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.

Hockey South Australia

By registering with Hockey SA you agree to abide by all of Hockey SA's terms and conditions, policies and to not behave in a manner that may place your team, club, association, Hockey SA or Hockey Australia in a jeapordised poistion. 

For a full list of all Hockey Australia policies adopted by Hockey SA please CLICK HERE

All registered players, officials and clubs/associations volunteers affiliated with Hockey SA are covered by Honan insurance. Get cover details and more information HERE

North East Hockey Club

1. All players must be registered with the NEHC prior to training & season commencement. Players will only be eligible to play once registration and payment of the compulsory Hockey SA Individual Membership (Insurance) Fee and Hockey Australia fee has occurred. Registration is accomplished by players completing this registration process online from the NEHC Website (Membership > Registration) and paying the compulsory Hockey SA Insurance Fee. A registration fee for NEHC will be invoiced to the player separate to the Hockey SA/Hockey Australia mandatory fee.
2. Senior Full Time Student players must be able to produce a copy of their university or student card, which is dated and clearly indicates that they are currently a full-time student or alternatively, an original, signed and dated letter on official university or school stationery, which states that they are a full-time student.
3. Senior Part Time Student players must, as a minimum, be able to produce an original, signed and dated letter on official university or school stationery, which states that they are a student. Please note that this classification does not apply to players undertaking an apprenticeship.
4. Non-players may become an “Associate” member for a fee of $25.00.
5. Please note that weekly match fees are no longer payable to the Team Manager, you will be required to pay the match fees up front, failure to pay your match fee will result in the player being ineligible to play. Please refer to the match fee table for the relevant match fees. If you require a payment arrangement for the match fees please contact the Treasurer via email: treasurer@nehc.asn.au
6. Reductions to the NEHC Membership Fee may apply in the following cases on a singular (non-cumulative) basis, i.e. only one form of fee reduction may be applied to any one player. The compulsory Hockey SA Membership Fee will apply to and is payable by all players regardless of any reduction being granted by the NEHC.

1. Players who live more than 75km from the ground pay a reduced registration fee.
2. Goalies who provide all their own gear receive reduction to the applicable NEHC Membership Fee. Please note that this does not apply to goalies playing on ground or for a second non junior team, in this case they must pay the applicable Team Nomination Fee (see Clause 9) for that team.
3. Seniors Card holders receive a $50 reduction off the applicable NEHC Membership fee.
4. Team coaches receive a reduction from the applicable NEHC Membership Fee for themselves. Where there is more than one coach for any given team this discount will be applied to 1 coach only.
6. Families with three or more players residing at the same address will receive a family discount. The two most senior players will pay full price and the third, fourth, fifth (and subsequent) most junior members of families will pay $100 per member.
7. Playing life members must pay the compulsory Hockey SA Membership Fee, the umpiring fee of $50 as well as the match fees.

7. New players, including those in the “Fill In” category who commence playing after the start of the season and prior to June 30 are responsible for paying the applicable “Full Season” fees & must also register as per Clause 1 above prior to playing their first game.
8. New players, including those in the “Fill In” category who register post June 30 will be responsible for paying the applicable Team Nomination fee & must also register as per Clause 1 above prior to playing their first game.
9. Team Nomination fees will be determined by the Commitee based on current costs from Hockey SA.
10. Fees may be paid by instalment but must be paid in full by no later than May 31st.
11. All applications for a payment plan beyond payment in full by May 31st must be made by emailing the Treasurer at treasurer@nehc.asn.au
12. If fees are not paid in full by May 31st, this will result in a player’s suspension from further competition until such time as payment is received in full and attract a $50 administration fee.
13. Official team lists including any membership dues outstanding will be issued to coaches/team managers on an ongoing basis throughout the season. It is the team manager’s responsibility to verify that all players data is correct and that every attempt is made to assist in bringing outstanding membership fees current.
14. Fees that remain outstanding at the end of the season will exclude a player from any further competition, remain due, must be settled prior to any re registration and may be subject to formal debt collection. By becoming a member of the NEHC you are consenting to your information being published on the Hockey SA website if you have outstanding debts.
15. Membership fees may be paid via the NEHC Registration Portal online or alternatively by direct deposit to the Bendigo Bank, BSB 633-000, Account 148395189. The name of the account is North East Hockey Club. Please clearly identify the player for whom payment is being made and advise that the payment has been made by emailing treasurer@nehc.asn.au.