dignity and professionalism to all involved with water polo (including athletes, coaches, officials, administrators, parents and spectators) and encourage other referees / officials to demonstrate these qualities
Be professional in your appearance and manner and accept responsibility for all actions taken
Be courteous, respectable and open to discussion and interaction
Provide a drug free environment
Not advocate, prescribe, recommend, support, administer or participate in the use of drugs, stimulants, or doping practices in respect of any athlete under your direction, and abide by the Anti-Doping Policy of WPA
Make a commitment to providing quality service to officiating by seeking continual improvement of your officiating knowledge and skill through study, performance appraisal and regular updating of any competencies
Maintain and improve your ratings
Operate within the rules and spirit of water polo
Abide by and respect eh regulations governing water polo and sport generally and the organizations and individuals administering those regulations
Refrain from any form of personal abuse towards athletes, officials, parents and coaches. This includes verbal and physical abuse
Refrain from any form of sexual harassment This includes explicit, implicit, verbal and nonverbal sexual harassment
Place the safety and welfare of the participants above all else
Ensure that equipment and facilities meet rule requirements and safety standards
Be impartial
Avoid any situation which may lead to a conflict of interest
Show concern and caution towards sick and injured athletes
Encourage inclusivity and access to all areas of officiating
Be a positive role model for refereeing and officiating

Spectator Code of Conduct

Remember that young people participate in sport for their enjoyment and benefit, not yours
Applaud good performance and efforts from all individuals and teams.
Congratulate all participants on their performance regardless of the game’s outcome
Respect the decisions of officials and teach young people to do the same
Never ridicule or scold a young player for making a mistake. Positive comments are motivational
Condemn the use of violence in any form, whether it is by spectators, coaches, officials or players
Show respect for your team’s opponents. Without them there would be no game
Encourage players to follow the rules and the official’s decisions
Do not use foul language, sledge or harass players, coaches or officials
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion

Administrator (Volunteer) Code of Conduct

Includes Board & Committee Members, employee, contractor and appointed officers of WPWAI
Involve young people in planning, leadership, evaluation and decision making related to the activity
Give all young people equal opportunities to participate
Create pathways for young people to participate in sport not just as a player but as a
coach, referee, administrator etc.
Ensure that rules, equipment, length of games and training schedules are modified to suit the age, ability and maturity level of young players
Provide quality supervision and instruction for junior players
Remember that young people participate for their enjoyment and benefit. Do not overemphasize awards
Help coaches and officials highlight appropriate behavior and skill development and help improve the standards of coaching and officiating
Ensure that everyone involved in junior sport emphasizes fair play, and not winning at all costs
Give a code of behavior sheet to spectators, officials, parents, coaches, players and the media, and encourage them to follow it
Remember, you set an example. Your behavior and comments should be positive and supportive
Support implementation of the National Junior Sport Policy
Make it clear that abusing young people in any way is unacceptable and will result in disciplinary action
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion

Newman Breakers Water Polo Club Inc

NEWMAN BREAKERS WATER POLO CLUB TERMS & CONDITIONS

Applications for membership to Newman Breakers Water Polo Club Inc. are open to all persons subscribing to the objects of the club, outlined in the Constitution, and who pay the subscription fees and such other fees which the club may from time to time impose. The Committee will receive all applications and may admit or refuse any applications at its discretion, provided that the Committee shall not refuse any application by reason only of a person's sex, race, religious, or political beliefs, or physical capacity.
Membership applicants under the age of 18 must be completed by a parent or guardian. On completion of the registration form and payment of associated fees the parent or guardian is automatically registered as a Guardian Ordinary Member. Voting rights and membership categories are outlined in the Constitution.
In applying, you acknowledge that the club (whether by it's proprietor, manager, employees, agents or servants) shall not be liable for any loss, damage or injury suffered or occasioned by you as a consequence of your entry upon the premises and/or your use of any of the facilities, equipment or programs within the premises.
In applying you agree to accept and abide by the respective rules, by-laws, regulations, codes of conduct, policies and guidelines of Newman Breakers Water Polo Club Inc, Water Polo Western Australia and Water Polo Australia Inc. This includes member protection, privacy, mouthguard, grading policies and that failure to comply may result in disciplinary action or cancellation of membership.
In making this application, you declare that you are medically and physically fit and able to participate in any club activities. You are not and must not be a danger to yourself or to the health and safety of others. You will immediately notify the club in writing through of any change to your medical condition, fitness and ability to participate.
All Flippaball parents and guardians must be present during training and games.
Privacy statement - please refer to the privacy statement on the club’s website.
Use of images: by consenting to the use of photographs you consent to the club, using your name, image, likeness and also your performance in or of any club activity at any time to promote the objects of the club, by any form of media, unless specifically advised otherwise.
You warrant that all information provided is true and correct. You acknowledge that this membership declaration cannot be amended. If you do amend it your application will be null and void and cannot be accepted by the club.
You have read, understood, acknowledge and agree to the above declaration including the warning, exclusion of liability, release & indemnity. You acknowledge that if your application for membership is successful you will be entitled to all benefits, advantages, privileges and services of Newman Breakers Water Polo Club Inc. Membership as outlined in the Constitution
The club reserves the right to alter or update membership terms and conditions.
Credits and refunds for missed training sessions or games - the club does not offer make up sessions. In the event that you wish to cancel your membership a partial refund may be granted based upon the length of time and reason for the cancellation. Certain fees cannot be refunded including the capitation fees paid to Water Polo Australia, card processing fees and an admin fee of $50. All requests for refunds should be emailed to registrar@breakerswaterpolo.org.
The club reserves the right to alter daily operating hours, programs and services at any time.
As teams are graded in the State Junior League Competition, NBWPC has the right to grade individuals and allocate to the appropriate team in accordance with the Club’s grading policy (refer to website). NBWPC reserves the right to cap the numbers in Juniors and Seniors teams to 12 members per team and will be based upon those registered first.
I acknowledge that WPWAI and NBWPC has adopted a policy which makes wearing mouth guards compulsory during matches conducted or authorised by WPWAI. I have freely made the decision whether or not to wear a mouth guard. I release and forever discharge NBWPC and any agent or employee of NBWPC and any other person from all claims, actions, suits and demands of every description whatsoever which, but for the execution of this Agreement, I could or might have by reason of or arising out of my decision not to wear a mouth guard during water polo matches.

All membership queries are to be directed to the club Registrar via email: registrar@breakerswaterpolo.org.