Event Waiver
RHA Players Agreement
Overview:
o The manager has overall responsibility at all times for the contingent and is the final authority whilst at championships, training and pre-championship events.
o The coach has overall responsibility at all times for coaching.
o The players first responsibility is to the team and it’s well-being and must adhere to the wishes of the manager and/or coach as directed.
o Teams will be selected in accordance with the RHA selection guidelines.
o Players are expected to participate in the true spirit of sportsmanship.
o The player shall accompany the contingent for both forward and return travel and be accommodated with the contingent. Variations may be approved by the Rep Team Coordinator upon request in writing.
The Player shall:
o Attend all training sessions, all representative matches in which the team participates and any and all official meetings. If the player is unable to attend training, a representative game or a meeting they are to advise the coach or manager with the reasons prior to the event.
o Wear the expected uniform playing and travelling as directed by the manager.
o Be informed regarding accommodation and travel arrangements. The player will travel with the contingent as advised. Accommodation and travel arrangements will be at the discretion of the RHA.
o Direct any grievances etc to the manager.
o Agree to any reasonable requests made to them by the manager (whilst off the field) and the coach (while on the field).
o Complete and return all necessary forms within 7 days of receiving your invitation to join team.
o Pay necessary monies as requested upon receipt of RHA invoice. Failure to do so may preclude further participation in the team. Individual cases of genuine financial hardship will be given consideration and arrangements may be given to an extended regular payment plan.
o Conduct themselves in a fit and proper manner whilst representing RHA.
Consequences of breaking this agreement:
o The manager is authorised to determine suitable consequences for breaches of the above agreement. Some of potential consequences are listed below. If serious breaches occur, the manager shall endeavour to liaise with the rep coordinator, or if unavailable, another board member, to discuss possible options. Options may include:
o Time off during the game (e.g. half a game on the sideline)
o Whole game suspension
o Sending player home at family’s expense
o Extra duties (e.g. washing clothes, cleaning gear, washing up duty etc)
o Reduced freedom in non-playing time
o The above are examples. Other consequences may be considered, depending on circumstance. The consequence should match the offence.
o If players receive game suspension RHA may call a judiciary meeting when the team returns.
RHA Player Agreement Form
I hereby agree that as a member of Redlands Hockey Association Representative team that:
o I am bound by the Rules and Code of Conduct of this association – refer to www.redlandshockey.com.au
o I have read and understood the player guidelines and procedures.
o I agree to participate in all training, competitions and events arranged for the team.
o I accept the authority and direction of the appointed team officials.
o I will pay any monies owing to the association by the due date as advised.
o I agree to travel to and from such championships or events by the means selected by the association.
o In the event of injury or illness, I authorise the associate to arrange emergency or urgent medical care on my behalf, and I undertake to refund forthwith to the association or to any such person or to any duly authorised person as required, all sums expended by them for such purposes.
o I further agree that should I be guilty of any misconduct which in the opinion of the association warrants my dismissal from the team, and my immediate return to my home centre I will refund to the association the full fare and any other travelling expenses incurred from my then present address to my home centre.
I UNDERSTAND AND ACCEPT THE ABOVE MATTERS AND AGREE THAT THE ASSOCIATION WILL BE THE FINAL ARBITRATOR SHOULD ANY UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES ARISE.
Parental Consent
I give permission for my Daughter to be a member of the RHA U16 Girls team.
I give permission for my Daughter to participate in the 2026 Redland Hockey State Championship representative team trip and the range of activities it includes. I understand that while the RHA officials in charge will take all reasonable care of my Daughter, they cannot necessarily be held responsible for any loss, damage or injury suffered by her arising during the trip. I give consent for him/her to undergo medical examination and emergency medical treatment which may be required. I confirm that the medical information I provided is to the best of my knowledge correct.
I understand that my Daughter may be photographed/filmed whilst participating in the state championships and that these forms of media may be used for promotional purposes within Redlands Hockey or Hockey Qld and its associated associations. I give permission for my Daughter to be photographed or their images recorded for print or broadcast by media representatives who attend events at the state championships.
I acknowledge that I and my Daughter have read the code of conduct for players and agree to abide by them.
Click "I agree to the Event Waiver' if you agree to above Player Agreement and Parental Consent (If you are under 18, this registration has been filled out by and endorsed by my parent or guardian
