Hastings Hibernian Sports Club Inc - Code of Conduct and Other Info

Code of Conduct:

All people associated with the club are bound by the Club Code of Conduct as follows:

The purpose of this Code of Conduct is to encourage fair, ethical treatment of all persons and organisations that come under the umbrella of Hastings Hibernian Sports Club Inc. Obviously some sections of the Code will be more applicable to some persons and groups than others. All persons will agree to abide by the Code of Conduct and acknowledge that any breach of the Code of Conduct, or any part of it, may result in disciplinary action under the Club’s Constitution, Regulations and Policies. The following Code of Conduct applies to all club members and persons participating in club activities. As a club member and/or participant you should meet the following requirements with regard to your conduct during any club sanctioned activity:

Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others.
Be fair, considerate and honest in all dealings with others.
Be professional in, and accept responsibility for, your actions.
Make a commitment to providing quality service and performance.
Be aware of, and maintain, an uncompromising adherence to, standards, rules, regulations and policies.
Operate within the Constitution, Regulations, Policies and Procedures of the club and any governing bodies.
Understand the possible consequences of breaching the Code of Conduct.
Immediately report any breaches of members to the appropriate authority.
Comply with any and all applicable national or local legislation.
Refrain from any form of abuse towards others.
Refrain from using any obscene language.
Refrain from any form of harassment towards others.
Refrain from any form of discrimination towards others.
Refrain from any form of victimisation towards others.
Reject corruption, drugs, racism, violence and other dangers to our sport.
Promote the interests of sport.
Provide a safe environment for the conduct of activity in accordance with relevant club policy.
Show concern and caution towards others who may be sick or injured.
Be a positive role model.
Do not provide comment to any media, or publish any comment (including on any website), on behalf of the club or governing bodies.
Do not speak to any media in a negative way, or publish any negative comment (including on any website) regarding the club or governing bodies.
Never act in any way that may bring disrepute or disgrace to club members, its stakeholders and/or its sponsors, potential sponsors and/or partners.
Do not participate (or benefit from assisting others involved) in sports betting or gambling activity associated with matches and/or results in which you are participating or have been directly involved in.

The Club expects all members, supporters, advisors, staff and associates of the club to abide by a Code of Conduct that upholds the principles and values of the organisation. Members should recognise that at all times, they have a duty of care to all club members.

In addition a Team Manager will:

Be responsible for the overall welfare and well being of team members and officials when travelling with a team.
Maintain a ‘duty of care’ towards team members and be accountable for the management of the team.
Have a sound working knowledge of club and governing bodies Constitution, Regulations and Policies, and ensure that the conduct of the affairs of the team is in accordance with these and or any other policies and guidelines determined by the club or governing bodies.
Foster a collaborative approach to the management of the team.

Referee/Umpire will:

Officiate matches in a fair, safe manner that ensures spectator enjoyment and player safety.
Know the Laws of the Game and their interpretations thoroughly.
Condemn unsporting behaviour and promote respect for all opponents.
Be a good sport.
Keep up to date with the latest trends in officiating.
Give all people a ‘fair go’ regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
Maintain physical fitness for peak performance.
Keep all appointments assigned to and accepted by them.
Conduct themselves in a way that is ethically and morally beyond reproach.
Support fellow officials.
Grant players and coaches dignity and self respect.

Member, Administrator, Associate (A Member shall include a club member, whether active or social, or life member of the club). An Administrator shall include any person who is in an elected or appointed administrative capacity, whether paid or a volunteer. An Associate shall include any person so determined by Club Executive Committee will:

Encourage their members and spectators (as appropriate) to abide by the Code of Conduct and take reasonable steps to ensure such compliance.
Be fair, considerate and honest with others.
Be professional in all actions.
Ensure language, presentation, manner and punctuality reflect high standards.
Resolve conflicts fairly and promptly through established procedures.
Maintain strict impartiality.
Maintain a safe environment for others.

Coach will:

Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every individual player as a human being and:
Treat everyone equally regardless of gender, disability, ethnicity or religion.
Respect the talent, developmental stage and goals of each player in order to help each player reach their full potential.
Maintain high standards of integrity.
Operate within the rules of football and in the spirit of fair play, while encouraging players to do the same.
Advocate a sporting environment free of drugs and other performance enhancing substances within the guidelines of the New Zealand Sports Drug Agency.
Not disclose any confidential information relating to their players without written prior consent.
Be a positive role model for the sport and the players and act in a way that projects a positive image of coaching viz: Provide all players with the equal attention and opportunities they deserve.
Ensure the time spent with their player(s) is a positive experience.
Be fair, considerate and honest with players.
Encourage and promote a healthy lifestyle – refrain from smoking, drinking alcohol and engaging in poor lifestyle choices around players.
Show professional responsibility
Display high standards in language, manner, punctuality, preparation and presentation.
Display control, courtesy, respect, honesty, dignity and professionalism to all involved within the sphere of sport - this includes opponents, coaches, officials, administrators, the media, parents and spectators. Encourage their players to demonstrate the same qualities.
Be professional and accept responsibility for their actions.
Refrain from initiating a relationship with a player and also discourage any attempt by a player to initiate a sexual relationship with them, explaining the ethical basis of the refusal.
Accurately represent personal coaching qualifications, experience, competence and affiliations.
Refrain from criticism of other coaches.
Make a commitment to providing a quality service to their players: Seek continual improvement through ongoing coach education and other personal and professional development opportunities.
Provide players with planned and structured training programmes appropriate to their needs and goals.
Seek advice and assistance from professionals when additional expertise is required.
Maintain appropriate records.
Provide a safe environment for training and competition: Adopt appropriate risk management strategies to ensure that the training and/or competition environment is safe.
Ensure equipment and facilities meet safety standards.
Ensure equipment, rules, training and the environment are appropriate for the age, physical and emotional maturity, experience and ability of the players.
Show concern and caution toward sick and injured players.
Allow further participation in training and competition only when appropriate.
Encourage players to seek medical advice when required.
Provide a modified training programme where appropriate.
Maintain the same interest and support toward sick and injured players.
Protect players from any form of personal abuse: Refrain from any form of verbal, physical and emotional abuse towards players.
Refrain from any form of sexual and racial harassment, racial vilification and harassment on the grounds of disability.
Ensure that any physical contact with players is appropriate to the situation and necessary for the player's skill development.
Be alert to any forms of abuse directed towards players from other sources while in their care.

Player will:

Play to win but play fair.
Never argue with or verbally abuse an official; observe the Laws of the Game.
Accept defeat with dignity.
Conduct themselves in a sportsman-like manner and respect fellow players, coaches, managers and referees and the achievement of opponents.
Not bully or take an unfair advantage of another competitor.
Cooperate with their coach, manager, team mates and opponents.
In addition, Players in club teams will:
Refrain from possessing and/or consuming prohibited substances while in camps or on tours.
Not consume or purchase alcohol and tobacco while in camps or on tours without the agreement of the Team Manager and Head Coach.
Comply with training, competition, curfew and behaviour requirements, directed by the club, while in camp or on tours.

Parent/Guardian will:

Agree to abide by the Code of Conduct.
Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not the parents.
Encourage children to participate and not force them.
Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.
Encourage children always to compete according to the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence.
Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a competition.
Remember that children learn best by example.
Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
Respect officials’ decisions and teach children to do likewise.
Show appreciation for coaches, officials and administrators.

The Club expects all employees, members, referees, administrators, associates, coaches, players, volunteers and parents or guardians to understand the possible consequences of breaching the Code of Conduct and ensure that they abide by the Code. Any serious breaches of this Code of Conduct or persistent violations of any aspect of the Code of Conduct, by any of the above may result in any of the following being imposed:

Suspension
Good behaviour bond
Fines
Loss of competition points
Loss of match

Membership Rules you signed on the registration form:

Subscriptions must be paid in full by the due date every year.
Attendance at team training is expected unless arranged with your coach.
Support our sponsors.
You will not bring your team or club into disrepute.
Players must reimburse the club for any fines incurred through the governing bodies within 2 weeks of the bill being received by the club.
Coaching staff have the right to select and not select players as they see fit.
As a player you will be expected to assist in fundraising. The format will be confirmed each year.
Support other club teams and codes whenever possible.
Netball players must obtain permission from their school (where the player is still a school student) to play for the club. School commitments for netball must come first.
Transfers will not be authorised until all monies owed to the club are paid in full or until any club assets in your possession have been returned or paid for.
Code of Conduct - Registration with Hastings Hibernian Sports Club confirms acceptance of the Club’s Code of Conduct and acknowledgement that any breach of the code of conduct, or any part of it, may result in disciplinary action under the Club or Governing Body constitution, regulations and policies.

Privacy - In providing personal information for the purposes of registration with a club, I consent to its collection, use and disclosure for all purposes related to my membership. I understand that this includes:

Maintaining membership, registration and eligibility records including meeting the requirements of the Incorporated Societies Act 1908; Providing information to Governing Bodies, SPARC, funding agencies and commercial partners; and All other club related purposes. The information will be available to my team, Club and relevant Governing Body for the above purposes. I acknowledge my rights of access to, and correction of, this information. This consent is given in accordance with the Privacy Act 1993. Communication - In registering with Hastings Hibernian Sports Club, I hereby consent to the receipt of commercial electronic messages, in accordance with the Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007, from my team, Club, Sponsors and Governing Body in relation to club matters, players, the administration of the game, sponsors advertising and club related events that may interest me.

Reporting a breach:

Individuals who wish to report an alleged breach of this policy should follow the complaints procedure outlined in the Complaints Policy and Procedure.

CLUB BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS

031518 – 0224206 – 00 Hastings Hibernian Sports Club Inc. Please put players Surname and Initial in Reference and your team name in particulars when paying subs

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