Note 1. All information will be handled in a secure and confidential manner and held in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), with details circulated to group coaches/team managers on a need to know basis. The data will only be used for activities related to the Club, the development of the Club and promotions on behalf of our key Club Sponsors. Recipients of the data are reminded that they must maintain the security of information at all times.

Note 2. All reasonable steps will be taken to ensure the safety of members attending the activities organised by the Club. However, sport is not risk-free exercise and all members including junior members and their parents/guardians must be aware that accidents happen and that they must therefore take appropriate steps to ensure their own safety.

I agree to take part in the activities of Bromley & Beckenham Hockey Club and abide by the rules of the club as detailed below:

1. All members must play within the rules and respect officials and their decisions.
2. All Members are expected to play and behave with respect for the team and also the competition. Members are expected to avoid conflict and to play the game according to the rules as set out by England Hockey, County, Regional and International bodies.
3. All members must treat opponents and team members as they would expect to be treated themselves.
4. Be a good sport at all times – win with modesty and lose with dignity.
5. Refrain from using bad language.
6. Members should keep to agreed timings for training and competitions or inform their coach or team manager if they are going to be late or absent.
7. Members must wear suitable kit: astro trainers, shin pads, gum shield, suitable clothing for training in all weathers and club kit for match sessions, as agreed with the coach/team manager. Face masks and other personal protection equipment are the responsibility of players to provide for themselves and should be used when defending penalty corners.
8. Members are expected to wear the official team kit to include shirt, shorts/skirts and socks.
9. Members must pay any fees for training or events promptly. Failure to do so may disallow you to be selected for competition sides and to attend training.
10. Junior members are not allowed to smoke or consume alcohol or drugs of any kind on Club premises or whilst representing the Club at competitions.
11. The Club does not undertake to insure members against personal injury whilst in play, practice or travel. Members are advised to take out personal accident insurance to cover these risks.
12. The Club is not liable for Members’ personal property or Club property in their possession whilst in the Clubhouse (Foxgrove Road), its environs, in Club members’ vehicles or on the premises of other clubs.
13. Disciplinary Action: The Club will exercise disciplinary action in accordance with the England Hockey Disciplinary Code. The Chairperson will appoint a disciplinary subcommittee to review any case where a ‘red card’ has been issued. Depending on the offence, the Club may impose a penalty in excess of those required by England Hockey.
14. It is expected that Members of the Club will play exclusively for Bromley and Beckenham Hockey Club (with the exception of England Hockey representative teams) and exclusively in League or Cup games.
15. The Club may assist in the purchase of specialist equipment (e.g. goalkeeping) on an agreed basis. The equipment remains the property of the Club if the player ceases to be available to play for the Club on a regular basis. In such circumstances, the player may be provided with reimbursement, depending on the initial purchase agreement and the age and condition of the equipment. All purchases made under this arrangement must be agreed by the Treasurer prior to commitment to purchase, and ratified by the Hockey Club's General Committee.
16. The Club expects that all members shall make themselves available for umpiring on an occasional basis. They are to support team captains in providing umpires as necessary. Members shall make themselves aware of the current rules of the game.
17. Only fully paid-up Members may organise events in the name of the Club, or organise events using facilities, which are provided by Bromley and Beckenham Hockey Club for the use of the Club. They are to ensure that the General Committee is aware of and in agreement to any such events.
18. No debtors to the Club may stand in the elections for Officers.
19. The club will refuse to relinquish player registrations when the player in question owes money to the club
20. In exceptional circumstances, the payment of subscriptions or match fees may be temporarily deferred by prior arrangement with the Treasurer.
21. All members must make themselves aware of England Hockey’s Child Protection policy and guidelines.

I agree, and accept it is my responsibility, to inform the club if I am currently suffering, or have recently suffered or developed an injury, allergy, illness or medical condition that may be affected by or affect my participation in hockey.

I will ensure my details are updated in the club administration system, details of any medical conditions, together with details of any treatment, medications currently being taken, or precautions to be taken while in the Club’s care. I will ensure that I have the necessary medication with me at each session.

In the event of any injury or illness all and should the necessity arise, I agree to the person in charge of the activity giving consent on my behalf for urgent medical treatment to be given, including the administering of an anaesthetic on the advice of a medical practitioner.

I agree, and accept it is my responsibility, to ensure the clubs records are up to date in regard to contact names and telephone numbers in case of emergency. I agree that these people may be contacted in the event of an emergency.

It is my responsibility to notify the club if I do not agree that photographs/videoing can be taken of my child. I acknowledge that copyright of any such photography/video belongs to the photographer and that Bromley & Beckenham Hockey Club may use the photographs in any Club publication/promotion including electronic media such as internet technology.

I understand that the Club, and the Club members who may be involved in organising or supervising matches, coaching or other sessions, accept no responsibility for loss, damage, or injury caused by or during any such activities, except where the loss, damage or injury results directly from the negligence of the Club or such Club members.

I will ensure that I arrive for training and matches with the appropriate protective equipment (including but not limited to, gum shield, shin guards, face masks etc) clothing and refreshments, including plenty of water.

I agree to be responsible for my own good behaviour line with the England Hockey Code of Conduct and accept that any non-observance may result in the club taking steps to limit my participation until the club are satisfied that behavioural issues have been addressed.

I agree that any personal data relating to myself can be used and stored by the Club for organising Club activities. We will not share your information with third parties, unless required by organisations as relates to normal club activities, without your consent. I consent to receiving newsletters and mailings related to Club activities.

I agree to accept Bromley and Beckenham Hockey Club and England Hockey guidance in relation to activities related to Covid-19. I have completed the England Hockey Participation form and accepted its Terms and Conditions. I understand that I am required to have data related to my participation in hockey sessions shared with England Hockey in order to support Track and Trace activities. All data will be shared in accordance with GDPR regulation as defined by England Hockey.

If I am a parent or guardian signing up to the club on behalf of a child I agree to the Junior Club Terms and Conditions and Code of Ethics.