Football NSW Policies

Jewellery Policy: Football NSW confirms to all members the following 2005 FIFA guidelines and FFA advice concerning the wearing of jewellery whilst participating in the game of football.This information has been provided to Football NSW by Football Federation Australia and is confirmed to all Branches, Associations, Clubs and NSW Referee Branches as applicable to all competitions at all levels within Football NSW.
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Hot Weather Policy: With higher temperatures now occurring more frequently consideration must be given to the effects of heat and humidity on elite and amateur athletes and particularly children involved in football activities. Football NSW has considered several factors in the development of this policy including the ongoing popularity of summer football and an increase in the temperatures leading into the winter season. Read More

Lightning Policy: Thunderstorms are most likely to develop on warm summer days and will go through various stages of growth, development and dissipation. During the thunderstorm, each flash of ‘cloud to ground’ lightning is potentially lethal. Lightning can travel 80km before it strikes something. If a person is in the path of that lightning discharge, it could prove deadly as the current associated with the visible flash travels along the ground. Read More

Pregnancy Policy: All sporting organisations owe a duty of care to pregnant players participating in their sport. A document formulated by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) entitled ‘Pregnancy in Sport – Guidelines for the Australian Sporting Industry’, together with independent legal advice, has been adopted by Soccer NSW. Read More

Smoking Policy: Environmental tobacco smoke is a potential health risk and there is now sufficient evidence that passive smoking (the involuntary inhalation of side-stream and second-hand tobacco smoke) increases the risk of at least some diseases, particularly disorders and diseases of the respiratory system. Not only do players who smoke reduce the physical level at which their bodies can perform, they are also promoting a product which is hazardous to health and in conflict with the image of sport. Read More

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