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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Chatham Hockey Club
COACHES
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Demonstrate responsible ‘duty of care’ of players by ensuring they are aware of the dangers associated with playing the sport, and that they wear the appropriate safety equipment i.e. shin pads and mouth guards, or correct goal keeping equipment (in the case of goal keepers) at all games and training sessions
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Be reasonable in your demands on your players’ time, energy and enthusiasm
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Teach your players that rules of the game are mutual agreements, which no one should evade or break.
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Whenever possible, place junior players into groups according to age, height, skills and physical maturity. Avoid over-playing the talented players, the ‘just average’ players need and deserve equal time. Remember people play for fun and enjoyment, winning is only part of their motivation
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Never ridicule or yell at players for making mistakes or losing a competition.
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Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of players.
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The scheduling and length of practice times and competition should take into consideration the maturity level of players
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Develop team respect for ability of opponents as well as for the judgement of officials and opposing coaches.
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Follow the advice of a physician when determining when an injured player is ready to recommence play
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Make a personal commitment to keep yourself informed of sound coaching principles, principles of working with children and legal issues and ramifications.
PLAYERS
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Play for the fun of the game, not to just please parents and coaches.
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Wear appropriate safety equipment at games and training to prevent risks associated with playing the game i.e. shin pads and mouth guard or in the case of goal keepers – correct goal keeping equipment.
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Play by the rules. Never argue with an Official, if you disagree have your captain or coach approach the Official during a break or after the game.
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Control your temper. Verbal abuse of Officials or other players, deliberately fouling or provoking an opponent and the throwing of equipment is not acceptable or permitted.
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Work equally hard for yourself and your team. Your teams’ performance will benefit and so will you.
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Be a good sport. Cheer all good plays whether they be by your team or the opposition. Treat all players as you would like to be treated.
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Do not take unfair advantage of another player or interfere with a bully.
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Cooperate with your coach, team mates and opponents. Without them there would be no game.
PARENTS
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If children are interested encourage them to play sport, however if a child is not willing to play, do not force him or her.
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Ensure your child wears the appropriate safety equipment i.e. shin pads and mouth guards, or correct goal keeping equipment (in the case of goal keepers) at all games and training sessions.
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Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than the overall outcome of the event. This assists the child in setting realistic goals to his/her ability by reducing emphasis on winning.
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Teach children that an honest effort is as important as a victory so that the result of each game is not met with undue disappointment.
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Encourage children to always play by the rules.
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Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a game. Remember that children learn best from example.
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Applaud good plays by both teams.
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If you disagree with an Official, raise the issue through the appropriate channels rather than questioning the Officials’ judgement and honesty in public and teach your children to do likewise. Remember most Officials give their time and effort for your child’s involvement
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Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
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Recognise the value and importance of our Clubs volunteer coaches. They give their time and resources to provide recreational activities for the children. They deserve your support.
SPECTATORS
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People play organised sports for fun. They are not playing for the entertainment of spectators only, nor are they professionals.
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Applaud good performance and efforts by your team and their opponents. Congratulate both teams upon their performance regardless of the games outcome.
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Respect the Officials decision. If you disagree with an Official, raise the issue through the appropriate channels rather than questioning the Officials judgement and honesty in public.
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Never ridicule a player for making a mistake during a competition. Positive comments are motivational.
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Condemn the use of violence in any form be it spectators, coaches, Officials or players.
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Demonstrate respect for your teams’ opponents. Without them there would be no game.
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Encourage players to play by the rules and the Officials decisions.
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Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour by not using foul language or harassing players, coaches or Officials
Chatham Hockey Club Code of Conduct Breach Policy
Code of Conduct Breach Actions:
- Reported to Executives of Chatham
- Discreet investigation into the breach by executives
- Discussion made on appropriate action
- Individuals contacted to discuss matter and discipline action by the President
- MVHA notified on actions if required from reported breach
The following behaviours are considered breaches of the code:
- Violent or abusive behaviour towards another person
- Vilification of any kind towards another person.
- Discrimination against another person based on their age, gender or sexual orientation.
- Discrimination against another person based on their race, culture, religion or any other irrelevant personal characteristic.
- Sexual harassment or intimidation of another person.
- Victimisation of another person for exercising their rights through the code.
- Bullying towards another person.
- Failure to maintain a safe environment.
If any of these behaviours take place within the club, the Club or Manning Valley Hockey Association depending on the breach is able to impose penalties or sanctions. For this to occur, the breach must be confirmed through an appropriate assessment process at the appropriate level. The code states that every person has the right to participate in hockey that is safe, welcoming and inclusive.
If you have witnessed a breach, or have been subjected to behaviours that are not tolerated under the code please report this to: chathamwolves@hotmail.com preferably in 24 hours from the breach occurring the complaint/concern will be raised with the President in a confidential meeting and action plan will be established to investigate the claims in a professional manner.
Penalties for breaching the code will depend on a number of factors, such as: •
- Who breached the code?
- How and when did they breach the code?
- What were the effects of the breach?
- Whether this behaviour has taken place repeatedly or is a one-off.
Penalties may include:
- a person to change their behaviour
- issuing a formal warning
- asking a person to leave the hockey fields
- banning a person from the hockey fields
- imposing a game ban on a player, spectator, official
- In rare and serious cases, where a breach of the code constitutes unlawful behaviour, it may be necessary to involve the police.
Please note, breaches which are reported to Chatham Hockey Club officially from other clubs or Manning Valley Hockey Association require evidence to be presented on how Chatham Hockey Club has dealt with the matter to MVHA. This will remain confidential to the parties who are directly involved.
