Terms

Wrestling Australia Ltd

Wrestling Australia Ltd

VOLUNTARY RELEASE & ASSUMPTION OF RISK:

For applicants planning to compete in WAL sponsored activities, applicants are advised that the nature of the sport of wrestling involves some physical risks that can result in serious injury or death. Risks may include, but are not limited to, physical exertion for which applicants may not be prepared, weather extremes subject to sudden and unexpected change, remoteness to normal medical services, evacuation difficulties if an applicant is disabled, or dangers from the way wrestling is done, or from vehicles, equipment, machinery, location, premises, or actions of others. By submitting an application, applicants accept all risks from the activities sponsored or organized by WAL. Applicants should not rely on WAL or its officers, employees, consultants, staff or volunteers to inform them of the risks. Applicants / competitors will make their own risk assessment and are responsible for their own medical well-being and physical fitness to wrestle.

INDEMNIFICATION OF WAL:

In consideration of such permission being granted, I hereby indemnify WAL, its clubs, officers, members, agents, servants, voluntary helpers, and any bodies or individuals against any claim which myself/son/daughter might now or hereafter have or have had for any personal injury, harm or death sustained while taking part or traveling to or from any activities of WAL. These may include, but are not limited to, competitions, training sessions and demonstrations, and against any claim arising out of any alleged or wrongful act or omission of myself/son/daughter while taking part or traveling to or from any such activities.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Under the terms and conditions of this Code of Conduct it shall be the responsibility of all who participate in WAL activities and its Affiliates to comply with this Code of Conduct, in alignment with the adopted National Integrity Framework policies. These requirements apply to all levels of wrestling in Club, State, National and International:

Be aware of, and abide by the standards, rules, regulations and policies of WAL, member associations and affiliated clubs. Accept the final decision of the WAL, making all appeals through formal processes.
Refrain from any conduct that could be regarded as sexual, discriminatory or harassment towards other athletes, coaches, referees and officials at all times.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of fellow athletes, coaches, officials and spectators. Treat everyone fairly within the context of the sport, irrespective of gender, cultural background, race, colour, sexual orientation, religion, political belief, economic status, marital status, age or any other conditions/preferences. There will be zero tolerance for any forms of discrimination.
Be a positive role model and ensure your words and actions exemplify high standards of behaviour in practice, competition and/or social events to anyone observing.
Set high standards of behaviour for your fellow teammates, competitors, spectators and officials, representing both yourself and WAL to the best of your ability.
Conduct yourself in a courteous manner relating to language, temper and punctuality. Be accountable, demonstrate integrity, and accept responsibility for your actions.
Respect the talent, potential and development of fellow athletes and competitors. We are all students of our sport, separated only by our knowledge of individual skills, and our level of focus and determination.
Abide by the Wrestling Australia Social Media Policy

I have read, understood and agree to follow the Code of Conduct and understand any breach will bring disciplinary action by WAL, actioned in accordance with National Integrity Framework policies. I understand that this may result in suspension or even dismal from WAL.

In consideration of WAL accepting my application for membership and permitting me to participate in WAL Sponsored Events, I sign this contract of release of claims, waiver of liability and assumption of risk.

Where a parent or guardian signs the parent or guardian agrees to the terms of this document and agrees to indemnify WAL against any claims made by the participant.

PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL

Wrestling Australia needs to promote itself to the community at large, just like any other organization. I thereby authorise Wrestling Australia, and any person authorised by them, to reproduce, publish, broadcast or do any of the acts comprised in the copyright subsisting in: Photographic picture, Videotapes (with or without sound), Production stills and Voice recording.

ANTI-DOPING POLICY

I have read, understood and agree to abide by the Australian National Anti-Doping Policy, effective from 1 January 2021, and found on the Sport Integrity Australia website (https://www.sportintegrity.gov.au/what-we-do/anti-doping/world-anti-doping-code/australian-national-anti-doping-policy) being the anti-doping policy adopted by Australia and applicable to all member, participants and non-participants.

NATIONAL INTEGRITY FRAMEWORK

As a member of Wrestling Australia, I have read, understood and agree to abide by the National Integrity Framework and associated integrity policies as adopted by Wrestling Australia, which can be found on the Wrestling Australia website: What is Sport Integrity - Wrestling Australia Ltd

Wrestling Australia take sport integrity seriously and in February 2022, Wrestling Australia adopted the National Integrity Framework.

The National Integrity Framework is essentially a set of rules that all members of our sport need to follow when it comes to their behaviour and conduct in sport. There are four core policies which make up the National Integrity Framework. These are:

Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy- Link
Member Protection Policy- Link
Improper Use of Drugs and Medicine Policy- Link
Competition Manipulation and Sports Gambling Policy- Link

These core policies are underpinned by the Complaints, Disputes and Discipline Policy, which explains how people who have breached a National Integrity Framework policy are held accountable for doing the wrong thing.

Complaints, Disputes and Discipline Policy- Link

Check out the National Integrity Framework FACTSHEET and VIDEO.

It is my responsibility to familiarise myself with these policies, including any updates to the policies and other policies as adopted by Wrestling Australia that I am advised of in future.
A breach of these policies could result in further action being taken, as outlined in the respective policy

COMMITTMENT TO SAFETY

WAL is strongly committed to safe, supportive and friendly environment where children and young people are valued and enjoy sport. WAL takes seriously our responsibility to provide an environment that is caring, nurturing and safe.

We want children to be safe, happy and empowered. We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children.

We are committed to keeping children and young people safe:

We have zero tolerance of child abuse and neglect

Through our Child Safe Policy, we document our clear commitment to keeping children and young people safe from abuse and neglect

We publicly communicate our commitment to all stakeholders

We encourage the involvement of children and young people:

We involve and communicate with children and young people in developing a safe, inclusive and supportive environment.

We give all children and young people access to information, support and complaint processes.

We actively listen to children and young people and ensure hat they are informed about their right, including their right to be safe and be heard.

We involve families and the community in promoting child safety and wellbeing

We provide information to families and communities about
Our commitment to keeping children and young people safe and communicating their rights
The behaviour we expect of our employees, contractors and of themselves; and
Our policy about responding to child abuse
We seek feedback and have a process for responding to concerns.

We promote equity and respect diversity

We respect the rights of children who identify as LGBTQI+ to be recognised for their gender identity, sexual orientation or intersex status and to feel safe and respected when participating in sport.

We respect diversity and seek to create a culturally safe sporting environment.

We ensure that our people are suitable and supported to work with children and young people

We require all staff to undergo screening prior to commencement, including Working with Children Checks

We have embedded child safety into our recruitment process, to minimise the likelihood that we will recruit employees or contractors who are unsuitable to work with children

We encourage reporting of all complaints and concerns

We actively encourage reporting of any allegations, disclosure or concern regarding child abuse, neglect or harm.

We respond to all allegations, disclosure or concerns and act to ensure that processes are fair, transparent and child focused.

We will meet the requirements of legislated mandatory or industry reporting requirements, including Australian Child Protection Legislation.

We equip our staff, contractors and site users with ongoing education and training

We have Child Safe Practices that outline our expectations for behaviour towards children and young people.

We provide all employees and contractors with information and ongoing education about our commitment to child safety including our Child Safe Policy, Child Safe Practices and how to report a concern.

We promote awareness of the National Principles for Child Safety Organisations to our staff, contractors and stakeholders.

We ensure that environments are safe

We will identify and implement improvements to our physical and online environment to minimise opportunities for abuse to occur.

We actively seek to create environments where children and young people feel safe.

We maintain and improve our policies and practices

We are committed to maintaining and improving our policies, procedures and practices to keep children and young people safe from abuse and neglect.

We undertake an annual risk assessment to identify and document the risk of harm to children and young people, in line with the Commonwealth Child Safe Framework,

We seek independent advice and conduct external reviews to support our implantation of the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.

We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child’s safety, which we follow rigorously.

Wrestling SA

Wrestling S.A. Inc

Prices are subject to change without notice, so as to reflect increasing costs. This excludes existing contracts or pre-sales.
12-month memberships expire 12 months from the day the membership started.
All passes and memberships may not be shared.
All purchases are final. Wrestling SA does not offer refunds on any memberships for change of mind, user error, change of address or almost any other reason. However, we are willing to extend memberships on a case-by-case basis for medical reasons, where a physician letter outlining the required extension period is provided.

Payment Methods

Wrestling SA accepts payment by credit card,or direct deposit. If making payment by direct deposit, please ensure that you put your name in the description before completing the transaction, in order for us to determine who has made the payment. Also, please send confirmation of the completed transaction by sending a screenshot image of the digital receipt (if possible) or a copy of the receipt/transaction number for proof of payment.
Direct deposit details:
- Wrestling SA ; Account: 146196746 ; BSB: 633000
- Be sure to include the athlete’s name in the payment details

MEDIA AGREEMENT

By participating in Olympic wrestling, it is assumed that permission has been given to be photographed and video-recorded for media purposes such as social media and television, etc. for the promotion of wrestling in South Australia. If for any reason you do not wish or do not wish for your child (if under 18 years of age) to be included in Wrestling Academy SA or Wrestling SA’s media, please indicate this when registering and notify coaches and/or the relevant Wrestling SA administrators.

Wrestling Academy SA

Wrestling Academy S.A. Inc

Training Session Passes & Membership

It is required for all participants of training sessions and classes to register for club membership. This ensures that all participants are appropriately covered by insurance.
Prices are subject to change without notice, so as to reflect increasing costs. This excludes existing contracts or pre-sales.
12-month memberships expire 12 months from the day the membership started.
All training session passes and memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable.
All passes and memberships may not be shared.
All purchases of class passes are final. Wrestling Academy SA does not offer refunds on any training session passes or memberships for change of mind, user error, injury, illness, change of address or any other reason. However, we are willing to extend training session passes with the exception for medical reasons, where a physician letter outlining the required extension period is provided. The committee will review each individual case.