Code of Conduct

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.

Old Aquinians Hockey Club

The Reds Code of Conduct below has been established to ensure members act in responsible manner as players and representatives of the Reds Hockey Club. The Code applies to all activities directly associated with the Club including home and away games and Club organised social events.

For matters not covered by the Reds Code of Conduct, the Club will respond consistent with to the Hockey Australia National Integrity Framework and the associated Code of Conduct, Complaints and Disputes process and other policies as required.

JUNIOR PLAYERS

Play by the rules.
Play for enjoyment, not just to win or please your parents or coach.
Never argue with umpires’ decisions. Let your coach/manager ask any necessary questions.
Control your temper. No swearing, abuse, or sledging.
Remember, hockey is a team game. Encourage your teammates.
Be a good sport. Recognise your opponents’ good play, as well as your own teams.
Exercise reasonable care to prevent injury by ensuring that you play within the rules.
Co-operate with your coach, teammates and respect your opponents.
Respect each other and those who volunteer their time to make the Reds Hockey Club a supportive and friendly sporting club.
Formally acknowledge opposition at end of game as part of good sportsmanship

SENIOR PLAYERS

Play by the rules.
Play for enjoyment, not just to win.
Never argue with umpires' decisions, either during or after the game. If you need to seek clarification or ask the umpire a question during the game, it must be done so in a respectful manner. In the event that an umpire's decision needs to be questioned further or contested, let your coach or captain handle the matter.
Never abuse, harass, or swear at coaches, umpires, officials, parents, spectators, or other players.
Be a good sport. Recognise your opponents’ good play, as well as your own teams.
Exercise reasonable care to prevent injury by ensuring that you play within the rules.
Co-operate with your coach, teammates and respect your opponents.
Respect each other and those who volunteer their time to make the Reds Hockey Club a supportive and friendly sporting club.
Uphold the Club’s core values and respect oneself and others when attending social events hosted by the Club or attending any Hockey WA events.

COACHES

Educate players on the rules of the game and implore them to uphold them to the highest possible standard.
Be reasonable in your demands on players’ time and enthusiasm.
Do not put winning above all else.
Never ridicule or scold a player for making a mistake.
Develop team respect for opponents, umpires and opposing coaches.

Never abuse, harass, or criticise umpires or your own or opposition players, coaches, or officials.
Show concern and caution toward sick and injured players.
Deal with bad behaviour and unsporting conduct swiftly. If relating to juniors, involve the

offending child’s parents in resolving the problem.

Respect each other and those who volunteer their time to make the Reds Hockey Club a supportive and friendly sporting club.

UMPIRES

Always attempt to be unbiased in game decisions and look to utilise the other umpire when in doubt.
Never initiate or return abuse or harassment from a player, coach, parent, or spectator.
Keep yourself informed on the laws of hockey and sound umpiring principles.
Deal with bad behaviour and unsporting conduct during the game swiftly before it escalates.
Be dressed appropriately and arrive in a timely manner prior to the commencement of the game fixture.

PARENTS AND SPECTATORS

Remember that children play sport for their fun. They are not there to entertain you.
Be on your best behaviour. Never abuse, harass, or criticise players, coaches, umpires, or officials.
Parents/spectators should only enter the playing field at the request of the ground controller or technical official not the umpires (unless neither of these are present in which case it defaults to the umpires request).
Applaud good play by both teams and show respect for your opponents.
Encourage players to play according to the rules.
Support all volunteers assisting to run the game including the umpires, officials, coaches, and team managers.
Respect each other and those who volunteer their time to make the Reds Hockey Club a supportive and friendly sporting club.

TREATMENT OF EQUIPMENT & FACILITIES

Maltreatment of equipment or facilities, either the Club’s, the College’s or individuals is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Appropriate disciplinary action will be undertaken if this occurs.

CLUB MEMBERS PARTICIPATING IN SOCIAL EVENTS ON SITE

Reds Hockey Club engages in Responsible Server Practices and aims to avoid disruptive behaviour and encourages patrons to respect the College and local neighbourhood at all times.
Persons under the age of 18 years are allowed access to the Club premises in the company of a responsible adult/guardian
No person is permitted to bring alcohol onto the licenced area of the Club or onto the College premise.

No person under the age of 18 years will be served alcohol. Alcohol will only be served and consumed within the time limits of the current liquor licence.
Members are required to follow rules set out in the Liquor Licence Act which is published at the Club.
Hockey clubrooms will be cleared of rubbish, tidied and left in a clean state at completion of event and securely locked.
All patrons are required to respect the premise and not deface or cause damage to any property or equipment.
The person in charge of the licence and/or the Executive Committee has a capacity to temporarily suspend any member of the Club that acts in a manner that is in opposition to the Code of Conduct and to The Liquor Control Act 1988.

CODE OF CONDUCT DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

Reds will not tolerate serious breaches of the Code of Conduct and any person found to have seriously breached the Code may be subject to disciplinary action. Such action may take the form of suspensions, banning from attending games or other sanctions as deemed appropriate and determined by the Executive Committee.

RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES

Players, officials, and spectators are requested to raise and attempt to resolve any matters of concern with their relevant coach or team manager on the day or as soon as possible after the incident. If the matter is not resolved amicably or to the satisfaction of those concerned then the matter should first be referred to your Team Manager for consideration and if necessary, referred to the Reds Executive Committee, for review.