Hockey Australia

2025 Hockey Australia National Registration Terms and Conditions

Your application for membership will be considered and may be accepted or rejected in accordance with the relevant AHO's governing rules. In consideration of Your application for membership of the AHO, You agree to the following terms and conditions:

 

Definitions

1.       In these terms and conditions, the following words have the corresponding meaning:

(a)       Activity means participating in any capacity in any hockey match, competition, event, or activity (including training), whether on a one-off basis or as part of a series, league, or competition, which is sanctioned or organised by a Relevant Organisation, including but not limited to participation as a player, coach, support personnel, official or administrator.

(b)       Australian Hockey Organisation (AHO), which means and includes Hockey Australia, Member Associations, Regional Associations and Clubs.

(c)       Club means any hockey club which is a member of, or affiliate to a Regional Association or Member Association that enters a player or a team to participate in an Activity.

(d)       Hockey Australia (HA) means Hockey Australia Limited (ACN 088 988 836).

(e)       Member Association (MA) means each state and territory member of Hockey Australia recognised under the Hockey Australia Constitution.

(f)        National Integrity Framework (NIF) means the Hockey Australia National Integrity Framework consisting of the following five (5) policies:

a.         Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy

b.        Member Protection Policy;

c.         Competition Manipulation and Sport Gambling Policy;

d.        Improper Use of Drugs and Medicine Policy; and

e.         Complaints, Disputes and Discipline Policy

subject to amendment from time to time and made available at www.hockey.org.au/integrity.

(g)       Participant means a person who is registered, or entitled to participate, in an Australian Hockey Organisation Activity

(h)       Regional Association means those regional or metropolitan hockey associations which are members of, or affiliated to a Member Association.

(i)         Rules mean all rules, regulations, by-laws and policies of the relevant Australian Hockey Organisation, including but not limited to the:

a.         Relevant AHO’s constitution;

b.        Hockey Australia National Integrity Framework;

c.         Hockey Australia Code of Conduct;

d.        Hockey Australia Social Media Policy; and

e.         Hockey Australia Concussion Policy

subject to amendment from time to time and made available at www.hockey.org.au/integrity or as made available by the relevant AHO.

(j)         You, Your or Yourself means you, and any child or young person under 18 upon whose behalf you register with an Australian Hockey Organisation, and accept these terms and conditions, where the context so permits.

Compliance with Rules

2.       You commit to safeguarding all Participants, particularly children and young people, from harmful behaviours such as abuse, bullying, harassment, discrimination, grooming, and other forms of misconduct. You are expected to report any incidents or concerns promptly.

3.       You agree to be bound by and comply with all Rules, directions, determinations, and decisions made by the relevant AHO.

4.       You acknowledge and accept that breaching any Rules may result in disciplinary action.

5.       Without limiting the application of any relevant Rules 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.

6.       You accept responsibility for familiarising yourself with the Rules and any updates, as well as additional Rules adopted by the relevant AHO and communicated to You in the future.

7.       HA will provide educational resources to assist Participants in understanding their obligations under the National Integrity Framework and other Rules. Visit www.hockey.org.au/integrity  for more information.

Reporting Obligations

8.       You agree that if you see, hear, or experience any suspicious or unwelcome activity, or any integrity issues or concerns, including but not limited to child safety, abuse, harassment, bullying, match-fixing or doping, you must report it through one of the following channels:

·       Email: integrity@hockey.org.au

·       Online: https://hockeyaustralia.stoplinereport.com

·       Phone: 1300 30 45 50

·       Child Safeguarding and Discrimination complaints can be lodged directly to Sport Integrity Australia online at https://www.sportintegrity.gov.au/contact-us/make-an-integrity-complaint-or-report

Assumption of Risk

9.       There are risks associated with participation in Activities, and accidents can and do happen, which may result in personal injury, death, or property damage. You should ensure You are aware of all risks involved, including those associated with any health condition You may have. You acknowledge, understand, and accept all risks involved in Your participation in Activities.

10.   You consent to receive any medical treatment that an AHO reasonably considers necessary or desirable for You during your participation in Activities if you cannot make a rational decision about your consent at the time. You also agree to reimburse the relevant AHO for any costs or expenses incurred in providing you with such medical treatment.

Disclosure of medical conditions

11.   You warrant that prior to undertaking any Activities You are:

a.         and must continue to be medically and physically fit and able to undertake and participate in Activities; and

b.        not a danger to Yourself or to the health and safety of others.

12.   You acknowledge that You must not participate in any Activities if you have any preexisting medical or other condition that may affect the risk that either You or any other person will suffer injury, loss or damage.

13.   You acknowledge that AHOs rely on information provided by You and that all such information is accurate and complete.

14.   You agree to report any accidents, injuries, loss or damage You suffer during any Activities to the relevant AHO before You leave any relevant venue in the manner required by the relevant AHO.

Privacy and Use of Personal Information

15.    The personal information that the AHO collects from You may be used and disclosed for the purposes set out in the HA Privacy Policy available 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.

16.   You may opt out of your email being used for communication purposes by contacting the AHO and/or managing your communication preferences online.

17.   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.

18.   Subject to applicable Rules (including the HA Privacy Policy), You consent to photographs and video captured, recorded and livestreamed during your participation in any Activities and to AHOs using your name, image and likeness in any form or medium for:

a.         general marketing and promotional activities related to hockey in Australia; or

b.        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.

19.   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.

20.   An AHO may apply additional terms and conditions in relation to your registration, including, but not limited to, the collection of your personal information.

21.   Where there is any overlap between these terms and conditions and additional terms applied by an AHO in accordance with clause 18, the additional terms prevail to the extent of the inconsistency.

Insurance and Membership Cancellation

22.   You become entitled to a level of insurance protection as detailed at www.hockey.org.au/play/registration-and-insurance. This coverage is limited and does not include all potential risks. You are strongly encouraged to review your personal insurance needs to ensure comprehensive protection while participating in Activities.

23.   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 Participants.

24.   Refunds will only be provided in the circumstances set out in the HA Refund Policy.

Parent/Guardian Declaration

Where the applicant is under 18 years of age the below must be acknowledged by the applicant’s parent or legal guardian: 

You authorise and consent to the applicant registering and participating in Activities. In consideration of the applicant's membership to the AHO being accepted, You expressly agree to be responsible for the applicant's behaviour and agree to accept, in your capacity as parent or guardian, the terms set out in this membership declaration. In addition, You agree to be bound by and to comply with the Rules and all other rules, regulations, by-laws and policies of the AHO.

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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.