Hamersley Athletics Centre and affiliated clubs abide by Athletics West policies and procedures in addition to our own policies and by-laws.
Code of Conduct
Little Athletics is a family sport to be enjoyed by each member in their own way. Don’t spoil it by getting too intense.
- Do not force an unwilling child to participate.
- Remember – children are involved in organised sport for their enjoyment, not yours.
- Encourage your child always to play by the rules.
- Teach your child that honest effort is as important as victory, so that each result is accepted without undue disappointment.
- Turn each defeat into victory, by helping your child to work towards skill improvement and good sportsmanship. Never ridicule or abuse your child from the sidelines. There is NO circumstance which warrants humiliation.
- Remember – children learn best by example. Applaud good performances by your athlete AND by those competing with them.
- Do not project your own aspirations on to your child.
- Do not publicly question the Officials’ judgement, and never their honesty. If you see something of which you disapprove, notify the Arena Manager, Club Official or any Committee member.
- Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from children’s sport.
- Recognise the value and importance of volunteer coaches and officials. They give their time and resources freely to provide recreational activities for your child.
Fore more information about our other policies, including our Healthy Club Policy, please refer to the Hamersley Yellow Book.
Member Protection Officer
The Centre has a Member Protection Officer who is available to provide guidance on complaints procedures – they are the ‘go to’ person if you would like to discuss problems at your Club or Centre, particularly if you are considering making a formal complaint. The Member Protection Officer’s details can be found under the Committee Contacts tab of this website.
Complaints Management Process
The Centre also has a written complaints management process which is clearly explained in the document found at this link.
Refund Policy (*Note this is subject to current Athletics West policies and procedures and may change from season to season).
The registration fee paid to Athletics West ($100) will be refunded only in the following circumstances:
- A Medical certificate is provided stating that the athlete will be unable to train or compete for at least 10 weeks during the season.
- Moving locality to a country town where there is no Little Athletics Centre.
- Has not competed at Centre level (except “Come and Try” before fully registering).
- Has not trained more than three times.
Please note:
- If an athlete is injured at a Little Athletics activity they will only be eligible if covered under the points above.
- Numbered bib must be returned.
- Refund request must be made within 2 months from the date of registration.
Where a refund request is made, a portion may be retained by Athletics West to cover costs.
Parents need to think carefully before joining, as the Centre’s portion of the registration fee is not refundable.
