Keep Positive & Safe Environment
Fair Play Code
The Victorian Government’s new Fair Play Code – a code of conduct for sport and recreation in Victoria, outlines the standards of behaviour expected for everyone involved in sport and recreation.
The Fair Play Code sends a loud and clear message – that bad behaviour, violence, cheating and intimidation has no place in sport and recreation in our state.
At the heart of the code are the five core values that will lead to fair play for all – integrity – respect – responsibility – fairness – safety. Read more
Child Safety
Code of Conduct
Ensure that all teams, spectators, and coaches are aware of the code of conduct. View the Code of Conduct
All Club Coaches must complete the Code of Conduct form online by the end of grading
https://menanetball.com.au/coaches-code-of-behaviour/
MENA has a Zero Tolerance Policy for Abuse
- Verbal or physical abuse towards umpires, players, officials, coaches, or spectators is never acceptable.
Raising Concerns Respectfully
If you have concerns during a match:
- Who to Approach: Speak with the MENA Competition Coordinator or Umpire Supervisor for clarification.
- How to Identify Them: They wear blue/yellow MENA polos and blue vests.
- Where to Find Them: Near the courts or in the Competition Office.
Let’s keep our netball environment safe, fair, and respectful for everyone.
These logs help inform communication with Clubs and Social teams.
Clubs are then responsible for investigating the reported behaviour and taking appropriate action. Depending on the situation, actions taken have included suspensions, supervised games, written apologies, additional training, or re-signing the Code of Conduct.
Formal Complaint
- If anyone wishes to lodge a formal complaint, information on how to lodge a Match Day Complaint is outlined in point 34 of the MENA Bylaws available on our web site at https://menanetball.com.au/rules-regulations .
- Must be received withing 3 business days of the incident and sent to Secretary@menanetball.com.au
- Complaints form can be downloaded here – Complaint-Form-.pdf
- View information about Netball VIC Complaints handling at:https://vic.netball.com.au/sites/vic/files/2023-01/NV%20Competition%20Complaint%20Handling%20Regulation%20-%20Version%202.pdf
Netball Victoria Resources
- Dispute Resolution Table NV – https://vic.netball.com.au/dispute-resolution
- Information regarding Complaints Procedure – https://vic.netball.com.au/competition-regulations
- Netball Australia Member Protection Policy – https://vic.netball.com.au/member-protection-policy
- Netball Integrity Policy Framework, Conduct & Disciplinary Policy – https://netball.com.au/sites/default/files/2024-03/INT001%20Netball%20Integrity%20Policy%20Framework%20Conduct%20Disciplinary%20Policy%20260324.pdf
