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Water Polo Queensland
Player and Parents Handbook
Welcome to Water Polo in Queensland, the following handbook contains information
which we believe is important for you to know to make your career in Water Polo
enjoyable and safe.
Our Mission is to be a leading provider of Water Polo Activities, education and
development throughout Queensland and to offer social and competitive team
opportunities for people of all ages and abilities in a safe and fun Aquatic
environment.
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Water Polo Queensland
Executive Committee
Water Polo Queensland is governed by an elected President and Executive Committee. The
current committee of Water Polo Queensland is as follows;
President John Birch
Secretary John Toole
Finance Jeff Cranley
Competitions David Glassock
Athlete Dev
Marketing Brad Lauder
Country Steve Jurgs
The Executive can be contacted by email through the Executive Director.
The operations and administration of Water Polo Queensland is conducted by the office staff
of the organisation.
Office staff;
Executive Director Peter Marriott, Email:[email protected]
State Dev Coordinator Andre Teuwsen, Email: [email protected]
Development Officer Ashley Richardson, Email: [email protected]
Administration Gina Fabian, Email: [email protected]
Finance Officer Sandra Lucas, Email: [email protected]
Contact details;Address: Suite 2.13, Sportshouse, 150 Caxton St, Milton 4064.
Phone: 3367 1661
Fax: 3369 8644
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.waterpoloqld.com.au
Office Hours are 8.30am 5.00pm, Monday to Friday
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The governing body of Water Polo in Australia is Australian Water Polo
Incorporated. Water Polo Queensland is the only recognised State Affiliate with
Australian Water Polo in Queensland.
Australian Water Polo is based in Tasmania, their contact details are as follows;
Address: PO Box 60, Lindisfarne, Tasmania 7015.
Phone: 03 6216 8999
Fax: 03 6216 8990
Email:[email protected]
Web: www.australianwaterpolo.com.au
Water Polo Queensland is supported through funding by the Queensland Government
through its Department of Local Government, Planning, Sport and Recreation. WaterPolo is also assisted by the Queensland Government through its Queensland
Academy of Sport (QAS). The QAS run a Men and Womens program for elite
athlete. The Coaches of the program are;
Aleksandr Osadchuk - Womens Program
Simon Daley - Mens Program
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Policies and Codes of Behaviour of Water Polo Queensland
Water Polo Queensland endorse the Australian Water Polos Membership Protection Policy
which has been written to provide a safe and comfortable environment so all members can
compete and enjoy the great sport of Water Polo, in a Harassment Free environment. Details
of the Membership Protection Policy can be located on the Queensland and Australian WebSites.
The Membership Protection policy outlines the various Codes of Conduct which all sections
of the Water Polo community must abide by. Please take some time to make yourself familiar
with these codes of conduct.
Water Polo Queensland also endorses the screening of volunteers and paid employees who
are involved in the instruction, leadership, management and/or coaching of any member(s)
under the age of 18 years. These people will be required to undergo the screening procedures
as explained under (clause 6 & 7 of the AWPI MPP) and the Commission for Young People
and Child Guardian Qld Working with Children Check BLUE CARD. For more
information go to www.bluecard.qld.gov.au
What is a Membership Protection Officer?
A Member Protection Officer (MPO) is the first point of call for any concerns, enquiries or complaintsabout harassment and abuse in sport. An MPOS role is to:
Listen
Provide Support
Provide information about options about what a person might do
Support complainant in taking matter further if that what complainant wants
Keep up to date with information on harassment, discrimination and other forms ofinappropriate behaviour
Understand their sports policies and procedures in relation to harassment and discrimination Be accessible, approachable and maintain confidentiality
Member Protection Officers within Water Polo Queensland are:
Peter Marriott
Andre Teuwsen
Scott Schweickle
Helen Park
Parents/Guardian Code of Behaviour
Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours.
Encourage children to participate, do not force them.
Focus on the childs efforts and performance rather than winning or losing
Encourage children always to play according to the rules and to settle disagreementswithout 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. Appreciate good performances and skilfulplays by all participants
Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities
Respect officials decisions and teach children to do likewise
Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them,your child could not participate
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender,ability, cultural background or religion.
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Administrators Code of Behaviour
Includes Committee member, employee, contractor and appointed officers of AustralianWater Polo Inc, Members Associations and Affiliated Clubs:
Involve young people in planning, leadership, evaluation and decision making related tothe activity.
Give all young people equal opportunities to participate
Create pathways for young people to participate in sport not just as a player but as aCoach, referee, administrator etc.
Ensure that rules, equipment, length of games and training schedules are modified to suitthe age, ability and maturity level of young players.
Provide quality supervision and instruction for junior players
Remember that young people participate for their enjoyment and benefit. Do not
overemphasise awards. Help Coaches and Officials highlight appropriate behaviour and skill development, and
help improve the standards of coaching and officiating.
Ensure that everyone involved in junior sport emphasises fair play, and not winning at allcosts.
Give a code of behaviour sheet to spectators, officials, parents, coaches, players and themedia and encourage them to follow it.
Remember, you set the example. Your behaviour and comments should be positive andsupportive
Support implementation of the National Junior Sport Policy.
Make it clear that abusing young people in any way is unacceptable and will result in
disciplinary action Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender,
ability, cultural background or religion.
Spectators Code of Behaviour
Remember that young people participate in sport for their enjoyment and benefit, notyours.
Applaud good performance and efforts from all individuals and teams. Congratulate all
participants on their performances regardless of the games outcome. Respect the decisions of officials and teach young people to do the same.
Never ridicule or scold a young player for a mistake. Positive comments are motivational.
Condemn the use of violence in any form, whether it is by spectators, coaches, officials orplayers.
Show respect for your teams opponents. Without them there would be no game.
Encourage players to follow the rules and officials decisions.
Do not use foul language, sledge or harass players, coaches or officials.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender,ability, cultural background or religion.
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Players Code of Behaviour
Play by the rules
Never argue with an official. If you disagree, have your captain, coach or managerapproach the official after the competition.
Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials and sledging other players, deliberatelydistracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviours in any
sport.
Work equally hard for yourself and/or your team. Your teams performances will benefitso will you.
Be a good sport. Applaud all good plays whether they are made by your team or theopposition.
Treat all participants in your sport as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfairadvantage of another competitor.
Cooperate with your coach, team mates and opponents. Without them there would be nocompetition
Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and coaches. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability,
cultural background or religion.
Referees/Officials Code of Behaviour
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every human being regardless of age, gender,ethnic origin, religion or ability.
Be professional in your appearance and manner and accept responsibility for all actionstaken.
Display high standards in language, manner, punctuality, preparation and presentation. Display control, respect dignity and professionalism to all involved with water polo
(including athletes, coaches, officials, administrator parents and spectators) and
encourage other Referees/Officials to demonstrate these qualities.
Be courteous, respectable and open to discussion and interaction.
Make a commitment to providing quality service to officiating your state and AWPI byseeking continual improvement of your officiating knowledge and skill through study,
performance appraisal and regular updating of Competencies.
Maintain and improve your Australian Panel Rating.
Operate within the rules and spirit of Water Polo.
Abide by and respect the regulations governing water polo and sport generally and theorganizations and individuals administering those regulations.
Refrain from any form of personal abuse towards athletes, officials, parents and coaches.This includes verbal and physical abuse.
Refrain from any form of sexual harassment. This includes explicit, implicit, verbal andnon-verbal sexual harassment.
Place the safety and welfare of the participants above all else.
Ensure that equipment and facilities meet rule requirements and safety standards.
Be Impartial.
Avoid any situation which may lead to a conflict of interest.
Show concern and caution towards sick and injures athletes.
Encourage inclusivity and access to all areas of officiating.
Be a positive role model for Refereeing and officiating.
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Coaches Code of Behaviour
Do not tolerate acts of aggression.
Provide feedback to players and other participants in a manner sensitive to their needs.Avoid overly negative feedback.
Recognise players rights to consult with other coaches and advisers. Cooperate fully withother specialists (for example, sports scientists, doctors and physiotherapists).
Treat all players fairly within the context of their sporting activities, regardless of gender,race, place of origin, athletic potential, colour, sexual orientation, religion, political
beliefs, socio-economic status and other conditions.
Encourage and facilitate players independence and responsibility for their ownbehaviour, performance, decisions and actions.
Involve the players in decisions that affect them.
Encourage players to respect one another and to expect respect for their worth asindividuals regardless of their level of play.
Ensure that the tasks and/or training set are suitable for age, experience, ability, and
physical and psychological conditions of the players. Ensure any physical contact with players is appropriate to the situation and necessary for
the players skill development.
Be acutely aware of the power that you as a coach develop with your players in thecoaching relationship and avoid any sexual intimacy with players that could develop as a
result.
Avoid situations with your players that could be construed as compromising.
Actively discourage the use of performance enhancing drugs, and the use of alcohol,tobacco and illegal substances.
Do not exploit any coaching relationship to further personal, political or business interestsat the expense of the best interest of your players.
Accept and respect the role of officials in ensuring that competitions are conducted fairlyand according to established rules.
Know and abide by rules, regulations and standards, and encourage players to dolikewise. Accept both the letter and the spirit of the rules.
Be honest and ensure that qualifications are not misrepresented.
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Policy Statement
Children and Images
Queensland Water Polo Inc in conjunction with Australian Water Polo Inc is committed to providing asafe, fun and enjoyable environment for all our children and young people to enjoy the sport of waterpolo. In this regard Queensland Water Polo Inc endorses the policy of Australian Water Polo Incwhich is listed below.
AUSTRALIA WATER POLO INC POLICY STATEMENT
CHILDREN & IMAGESDear Parent/Spectator,
Recently there have been some concerns from parents about the risks posed directly and indirectly to children andyoung people regarding people taking video and photographs of players in junior water polo competitions
throughout Australia. It is very rare but evidence in Australia indicates that sometimes this information can end upbeing posted on an internet site or published in a magazine or newspaper where it may be used by unscrupulouspeople to target children.
Australia Water Polo Inc understands that many parents or relatives that have children playing within juniorcompetitions, may from time to time, take video or photographs of their child or friends for family mementos.
Australia Water Polo Inc fosters the belief that providing a safe environment for all children who compete every
week in competitions and tournaments across the country is of paramount importance.
To help Australia Water Polo Inc provide a safer environment for our children we would request that parents join
us in partnership to address the following strategies to make water polo a safer environment for our children:
1. That all parents and spectators firstly ask the permission of the athletes parent / guardian prior to takingtheir imagewhere practical. Ensure that they are aware of the way in which the image may be used prior to
taking a photograph or video of their child. Do not use images of other children on internet web sites, anddo not use names of children when displaying images in the public arena. Change rooms must be camera-
free zones.
2. as a parent if you notice inappropriate photographic behavior regarding people that you dont know, then
we suggest that you advise pool management and the coach/manager of your team immediately. We alsosuggest that you advise your state body of these concerns as soon as it is practically possible.
3. Professional photographers must register with pool management and the tournament director or the eventcoordinator.
Australia Water Polo Inc would like to thank you for your understanding in helping us provide a safer sport for all
junior water polo players.
John WhitehouseSecretary General
Australian Water Polo Inc
Further to this, Queensland Water Polo Inc wish to advise that the following safety checks will be inplace to ensure that reasonable control on the use of photographic and video recording equipment isadhered to.
Any parent intending to either photograph or videotape their child/children competing will need to;o On arrival at the venue where their child/children is competing, register with the tournament
director. (A list of these parents will be available at the tournament venue). The registeringparent will need to produce photographic identification to receive their pass. A drivers licenseis suitable.
On registration, the parent will be issued with a pass which they must wear whilst takingphotos/video in the competition venue.
On leaving the venue, the parent must return the pass.
With each attendance, the parent will need to re-register.
Queensland Water Polo Inc would expect that all parents would join us in partnership to ensure a safe,fun and enjoyable environment for their children to compete in.
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Complaint Resolution Flow Chart
Club/local level issue
Possible first options:
member protection officer president of club manager of team
Other options :
Play by the Rules website
state equal opportunitycommission
If issue relates to a person under 18years of age contact:
child protection agency
If issue relates to a criminal offencecontact:
local or state police
If unsuccessful, unsatisfied or notresolved
.State level issue
If not previously contacted, possiblefirst options:
member protection officer president of club manager of team
If not previously contacted, possibleoptions:
Play by the Rules website state department of sport and
recreation
state equal opportunitycommission
If issue relates to a person under 18 yearsof age contact:
child protection agency
If issue relates to a criminal offence
contact:
local or state police
If unsuccessful, unsatisfied or no t resolved
National level issue
If not previously contacted, possible firstoptions:
member protection officer president, general manager or other
national organisation executivemember
manager of team
Other options:
Play by the Rules website alternative dispute resolution
organisation
Australian Sports Commission (Sport
Services section)
If issue relates to a person under 18 years ofage contact:
child protection agency
If issue relates to a criminal offence contact:
state police (of state incident occurredin)
If unsuccessful, unsatisfied or no t resolved
Add it ional options:
Human Rights and Equal OpportunityCommission
Court of Arbitration for Sport (OceaniaRegistry)
ANZSLA the sports law association
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Registration and Insurance
Each season you and your parent/guardian (if applicable) complete and sign a registration
form signalling your intent to play Water Polo for an affiliated club or association. By signing
this form you are agreeing to abide by the constitution and bylaws of Water Polo Queensland
and Australian Water Polo. You are also agreeing to abide by all Water Polo Queenslandpolicies applicable to your membership including Anti-Doping, Codes of Behaviour and the
Membership Protection Policy.
In return for signing this form and paying your applicable membership fee Water Polo
Queensland and Australian Water Polo permit you to participate in the sport of Water Polo
administered by Water Polo Queensland and provide you with cover under the National
Insurance scheme.
Complete details of the Sports Injury Insurance cover can be located on the Australian Water
Polo web site www.australianwaterpolo.com.au or the Water Polo Queensland Web Site
www.waterpoloqld.com.au Please make sure you read the schedule of benefits as the cover is
limited and is not a replacement to any private medical insurance or Medicare.
Your club or association is also provided with Public Liability, Products Liability and
Professional Indemnity insurance.
Registration and insurance each year expires on the 31st
of August irrespective of when you
sign your registration form and pay your registration fees.
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My Clubs/Associations Contact details
Every year you register to play for a club it is important that you receive the up to date list of
your clubs contact details as well as your Coaches and Managers details.
Club Name: ________________________________________________________________
President: __________________________ Contact # ___________________________
Secretary: __________________________ Contact # ___________________________
Registrar: __________________________ Contact # ___________________________
Junior/Senior Coordinator: _____________________________________________________
Contact # __________________________
Coach: ____________________________ Contact # ___________________________
Manager: __________________________ Contact # ___________________________
Other Important Contact Names and Numbers
___________________________________ ____________________________
___________________________________ ____________________________
___________________________________ ____________________________
___________________________________ ____________________________
On behalf of Water Polo Queensland I hope that you have a safe and enjoyable Water Polo
season.
eter Marriott
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Executive Dire
Water Polo Queensl
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Acknowledgements
Australian Sports Commission
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Scott Schweic ent Manager
port and Recreation Queensland
Australian Water Polo
kle National DevelopmCommission for Children and Young People