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Wrestling Australia Ltd

Wrestling Australia Ltd

VOLUNTARY RELEASE & ASSUMPTION OF RISK:

For applicants planning to compete in WAL sponsored activities, applicants are advised that the nature of the sport of wrestling involves some physical risks that can result in serious injury or death. Risks may include, but are not limited to, physical exertion for which applicants may not be prepared, weather extremes subject to sudden and unexpected change, remoteness to normal medical services, evacuation difficulties if an applicant is disabled, or dangers from the way wrestling is done, or from vehicles, equipment, machinery, location, premises, or actions of others. By submitting an application, applicants accept all risks from the activities sponsored or organized by WAL. Applicants should not rely on WAL or its officers, employees, consultants, staff or volunteers to inform them of the risks. Applicants / competitors will make their own risk assessment and are responsible for their own medical well-being and physical fitness to wrestle.

INDEMNIFICATION OF WAL:

In consideration of such permission being granted, I hereby indemnify WAL, its clubs, officers, members, agents, servants, voluntary helpers, and any bodies or individuals against any claim which myself/son/daughter might now or hereafter have or have had for any personal injury, harm or death sustained while taking part or traveling to or from any activities of WAL. These may include, but are not limited to, competitions, training sessions and demonstrations, and against any claim arising out of any alleged or wrongful act or omission of myself/son/daughter while taking part or traveling to or from any such activities.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Under the terms and conditions of this Code of Conduct it shall be the responsibility of all who participate in WAL activities and its Affiliates to comply with this Code of Conduct, in alignment with the adopted National Integrity Framework policies. These requirements apply to all levels of wrestling in Club, State, National and International: 

  1. Be aware of, and abide by the standards, rules, regulations and policies of WAL, member associations and affiliated clubs. Accept the final decision of the WAL, making all appeals through formal processes.
  2. Refrain from any conduct that could be regarded as sexual, discriminatory or harassment towards other athletes, coaches, referees and officials at all times.
  3. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of fellow athletes, coaches, officials and spectators. Treat everyone fairly within the context of the sport, irrespective of gender, cultural background, race, colour, sexual orientation, religion, political belief, economic status, marital status, age or any other conditions/preferences. There will be zero tolerance for any forms of discrimination.
  4. Be a positive role model and ensure your words and actions exemplify high standards of behaviour in practice, competition and/or social events to anyone observing.
  5. Set high standards of behaviour for your fellow teammates, competitors, spectators and officials, representing both yourself and WAL to the best of your ability.
  6. Conduct yourself in a courteous manner relating to language, temper and punctuality. Be accountable, demonstrate integrity, and accept responsibility for your actions.
  7. Respect the talent, potential and development of fellow athletes and competitors. We are all students of our sport, separated only by our knowledge of individual skills, and our level of focus and determination.
  8. Abide by the Wrestling Australia Social Media Policy 

I have read, understood and agree to follow the Code of Conduct and understand any breach will bring disciplinary action by WAL, actioned in accordance with National Integrity Framework policies. I understand that this may result in suspension or even dismal from WAL.

In consideration of WAL accepting my application for membership and permitting me to participate in WAL Sponsored Events, I sign this contract of release of claims, waiver of liability and assumption of risk.

Where a parent or guardian signs the parent or guardian agrees to the terms of this document and agrees to indemnify WAL against any claims made by the participant.

PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL 

Wrestling Australia needs to promote itself to the community at large, just like any other organization. I thereby authorise Wrestling Australia, and any person authorised by them, to reproduce, publish, broadcast or do any of the acts comprised in the copyright subsisting in: Photographic picture, Videotapes (with or without sound), Production stills and Voice recording.

ANTI-DOPING POLICY

I have read, understood and agree to abide by the Australian National Anti-Doping Policy, effective from 1 January 2021, and found on the Sport Integrity Australia website (https://www.sportintegrity.gov.au/what-we-do/anti-doping/world-anti-doping-code/australian-national-anti-doping-policy) being the anti-doping policy adopted by Australia and applicable to all member, participants and non-participants.

NATIONAL INTEGRITY FRAMEWORK

As a member of Wrestling Australia, I have read, understood and agree to abide by the National Integrity Framework and associated integrity policies as adopted by Wrestling Australia, which can be found on the Wrestling Australia website: Sports Integrity.

Wrestling Australia take sport integrity seriously and in February 2022, Wrestling Australia adopted the National Integrity Framework.

The National Integrity Framework is essentially a set of rules that all members of our sport need to follow when it comes to their behaviour and conduct in sport. There are four core policies which make up the National Integrity Framework. These are:

  1. Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy- Link 
  2. Member Protection Policy- Link 
  3. Improper Use of Drugs and Medicine Policy- Link 
  4. Competition Manipulation and Sports Gambling Policy- Link

These core policies are underpinned by the Complaints, Disputes and Discipline Policy, which explains how people who have breached a National Integrity Framework policy are held accountable for doing the wrong thing.

  1. Complaints, Disputes and Discipline Policy- Link 

Check out the National Integrity Framework FACTSHEET and VIDEO.

It is my responsibility to familiarise myself with these policies, including any updates to the policies and other policies as adopted by Wrestling Australia that I am advised of in future. 
A breach of these policies could result in further action being taken, as outlined in the respective policy

Commitment to Child Safety

Wrestling Australia is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and friendly environment where children and young people are valued and enjoy sport. We take seriously our responsibility to provide a caring, nurturing, and protective environment for every participant.

Wrestling Australia wants all children and young people to be safe, happy, and empowered. We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers, and are dedicated to the safety, participation, and empowerment of every child. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and neglect.

Our Commitment to Children and Young People

Through our commitment to Children and Young People, Wrestling Australia documents our clear commitment to keeping children and young people safe from abuse and neglect and seek to:

1.     Publicly communicate our child safe commitment to all stakeholders and members.

2.     Involve and communicate with children and young people in developing a safe, inclusive and supportive environment.

3.     Provide all children and young people access to information, support and clear complaint processes.

4.     Actively listen to children and young people and ensure that they are informed about their right, including their right to be safe and be heard.

5.     Respect the rights of children who identify as LGBTQI+ to be recognised for their gender identity, sexual orientation or intersex status and to feel safe and respected when participating in sport.

6.     Respect diversity and seek to create a culturally safe sporting environment.

7.     Actively seek to create environments where children and young people feel safe, included and supported.

Wrestling Australia is committed to supporting and informing parents about the safeguarding policies and procedures and provide parents with an opportunity to provide feedback.

Our commitment to engaging families and the community.

·        Involve families and the community in promoting child safety and wellbeing.

  • Provide clear and accessible information to families and communities about our safeguarding policies and procedures.
  • Make policies visible and available to all parents and carers.
  • Seek and act on feedback from families and communities.
  • Continuously review and improve our policies, procedures and practices to keep children and young people safe from abuse and neglect.

Our commitment as a child safety organisation

1.     We require all staff to undergo screening prior to commencement, including Working with Children Checks.

2.     We have embedded child safety into our recruitment process, to minimise the likelihood that we will recruit employees or contractors who are unsuitable to work with children.

3.     We actively encourage reporting of any allegations, disclosure or concern regarding child abuse, neglect or harm.

4.     We will respond to all allegations, disclosure or concerns and act to ensure that processes are fair, transparent and child focused.

5.     We will meet the requirements of legislated mandatory or industry reporting requirements, including Australian Child Protection Legislation.

6.     We have Child Safe Practices that outline our expectations for behaviour towards children and young people.

7.     We provide all employees and contractors with ongoing education and training on child safety.

8.     We promote awareness and compliance with the National Principles for Child Safety Organisations to our staff, contractors and stakeholders.

9.     We will identify and manage risks to child safety in both physical and online environment to minimise opportunities for abuse to occur.

  1. Hold our directors, staff, and volunteers accountable for modelling safe, respectful, and inclusive behaviour at all times. We are committed to ensuring that equipment and venues are safe and accessible for all participants.