Our Commitment
Electronic communication is important for sharing club news and information with our members, sponsors and league. Our communication will be timely, appropriate, and related to club operations.
Our Electronic Resources
Our communication will protect members’ privacy, maintain clear boundaries and ensure that bullying and harassment does not occur. A webmaster will be appointed to provide accountability and control over material published on our club’s website and any related discussion groups or social media websites, such as Facebook or Instagram.
Website
- Our website will include current information on competitions, social events, committees, policies, constitution, rules, and by-laws.
- No offensive content or photos will be published.
- We do publish photos of children on our website. Permission is sought from all parents during the online registration process.
- We will seek feedback from members to improve the information available on the site.
SMS and Email
Committee members, coaches and team managers may use SMS and email to provide information about competition, training, club-sanctioned social events and other club business, however:
- SMS messages should be short and only about club/team matters; and
- Email communication will be used when more information is required. This information provided by Play by the Rules is not intended as a substitute for legal or other professional advice.
If coaches, team managers or committee members wish to communicate through SMS or email to the player directly, they must first get permission from a player’s parent or guardian if under 18 years of age.
Social Media Websites
- We treat all social media postings and status updates as public ‘comment’.
- Postings (written, photos or videos) will be family-friendly and feature positive club news and events.
- No statements will be made that are misleading, false or likely to injure a person’s reputation.
- No statements will be made that might bring our club into disrepute.
- Abusive, discriminatory, intimidating, or offensive statements will not be tolerated.
- Offending posts will be removed and those responsible will be blocked from the site.
Your Communication to the Club
We expect our members to conduct themselves appropriately when using electronic communication to share information with other members or posting material on public websites connected to the club.
Electronic communication:
- Should be restricted to only club matters;
- Must not offend, intimidate, humiliate or bully another person;
- Must not be misleading, false or injure the reputation of another person;
- Should respect and maintain the privacy of members; and
- Must not bring the club into disrepute.
Non-compliance
Members may face disciplinary action for sending inappropriate electronic communication or posting online content or comments that harass, offend, intimidate, or humiliate another member, as outlined in our code of conduct and Social Media Policy.
Under certain circumstances, cyber bullying (e.g. bullying that is carried out through an internet service such as email, Team App chat, instant messaging or website) is a criminal offence that can be reported to the police.