Softball Australia Policies

Member Protection Policy

The Member Protection Policy aims to assist Softball Australia to uphold its core values and create a safe, fair and inclusive environment for everyone associated with our sport.

Concussion Policy

Concussion refers to a disturbance in brain function caused by a direct or indirect force to the head.
The purpose of this Concussion Policy document is to outline the standards and guidelines regarding the management of concussion in Softball in Australia.

Hot Weather Guidelines

Softball is a summer sport and it is therefore inevitable some games will be scheduled for play during extreme heat conditions. All officials, coaches, managers and umpires owe a duty of care to players and officials and should take all reasonable steps to minimise foreseeable risks which may result in injury or damage.

Lightning Strikes Guidelines

In statistical terms, lightning poses a greater threat to individuals than almost any other natural hazard in Australia, accounting for five to ten lives and well over 100 injuries annually. These figures are likely to increase in line with the growing proportion of people who are engaging in outdoor recreational activities.

Pregnancy Guidelines

Softball Australia (SAL) does not prohibit pregnant players and officials from participating in national championships, national teams and other SAL activities.

Membership Policy

As a membership organisation, Softball Australia Limited (Softball Australia) has a responsibility to its members. Softball Australia must first identify who its members are and define the mutual obligations that exist.

Code of Conducts

General

This document of the Code of Conduct, is specific role for all members, parents, guardians, spectators and others involved with Softball Australia, a Member State or an affiliated association or club must meet.

Player

The Document is the Code of Conduct that Players must meet in regards to their conduct during any activity held by or under the auspices of Softball Australia, a Member State or an affiliated association or club.

Parent/Guardian

This Code of Conduct is in relation to any Parent or Guardian of any person involved with Softball Australia, a Member State or an affiliated association or club must meet

Spectators

The Document is the Code of Conduct that Spectators must meet in regards to their conduct during any activity held by or under the auspices of Softball Australia, a Member State or an affiliated association or club.

Coaches

The Document is the Code of Conduct that Coaches must meet in regards to their conduct during any activity held by or under the auspices of Softball Australia, a Member State or an affiliated association or club.

Officials

This document, in addition to the general Code of Conduct, are requirements that officials appointed by Softball Australia, a Member State or an affiliated association or club must meet.

Administrators

The Document is the Code of Conduct that Administrators must meet in regards to their conduct during any activity held by or under the auspices of Softball Australia, a Member State or an affiliated association or club.