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.
Rockingham District Hockey Club
ROCKINGHAM DISTRICTS HOCKEY CLUB CONDITIONS OF MEMBERSHIP
Seniors terms and conditions:
- All members agree to abide by the RDHC Constitution and any prescribed rules of behaviour.
- Members are advised that the RDHC carries no personal injury insurance other than sports cover through Hockey Australia. RDHC encourages all members to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
- All members are required to wear mouthguards whilst playing.
- Players are required to play in the appropriate RDHC uniform.
- Playing members shall carry out team umpiring duties as required or pay the cost of their replacement.
- All members and guests must obey liquor and gaming laws within the clubrooms and premises.
- All members shall pay the prescribed fees, by the required dates, as listed below.
- Full members are entitled to all the benefits and privileges provided by the RDHC.
- Associate members have no playing rights but are otherwise entitled to all the benefits and privileges provided by the RDHC.
- All members shall participate in their team’s club facility rosters otherwise pay cost of their replacement.
- “In registering with Rockingham District Hockey Club you acknowledge that your information will be passed onto Hockey WA and Hockey Australia as the peak governing body for the sport of hockey in Australia. Hockey WA will use this information to contact you with its Bulletin newsletter and other relevant notifications. The use of your information is strictly governed by the Hockey Privacy Policy which is listed on form when individuals register with hockey Australia.” For further information on Hockey Australia’s Privacy Policy refer to www.hockey.org.au
Juniors terms and conditions:
- I understand that it is compulsory for all players to wear mouthguards and shin pads but that it is the parent’s responsibility to supply them and ensure they are worn.
- I give permission for my child to play hockey.
- In allowing my child to play, I will agree, support and abide by the all the club’s policies.
JUNIOR PLAYERS CODE OF CONDUCT
At hockey training, games and socially:
- I will learn the rules of hockey and play by them
- I will act responsibly and avoid injury to myself and others
- I will NEVER argue with the umpire
- I will be a good sport
- I will respect my coach and organisers
- I will encourage all other members of our team
- I will applaud all good play whether it is made by my team or the opposition
- I will be a team player
- I will accept the fact that at certain times I must be a substitute
- I will respect all playing equipment
- I will regularly attend training
- I will be on time for training and games
- I will wear our uniform with pride
- I will try to watch higher grades to learn more
PARENTS/ GUARDIANS CODE OF CONDUCT
As Parents / Guardians of a hockey player at training, games and carnivals:
- I will assure that my child / children follow all the codes outlined above
- I will remember children play hockey for fun.
- I will accept mistakes are made as part of their learning process
- I will NEVER argue with an umpire
- I will be a good sport and will respect all Players, Coaches and Officials
- I will pay all fees by the due date unless organised with the Treasurer
Timeline for membership payments as governed by the constitution:
- Senior Fee’s 18 and over $150 at least must be paid prior to 1st Game.
- Full membership fees should be finalised by the 4thfixture week of the season unless written agreements have been made with the Registrar to be paid in regular instalments.
- All fees being paid under written agreements must be finalised prior to 30 June each year.
- Any player not finalising fees payments by due dates as listed in timelines will be ineligible to play any further games until full payment of outstanding fees are paid.
- Any members not paying fees on time will incur a 10% levy on unpaid amounts.
- Any financial dispute should initially be raised with the Treasurer.
All New Members please be advised that a current copy of the Rockingham Districts Hockey Club Inc. constitution is available on our websitewww.rockinghamhockey.org.au
I have read and understand all the conditions of membership on this page and apply for membership of the Rockingham District Hockey Club Inc.
My membership will not be valid until Clearance from previous club is received.