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Hockey Australia

2024 Hockey Australia National Registration Terms and Conditions

By applying to register to participate in competitions, activities or events of an Australian Hockey Association (AHO), including Hockey Australia Limited (HA), one of its Member Associations, regional associations or affiliated clubs, you (and, if you are under 18, you and your parent or legal guardian whose name and details appear in the requisite fields) acknowledge and agree that your application for membership will be considered and may be accepted or rejected in accordance with the relevant AHO's governing rules. If the AHO accepts your application, you (and, if you are under 18, you and your parent or legal guardian whose name and details appear in the requisite fields) acknowledge and agree that:

  1. You will be bound by and comply with all rules, regulations, by-laws and policies of the AHO, including the AHO's constitution and the National Integrity Framework (NIF), as amended from time to time (Rules) and directions, determinations and decisions made by the AHO and by these registration terms and conditions. The Rules and the NIF are made available from HA’s website at www.hockey.org.au/integrity or from the website of the relevant AHO.
  2. Without limiting the application of the Australian Hockey Code of Conduct or any right to terminate your membership under the AHO's governing rules, the AHO may terminate your membership registration at any time, including if your participation or behaviour interferes with any other participant's safety or enjoyment of hockey, subject to any requirements of the AHO's constitution.
  3. The information provided by you is current and correct at the time of application and will be updated by you as required within one month of any change.
  4.  The personal information that the AHO collects from you may be used and disclosed for the purposes set out in the Australian Hockey Privacy Policy available from HA’s website at www.hockey.org.au/integrity and the privacy policy of the AHO, if any, including administering and marketing competitions, activities and other events; and the provision of hockey-related information and communication from AHOs. You may opt out of your email being used for communication purposes by contacting the AHO and/or managing your communication preferences online.
  5. The AHO may use third parties (such as IT providers, venue operators or survey providers) to collect your personal information or give them your information to help run hockey, as required by law. The AHO will always act in accordance with the Australian Hockey Privacy Policy and its privacy policy, if any.
  6. You accept all risks involved in training, competing and otherwise participating in activities related to or forming part of your membership of the AHO and your registration to participate in the sport, including the risk of transmission of viral illness, including COVID-19 and you have considered that risk, including any vulnerability that you may have. You warrant that you do not have a known pre-existing medical or other condition that makes it unsafe to participate in hockey competitions, activities and other events organised, authorised or recognised by an AHO (Hockey Activities) and agree, if reasonably requested by HA or any AHO of which you are a member, to provide a certificate from a duly qualified medical practitioner certifying you are fit to participate in Hockey Activities.
  7. You consent to receive any medical treatment that an AHO reasonably considers necessary or desirable for you during your participation in Hockey Activities if you cannot make a rational decision about your consent to any medical treatment that you may require. You also agree to reimburse the relevant AHO for any costs or expenses incurred in providing you with such medical treatment.
  8. You become entitled to the level of insurance protection as detailed at www.hockey.org.au/play/registration-and-insurance. This insurance level is not intended to be comprehensive coverage, and it is recommended that you investigate applicable insurance needs and coverage in relation to participating in Hockey Activities.
  9. Subject to any requirements of the AHO's constitution, you must notify the AHO in writing if you wish to cancel your registration. Following the AHO's confirmation to you of your registration cancellation, you will have no entitlement to the benefits that attach to registered participants in Australian Hockey. Refunds will only be provided in the circumstances set out in the Hockey Australia Refund Policy.
  10. Subject to applicable Rules (including the Australian Hockey Privacy Policy), you consent to photographs and video captured, recorded and live-streamed during your participation in any Hockey Activities and to AHOs using your name, image and likeness in any form or medium for:
  1. general marketing and promotional activities related to hockey in Australia; or
  2. the administration of hockey in Australia (e.g., to assist in identifying and investigating prohibited conduct under the NIF or for use in disciplinary proceedings, including tribunal hearings),

in each case without your further consent being necessary.

  1. If you do not wish to consent to your name, image and likeness being used for general marketing and promotional activities related to hockey in Australia, please notify the relevant AHO.
  2. An AHO may apply additional terms and conditions in relation to your registration, including, but not limited to, the collection of your personal information.
  3. Where there is any overlap between these terms and conditions and additional terms applied by an AHO in accordance with clause 10, the additional terms prevail to the extent of the inconsistency.

Australian Hockey Code of Conduct

Each AHO is committed to promoting and strengthening the positive image of hockey and its participants in Australia and to ensuring that everyone involved with hockey is treated with respect and dignity.

The Australian Hockey Code of Conduct, available from HA’s website at www.hockey.org.au/integrity or from the website of the relevant AHO, aims to ensure that everyone involved in hockey is aware of the standards of behaviour expected of them and the mechanism for dealing with any conduct alleged to breach the Code of Conduct.

Acknowledgement of this Code of Conduct is a requirement of your registration.

Safe Hockey

Each AHO is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our sport.

Your registration is subject to the terms of the NIF Children and Young People Safeguarding Policy, including the child-safe practices and recruitment and screening requirements contained therein.

Got Something to Report?

If you see, hear or experience any suspicious or unwelcomed activity, including any misconduct relating to child safety, bullying, cheating, doping, gambling or match-fixing, report it confidentially to the Hockey Australia Integrity Unit or the Hockey Integrity Hotline.

Parent/Guardian Declaration

If the applicant for membership has not yet reached the age of 18 at the time of making this application or requires a guardian, I, the parent or guardian of the applicant, authorise and consent to the applicant undertaking the Hockey Activities. In consideration of the applicant's membership to the AHO being accepted, I expressly agree to be responsible for the applicant's behaviour and agree to accept, in my capacity as parent or guardian, the terms set out in this membership declaration. In addition, I agree to be bound by and to comply with the AHO constitution and all other rules, regulations, by-laws and policies of the AHO.


Hockey NSW

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Port City Hockey Club

Port City Hockey Club Code of Conduct

Port City Hockey Club acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we compete, the Birpai nation, and pay respects to elders past and present and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people involved in the PMHHA. 

By joining Port City Hockey Club, you are committing to upholding the club values of discipline, teamwork, safety, respect, and integrity.

Port City Hockey Club seeks to provide a safe, fair and inclusive environment for everyone involved in our organisation and sport. We respect all players, officials, other clubs and the Port Macquarie Hastings Hockey Association (PMHHA). To achieve this, we require certain standards of behaviour by players, coaches, officials, committee members and spectators.

Our code of behaviour are underpinned by the following:

  • act within the rules and spirit of our sport
  • display respect and courtesy towards everyone involved in our sport, at all levels, and prevent discrimination and harassment;
  • prioritise the safety and wellbeing of people involved in our sport; and
  • encourage and support opportunities for participation in all aspects of our sport.

PLAYER CODE OF BEHAVIOUR

As a Port City player, you are required to meet the following requirements regarding your conduct and in any role you hold within the Club:

  • Behave in a sporting manner at all times; to all players, committee members, officials and spectators.
  • Don’t make detrimental statements in respect of the performance of any players and decisions of coaches, committee members, match officials or umpires.
  • Respect the opinion of players, coaches and committee members, match officials or umpires at all times.
  • Listen to and respect the coaches.
  • Have respect for other players, coaches, match officials and umpires. No taunting, booing, use of foul language or making negative comments about any players, coaches, match officials or umpires.
  • Play by the rules at all times and ensure that the game of hockey is not brought into disrepute by your actions.
  • Do not engage in inappropriate and/or physical contact with players or officials during the course of play.
  • Accept responsibility for all actions taken.
  • Exercise reasonable care to prevent injury by ensuring that you play within the rules. Reasonable care consists of showing due diligence in abiding by the rules and adhering to the officials’ decisions.
  • Do not show unnecessary dissension, displeasure or disapproval (by action or verbal abuse) towards a player, a coach, committee member, an umpire or match official as a consequence of his or her decision.
  • Respect the rights, dignity, opinion and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background, sexual orientation or religion.
  • Refrain from using obscene, offensive, intimidating or insulting language (verbal / email / text) and/or making gestures which may insult or intimidate other players, coaches, committee members, officials or spectators.
  • Speak up if you witness any act of violence or harassment against other players, coaches, committee members, match officials, umpires or spectators.
  • Make no detrimental statements in public (including social media platforms) in respect of the performance of any match officials or umpires or perceived actions of any other clubs.

COACH CODE OF BEHAVIOUR

As a coach or team manager you must meet the following requirements with regard to your conduct:

  • Treat all players with respect at all times.
  • Behave in a sportsmanlike manner at all times to other coaches, committee members, officials, players and spectators.
  • Do not tolerate acts of aggression.
  • Place the safety and welfare of the players above all else.
  • Avoid situations that may lead to a conflict of interest.
  • Be courteous, respectful and open to positive discussion and constructive interaction.
  • Make no detrimental statements in public (including social media platforms) in respect of the performance of any match officials or umpires or perceived actions of any other clubs.
  • Promote a climate of mutual support amongst the players.
  • Encourage players to respect one another and their worth within the team.
  • Encourage and facilitate players’ independence and responsibility for their own behaviour, performance, decisions and actions.
  • Provide a safe environment for training and competition.
  • Recognise individual differences in players and cater to these as best you can.
  • Ensure that any physical contact with another person is appropriate to the situation and necessary for the person's skill development.
  • Make a commitment to providing a quality training program which is planned and sequential.
  • Refrain from using obscene, offensive, intimidating or insulting language and/or making gestures which may insult or intimidate players, committee members, officials or spectators.
  • Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background, sexual orientation or religion.

SPECTATOR CODE OF BEHAVIOUR

As a spectator watching an event that is conducted or sanctioned by NSW Hockey / PMHHA you must meet the following requirements with regard to your conduct.
Spectators are an important part of the game and shall at all times conform to accepted standards of good sportsmanship and behaviour.

  • Spectators shall at all times respect officials, coaches and players and extend all courtesies to them.
  • Lead by example and respect all players, coaches, umpires and fellow spectators – physical or verbal abuse will not be tolerated.
  • Respect the umpires’ decision. Do not abuse, threaten or intimidate an umpire or match official and do not show dissension, displeasure or disapproval towards an umpire or match official’s decision in an abusive or unreasonable fashion.
  • Support skilled performances and show respect for opposition teams and players.
  • Display appropriate social behaviour by not using profane, demeaning or derogatory language, or harassing players, coaches, officials or other spectators.
  • Leave the spectator area tidy and free from litter.
  • Do not ridicule mistakes or losses – supporters are there to support.
  • Acknowledge all volunteers who are giving up their valuable time to enable the conduct of competition.
  • Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background, sexual orientation or religion.

BREACHES OF CODE

It is understood that by registering with Port City Hockey Club, players and coaches are all bound by this agreement and its validity is hereby a matter of record and is not dependent upon physical signature. All suspension or expulsion decisions made by the officials are final and are not subject to review.
Breaches of this agreement may result in:

  • Any player sent off for the abuse of an umpire or any other action that would bring the Club’s name into disrepute will become ineligible for any Club awards for that season and further penalties may apply.
  • Loss of opportunity to participate in future seasons under the direction of the Port City Hockey Committee.
  • Suspension or Expulsion from the Club.

Please note that the Port City Hockey Club Executive will deal with unacceptable conduct. A refund will not accompany any suspension or expulsion based on violations of the Codes of Behaviour.

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