Hockey Australia
2024 Hockey Australia National Registration Terms and Conditions
By applying to register to participate in competitions, activities or events of an Australian Hockey Association (AHO), including Hockey Australia Limited (HA), one of its Member Associations, regional associations or affiliated clubs, you (and, if you are under 18, you and your parent or legal guardian whose name and details appear in the requisite fields) acknowledge and agree that your application for membership will be considered and may be accepted or rejected in accordance with the relevant AHO's governing rules. If the AHO accepts your application, you (and, if you are under 18, you and your parent or legal guardian whose name and details appear in the requisite fields) acknowledge and agree that:
- You will be bound by and comply with all rules, regulations, by-laws and policies of the AHO, including the AHO's constitution and the National Integrity Framework (NIF), as amended from time to time (Rules) and directions, determinations and decisions made by the AHO and by these registration terms and conditions. The Rules and the NIF are made available from HA’s website at www.hockey.org.au/integrity or from the website of the relevant AHO.
- Without limiting the application of the Australian Hockey Code of Conduct 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.
- The information provided by you is current and correct at the time of application and will be updated by you as required within one month of any change.
- The personal information that the AHO collects from you may be used and disclosed for the purposes set out in the Australian Hockey Privacy Policy available from HA’s website 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. You may opt out of your email being used for communication purposes by contacting the AHO and/or managing your communication preferences online.
- 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.
- You accept all risks involved in training, competing and otherwise participating in activities related to or forming part of your membership of the AHO and your registration to participate in the sport, including the risk of transmission of viral illness, including COVID-19 and you have considered that risk, including any vulnerability that you may have. You warrant that you do not have a known pre-existing medical or other condition that makes it unsafe to participate in hockey competitions, activities and other events organised, authorised or recognised by an AHO (Hockey Activities) and agree, if reasonably requested by HA or any AHO of which you are a member, to provide a certificate from a duly qualified medical practitioner certifying you are fit to participate in Hockey Activities.
- You consent to receive any medical treatment that an AHO reasonably considers necessary or desirable for you during your participation in Hockey Activities if you cannot make a rational decision about your consent to any medical treatment that you may require. You also agree to reimburse the relevant AHO for any costs or expenses incurred in providing you with such medical treatment.
- You become entitled to the level of insurance protection as detailed at www.hockey.org.au/play/registration-and-insurance. This insurance level is not intended to be comprehensive coverage, and it is recommended that you investigate applicable insurance needs and coverage in relation to participating in Hockey Activities.
- 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 registered participants in Australian Hockey. Refunds will only be provided in the circumstances set out in the Hockey Australia Refund Policy.
- Subject to applicable Rules (including the Australian Hockey Privacy Policy), you consent to photographs and video captured, recorded and live-streamed during your participation in any Hockey Activities and to AHOs using your name, image and likeness in any form or medium for:
- general marketing and promotional activities related to hockey in Australia; or
- 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.
- 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.
- An AHO may apply additional terms and conditions in relation to your registration, including, but not limited to, the collection of your personal information.
- Where there is any overlap between these terms and conditions and additional terms applied by an AHO in accordance with clause 10, the additional terms prevail to the extent of the inconsistency.
Australian Hockey Code of Conduct
Each AHO is committed to promoting and strengthening the positive image of hockey and its participants in Australia and to ensuring that everyone involved with hockey is treated with respect and dignity.
The Australian Hockey Code of Conduct, available from HA’s website at www.hockey.org.au/integrity or from the website of the relevant AHO, aims to ensure that everyone involved in hockey is aware of the standards of behaviour expected of them and the mechanism for dealing with any conduct alleged to breach the Code of Conduct.
Acknowledgement of this Code of Conduct is a requirement of your registration.
Safe Hockey
Each AHO is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our sport.
Your registration is subject to the terms of the NIF Children and Young People Safeguarding Policy, including the child-safe practices and recruitment and screening requirements contained therein.
Got Something to Report?
If you see, hear or experience any suspicious or unwelcomed activity, including any misconduct relating to child safety, bullying, cheating, doping, gambling or match-fixing, report it confidentially to the Hockey Australia Integrity Unit or the Hockey Integrity Hotline.
Parent/Guardian Declaration
If the applicant for membership has not yet reached the age of 18 at the time of making this application or requires a guardian, I, the parent or guardian of the applicant, authorise and consent to the applicant undertaking the Hockey Activities. In consideration of the applicant's membership to the AHO being accepted, I expressly agree to be responsible for the applicant's behaviour and agree to accept, in my capacity as parent or guardian, the terms set out in this membership declaration. In addition, I agree to be bound by and to comply with the AHO constitution 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.
