Code of Conduct

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.

Email integrity@hockey.org.au to contact the Hockey Australia Integrity Unit; or
Contact the Hockey Integrity Hotline online or by phone at www.hockeyaustralia.stoplinereport.com or 1300 30 45 50,

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.

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.