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BRISBANE WOMEN'S HOCKEY ASSOCIATION INC

REPRESENTATIVE TEAM PLAYERS POLICY

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Authority

BWHA Board of Management

Purpose

Provide guidelines and procedures for all appointed BWHA representative team players.

Scope

This policy applies to all members selected as a player for a BWHA Representative Team.

Definitions

Policy Statement

Brisbane Women’s Hockey Association Inc commits to providing opportunities for all interested players to represent BWHA at Regional and State Championships. BWHA understands its unique place in this area and its responsibility to ensure a nurturing environment for all members. We will comply with all relevant legislation and regulations, and strive to achieve best practice in all areas and to provide equitable opportunities for all. The representative team players policy will be available on our Web Site and staff and members will be encouraged to contribute any ideas or suggestions to improve our policy at any time.

Responsibility

We have appointed the Development Department as the Representative Team Players Policy Coordinator, who has responsibility for ensuring ongoing implementation of and compliance with our policy. This policy will be reviewed each year.

Related Procedures

See attached

BRISBANE WOMEN’S HOCKEY ASSOCIATION INC

REPRESENTATIVE TEAM PLAYERS PROCEDURE

•          The player's first responsibility is to the team and its well-being.

•          BWHA has adopted and supports the Hockey Queensland Anti- Doping Policy.

•          The player is expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the BWHA code of conduct, and at all times uphold the good name of the Association.  If a player acts in an inappropriate manner whilst a member of a representative team, a report shall be submitted by the Team Manager to the BWHA Board of Management, and the player invited to attend a hearing while the complaint is under discussion. Please refer to the BWHA Rules for Representative Teams

•          The player is expected to participate in the true spirit of sportsmanship.

•          Under no circumstances are players under the age of 18 permitted to smoke, vape or consume alcohol and players must comply with the Team Manager's curfew time.

•          Players over the age of 18 are expected to adhere to curfew times and strongly discouraged from the intake of alcohol, smoking and vaping. Players must follow the instruction of the Team Manager.

• The use of recreational drugs or use of prohibited methods pursuant to Anti Doping laws for ingestion of legal substances is not allowed under any circumstances.

The Player shall:

1. Attend all team trials & training sessions (compulsory).  If unable to attend they are to contact the Team Manager immediately.  If more than one training session is missed, the Team Manager will notify BWHA and the player will have to justify their absences to retain their place in the team.

2. Wear the designated uniform for travelling and transfers as directed by the Team Manager.

3. Wear the designated uniform and equipment for games, as directed by the Team Manager, including black bike pants or full black briefs or black compression garments, shin pads, and socks pulled up. Players may wear black sleeved shirts or compression garments under their uniform shirt to assist with sun or muscle protection.

3. Once advised of assembly details, adhere to the directions of the Team Manager and/or the association.

4. Be accommodated and travel with the contingent as advised. Application to travel separately from the team to a tournament must accompany the nomination form and to be approved by BWHA Management as per the Rules.

Players who wish to travel home with their parents at the completion of the tournament must submit a request in writing at least 2 weeks prior to departure to the tournament.

Players who have asked for and been given permission to leave a tournament with their parents, may leave 1 hour after their last game of the tournament or after the closing ceremony, but their parent must sign them out with the Team Manager.

5. Accept the authority of the Team Manager whilst off the field of play, and accept the authority of the Coach/Captain whilst on the field of play.

6. Be in attendance at all official meetings and functions as directed by the Team Manager.

7. Direct any grievances to the Team Manager.

9.         Pay any monies at least 14 days prior to the commencement of the tournament.  You may pay BWHA direct by cash, credit card, cheque or direct deposit. Failure to comply with this rule the player will be classed as unfinancial with BWHA and may be removed from the team prior to the tournament. If difficulties in payment are being experienced players/guardians should contact the BWHA Office prior to the payment deadline to discuss if a payment plan is available.

8. Complete the Player Agreement, Medical and Indemnity Form and Uniform Order Form for return to the Team Manager by the due date.

9. If injured prior to any event, undertake a fitness test at least fourteen (14) days prior to departure or last training session.  Notify the Team Manager and refer to policy for Fitness Testing for injured/sick players

10. If they need to withdraw from the team, submit notification in writing to BWHA including a full explanation and accompanied with a medical certificate (if applicable). BWHA will refund any monies paid less costs incurred to date only if a suitable replacement can be found.