POLICIES
Water Polo Australia as a National Sporting Organisation has a number of By-Laws, Policies and a Constitution that governs the sport.
See below link to relevant documents, which are also listed below.
BY-LAWS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Whole of Game Policies & Procedures & Guidelines
- Think.Act.Play – Guidelines (under review)
- WPA Whistleblower Policy
- COVID Vaccination Position Statement
- Air Quality – Water Polo Australia follows the guidelines outlined by the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in relation to the Air Quality Index measurements for competing and training. For guidelines, click here
- Concussion Guidance
- Alcohol, Drugs and Other Substances Policy
- Sun Protection Policy
- Privacy Policy
- Travel Policy
- Social Media Policy
- Water Polo Membership and Registration Policy (Effective 1 Sept 2022)
- ASC Integrity Guidelines
- Child Transportation Permission Slip
Competition Policies & Procedures
- WPA National Technical Rules – Effective 1 September 2022
- Tournament Eligibility Regulations – Updated 31 August 2022
- WPA Referee and Technical Delegate Selection Guidelines – Updated 18 October 2021
- National Sanctioning Policy (updated May 2023)
- National Sanctioning Policy FAQs
- National Water Polo Competition Calendar Information Pack
- Circular Calendar Model (CCM)
- National Competition Calendar Framework Summary
- Refunds Policy
High Performance Policies & Procedures
- WPA National Selection Policy
- WPA National Selection Appeals Policy
- National Age Group Program Selection Policy
- Retirement Notification Form
- AOC Position Statement on Alcohol
- WPA Position Statement on Alcohol
- Coaching Selection Policy
- WPA National Team – Position Statement on Alcohol
- Breath Hold Training Position Statement
Diversity and Inclusion
- WPA Board Commitment Statement – Diversity and Inclusion
- Trans and Gender Diverse People Guidelines
- Frequently Asked Questions
- WPA Inclusive Uniform Guidelines (NEW – 1 Sept 2023)
Constitution & By-Laws
- WPA Governance Policy
- Governance, Risk and Integrity Commitee Charter
- WPA Constitution (as of November 2021)
- Constitution Review Committee Charter
- High Performance Committee Charter
- Sport Development Committee Charter
- Strategy and External Affairs Committee Charter
- Finance, Risk and Audit Committee Charter
- Coaching and Refereeing Advisory Committee Charter
- AWL Advisory Committee Charter
- Athletes Commission Charter – NEW
- WPA Board Charter (updated August 2022)
- WPA Board – Code of Behaviour
- WPA Conflict of Interest Policy (updated Sept 2019)
- Sport Australia Governance Standards
- Sport Australia Governance Principles
The following policies are specific to our state organisation, WPWA:
Grievance/Conflict Resolution Procedure
Hierarchy of Communications
Nominations Committee charter
Player Transfer Policy 2022
Water Polo WA Constitution
WPWA STATE TEAMS:
Players and Coaches State Team Selection Policy. Update 21/08/2023