Integrity & Policies
Sport is an Australian way of life. It brings people together, regardless of any differences in language, ability, culture and beliefs, and provides physical, social and economic benefits.
For those reasons, it’s critical that we keep hockey safe and fair, for everyone who participates.
Threats to sports integrity include things like behaviours that impact people’s positive experience of sport, such as discrimination or abuse, illicit drug use, doping and competition manipulation.
Integrity in sports means that athletes, volunteers, supporters and fans can participate in and celebrate sports, confident in the knowledge that they are part of a safe, fair and inclusive environment.
Hockey Australia takes integrity seriously and is committed to safeguarding hockey.
All members and participants have an obligation to protect and maintain the integrity of hockey, as well as the health and well-being of others who participate.
Hockey Australia works closely with Sport Integrity Australia, the national agency established to protect hockey against integrity threats. Hockey Australia adopted the Sport Integrity Australia National Integrity Framework effective 1 January 2024.
Policies and Resources
Access key policies, guidelines and resources to support integrity in hockey.
The National Integrity Framework is a suite of policies that sets out rules for unacceptable behaviour in hockey and explains the way complaints about breaches of these rules are managed.
COMPLAINTS, DISPUTES AND DISCIPLINE POLICY
This policy sets out the process for resolving complaints and disciplinary action in relation to Prohibited Conduct under the National Integrity Framework and other relevant policies such as the Code of Conduct.
Hockey Australia Complaints, Disputes and Discipline Policy
COMPLAINTS, DISPUTES AND DISCIPLINE Fact Sheet
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE POLICY
Hockey Australia has zero tolerance for child abuse or neglect in any form.
All children have the right to feel safe and protected from all forms of abuse, harm, and neglect. children have the right to take part in hockey in a safe, positive, and enjoyable environment.
Hockey Australia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in hockey by providing safe and inclusive environments and ensuring that everyone involved in hockey is proportionately educated and informed of their responsibilities to protect and look after children and young people.
Hockey Australia Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE Fact Sheet
MEMBER PROTECTION POLICY
Hockey Australia is committed to ensuring that everyone involved with hockey is treated with respect and dignity and is protected from abuse, bullying, harassment, sexual misconduct, unlawful discrimination, victimisation, and vilification.
This policy seeks to ensure that everyone involved in hockey is aware of their rights and responsibilities. This Policy sets out the standards of behaviour expected of those involved in hockey and the behaviours that are not acceptable.
Hockey Australia Member Protection Policy
COMPETITION MANIPULATION AND SPORT GAMBLING POLICY
This Policy is designed to keep hockey fair by protecting competitions and events from competition manipulation (also known as match-fixing) and associated betting activity. The Policy includes definitions of Prohibited Conduct regarding sports betting and competition manipulation, provides direction on how to report concerns, and sets out best practice for National Sporting Organisations when sharing information and entering into commercial arrangements with Wagering Service Providers (WSP).
Since the manipulation of a sporting competition may also be a criminal act, this policy is also designed to protect all members from misconduct captured under legislation.
Hockey Australia Competition Manipulation and Sport Gambling Policy
COMPETITION MANIPULATION AND SPORT GAMBLING Fact Sheet
IMPROPER USE OF DRUGS AND MEDICINE POLICY
The improper use of drugs and medicine in hockey, including the use of supplements and the provision by unqualified and unauthorised people, are a risk to the health of athletes and the integrity of hockey.
To counter these risks, the Improper Use of Drugs and Medicine Policy ensures:
- Medical practitioners working in our sport are accredited and qualified to fulfil their duties
- Medicines are used in appropriate ways
- Safe use of supplements which comply with the World Anti-Doping Code
- Illegal drug use is prohibited in our sport
CODE OF CONDUCT
Hockey Australia's Code of Conduct (Code) applies to everyone who participates in our hockey, including athletes, staff, coaches, support personnel and officials. The Code sets out the expected behaviours that everyone involved in hockey is expected to adhere to. Prohibited Conduct is managed under the Complaints, Disputes and Disciplinary Policy.
CONCUSSION
The Hockey Australia Concussion Policy has been designed to be a practical resource to ensure that:
- All concussions and suspected concussions in participants at all levels of hockey are appropriately identified and managed; and
- All who suffer a concussion receive timely and appropriate care and guidance to return them to everyday activities and sport safely
ILLICIT DRUGS
PITCHSIDING
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
TRANSGENDER & GENDER DIVERSE GUIDELINES
SELECTION
SELECTION POLICY
APPEALS POLICY
SOCIAL MEDIA USE
WEATHER
WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY
