Our Commitment to IHNSW Policies and Procedures

At Liverpool Saints Ice Hockey Club, we are proud to operate under the governance of Ice Hockey New South Wales (IHNSW). We fully adhere to IHNSW’s comprehensive policies and procedures, which are designed to uphold the highest standards of conduct, safety, and integrity in the sport across all levels in New South Wales.

These policies address critical areas, including:

  • Child Protection: Ensuring a safe environment for all participants.

  • Anti-Discrimination: Promoting inclusivity and equality.

  • Player Welfare: Supporting the physical and mental well-being of our players.

  • Fair Play: Encouraging sportsmanship and ethical behavior.

Our shared goal is to foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where all members of the ice hockey community can thrive. To maintain these high standards, IHNSW policies are regularly reviewed and updated in line with evolving best practices and legal requirements.

We encourage all players, parents, and stakeholders to review this page frequently for the latest information and updates. Together, we can ensure the continued growth and success of ice hockey in New South Wales.

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Commitment to the National Integrity Framework and Child Safe Standards

The Liverpool Saints Ice Hockey Club is committed to upholding the National Integrity Framework and ensuring the safety and well-being of all children involved in our club. As part of this commitment, we embrace the Child Safe Standards to provide a secure, inclusive, and nurturing environment for young participants.

We proudly align with Ice Hockey NSW's dedication to the Child Safe Standards:

  1. Embedding Child Safety: We are committed to embedding child safety into every aspect of our organisation.

  2. Empowering Children: We teach children about their rights to be heard, listened to, and believed.

  3. Engaging Families: We actively include parents, carers, and families in our activities and consult them on children’s development.

  4. Upholding Equity: We ensure equity and consider the diverse needs of all children.

  5. Verifying Suitability: We work diligently to ensure all people working with children are suitable and supported, including verifying all Working with Children Checks.

  6. Reporting and Responding: We foster a culture where concerns can be raised, and suspected harm to children is identified and reported promptly.

  7. Ongoing Education: We promote continuous learning by providing regular education and training for all involved.

  8. Safe Environments: We adapt our physical environments to minimise opportunities for abuse.

  9. Continuous Improvement: We recognise that maintaining a child-safe environment requires ongoing effort and vigilance.

  10. Reflecting Standards: Our policies and procedures align with and reflect the Child Safe Standards.

We are committed to ensuring the highest standards of child safety, and we encourage all members of our community to join us in creating a culture of respect, trust, and accountability.

For more information or to view the full Child Safe Standards, please visit the Ice Hockey NSW website Please click HERE or contact us directly.

The protection of our members is very important to Ice Hockey NSW. We at the Liverpool Saints Ice Hockey Club are upholding the dedication and have an internal dedicated Member Protection Information Officer, who is available to all our members directly for any issues to be discussed confidentially. Please contact mpio@lccsaints.com.au

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