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HOCKEY
POCKET GUIDE
GIVING YOU THE ESSENTIALS FOR THE 2020 SEASON
Manage sport
like never before
New child safe
standards Understanding your
members
Procedures designed
for volunteers
CEO MESSAGE 2
revolutioniseSPORT 3
GETTING STARTED ON REVOLUTIONISE 4
WHAT’S YOUR REV STAR RATING? 5
ASSOCIATION AFFILIATION PROCESS 6
WHAT DOES HOCKEY NSW DO? 7
NEW CHILD SAFETY SCHEME IN 2020 8
PRINCIPLES FOR CHILD SAFE ORGANISATIONS 9
AIR QUALITY GUIDELINES 10
COMPLAINT/INCIDENT PROCEDURES 11
FACILITY INSPECTION CHECKLIST 12
NSW PRIDE 2020 SEASON MEMBERSHIP 13
A MILLION REASONS TO CELEBRATE 14
ACTIVE KIDS REBATE FAQS 16
HELPFUL RESOURCES 17
2019 PARTICIPATION SURVEY 18
2020 FEE STRUCTURE 20
KEY DATES 21
HOCKEY NSW CONTACTSSS 22
3 | HOCKEY POCKET GUIDE HOCKEY POCKET GUIDE | 1
CEO MESSAGE MANAGE SPORT LIKE NEVER BEFORE
100%
As we head into a new decade, there are some important and exciting developments on the horizon for our
sport and we want to ensure our volunteer administrators are prepared and equipped with all the tools and
Benefits for Volunteer Administrators
FREE
information required to ensure that any burden is eased as much as possible.
One of these developments is the recent national move to the revolutioniseSPORT platform. After positive
SAVE TIME, EFFORT AND STRESS – GUARANTEED
feedback from NSW Clubs and Associations over the past three years, Hockey Australia announced the national
roll-out of the platform in late 2019. The biggest change for all our Clubs and Associations is that the platform
will now be FREE for everyone! For those already on the platform, your account will automatically be extended
to 2023. If you are not currently using revolutionise, your Club or Association will be able to sign up for no Fully mobile Save hours
charge. This will include access to a FREE website for your Club or Association. We encourage any Clubs and & tablet of time &
Associations who haven’t come on-board yet to contact us and chat about how the system can help you save friendly eliminate
hours of time. Day-to-day operations will remain unchanged for anybody currently using the system.
paperwork
Other major focuses for the year will be on ensuring compliance with the NSW Child Safe Scheme due to be
implemented in mid-2020 and improving Work, Health and Safety practises throughout all levels of our sport.
We also want to keep an emphasis on the great work everyone has done with the Active Kids program and Quick set up
consolidate that success into the future. - no manual
required! Comprehensive
Your time and effort is hugely appreciated, and we are always looking for ways to make things easier for you so
that you can enjoy the volunteering experience. If you believe we have missed anything or would like clarification
phone &
on anything in this guide, please don’t hesitate to contact us via the details in the back of the guide. We are online support
always willing to help where we can.
Simple, intuitive
Hockey NSW wishes you all the best of luck and hopes that the 2020 season is a successful one, both on and Australian
off the field. & easy to use
owned
and run
David Thompson
Chief Executive Officer
1 Reach 3 Finance Simplified
Communicate with members Manage finances & accept
in bulk via email & SMS. online payments.
2 Digital Access 4 Planning made easy
Free stylish website with every Organise events & sell
account. merchandise online.
SIGN UP If you want to sign up your club for a free Revolutionise Portal please contact
Hockey NSW on hockey@hockeynsw.com.au or 02 9764 1911.
2 | HOCKEY POCKET GUIDE HOCKEY POCKET GUIDE | 3MANAGE SPORT LIKE NEVER BEFORE
CEO MESSAGE
USING revolutioniseSPORT
100%
As we head into a new decade, there are some important and exciting developments on the horizon for our
sport and we want to ensure our volunteers administrators are prepared and equipped with all the tools and
Benefits for Volunteer Administrators
FREE
information required to ensure that any burden is eased as much as possible.
One of these developments is the recent national move to the revolutioniseSPORT platform. After positive
SAVE TIME, EFFORT AND STRESS – GUARANTEED
feedback from NSW Clubs and Associations over the past three years, Hockey Australia announced the national
roll-out of the platform in late 2019. The biggest change for all our Clubs and Associations is that the platform
will now be FREE for everyone! For those already on the platform, your account will automatically be extended
to 2023. If you are not currently using revolutionise, your Club or Association will be able to sign up for no Fully mobile Save hours
charge. This will include access to a FREE website for your Club or Association.. We encourage any Clubs and & tablet of time &
Associations who haven’t come on-board yet to contact us and chat about how the system can help you save friendly eliminate
hours of time. Day-to-day operations will remain unchanged for anybody currently using the system.
paperwork
Other major focuses is the year will be on ensuring compliance with the National Child Safe Scheme due to be
implemented in mid-2020 and improving Work, Health and Safety practises throughout all levels of our sport.
We also want to keep an emphasis on the great work everyone has done with the Active Kids program and Quick set up
consolidate that success into the future. - no manual
required! Comprehensive
Your time and effort are hugely appreciated, and we are always looking for ways to make things easier for you so
phone &
that you can enjoy the volunteering experience. If you believe we have missed anything or would like clarification
on anything in this guide, please don’t hesitate to contact us via the details in the back of the guide. We are online support
always willing to help where we can.
Simple, intuitive
Hockey NSW wishes you all the best of luck and hopes that the 2020 season is a successful one, both on and Australian
off the field. & easy to use
owned
and run
David Thompson
Chief Executive Officer
1 Reach 3 Finance Simplified
Communicate with members Manage finances & accept
in bulk via email & SMS. online payments.
2 Digital Access 4 Planning made easy
Free stylish website with every Organise events & sell
account. merchandise online.
SIGN UP If you want to sign up your club for a free Revolutionise Portal please contact
Hockey NSW on hockey@hockeynsw.com.au or 02 9764 1911.
2 | HOCKEY POCKET GUIDE HOCKEY POCKET GUIDE | 3GETTING STARTED ON REVOLUTIONISE WHAT’S YOUR REV STAR RATING?
If you are new to revolutionise or getting ready for season 2020,
here are some of the steps required to get started.
Revolutionise has proven to be a volunteer administrators’ best friend – saving
PRE-SEASON STEPS LOCATION time, effort and stress.
1 Update your contact details Account Account Details Simply tick the features you are currently using to find out your Rev Star Rating –
more stars = more hours saved
2 Update your logo Account Account Details
3 Set up your Payment Methods Finance Settings FEATURES WHO
4 Account Payment Classes 1 Association & Competition Bodies
Set Up your Payment Classes Draws
5 Update your Registration Form Members Settings
2 Results Association & Competition Bodies
6 Remove last season’s information from your website
Site Settings
3 Registration Clubs, Associations & Competition Bodies
7 Update club contact list page Site Settings
4 Meetings Clubs, Associations & Competition Bodies
8 Advertise active kid’s vouchers Site Settings
5 Websites Clubs, Associations & Competition Bodies
9 Link social media pages you have to your website Site Settings
10 Account 6 Events Clubs, Associations & Competition Bodies
Add Administrators Admin
11 Add Venues Account Venues 7 Training Clubs & Associations
12 Add Teams Teams Add teams 8 Booking Clubs & Associations
13 Add Competitions
Add Draws
Competitions 9 Shop Clubs & Associations
IN SEASON STEPS
1 Add results Manage Results
Competitions
2 Update website with news and announcements Site News
3 Add photos to gallery Site Photo Gallery
4 5 6
If you require further information on the steps above please go to the help section on revolutionise
or contact Hockey NSW. 3 7
SEE HOW MANY
2 8 HOURS YOU SAVED…
HOURS
4 | HOCKEY POCKET GUIDE
1
SAVED 9
HOCKEY POCKET GUIDE | 5GETTING STARTED ON REVOLUTIONISE WHAT’S YOUR REV STAR RATING?
If you are new to revolutionise or getting ready for season 2020,
here are some of the steps required to get started.
Revolutionise has proven to be a volunteer administrators’ best friend – saving
PRE-SEASON STEPS LOCATION time, effort and stress.
1 Update your contact details Account Account Details Simply tick the features you are currently using to find out your Rev Star Rating –
more stars = more hours saved
2 Update your logo Account Account Details
3 Set up your Payment Methods Finance Settings FEATURES WHO
4 Account Payment Classes 1 Association & Competition Bodies
Set Up your Payment Classes Draws
5 Update your Registration Form Members Settings
2 Results Association & Competition Bodies
6 Remove last season’s information from your website
Site Settings
3 Registration Clubs, Associations & Competition Bodies
7 Update club contact list page Site Settings
4 Meetings Clubs, Associations & Competition Bodies
8 Advertise active kid’s vouchers Site Settings
5 Websites Clubs, Associations & Competition Bodies
9 Link social media pages you have to your website Site Settings
10 Account 6 Events Clubs, Associations & Competition Bodies
Add Administrators Admin
11 Add Venues Account Venues 7 Training Clubs & Associations
12 Add Teams Teams Add teams 8 Booking Clubs & Associations
13 Add Competitions
Add Draws
Competitions 9 Shop Clubs & Associations
IN SEASON STEPS
1 Add results Manage Results
Competitions
2 Update website with news and announcements Site News
3 Add photos to gallery Site Photo Gallery
4 5 6
If you require further information on the steps above please go to the help section on revolutionise or
contact Hockey NSW. 3 7
SEE HOW MANY
2 8 HOURS YOU SAVED…
HOURS
RevSPORT Platform Demonstration: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/webinar/14/
4 | HOCKEY POCKET GUIDE
1
SAVED 9
HOCKEY POCKET GUIDE | 5ASSOCIATION AFFILIATION PROCESS WHAT DOES HOCKEY NSW DO?
IT’S BACK… the affiliation process. We put it on ice because it was taking up too much of your time.
But now its back and its short and sweet.
HEADS UP! All the questions we will be asking you are below. You will be asked these when you first 1. A state governing body representing and promoting the sport of hockey
in NSW and Australia
login to your revolutionise portal after our rollover. GOVERN 2. Representation on Hockey Australia working groups, committees and panels
1 2 3
3. Development and maintenance of rules, laws, regulations, policies and
procedures
4. A centralised state member database and registration system that provides a
What was the Has the Association Upload Annual Report quality management solution for associations and clubs
date of your portal on revolutionise presented at most 5. Provision of member protection services and Working with Children monitoring
most recent been updated with new recent AGM
Association committee members 6. Personal injury insurance and Public liability insurance for players, coaches,
following AGM? Step Three
AGM? officials and volunteers
Affiliation Process
Step Two 7. Engagement with and lobbying of Federal, State and local government
Step One
Affiliation Process and school systems
Affiliation Process
6
5 Will the person with
4
working with children 1. Employment of 12 Regional Coaching Coordinators to assist association and clubs
Does the Association have a person responsible
check responsibilities be with: GROW
performing required checks • recruitment activities e.g. School visits and Come & Try Days
for completing Working with Children Checks?
in 2020? • retention initiatives
Step Five
Upload current copy Affiliation Process Step Six • support for representative teams (outdoor and indoor)
of constitution Affiliation Process
• Identification and development of coaches
Step Four
7
Affiliation Process • Coordination of bespoke programs such as Kookaburra 8s, Fast 5s, Hockey Sixers
• Coordination of Holiday Clinics such as U12’s, Goal Keeping, Core Skills,
Specialty Skills
2. Management of multiple communication channels and leveraging external media
Does the Association have a person or persons
8
to grow the hockey brand and deliver relevant information to members
responsible for completing a basic pre-game/
training safety inspection of fields and facilities? 3. Support developing localised strategic and operational plans
Step Seven
Affiliation Process
Will the person or
persons with safety
9
inspection responsibilities
be completing a basic 1. Deliver coaching education, accreditation and resources
pre-game/training safety
inspection of fields and
DEVELOP 2. Umpiring and Officials education, accreditation and resources
facilities in 2020? Does the Association have a Member Protection 3. Deliver player pathway programs
Policy in place and available to members via the • Centre of Development (COD)
Step Eight Association website? • Athlete Acceleration Program (AAP)
Affiliation Process
Step Nine • Advanced Accelerated Athlete Program (AAAP)
Affiliation Process
• Indoor Development Programs (IDP)
4. Deliver 18 state championship events annually
5. Management and coordination of 35 teams attending National
? If you have any questions about the new affiliation process, don’t hesitate to contact Hockey NSW
on hockey@hockeynsw.com.au or 02 9764 1911.
Championships
6 | HOCKEY POCKET GUIDE HOCKEY POCKET GUIDE | 7ASSOCIATION AFFILIATION PROCESS WHAT DOES HOCKEY NSW DO?
IT’S BACK… the affiliation process. We put it on ice because it was taking up too much of your time.
But now its back and its short and sweet.
HEADS UP! All the questions we will be asking you are below. You will be asked these when you first 1. A state governing body representing and promoting the sport of hockey
in NSW and Australia
login to your revolutionise portal after our rollover. GOVERN 2. Representation on Hockey Australia working groups, committees and panels
1 2 3
3. Development and maintenance of rules, laws, regulations, policies and
procedures
4. A centralised state member database and registration system that provides a
What was the Has the Association Upload Annual Report quality management solution for associations and clubs
date of your portal on revolutionise presented at most 5. Provision of member protection services and Working with Children monitoring
most recent been updated with new recent AGM
Association committee members 6. Personal injury insurance and Public liability insurance for players, coaches,
following AGM? Step Three
AGM? officials and volunteers
Affiliation Process
Step Two 7. Engagement with and lobbying of Federal, State and local government
Step One
Affiliation Process and school systems
Affiliation Process
6
5 Will the person with
4
working with children 1. Employment of 12 Regional Coaching Coordinators to assist associations and clubs
Does the Association have a person responsible
check responsibilities be with: GROW
performing required checks • recruitment activities e.g. School visits and Come & Try Days
for completing Working with Children Checks?
in 2020? • retention initiatives
Step Five
Upload current copy Affiliation Process Step Two • support for representative teams (outdoor and indoor)
of constitution Affiliation Process
• Identification and development of coaches
Step Four
7
Affiliation Process • Coordination of bespoke programs such as Kookaburra 8s, Fast 5s, Hockey
Sixers
• Coordination of Holiday Clinics such as U12’s, Goal Keeping, Core Skills,
Specialty Skills
Does the Association have a person or persons
8
2. Management of multiple communication channels and leveraging external media to
responsible for completing a basic pre-game/ grow the hockey brand and deliver relevant information to members
training safety inspection of fields and facilities?
3. Support developing localised strategic and operational plans
Step Seven
Affiliation Process
Will the person or
persons with safety
9
inspection responsibilities
be completing a basic 1. Deliver coaching education, accreditation and resources
pre-game/training safety
inspection of fields and
DEVELOP 2. Umpiring and Officials education, accreditation and resources
facilities in 2020? Does the Association have a Member Protection 3. Deliver player pathway programs
Policy in place and available to members via the • Centre of Development (COD)
Step Eight Association website? • Athlete Acceleration Program (AAP)
Affiliation Process
Step Nine • Advanced Accelerated Athlete Program (AAAP)
Affiliation Process
• Indoor Development Programs (IDP)
4. Deliver 18 state championship events annually
5. Management and coordination of 35 teams attending National
? If you have any questions about the new affiliation process, don’t hesitate to contact Hockey NSW
on hockey@hockeynsw.com.au or 02 9764 1911.
Championships
6 | HOCKEY POCKET GUIDE HOCKEY POCKET GUIDE | 7https://www.pmc.gov.au/sites/default/files/publications/national-principles-poster.pdf
A NEW CHILD SAFETY SCHEME NATIONAL PRINCIPLES FOR CHILD
IS COMING TO NSW IN 2020 SAFE ORGANISATIONS
Introduction How will the Children’s
The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Guardian support
Sexual Abuse (the Royal Commission) shone a spotlight on organisations to meet
thousands of cases where organisations in Australia failed to
the standards?
protect children in their care from abuse. It highlighted that
abuse that occurs within organisations is not just a problem
of the past, it continues today. The Children’s Guardian will work with organisations to help
them identify and understand what the standards mean.
In June 2018, the NSW Government accepted the
Resources, including training and advice, will be made
recommendation of the Royal Commission to regulate the
available to organisations to support them to meet the
child safe standards in NSW. The Office of the Children’s
standards.
Guardian (OCG) has been asked by the NSW Government to
design and implement a new Child Safe Scheme in response
to the recommendations of the Royal Commission. What does our hockey club or
association need to do in preparation?
What are the child safe standards? At the commencement of the scheme in 2020, organisations
will be asked to complete a self-assessment by reflecting
The Royal Commission recommended 10 child safe
on how well they think their organisation meets the child
standards, drawing on its findings and extensive research
safe standards. This information will help organisations to
and consultation about what makes institutions child safe.
understand where their strengths lie, as well as identifying
These 10 standards are provided on the opposite page for
areas for development.
your information.
Hockey NSW recommends that clubs and associations
review the 10 standards and begin thinking about what they
What will this mean for sporting clubs do well and where they can improve.
and associations in NSW?
The changes proposed would make it compulsory rather
than voluntary for sporting clubs and associations in NSW to
meet the child safe standards.
When will the new Child
Safe Scheme be released
in NSW?
It is proposed that the new Child Safe Scheme will be
released in the second half of 2020.
Where can I get further information or who do I contact if I have a question?
Office of the Children’s Guardian Play by the Rules
Child safe resources can be accessed from the Office of the Play by the Rules also provides guidance and resources for
Children’s Guardian website. Child Safe Sport.
https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/child- https://www.playbytherules.net.au/got-an-issue/
safe-organisations/become-a-child-safe- child-safe-sport/create-a-child-safe-organisation
organisation/child-safe-resources
If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact Hockey NSW on
hockey@hockeynsw.com.au or 02 9764 1911.
8 | HOCKEY POCKET GUIDE HOCKEY POCKET GUIDE | 9https://www.pmc.gov.au/sites/default/files/publications/national-principles-poster.pdf
A NEW CHILD SAFETY SCHEME NATIONAL PRINCIPLES FOR CHILD
IS COMING TO NSW IN 2020 SAFE ORGANISATIONS
Introduction How will the Children’s
The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Guardian support
Sexual Abuse (the Royal Commission) shone a spotlight on organisations to meet
thousands of cases where organisations in Australia failed to
the standards?
protect children in their care from abuse. It highlighted that
abuse that occurs within organisations is not just a problem
of the past, it continues today. The Children’s Guardian will work with organisations to help
them identify and understand what the standards mean.
In June 2018, the NSW Government accepted the
Resources, including training and advice, will be made
recommendation of the Royal Commission to regulate the
available to organisations to support them to meet the
child safe standards in NSW. The Office of the Children’s
standards.
Guardian (OCG) has been asked by the NSW Government to
design and implement a new Child Safe Scheme in response
to the recommendations of the Royal Commission. What does our hockey club or
association need to do in preparation?
What are the child safe standards? At the commencement of the scheme in 2020, organisations
will be asked to complete a self-assessment by reflecting
The Royal Commission recommended 10 child safe
on how well they think their organisation meets the child
standards, drawing on its findings and extensive research
safe standards. This information will help organisations to
and consultation about what makes institutions child safe.
understand where their strengths lie, as well as identifying
These 10 standards are provided on the opposite page for
areas for development.
your information.
Hockey NSW recommends that clubs and associations
review the 10 standards and begin thinking about what they
What will this mean for sporting clubs do well and where they can improve.
and associations in NSW?
The changes proposed would make it compulsory rather
than voluntary for sporting clubs and associations in NSW to
meet the child safe standards.
When will the new Child
Safe Scheme be released
in NSW?
It is proposed that the new Child Safe Scheme will be
released in the second half of 2020.
Where can I get further information or who do I contact if I have a question?
Office of the Children’s Guardian Play by the Rules
Child safe resources can be accessed from the Office of the Play by the Rules also provides guidance and resources for
Children’s Guardian website. Child Safe Sport.
https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/child-safe- https://www.playbytherules.net.au/got-an-issue/
organisations/become-a-child-safe-organisation/ child-safe-sport/create-a-child-safe-organisation
child-safe-resources
If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact Hockey NSW on
hockey@hockeynsw.com.au or 02 9764 1911.
8 | HOCKEY POCKET GUIDE HOCKEY POCKET GUIDE | 9AIR QUALITY GUIDELINES COMPLAINT/INCIDENT PROCEDURES
Smoke Pollution and Exercise Have you ever wondered what the procedures are for the different types of complaints/
incidents that you may receive as a volunteer? Below we have created a guide to help you:
Current air quality conditions can significantly impact a sport participants ability to exercise. The AIS (Australian Institute
of Sport) has created guidelines to assist sports in safe decision making on participants training and playing in smoke
affected areas.
DISCIPLINARY MATTERS
Disciplinary matters deal with offences which may arise in the conduct of hockey
Air Quality Index (AQI) competitions and or events organised, controlled or sanctioned by Hockey NSW and/or its
The AQI is an accepted means of quantifying air quality by public health authorities encompassing: Member Associations.
• Air pollution levels at your nearest monitoring site or region Hockey NSW and or its Member Associations have the right to delegate the power of
• The common contributing pollutants investigating or determining charges against a Participant for disciplinary breaches to its
• The overall health risk associated with a given rating Disciplinary Tribunal.
Each state and territory have live online updates on current, local AQI levels. In NSW the AQI can be accessed via https://www.dpie. Examples of disciplinary matters include breaching or not complying with:
nsw.gov.au/air-quality/air-quality-concentration-data-updated-hourly. • Constitution
The AQI evaluates the current level of air quality with general advice on implications for individuals. During sport the risk of airway • Codes of Conduct
irritation is higher at lower levels of pollution. Table 1 (below) has been created by the AIS as a suggested modification of the current • Rules, Regulations and By Laws including competition rules
NSW public health guidelines for those sport participants who train outdoors at higher exercise intensities and longer durations
such as cycling, rowing and running. • other duly authorised policies
GENERAL POPULATION AND LOCAL INTENSITY
EXERCISE
ENDURANCE BASED AND HIGH INTENSITY
EXERCISE MEMBER PROTECTION MATTERS
AQI ACTION AQI ACTION Member Protection complaint can be about an act, behaviour, omission, situation or
decision that someone thinks is unfair, unjustified or unlawful. Complaints will always vary.
VERY GOOD VERY GOOD They may be about an individual or group behaviour; they may be extremely serious or
0 - 33
Enjoy activities
0 - 33
Enjoy activities relatively minor; they may be about a single incident or a series of incidents; and the person
about whom the allegation is made may admit to the allegations or emphatically deny them.
GOOD GOOD A member protection matter should always be heard at the lowest level possible. For
Enjoy activities Enjoy activities
34 - 66 34 - 66 instance, an incident that occurs at club level and involves people at club level should be
handled by the relevant club in the first instance.
People usually sensitive to air Asthmatic athletes:
FAIR pollution: FAIR Should have medical review prior to Member Protection complaints must fall within the following classifications
67 - 99 Plan strenuous outdoor activities 67 - 99 performing high intensity extended
when air quality is better training outdoors • Discrimination
AIR POLLUTION HEALTH ALERT
• Harassment
AIR POLLUTION HEALTH ALERT
POOR VERY POOR Asthmatics or symptomatic non- • Bullying
Sensitive Groups: Cut back or
100 - 149 150 - 200 asthmatics should not compete
reschedule strenuous outdoor
or train outdoors. Minimise
activities
asymptomatic athlete exposure
PERSONAL GRIEVANCES & DISPUTES
AIR POLLUTION HEALTH ALERT
VERY POOR Sensitive Groups: Avoid strenuous Personal grievances and or disputes are matters that are outside the scope of the Member
150 - 200 outdoor activities Protection and or Disciplinary Action. Personal grievances & disputes deal primarily with
Everyone: Cut back or reschedule AIR POLLUTION HEALTH ALERT complaints between members of an Affiliate or between members and an Affiliate (internal
strenuous outdoor activities HAZARDOUS Outdoor training should be disputes).
AIR POLLUTION HEALTH ALERT 200+ rescheduled indoors and exposure
should be minimised for everyone Examples of personal grievances and or disputes are:
HAZARDOUS Sensitive Groups: Avoid all outdoor
200+ physical activities • Issues between members and Affiliates regarding selection of teams and/or coaches
Everyone: Significantly cut back on and other officials which didn’t follow procedures as set out in their policies
outdoor physical activities
• Issues between members and Affiliates regarding the application of local competition
rules conducted by an Affiliate
FURTHER INFORMATION
Air Quality updates and Fact Sheets are available on the NSW Health website and the AIS website: www.health.nsw.gov.
au/environment/air/Pages/aqi.aspx
For more information on the above procedures please click here
The AIS Smoke Pollution and Exercise Guidelines can be found at: https://ais.gov.au/position_statements/_
nocache#smoke_pollution_and_exercise
10 | HOCKEY POCKET GUIDE HOCKEY POCKET GUIDE | 11AIR QUALITY GUIDELINES COMPLAINT/INCIDENT PROCEDURES
Smoke Pollution and Exercise Have you ever wondered what the procedures are for the different types of complaints/
incidents that you may receive as a volunteer? Below we have created a guide to help you:
Current air quality conditions can significantly impact a sport participants ability to exerciser. The AIS (Australian Institute
of Sport) has created guidelines to assist sports in safe decision, making on participants training and playing in smoke
affected areas.
DISCIPLINARY MATTERS
Disciplinary matters deal with offences which may arise in the conduct of hockey
Air Quality Index (AQI) competitions and or events organised, controlled or sanctioned by Hockey NSW and/or its
The AQI is an accepted mean of quantifying air quality by public health authorities encompassing: Member Associations.
• Air pollution levels at your nearest monitoring site or region Hockey NSW and or its Member Associations have the right to delegate the power of
• The common contributing pollutants investigating or determining charges against a Participant for disciplinary breaches to its
• The overall health risk associated with a given rating Disciplinary Tribunal.
Each state and territory have live online updates on current, local AQI levels. In NSW the AQI can be accessed via https://www.dpie. Examples of disciplinary matters include breaching or not complying with:
nsw.gov.au/air-quality/air-quality-concentration-data-updated-hourly. • Constitution
The AQI evaluates the current level of air quality with general advice on implications for individuals. During sport the risk of airway • Codes of Conduct
irritation is higher at lower levels of pollution. Table 1 (below) has been created by the AIS as a suggested modification of the current • Rules, Regulations and By Laws including competition rules
NSW public health guidelines for those sport participants who train outdoors at higher exercise intensities and longer durations
such as cycling, rowing and running. • other duly authorised policies
GENERAL POPULATION AND LOCAL INTENSITY
EXERCISE
ENDURANCE BASED AND HIGH INTENSITY
EXERCISE MEMBER PROTECTION MATTERS
AQI ACTION AQI ACTION Member Protection complaints can be about an act, behaviour, omission, situation or
decision that someone thinks is unfair, unjustified or unlawful. Complaints will always vary.
VERY GOOD VERY GOOD They may be about an individual or group behaviour; they may be extremely serious or
0 - 33
Enjoy activities
0 - 33
Enjoy activities relatively minor; they may be about a single incident or a series of incidents; and the person
about whom the allegation is made may admit to the allegations or emphatically deny them.
GOOD GOOD A member protection matter should always be heard at the lowest level possible. For
Enjoy activities Enjoy activities
34 - 66 34 - 66 instance, an incident that occurs at club level and involves people at club level should be
handled by the relevant club in the first instance.
People usually sensitive to air Asthmatic athletes:
FAIR pollution: FAIR Should have medical review prior to Member Protection complaints must fall within the following classifications
67 - 99 Plan strenuous outdoor activities 67 - 99 performing high intensity extended
when air quality is better training outdoors • Discrimination
AIR POLLUTION HEALTH ALERT
• Harassment
AIR POLLUTION HEALTH ALERT
POOR VERY POOR Asthmatics or symptomatic non- • Bullying
Sensitive Groups: Cut back or
100 - 149 150 - 200 asthmatics should not compete • Child Protection/Harm to a Child or Young Person
reschedule strenuous outdoor
or train outdoors. Minimise
activities
asymptomatic athlete exposure
PERSONAL GRIEVANCES & DISPUTES
AIR POLLUTION HEALTH ALERT
VERY POOR Sensitive Groups: Avoid strenuous Personal grievances and or disputes are matters that are outside the scope of Member
150 - 200 outdoor activities Protection and or Disciplinary Action. Personal grievances & disputes deal primarily with
Everyone: Cut back or reschedule AIR POLLUTION HEALTH ALERT complaints between members of an Affiliate or between members and an Affiliate (internal
strenuous outdoor activities HAZARDOUS Outdoor training should be disputes).
AIR POLLUTION HEALTH ALERT 200+ rescheduled indoors and exposure
should be minimised for everyone Examples of personal grievances and or disputes are:
HAZARDOUS Sensitive Groups: Avoid all outdoor
200+ physical activities • Issues between members and Affiliates regarding selection of teams and/or coaches
Everyone: Significantly cut back on and other officials which didn’t follow procedures as set out in their policies
outdoor physical activities
• Issues between members and Affiliates regarding the application of local competition
rules conducted by an Affiliate
FURTHER INFORMATION
Air Quality updates and Fact Sheets are available on the NSW Health website and the AIS website: www.health.nsw.gov.
au/environment/air/Pages/aqi.aspx
For more information on the above procedures please click here
The AIS Smoke Pollution and Exercise Guidelines can be found at: https://ais.gov.au/position_statements/_
nocache#smoke_pollution_and_exercise
10 | HOCKEY POCKET GUIDE HOCKEY POCKET GUIDE | 11FACILITY INSPECTION CHECKLIST
This checklist can assist your organisation by
• Promoting discussion about your venue safety obligations
2020 season
• Identifying any remaining gaps which need attention
ITEM YES / NO
MEMBERSHIPS
1 In regard to player safety, are the weather conditions satisfactory for play to commence?
In regard to player safety, are the playing surfaces (including the field and pitch) satisfactory for play
2 to commence?
3 Has all visible debris, that may affect player safety, been removed? BECOME A 2020 MEMBER OF NSW PRIDE TO RECEIVE TICKETS TO ALL HOME MATCHES IN THE
SECOND SEASON OF HOCKEY ONE AND ACCESS AN EXCLUSIVE 2020 MEMBER PACK.
GOLD MEMBERSHIP
4 Are all sprinkler covers intact and level with playing field?
Never miss a moment of the NSW Pride in action with your own reserved
5 In regard to player safety; are the perimeter fences and/or signs free from visible hazards?
seat in the upper levels of The Lion’s Den. Your seat in the Upper Western
Grandstand provides an uninterrupted view of the game end to end with the
stadium cover allowing safe shelter from the elements. This is a premium
6 In regards to safety, are all public areas (eg seating and walkways) free of visible hazards?
membership option with a limited number available!
7 In regard to safety, are the player’s areas (eg change rooms) free from visible hazards?
RED MEMBERSHIP
Our budget-friendly option! Gain general admission entry to all NSW Pride
8 Are first aid facilities (eg First aid kit, qualified personnel and ice) on site and accessible? matches played at The Lion’s Den throughout the 2020 season of Hockey One.
9 Are there shaded areas, sunscreen and clean drinking water available? LION CUB MEMBERSHIP
Our Lion Cub Membership is an exclusive offer for all of our registered Under
11 players in NSW. You must use your Hockey NSW State Member ID in order to
access this membership offer.
We are satisfied that the playing conditions are acceptable prior to the commencement of play
SUPPORTER MEMBERSHIP
Full Name (Please Print)statements Position at Club/Associationents are Signaturetrue and accurate; This is a non-ticketed membership for those fans who can’t make it to our
games but would like to support our team throughout the season. You get
access to all the same terrific membership benefits, just minus the tickets!
Stay up to date with the latest NSW Pride news and events
12 | HOCKEY POCKET GUIDE Never miss an update hockeyone.com.au/teams/nsw-pride/
HOCKEY POCKET GUIDE | 13
Please be sure to like our social media channels. @NSWPrideH1
By following our Pride you’ll never miss any updates,
@nswprideh1
team announcements or stunning hockey photos.
nswpride@hockeynsw.com.auPRE-EVENT CHECKLIST
This checklist can assist your organisation by
• Promoting discussion about your venue safety obligations
2020 season
• Identifying any remaining gaps which need attention
ITEM YES / NO
MEMBERSHIPS
1 In regard to player safety, are the weather conditions satisfactory for play to commence?
In regard to player safety, are the playing surfaces (including the field and pitch) satisfactory for play
2 to commence?
3 Has all visible debris, that may affect player safety, been removed? BECOME A 2020 MEMBER OF NSW PRIDE TO RECEIVE TICKETS TO ALL HOME MATCHES IN THE
SECOND SEASON OF HOCKEY ONE AND ACCESS AN EXCLUSIVE 2020 MEMBER PACK.
GOLD MEMBERSHIP
4 Are all sprinkler covers intact and level with playing field?
Never miss a moment of the NSW Pride in action with your own reserved
5 In regard to player safety; are the perimeter fences and/or signs free from visible hazards?
seat in the upper levels of The Lion’s Den. Your seat in the Upper Western
Grandstand provides an uninterrupted view of the game end to end with the
stadium cover allowing safe shelter from the elements. This is a premium
6 In regards to safety, are all public areas (eg seating and walkways) free of visible hazards?
membership option with a limited number available!
7 In regard to safety, are the player’s areas (eg change rooms) free from visible hazards?
RED MEMBERSHIP
Our budget-friendly option! Gain general admission entry to all NSW Pride
8 Are first aid facilities (eg First aid kit, qualified personnel and ice) on site and accessible? matches played at The Lion’s Den throughout the 2020 season of Hockey One.
9 Are there shaded areas, sunscreen and clean drinking water available? LION CUB MEMBERSHIP
Our Lion Cub Membership is an exclusive offer for all of our registered Under
11 players in NSW. You must use your Hockey NSW State Member ID in order to
access this membership offer.
We declare that, after reasonable inquiry, the following statements are true and accurate; available?
> We are satisfies that the playing conditions are acceptable prior to the commencement of play.
SUPPORTER MEMBERSHIP
This is a non-ticketed membership for those fans who can’t make it to our
games but would like to support our team throughout the season. You get
Full Name (Please Print)statements Position at Club/Associationents are Signaturetrue and accurate;
access to all the same terrific membership benefits, just minus the tickets!
Stay up to date with the latest NSW Pride news and events
12 | HOCKEY POCKET GUIDE Never miss an update hockeyone.com.au/teams/nsw-pride/
HOCKEY POCKET GUIDE | 13
Please be sure to like our social media channels. @NSWPrideH1
By following our Pride you’ll never miss any updates,
@nswprideh1
team announcements or stunning hockey photos.
nswpride@hockeynsw.com.auPREMIERS
A MILLIONPRIORITIES
REASONS -
TACKLING CHILDHOOD OBESITY Dea r Clu b and Asso ciat ion Volu ntee rs,
TO CELEBRATE ACTIVE KIDS
NSW GOVERNMENT Hoc key fam ilies in NSW are lovi ng the Act ive Kids prog ram
SAVES HOCKEY FAMILIES laun che d by the NSW Gov ernm ent 2 yea rs ago .
77
11 $1,000,000
OF TOTAL JUNIOR
78% PARTICIPANTS USED AN
-
In 201 9, ther e wer e over 10,0 00 vou che rs used for hoc key
ACTIVE KIDS VOUCHER NORTH
639 104% COAST
NEW ENGLAND
& NORTH WEST an incr ease of 31% on 201 8.
This has save d our hoc key fam ilies over $1,0 00, 000 in
1134 1009
CENTRAL 2%
HUNTER
333 regi stra tion cost s.
WEST & ORANA
CENTRAL COAST
11%
The re is no dou bt that our pass iona te and ded icat ed
ed a
230
volu ntee r club and asso ciat ion adm inis trat ors hav e play
16% 481 ess
hug e part in mak ing the Act ive Kids prog ram such a succ
25% CENTRAL CITY 100% 150
RIVERINA MURRAY
ILLAWARRA
ks.
and Hoc key NSW wou ld like to pass on our sinc ere than
WESTERN CITY 74% 825
EASTERN CITY 13% 390
678 10% NORTH DISTRICT 7% 1068
SOUTH DISTRICT 19% 374
ion
The grea t resu lt for hoc key is som ethi ng ever y asso ciat
SOUTH EAST &
TABLELANDS
and club volu ntee r shou ld be very prou d of!
31%
ard
$1.02M 10,441 LOCATIONS Tha nk you aga in for all you r hard wor k and we look forw
310 to mak ing 202 0 even bigg er for Act ive Kids !
34% 29%
REDEEMED TOTAL ACTIVE
AMOUNT KIDS VOUCHERS
USED FOR HOCKEY
30%
1755
2%
295 Cra ig Bee d Rac hel Trem ain
147 45%
APPROVED
ACTIVE KIDS PROVIDERS
ACTIVE KIDS & & IDENTIFIED
1 OR BOTH PARENTS DISABILITY
BORN OVERSEAS
22% 410
535 25% Mem ber Eng age men t Tea m
4821 4%
ACTIVE KIDS ACTIVE KIDS
& FEMALE & IDENTIFIED ACTIVE KIDS AND
INDIGENOUS BORN OVERSEAS
14 | HOCKEY POCKET GUIDE HOCKEY POCKET GUIDE | 15PREMIERS
A MILLIONPRIORITIES
REASONS -
TACKLING CHILDHOOD OBESITY Dea r Clu b and Asso ciat ion Volu ntee rs,
TO CELEBRATE ACTIVE KIDS
NSW GOVERNMENT Hoc key fam ilies in NSW are lovi ng the Act ive Kids prog ram
SAVES HOCKEY FAMILIES laun che d by the NSW Gov ernm ent 2 yea rs ago .
77
11 $1,000,000
OF TOTAL JUNIOR
78% PARTICIPANTS USED AN
-
In 201 9, ther e wer e over 10,0 00 vou che rs used for hoc key
ACTIVE KIDS VOUCHER NORTH
639 104% COAST
NEW ENGLAND
& NORTH WEST an incr ease of 31% on 201 8.
This has save d our hoc key fam ilies over $1,0 00, 000 in
1134 1009
CENTRAL 2%
HUNTER
333 regi stra tion cost s.
WEST & ORANA
CENTRAL COAST
11%
The re is no dou bt that our pass iona te and ded icat ed
ed a
230
volu ntee r club and asso ciat ion adm inis trat ors hav e play
16% 481 ess
hug e part in mak ing the Act ive Kids prog ram such a succ
25% CENTRAL CITY 100% 150
RIVERINA MURRAY
ILLAWARRA
ks.
and Hoc key NSW wou ld like to pass on our sinc ere than
WESTERN CITY 74% 825
EASTERN CITY 13% 390
678 10% NORTH DISTRICT 7% 1068
SOUTH DISTRICT 19% 374
ion
The grea t resu lt for hoc key is som ethi ng ever y asso ciat
SOUTH EAST &
TABLELANDS
and club volu ntee r shou ld be very prou d of!
31%
ard
$1.02M 10,441 LOCATIONS Tha nk you aga in for all you r hard wor k and we look forw
310 to mak ing 202 0 even bigg er for Act ive Kids !
34% 29%
REDEEMED TOTAL ACTIVE
AMOUNT KIDS VOUCHERS
USED FOR HOCKEY
30%
1755
2%
295 Cra ig Bee d Rac hel Trem ain
147 45%
APPROVED
ACTIVE KIDS PROVIDERS
ACTIVE KIDS & & IDENTIFIED
1 OR BOTH PARENTS DISABILITY
BORN OVERSEAS
22% 410
535 25% Mem ber Eng age men t Tea m
4821 4%
ACTIVE KIDS ACTIVE KIDS
& FEMALE & IDENTIFIED ACTIVE KIDS AND
INDIGENOUS BORN OVERSEAS
14 | HOCKEY POCKET GUIDE HOCKEY POCKET GUIDE | 15ACTIVE KIDS REBATE FAQ’S HELPFUL RESOURCES
What is the Active Kids Rebate How can clubs maximise the
program? benefit of the Active Kids
The NSW Government will provide a rebate through a Rebate?
voucher system to parents/guardians of school enrolled
children. The 2 x $100 voucher can be used for registration 1. Collect fees via Revolutionise. If clubs collect their fees
via Revolutionise the $100 Active Kids Rebate will be Have a problem? Have you checked out Play The Office of Sport promotes a vibrant and valued
and participation costs for sport activities. The initiative is
applied to the combined total of State, Association and by the rules? sport and active recreation sector that enhances the
designed to encourage more children to become active and
Club fees. lives of the people of NSW. They provide leadership
help reduce the cost of participation. Play by the Rules provides information, resources,
and support to the sport and active recreation sector
2. Any fees or subscriptions charged or collected during the tools and free online training to increase the
to enhance its performance and sustainability. There
season be incorporated into the upfront registration fee capacity and capability of administrators, coaches,
Who is eligible to claim e.g. a $50 club registration becomes $75 and includes officials, players, parents and spectators to assist
are a number of resources and tools available to help
run associations and clubs.
them in preventing and dealing with discrimination,
the vouchers? turf fees normally charged during the season
harassment, child safety, inclusion and integrity https://sport.nsw.gov.au/
3. Create a value-add registration that bundles the issues in sport.
Every child (4.5 - 18 years’ old) enrolled in school from
registration fee with additional items e.g. a $50 club
Kindergarten to Year 12 is eligible. The program is not means https://www.playbytherules.net.au/
registration fee becomes a $70 registration bundle that
tested. Two vouchers will be available for every child in the
includes hat, shirt, stick and ball
family annually over the next four years.
When are the vouchers
What can the vouchers available and when do they
be used for? expire?
The vouchers can be used for registration or membership The first voucher is available from the 1st of January and
fees for structured sporting activities that are eight weeks expires 31st December, the second voucher is available 1st
or longer as well as for equipment ordinarily provided by the of July and expires 31st December.
provider on registration for competition e.g. hat, shirt, stick
or ball. Each voucher can only be used once (if the chosen activity
fees are less than $100, then the remaining balance cannot
be used).
Can a club accept the second The Office of the Children’s Guardian works to
improve the protection of children in NSW by helping
Sport Australia are helping sporting clubs and
associations examine how they operate and identify
voucher? organisations, employers and individuals understand areas of improvement by providing information,
the meaning, importance and benefits of being resources and tools.
Yes, but it must be used for a second hockey activity that
child safe.
is 8 weeks or longer. For example; voucher one is used for Where can I find more https://www.sportaus.gov.au/
winter registration & voucher two is used for a development https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/
program (i.e. COD). Voucher one is used for winter information?
registrations & voucher two is used for summer registrations.
More information can be found on the NSW Office of Sport
website www.sport.nsw.gov.au/activekids.
Can vouchers be combined for Questions can also be directed to Craig Beed at Hockey
the same activity? NSW - Craig.b@hockeynsw.com.au
No, you cannot combine the two vouchers. Active kids is
intended to increase a child’s participation in sport or active
recreation. You cannot combine two vouchers to pay for a
single activity in the same term, even if the activity costs
more than $100. The vouchers must be used for a separate
program or activity or a different activity.
16 | HOCKEY POCKET GUIDE HOCKEY POCKET GUIDE | 17ACTIVE KIDS REBATE FAQ’S HELPFUL RESOURCES
What is the Active Kids Rebate How can clubs maximise the
program? benefit of the Active Kids
The NSW Government will provide a rebate through a Rebate?
voucher system to parents/guardians of school enrolled
children. The 2 x $100 voucher can be used for registration 1. Collect fees via Revolutionise If clubs collect their fees
via Revolutionise the $100 Active Kids Rebate will be Have a problem? Have you checked out Play The Office of Sport promotes a vibrant and valued
and participation costs for sport activities. The initiative is
applied to the combined total of State, Association and by the rules? sport and active recreation sector that enhances the
designed to encourage more children to become active and
Club fees. lives of the people of NSW. They provide leadership
help reduce the cost of participation. Play by the Rules provides information, resources,
and support to the sport and active recreation sector
2. Any fees or subscriptions charged or collected during the tools and free online training to increase the
to enhance its performance and sustainability. There
season be incorporated into the upfront registration fee capacity and capability of administrators, coaches,
Who is eligible to claim e.g. weekly turf fees officials, players, parents and spectators to assist
are a number of resources and tools available to help
run associations and clubs.
them in preventing and dealing with discrimination,
the vouchers? 3. Create a value-add registration that bundles the harassment, child safety, inclusion and integrity https://sport.nsw.gov.au/
registration fee with additional items e.g. a $50 club issues in sport.
Every child (4.5 - 18 years’ old) enrolled in school from
registration fee becomes a $70 registration bundle that
Kindergarten to Year 12 is eligible. The program is not means https://www.playbytherules.net.au/
includes hat, shirt, stick and ball
tested. Two vouchers will be available for every child in the
family annually over the next four years.
When are the vouchers
What can the vouchers available and when do they
be used for? expire?
The vouchers can be used for registration or membership The first voucher is available from the 1st of January and
fees for structured sporting activities that are eight weeks expires 31st December, the second voucher is available 1st
or longer as well as for equipment ordinarily provided by the of July and expires 31st December.
provider on registration for competition e.g. hat, shirt, stick
or ball. Each voucher can only be used once (if the chosen activity
fees are less than $100, then the remaining balance cannot
be used).
Can a club accept the second The Office of the Children’s Guardian works to
improve the protection of children in NSW by helping
Sport Australia are helping sporting clubs and
associations examine how they operate and identify
voucher? organisations, employers and individuals understand areas of improvement by providing information,
the meaning, importance and benefits of being resources and tools.
Yes, but it must be used for a second hockey activity that
child safe.
is 8 weeks or longer. For example; voucher one is used for Where can I find more https://www.sportaus.gov.au/
winter registration & voucher two is used for a development https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/
program (i.e. COD). Voucher one is used for winter information?
registrations & voucher two is used for summer registrations.
More information can be found on the NSW Office of Sport
website www.sport.nsw.gov.au/activekids.
Can vouchers be combined for Questions can also be directed to Craig Beed at Hockey
the same activity? NSW - Craig.b@hockeynsw.com.au
No, you cannot combine the two vouchers. Active kids is
intended to increase a child’s participation in sport or active
recreation. You cannot combine two vouchers to pay for a
single activity in the same term, even if the activity costs
more than $100. The vouchers must be used for a separate
program of activity or a different activity.
16 | HOCKEY POCKET GUIDE HOCKEY POCKET GUIDE | 1719% 72% 92% 93%
LOST RETURN NEW
2019 PARTICIPATION SURVEY SURVEY INFOGRAPHIC 4,759 responded to SATISFIED with the SATISFIED with the SATISFIED with the
this survey recent hockey year recent hockey year recent hockey year
Hockey NSW is committed to continuously improving the quality and variety of
LOST PLAYERS
services to our members and member organisations. As such, we are working closely TOP 2 TOP 2
with revolutioniseSPORT on the ‘Rentention and Churn Project’ as well as the annual Reasons for Things to
member survey. 1. MEDICAL/AGE 1. REDUCE COST
not playing encourage
We have continued these initiatives so you have comparable data season by season on hockey people to
2. CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCE 2. NOTHING
your members to recognise the great work being carried out and help refine processes that in 2019 hockey
could lead to increased member satisfaction (as we know happy members means happy
volunteers!).
The idea is that you can use Churn data as well as the member survey to better understand When asked YES 22% Were significantly more
your membership and more importantly look at ways to attract new members, encourage if they’d be 0-17 likely to not play hockey
due to loss of interest
past members back and keep existing members. returning UNDECIDED 48% YEARS and scheduling.
As an association you can now find your associations survey infographics and your to hockey
associations churn report in your revolutionise portal under the notifications [located in the in 2020 NO 30% 18-25 Were significantly
more likely to not play
hockey due to change in
top right hand corner of your screen]. If your club would like to access this information we YEARS circumstance.
ask that you contact your association.
Number of years spent
We would love you to spend some time going through your data and if you have any
playing hockey before
1-2 - 26% 5 -10 - 17% 35+ Were significantly more
likely to not play hockey
due to medical issues
questions or require further assistance please do not hesitate to contact Hockey NSW at YEARS or age.
hockey@hockeynsw.com.au. stopping 3-4 - 9% 11+ - 48%
Comparing 2018 to 2019 HOCKEY NSW MEMBERSHIP new PLAYERS returning PLAYERS
TOP 4 1 FUN 2 LEARN / IMPROVE
Players returning came back for
NEW
THREE MAIN REASONS
Reasons for joining 3 FITNESS 4 SOCIALISE
50%
RETURNING Returning to hockey
after a break
FUN FITNESS SOCIAL
54% 1 in 2 said reducing cost or providing a family
LOST
8 10
discount would get more people playing
Only took a 1-2
out year break
of
36% 1-2 - 12% 5 -10 - 22%
churn 29% People new to hockey have a
family member playing or were
introduced through a friend.
Took a break due to
change in circumstance YEARS SPENT
PLAYING HOCKEY
3-4 - 17% 11+ - 49%
18 | HOCKEY POCKET GUIDE WILL YOU RETURN NEXT SEASON? YES - 77% UNDECIDED - 19% NO- 4%
HOCKEY YES
WILL YOU RETURN NEXT SEASON? - 82%
POCKET UNDECIDED - 14%
GUIDE | 19 NO- 4%19% 72% 92% 93%
LOST RETURN NEW
2019 PARTICIPATION SURVEY SURVEY INFOGRAPHIC 4,759 responded to SATISFIED with the SATISFIED with the SATISFIED with the
this survey recent hockey year recent hockey year recent hockey year
Hockey NSW is committed to continuing to improve the quality and variety of services
LOST PLAYERS
to our members and member organisations. As such, we continue to work closely with TOP 2 TOP 2
revolutioniseSPORT on the ‘Rentention and Churn Project’ as well as the member survey Reasons for Things to
in the 2019 season. 1. MEDICAL/AGE 1. REDUCE COST
not playing encourage
We have continued these initiatives so you have comparable data season by season on hockey people to
2. CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCE 2. NOTHING
your members to recognise the great work being carried out and help refine processes that in 2019 hockey
could lead to increased member satisfaction (as we know happy members means happy
volunteers!).
The idea is that you can use Churn data as well as the member survey to better understand When asked YES 22% Were significantly more
your membership and more importantly look at ways to attract new members, encourage if they’d be 0-17 likely to not play hockey
due to loss of interest
past members back and keep existing members. returning UNDECIDED 48% YEARS and scheduling.
As an association you can now find your associations survey infographics and your to hockey
associations churn report in your revolutionise portal under the notifications [located in the in 2020 NO 30% 18-25 Were significantly
more likely to not play
hockey due to change in
top right hand corner of your screen]. If your club would like to access this information we YEARS circumstance.
ask that you contact your association.
Number of years spent
We would love you to spend some time going through your data and if you have any
playing hockey before
1-2 - 26% 5 -10 - 17% 35+ Were significantly more
likely to not play hockey
due to medical issues
questions or require further assistance please do not hesitate to contact Hockey NSW at YEARS or age.
hockey@hockeynsw.com.au. stopping 3-4 - 9% 11+ - 48%
Comparing 2018 to 2019 new PLAYERS returning PLAYERS
TOP 4 1 FUN 2 LEARN / IMPROVE
Players returning came back for
NEW
THREE MAIN REASONS
Reasons for joining 3 FITNESS 4 SOCIALISE
50%
RETURNING Returning to hockey
after a break
FUN FITNESS SOCIAL
54% 1 in 2 said reducing cost or providing a family
LOST
8 10
discount would get more people playing
Only took a 1-2
out year break
of
36% 1-2 - 12% 5 -10 - 22%
churn 29% People new to hockey have a
family member playing or were
introduced through a friend.
Took a break due to
change in circumstance YEARS SPENT
PLAYING HOCKEY
3-4 - 17% 11+ - 49%
18 | HOCKEY POCKET GUIDE WILL YOU RETURN NEXT SEASON? YES - 77% UNDECIDED - 19% NO- 4%
HOCKEY YES
WILL YOU RETURN NEXT SEASON? - 82%
POCKET UNDECIDED - 14%
GUIDE | 19 NO- 4%2020 FEE STRUCTURE KEY DATES
2020 Winter Registration Fees January
Below are the fees for the 2020 Winter Hockey Season. With Hockey Australia transitioning to the revolutioniseSPORT
registration platform in 2020, the Hockey Australia and National Insurance levies will be split from the Hockey NSW fees January 1st Active Kids voucher available
during the payment process and paid directly to Hockey Australia. As such we are displaying the fees in separate tables. January 13th Registration Opens
All Hockey Australia, National Insurance levies and Hockey NSW fees will still be paid at the same time, online through the
revolutioniseSPORT portal. January 25th Pro League Sydney Match Day 1 (Australia v Belgium)
January 26th Pro League Sydney Match Day 2 (Australia v Belgium)
2020 HOCKEY AUSTRALIA MEMBER AND INSURANCE LEVIES
February
2020 TOTAL
Age Category Age as at 31/12/2020 2020 HA Levy Insurance February 1st Pro League Sydney Match Day 3 (Australia v Great Britain)
(incl. GST and
Levy admin charges) February 2nd Pro League Sydney Match Day 4 (Australia v Great Britain)
Stick2Hockey:
8 & Under $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
February 28th - March 3rd Regional Challenge (Bathurst)
Junior Playing Membership
Junior Playing Membership 11 & Under $19.50 $12.00 $31.50 March
Youth Playing Membership 18 & Under $19.50 $12.00 $31.50 March 13th - 15th Over 50/65s Mens Masters State Championships (Bathurst)
Adult Membership 19 & Over $31.00 $12.00 $43.00 March 21st AGM & President’s Forum
Playing one Masters State
Master’s Players Only $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Championship Only in 2020
April
Officials, Coaches and
Non Playing Membership $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Managers Membership April 3rd - 5th Over 35/55 Mens Masters State Championships (Moorebank)
Administrators, Volunteer, Non Playing Administration April 16th - 24th Under 18 Australian Championships (Launceston)
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Supportive Memberships Membership
April 17th - 23rd Under 15 Australian Championships (Bathurst)
2020 HOCKEY NSW REGISTRATION FEES May
PIN Payment TOTAL May 1st - 3rd Over 40/45 Men’s Masters State Championships (Tamworth)
Category Age as at 31/12/2020 HNSW Fee revSPORT
Fee HNSW Fee May 15th - 17th Under 18 Boys State Championships (Illawarra)
Stick2Hockey: May 22nd - 24th Under 18 Girls State Championships (Lismore & Ballina)
8 & Under $13.00 $1.60 $0.30 $14.90
Junior Playing Membership
May 29th - 31st Under 15 Boys State Championships (Armidale)
Junior Playing Membership 11 & Under $22.02 $1.60 $0.48 $24.10
Youth Playing Membership 18 & Under $52.01 $1.60 $1.09 $54.70 June
Adult Membership 19 & Over $101.50 $1.60 $2.10 $105.20 June 6th - 8th Open Men’s State Championships (Moorebank)
Master’s Players Only
Playing one Masters State
$55.04 $1.60 $1.16 $57.80
June 6th - 8th Open Women’s State Championships (Narellan)
Championship Only in 2020
June 19th - 21st Under 15 Girls State Championships (Lithgow)
Officials, Coaches and
Non Playing Membership $18.00 $1.60 $0.40 $20.00
Managers Membership
July
Administrators, Volunteer, Non Playing Administration
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Supportive Memberships Membership
July 1st - 2nd Under 13 Boys State Championships (Grafton)
July 2nd - 5th Under 21 Men’s and Women’s Nationals (Lismore)
2020 Association Affiliation July 8th - 15th Under 13 Girls State Championships (Parkes)
Each affiliated Association is required to pay an affiliation fee which will be invoiced in early March 2020 with payment due July 9th - 12th Full Women’s Masters State Championships (Bathurst)
in late March 2020. The affiliation fee payable by each Association will be $8.25 per registered player in the previous year.
July 24th - 26th Women’s Masters North State Championships (Taree)
Noting the calculation will only be based on primary registered players for each Association.
Each affiliated association is also required to answer several questions via their RevSport portal as part of the affiliation July 24 - 26th Women’s Masters South State Championships (Wagga Wagga)
process.
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