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.

Kwinana Tigers Hockey Club - Peel Assoc

KWINANA TIGERS HOCKEY CLUB

KTHC TERM & CONDITIONS

• All members agree to abide by the KTHC Constitution, by-laws and any prescibed rules of behaviour, including Code of Conduct, Social Media Policy, and all other polices introduced by the KTHC Committee. I acknowledge that any action that is detrimental to the club may result in expulsion.
• All members are required to wear mouthguards, shinguards and all necessary safety equipment.
• Learn the rules of hockey and play by those rules
• Never argue with an official.  If you disagree, have your captain, coach or manager approach the official during a break or after the competition has finished.
• Control your actions.  Verbal abuse of officials and sledging other players, deliberate provocation of an opponent is not acceptable behaviour in any sport.
• Work equally hard for yourself and/or your team.  Your teams performance will benefit, so will you.
• Respect your coach, team members and your opposition, without them there can be no hockey.
• Always wear the full club uniform and wear it with pride.
• All members and guests must obey liquor licensing laws with the clubrooms and premises.
• All members shall pay the prescibed fees, by the required dates, as advised by KTHC committee.
• It is your responsibility to find out where and what time you are playing each week and if unavailable, advise your team manager as early as possible.
• Members are expected to support club functions when they can, volunteers support the club in many ways and your support goes a long way to showing your appreciation for their efforts.

 

Player/Athlete Code of Behaviour

• Behave in a sporting manner at all times to all players, officials and spectators.

• Don’t make detrimental statements in respect of the performance of any match officials or umpires.

• Play by the rules at all times and ensure that the game of hockey is not brought into disrepute by your actions.
• Do not engage in inappropriate and/or physical contact with players or officials during the course of play.
• Accept responsibility for all actions taken. Exercise reasonable care to prevent injury by ensuring that you play within the rules. Reasonable care consists of showing due diligence in abiding by the rules and adhering to the officials decisions.
• Adhere to the Anti-Doping Policy advocated by HA.
• Do not bet on the outcome or on any other aspect of a hockey match or competition.
• Do not try to achieve a contrived outcome to a match or competition, or otherwise improperly influence the outcome or any other aspect of a match or a competition.
• Do not show unnecessary obvious dissension, displeasure or disapproval (by action or verbal abuse) towards an umpire or match official as a consequence of his or her decision or generally.
• Abstain from the use of tobacco and the consumption of alcoholic beverages while in the playing/representative uniform.
• Adhere to HA racial and sexual vilification policy.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
• Don’t do anything which adversely affects or reflects on or discredits the game of hockey, HA, or any squad, team, competition, tournament, sponsor, official supplier or licensee, including, but not limited to, any illegal act or any act of dishonesty or fraud.

Refrain from using obscene, offensive or insulting language and/or making obscene gestures which may insult other players, officials or spectators.

Parent / Guardian Code of Behaviour

• Parents/Guardians shall at all times conform to accepted standards of good sportsmanship and behaviour.
• Parents/Guardians shall at all times respect officials, coaches and players and extend all courtesies to them.
• Lead by example and respect all players, coaches, umpires and spectators – physical or verbal abuse will not be tolerated.
• Respect the umpires’ decision. Do not abuse, threaten or intimidate an umpire or match official and do not show dissension, displeasure or disapproval towards an umpire or match official’s decision in an abusive or unreasonable fashion.
•  Never publicly criticize umpires – raise personal concerns with club officials in private.
• Support skilled performances.
• Show respect for opponents.
• Display appropriate social behaviour by not using profane, demeaning or derogatory language, or harassing players, coaches, officials or other spectators.
• Do not throw any object.
• Barrack in a positive way.
• Leave the area tidy and free from litter or other mess.
• Remember that you are there for the participants to enjoy the game.
• Never ridicule mistakes or losses.
• Recognise all volunteers who are giving up their valuable time.
• The umpire may issue a warning to the team captain, of the spectators which are breaking the code of behaviour, to let the spectators know that their team will lose points if they continue to behave in a manner not in line with the code of behaviour.
• Refrain from any form of personal abuse towards your children and team-mates. This includes verbal,
• physical and emotional abuse. Be alert to any forms of abuse directed towards you children and teammates from other sources whilst they are in your care.
• Refrain from any form of harassment towards your athletes. This includes sexual and racial harassment, racial vilification and harassment on the grounds of disability.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
• Be a positive role model for your children.

 

PRIVACY POLICY
Coaches, Manager and Team representatives will have players contact details provided to them.  None of the information provided will be used for any other purpose other than the normal day to day running of the club.
 

INSURANCE

I acknowledge that as a member of Kwinana Tigers Hockey Club, HA has taken out a player Injury insurance policy cover included in HA levy for all financial members with the Sportscover Australia Hockey WA group plan provided by Hockey WA (full details available at www.hockeywa.org.au). 

I acknowledge that there are risks in playing hockey and agree to indemnify Kwinana Tigers Hockey Club Inc. and its committee from all liabilities it may suffer arising out of any injuries or loss suffered by the member, arising out of any activity involving the member and the Hockey club.

SOCIAL MEDIA

KTHC acknowledges the enormous value of social networking websites, such as Facebook and Twitter, to promote our sport and celebrate the achievements and success of the people involved in our sport.

We expect all people bound by this policy to conduct themselves appropriately when using social networking sites to share information related to our sport.

Social media postings, blogs, status updates and tweets:

· must not use offensive, provocative or hateful language

· must not be misleading, false or injure the reputation of another person

· should respect and maintain the privacy of others

· should promote the sport in a positive way.