By signing below I Hereby agree as follows:
1. DEFINITIONS
In this agreement:
“KA” means Karate Australia;
“KT” means Karate Tasmania;
“Team” means registered members of the Karate Tasmania State Team;
“ASC” means the Australian Sports Commission established by the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989 (Cth);
“Board” means the Board of Karate Tasmania;
“International Anti-Doping Policy” means the World Anti-Doping Code as recognised by WADA;
“National Anti-Doping Policy” means the Australian Sports Commission Anti-Doping Policy as recognised by the ASC;
“SIA” means Sport Integrity Australia established by the Sport Integrity Australia Act 2020 (Cth);
“Team Head” means the head of the team from time to time as nominated by the Board;
“Team Doctor” means the Team Doctor as nominated from time to time by the Board;
“WADA” means the World Anti-Doping Agency;
“WKF” means the World Karate Federation.
2. SELECTION
I acknowledge that my selection is conditional upon my having –
(a) met the criteria for selection as set out in the State Team Selection Policy published by KT;
(b) not acted at any time so as to bring myself, KT, the team or karate into disrepute.
3. GENERAL CONDUCT
I will –
(a) comply with all lawful and reasonable directions of the Team Head, the coaches, and any delegate of the Team Head;
(b) conduct myself in a proper and dignified manner at all times;
(c) conduct myself in such a manner so as not to bring myself, KT, the team or karate into disrepute;
(d) respect the spirit of fair play in competition and behave in a sporting manner at all times;
(e) avoid violence inside and outside the arena;
(f) refrain from any demonstration of political, religious or racial propaganda of any kind;
(g) refrain from any sexual, religious or racial harassment or vilification of any kind;
(h) travel to and depart from any event on the dates and in the manner determined or approved by the Board or Team Head;
(i) during the period of competition live in such accommodation as determined or approved by the Board or Team Head;
(j) at all times conduct myself so as to obtain and maintain my best possible level of fitness and competency for competition;
(k) at all times carry out my duties to the team, and as a representative of Tasmania and KT, to the best of my skill and ability;
(l) whilst travelling to and from, and throughout the event wear the uniform and clothing, and use the equipment provided for the use of the team, unless I have obtained an exemption from doing so from the Team Head;
(m) not make or endorse publicly any comment, criticism or statement calculated to prejudice the WKF, KA, KT, Team Head, karate or any other competitor.
4. DRUGS AND DOPING
I will –
(a) comply with the International Anti-Doping Policy, the National Anti-Doping Policy, and any similar policy as published from time to time by the KA;
(b) not use, possess, attempt to possess, buy, sell, exchange, agree to buy or sell, traffic or attempt to traffic, any drug of dependence or other prohibited substance in breach of any law applicable within any part of Australia or such other country in which I am competing.
5. MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Disclosure of Information
I authorise –
(a) any medical practitioner, dentist, chiropractor, physiotherapist or other therapist whom I have consulted in the period of one year proceeding this agreement to provide to the Team Doctor upon request all details of any illness, disease, injury or other medical conditions, as may reasonably be required by the Team Doctor to assess my fitness to compete;
(b) the Team Doctor to make disclosure of any information obtained pursuant to paragraph (a), and of any diagnosis he or she had made or treatment prescribed, to the Board or Team Head; and
(c) the Board to retain any information obtained pursuant to paragraph (b), and to use such information in the preparation or publication of any medical, scientific or technical paper or journal, on condition that my identity is not thereby disclosed.
5.2 Medical Testing
I agree –
(a) to undergo such lawful and reasonable medical tests as may be required by the Team Doctor (including, but not limited to, samples of blood, urine, saliva or other bodily samples), and I acknowledge that any such sample may be analysed for detecting the presence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or other disease or medical condition;
(b) to undergo such lawful and reasonable medical tests as may be required by the KA.
5.3 Use of Drugs
I agree –
(a) that I have been provided access to the Team Doctor;
(b) that I will use only such medications or drugs as are provided or approved by the Team Doctor, and will only use such medications or drugs with the express approval and under the supervision of the Team Doctor.
5.4 Participation in Events
I agree –
(a) that the Team Head may consult the Team Doctor to determine my fitness to participate in any event;
(b) that the Team Head, acting on the advice of the Team Doctor, may direct me not to participate in any event, and that I am bound by any such lawful or reasonable direction;
(c) that the Team Head may give the direction in paragraph (b) having regard to any unacceptable risk of causing myself injury or death, or of aggravating any existing injury or illness, or of causing injury or harm to any other person.
5.5 General
I agree to comply with all lawful and reasonable directions given to me by the Team Doctor concerning medical matters relating to health and safety.
6. CONTACT WITH THE MEDIA
I agree –
(a) the spokesperson at all times in all contact with the electronic or print media will be the Team Head or his or her delegate;
(b) I will not give any comment or make any statement to the electronic or print media on any matter relating to any event save with respect to my own performance;
(c) I am not bound to give any comment or make any statement to the electronic or print media.
CODE OF CONDUCT
THE ATHLETE – JUNIORS, CADETS & CHILDREN
• Work towards the attainment of his/her potential in co-operation with the coach and fellow athletes.
• Maintain high standards in personal health and hygiene, conducive to sporting excellence and in regard for fellow athletes.
• Never argue with an official. If there is a disagreement it is the responsibility of the coach or Team Head to lodge an official complaint.
• Control your temper and exercise sportsmanlike behaviour at all times during training and competition. Accept victory and defeat with dignity and grace.
• Avoid participating in other activities that may cause injury prior to the National competition that could affect the athlete’s representative chances.
• In co-operation with the coach, take responsibility for input into a personal training program and record keeping of such.
• In co-operation with the coach, ensure that all medication prescribed for use is acceptable to the Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) and to particularly uphold the KA Drug Free Sport Policy.
AS A TEAM MEMBER
• Work equally hard for yourself and your team. Your team’s performance will benefit and so will your own.
• Keeping of late hours will detract from your own and your teams performance.
• Be a good sport. Encourage and support your own team members.
• Co-operate with your coach and team mates. Show respect for your opponents and their skills.
• Be friendly to all participants.
• Smoking, drinking of alcoholic beverages or the taking of non-prescribed drugs is strictly forbidden.
• Entering licensed premises unless under the supervision of team officials is strictly forbidden.
• While travelling to or from any National event, besides other clothing, Athletes must wear a minimum of the Tasmanian State Team tracksuit top. While at the event and not competing all athletes must wear the State Team tracksuit or dogi in its entirety.
AS A GUEST
• Respect the property and premises in which you are accommodated.
• Be courteous and be aware that there may be other guests in your hotel who deserve consideration.
• Do not engage in rowdy behaviour. Running and loud conversations in hotel hall-ways at night is not acceptable behaviour.
• Social activities other than those organised or approved by team officials are not permitted.
• Do not consume alcohol, smoke, or take non-prescribed drugs.
• Hotel lifts are to be used to convey people from one floor to another and are not to be used for any other purpose. If any individual is found to be using the lifts inappropriately, suitable action may be taken.
• Comply with any team curfews as set by the State Coaching Coordinator or Team Management.
NOTE:
Serious breach of the ‘Code of Behaviour’ or a negative outcome from the Athlete’s Ethos Report in the opinion of team officials will result in the competitor being banned from the remainder of the Championships, the Parents/Guardians notified and the competitor being sent home by the first available transport. Any additional expense incurred will be the responsibility of the Parents/Guardians.
This will also result in disciplinary action being taken as per the Athletes Disciplinary Protocol.
CODE OF CONDUCT
THE ATHLETE – SENIOR
• Work towards the attainment of his/her potential in co-operation with the coach and fellow athletes.
• Maintain high standards in personal health and hygiene, conducive to sporting excellence and in regard for fellow athletes.
• Never argue with an official. If there is a disagreement it is the responsibility of the coach or Team Head to lodge an official complaint.
• Control your temper and exercise sportsmanlike behaviour at all times during training and competition. Accept victory and defeat with dignity and grace.
• Avoid participating in other activities that may cause injury prior to the National competition that could affect the athlete’s representative chances.
• In co-operation with the coach, take responsibility for input into a personal training program and record keeping of such.
• In co-operation with the coach, ensure that all medication prescribed for use is acceptable to the Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) and to particularly uphold the KA Drug Free Sport Policy.
• Comply with any team curfews at State Camps or while on tour at National Events.
• While travelling to or from any National event, besides other clothing, Athletes must wear a minimum of the Tasmanian State Team tracksuit top. While at the event and not competing all athletes must wear the State Team tracksuit or dogi in its entirety.
NOTE:
Serious breach of the ‘Code of Behaviour’ or a negative outcome from the Athlete’s Ethos Report in the opinion of team officials will result in the competitor being banned from the remainder of the Championships, the Parents/Guardians of Juniors notified and the competitors being sent home by the first available transport. Any additional expense incurred will be the responsibility of the Parents/Guardians/Athlete.
This will also result in disciplinary action being taken as per the Athletes Disciplinary Protocol.
CODE OF CONDUCT
THE PARENT AND/OR GUARDIAN
I agree –
As a parent/guardian of a player/participant in any activity held by or under the auspices of karate, a member association or an affiliated club, you must meet the following requirements in regard to your conduct during any such activity or event:
(a) respect the rights, dignity and worth of others.
(b) remember that your child participates in sport for their own enjoyment, not yours.
(c) focus on your child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.
(d) never ridicule or yell at your child and other children for making a mistake or losing a competition.
(e) show appreciation for good performance and skilful plays by all players (including opposing players).
(f) demonstrate a high degree of individual responsibility especially when dealing with or in the vicinity of persons under 18 years of age, as your words and actions are an example.
(g) respect officials’ decisions and teach children to do likewise.
(h) do not physically or verbally abuse or harass anyone associated with the sport (player, coach, umpire and so on).
(i) respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
(j) be a positive role model.
(k) understand the repercussions if you breach, or are aware of any breaches of, this code of behaviour.
(l) above all follow the KA Common Code of Ethics.