Common use of AUTHORISED ABSENCE Clause in Contracts

AUTHORISED ABSENCE. England Hockey is sympathetic in cases of personal or family tragedies which require leave of absence. Such circumstances should be discussed and agreed with the Head Coach as far as is reasonably possible before any arrangements are finalised. APPENDIX 2 The England Hockey Player Agreement CODE OF CONDUCT Expected Minimum Standards of Behaviour England Age Group programme: training and camps England Hockey is committed to developing junior players into world class talent and realising their potential whilst nurturing them and providing an environment dedicated to player well-being. In order to achieve this, there must be cooperation from both players and parents/guardians. By signing this Player Agreement, players and parents/guardians agree to abide by this code of conduct. Any breaches, depending on the nature, may result in disciplinary action as outlined in appendix 1, section 8 (conduct and disciplinary issues). All players should have: Respect for the game - Participate in hockey with a positive attitude and with the right spirit - Attend all training days and camps, making every effort to be on time - Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance - Commit to the England Hockey programme and all that it entails (nutrition, fitness etc) - Always thank the opposition, coaches, umpires and officials after every game or training session - Accept success and failure, with pride, a positive attitude and set a positive example to others Respect for others - Everyone involved should be valued whether they are: a player, official, umpire, coach, opponent or spectator - Respect the decisions of umpires and officials and follow the instructions of coaching/management staff - Protect others involved in the game from verbal or physical abuse and from other forms of threatening or intimidating behaviour such as bullying - Leave all rooms and facilities clean and tidy at all times and ensure they are as you found them upon check in. If you notice any damage in your rooms when you check in, please report it immediately to your team manager - Use social media in a positive way and treat others with the same respect you would in person (as outlined in section 3 of the standard terms and conditions – social media). Self-respect - Be committed to self-development and working towards reaching one’s potential in hockey - Do not smoke, drink alcohol, vape or take drugs of any kind (other than prescription) - Never use inappropriate language, signs or gestures - Wear suitable clothing for the activity in which you are taking part - Respect the facilities where you play and the equipment that you use - Tell someone you trust if the behaviour of other makes you feel uncomfortable in any way - Do not engage in sexual behaviour - Do not leave the site for any reason unless you are accompanied by a member of staff - Do not enter any accommodation other than your own England Hockey Policy on alcohol England Hockey takes a zero-tolerance approach to players drinking alcohol whilst in the care of the organisation, regardless of whether a player is over 18 or if the parents/guardians of a player are present. The drinking of alcohol under any circumstances will be regarded as a serious breach of the terms of this agreement. THE PARENTS/GUARDIANS AGREE TO • Encourage and help the player meet targets, including abiding by this Code of Conduct • Support the player without undue pressure, praise good work and refrain from criticising lapses • Set a good example to the player • Respect the opportunity given to the player • Communicate with the England Hockey staff, keeping them informed about matters affecting the player APPENDIX 3 Dear Athlete Re: Studying overseas Any athlete considering studying overseas (for example in the USA) are strongly advised to discuss this with their respective England Age Group Squad coach at the earliest opportunity, and Xxxxxx Xxxx subsequently. We are aware that institutions in the USA are proactively recruiting athletes at an age when they are considering university choices. England and Great Britain Hockey strongly believe that the best developmental opportunities for progression to playing at senior international level lies with athletes remaining and studying in England. Studying overseas (in a country where the quality of domestic hockey is average to poor) is likely to play a detrimental role to future aspirations of playing for England / Great Britain. In addition, we have a close working relationship with most key hockey universities in the UK and recognise the industry-leading role that they play in supporting ‘dual aspirations’ e.g., achievement of sporting and academic or vocational aspirations. Historically, there was a policy of "no further involvement" within the England / Great Britain Hockey system if athletes studied overseas. The Great Britain Elite Development Programme (GB EDP) commenced in September 2017 and has been designed to ensure athletes with the potential to help GB win medals at future Olympics are given the best opportunity to achieve their potential. This programme unashamedly focuses on developing ‘medal winning Olympians of the future’. A considerable amount of time and effort has gone into designing and resourcing the GB EDP and I am confident that we now have one of, if not, the best hockey development programme in the world. England boasts some of the most high-profile universities in the world, who have a history of supporting and maximising players’ dual career aspirations. Examples of players include Xxxx Xxxxxx and Xxxxx Xxxxxx who are two senior international players whose development trajectory has been maximised through complementary support between England / Great Britain Hockey and their academic institution during a period of study, while they have also transitioned from being a part-time to full time athlete. Given the developmental opportunity within the GB EDP programme, we believe that any athlete outside this system, that chooses to play in an environment of poor / average domestic hockey will likely be left behind in developmental terms. Indeed, history demonstrates that athletes who have previously chosen to study overseas have not gone on to make the senior squads. Whilst that is our view, we recognise that institutions in the USA are approaching an increasing number of players and that some are beginning to choose this as their preferred academic choice. With this in mind, England / Great Britain Hockey, may, on a case-by-case basis, support players playing abroad with a bespoke GB EDP involvement. This would be on the basis of: • Early and effective communication with England Hockey Junior Talent Development Manager • We would advise players to engage with England Hockey at the very early stages of contact or negotiations with prospective schools • Attendance to an NCAA Division 1 top 20 ranked school • Commitment by player and institution to be available for GB EDP activity as follows: o January warm weather training camps o March spring break o Easter holidays o Summer holidays (May-August) including any minor clash with US pre-season We would hope / expect that high potential players playing abroad would be able to negotiate a contract (with the respective institution) that provides adequate financial support (flights etc.) to support involvement in prescribed GB EDP windows. England / Great Britain Hockey would be happy to support any dialogue with institutions relating to the release of players during key windows shown above. Finally, any player deciding to play hockey overseas, even when connected to a programme of study, will be required to obtain a No Objection Certificate. For further details please access the No Objection Certificate guidelines which can be viewed here. Yours faithfully, Xxxxxx Xxxx Junior Talent Development Manager England Hockey The England Hockey Player Agreement CONSENT FORM Player consent Please complete the England Age Group agreement form via your Profile on the Talent Platform. We ask parents and players to complete the form together, having read in full the player agreement and associated documents. While we acknowledge many of you may have submitted much of this information previously, we now need to go into further detail and ask that you spare 20 minutes of your time completing the form. Please note the information is only good if it is accurate; please ensure spelling of names, entry of email addresses and date entries are correct. At the end of the form, we ask you to confirm you have received a copy of the England Hockey player Agreement. We will ask you to confirm you understand and agree to the terms and conditions in appendix 1 and the expectations of the code of conduct in appendix 2 providing your consent or otherwise by submitting the form. If there is anything you are not prepared to consent to, please place this information in the space provided. Should you have any questions or queries relating to any of the information provided, please contact England Hockey Junior Talent Development Manager, Xxxxxx Xxxx on xxxxxx.xxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xx Registration Form English Institute of Sport Statement – Medical Information Please note that your medical information stored on the Talent Platform will be kept strictly confidential and information will only be made available to the Chief Medical Officer, other members of the medical team who may be involved directly in your care during GB & England Hockey competitions and camps as well as team managers and coaches where appropriate involved in this process. By completing this questionnaire, you give your consent for this information to be shared with those members of staff stated above who will be involved in your medical care during your time with England hockey squads. If you have any queries regarding this, please contact Xxxxxx Xxxx. Hydration Monitoring: Information for Athletes and Parents This information sheet has been put together in order to inform both parents and athletes of the reason why hydration needs to be monitored and how it can be untaken. The reason for this is that the U18 management teams have decided to offer the athletes the option to have their hydration status monitored to aid in recovery post-performance. Although this does not affect athletes under the age of 16 it is useful for all to understand the process. Maintaining hydration throughout sport is vitally important as it allows for peak performance. A loss of as little as 2% of body water can have a negative impact on performance. It can reduce the capacity to exercise, increase fatigue, reduce the ability to perform highly skilled tasks, decrease mental function, lower immune function, reduce the body’s capacity to regulate temperature, reduce muscle strength, reduce speed and increase the perception of fatigue. All of these can contribute to not only a reduction in performance but also an increased risk of injury. The good news is that by drinking regularly during exercise, athletes can prevent all the declines mentioned and improve performance - good justification for every athlete and coach to make fluid replacement and monitoring a key priority during training and competition. Thirst is a very poor indicator of dehydration as by the time thirst is experienced 2-3% of the body water has already been lost. A better way to monitor levels of hydration is by daily urine analysis and pre and post-match weights being recorded. The daily urine analysis usually done first thing in the morning will give the athletes information as to how much fluid they need to consume prior to their performance. Taking body weight pre and post-performance can calculate how much weight is lost and hence how much fluid is lost to again give the information to the athletes on how much fluid is needed to replace that which is lost. This monitoring falls in line with the established protocols used with the England Hockey and Great Britain, U21 and senior squads, which the U18 boys and girls wish to follow. The athletes will be asked to provide a morning urine sample every day in a sample bottle provided. The sample is collected by the athletes in the privacy of their own bathrooms and delivered to the squad physiotherapist where urine specific gravity is assessed using a medical refractometer which can indicate levels of hydration. The athlete will be told their daily scores and advice given to them on their daily fluid requirements. The urine is then destroyed, sample bottle cleaned and returned to the athlete for the next day’s sample collection. The analysis scores will be given to the squad management team for information but not to the rest of the squad athletes. These scores will never be used to determine or contribute towards team selection they are just used to enable the athletes to perform at their best. This monitoring is purely voluntary, and the athlete can opt out at any time during the trip to stop, however once stopped the athlete cannot resume during the same trip this is to allow for some continuity and meaningfulness of results. Hydration monitoring around a match is performed by the athletes in the changing room where before and after the match their weight is recorded. The difference in weight correlates to the amount of fluid lost which then needs 1.5 times more fluid to be drunk to replace the loss. Again, this monitoring is voluntary and can be stopped at any time. Again, once stopped the athlete will not be allowed to resume on this trip to allow for some continuity and meaningfulness of results. The results will be shown to the squad management team but to none of the other athletes. These scores will never be used to determine or contribute towards team selection they are just used to enable the athletes to perform at their best. If there are any questions, feel free to contact Xxxx Xxxxx, England Age Group Lead Physiotherapist (xxxx.xxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xx). APPENDIX 7 Medical and Physiotherapy Provision Letter Dear Athlete/Parent It is important for all staff and athletes to understand the provision of physiotherapy and medical cover that can be provided for NON-FUNDED athletes by GB/England Hockey. The following will be available: All coaching staff will have a current first aid certificate and will be able to deal with, in the first instance, an emergency on the pitch. At National training camps for U16, U18, U21 athletes, both men and women, there will be access to physiotherapy. Whilst at the camp, injuries will be assessed, treated and relevant advice given. Physiotherapists at these camps do not carry medication as it is beyond their scope of practice to prescribe and dispense. If at a home camp an athlete requires medication for an injury or illness, where appropriate they will be taken to the nearest hospital and their parents informed, if not appropriate to attend A+E their parents will be contacted to come and collect the athlete. Whilst travelling overseas the physios may carry a medication kit that can be used in conjunctions with a remote medical consultation and where appropriate, medications dispensed. However, you may wish for your child to travel with their own small supply of medication. With parental consent the following medication, preventative or protective products may be useful for players to have with them while on camp or tournament at home and overseas. • Paracetamol 500mg (Max 10) • Ibuprofen 400mg (Max 6) • Antihistamine tablets – either Cetirizine 10mg or Loratadine 10mg • Anthisan Cream – for insect bites • Gaviscon or Rennies tablets • First Defence Nasal Spray • Appropriate sunscreen • Insect Repellent All Physiotherapists are pitchside trauma trained through external bodies, are UKAD advisors, have Safeguarding training, and are HCPC and CSP registered. The following will not be provided: • Access to any English Institute of Sport physiotherapy or medical staff. • Any costs towards private physiotherapy or medical treatment.

AUTHORISED ABSENCE. England Hockey is sympathetic in cases of personal or family tragedies which require leave of absence. Such circumstances should be discussed and agreed with the Head Coach as far as is reasonably possible before any arrangements are finalised. APPENDIX 2 The England Hockey Player Agreement CODE OF CONDUCT Expected Minimum Standards of Behaviour England Age Group programme: training and camps England Hockey is committed to developing junior players into world class talent and realising their potential whilst nurturing them and providing an environment dedicated to player well-being. In order to achieve this, there must be cooperation from both players and parents/guardians. By signing this Player Agreement, players and parents/guardians agree to abide by this code of conduct. Any breaches, depending on the nature, may result in disciplinary action as outlined in appendix 1, section 8 (conduct and disciplinary issues). All players should have: Respect for the game - Participate in hockey with a positive attitude and with the right spirit - Attend all training days and camps, making every effort to be on time - Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance - Commit to the England Hockey programme and all that it entails (nutrition, fitness etc) - Always thank the opposition, coaches, umpires and officials after every game or training session - Accept success and failure, with pride, a positive attitude and set a positive example to others Respect for others - Everyone involved should be valued whether they are: a player, official, umpire, coach, opponent or spectator - Respect the decisions of umpires and officials and follow the instructions of coaching/management staff - Protect others involved in the game from verbal or physical abuse and from other forms of threatening or intimidating behaviour such as bullying - Leave all rooms and facilities clean and tidy at all times and ensure they are as you found them upon check in. If you notice any damage in your rooms when you check in, please report it immediately to your team manager - Use social media in a positive way and treat others with the same respect you would in person (as outlined in section 3 of the standard terms and conditions – social media). Self-respect - Be committed to self-development and working towards reaching one’s potential in hockey - Do not smoke, drink alcohol, vape or take drugs of any kind (other than prescription) - Never use inappropriate language, signs or gestures - Wear suitable clothing for the activity in which you are taking part - Respect the facilities where you play and the equipment that you use - Tell someone you trust if the behaviour of other makes you feel uncomfortable in any way - Do not engage in sexual behaviour - Do not leave the site for any reason unless you are accompanied by a member of staff - Do not enter any accommodation other than your own England Hockey Policy on alcohol England Hockey takes a zero-tolerance approach to players drinking alcohol whilst in the care of the organisation, regardless of whether a player is over 18 or if the parents/guardians of a player are present. The drinking of alcohol under any circumstances will be regarded as a serious breach of the terms of this agreement. THE PARENTS/GUARDIANS AGREE TO • Encourage and help the player meet targets, including abiding by this Code of Conduct • Support the player without undue pressure, praise good work and refrain from criticising lapses • Set a good example to the player • Respect the opportunity given to the player • Communicate with the England Hockey staff, keeping them informed about matters affecting the player APPENDIX 3 Dear Athlete Re: Studying overseas Any athlete considering studying overseas (for example in the USA) are strongly advised to discuss this with their respective England Age Group Squad coach at the earliest opportunity, and Xxxxxx Xxxx subsequently. We are aware that institutions in the USA are proactively recruiting athletes at an age when they are considering university choices. England and Great Britain Hockey strongly believe that the best developmental opportunities for progression to playing at senior international level lies with athletes remaining and studying in England. Studying overseas (in a country where the quality of domestic hockey is average to poor) is likely to play a detrimental role to future aspirations of playing for England / Great Britain. In addition, we have a close working relationship with most key hockey universities in the UK and recognise the industry-leading role that they play in supporting ‘dual aspirations’ e.g., achievement of sporting and academic or vocational aspirations. Historically, there was a policy of "no further involvement" within the England / Great Britain Hockey system if athletes studied overseas. The Great Britain Elite Development Programme (GB EDP) commenced in September 2017 and has been designed to ensure athletes with the potential to help GB win medals at future Olympics are given the best opportunity to achieve their potential. This programme unashamedly focuses on developing ‘medal winning Olympians of the future’. A considerable amount of time and effort has gone into designing and resourcing the GB EDP and I am confident that we now have one of, if not, the best hockey development programme in the world. England boasts some of the most high-profile universities in the world, who have a history of supporting and maximising players’ dual career aspirations. Examples of players include Xxxx Xxxxxx and Xxxxx Xxxxxx who are two senior international players whose development trajectory has been maximised through complementary support between England / Great Britain Hockey and their academic institution during a period of study, while they have also transitioned from being a part-time to full time athlete. Given the developmental opportunity within the GB EDP programme, we believe that any athlete outside this system, that chooses to play in an environment of poor / average domestic hockey will likely be left behind in developmental terms. Indeed, history demonstrates that athletes who have previously chosen to study overseas have not gone on to make the senior squads. Whilst that is our view, we recognise that institutions in the USA are approaching an increasing number of players and that some are beginning to choose this as their preferred academic choice. With this in mind, England / Great Britain Hockey, may, on a case-by-case basis, support players playing abroad with a bespoke GB EDP involvement. This would be on the basis of: • Early and effective communication with England Hockey Junior Talent Development Manager • We would advise players to engage with England Hockey at the very early stages of contact or negotiations with prospective schools • Attendance to an NCAA Division 1 top 20 ranked school • Commitment by player and institution to be available for GB EDP activity as follows: o January warm weather training camps o March spring break o Easter holidays o Summer holidays (May-August) including any minor clash with US pre-season We would hope / expect that high potential players playing abroad would be able to negotiate a contract (with the respective institution) that provides adequate financial support (flights etc.) to support involvement in prescribed GB EDP windows. England / Great Britain Hockey would be happy to support any dialogue with institutions relating to the release of players during key windows shown above. Finally, any player deciding to play hockey overseas, even when connected to a programme of study, will be required to obtain a No Objection Certificate. For further details please access the No Objection Certificate guidelines which can be viewed here. Yours faithfully, Xx Xxxxxx Xxxx Junior Talent Development Manager England Great Britain Hockey Performance Director The England Hockey Player Agreement CONSENT FORM Player consent Please complete the England Age Group agreement form via your Profile on the Talent Platform. We ask parents and players to complete the form together, having read in full the player agreement and associated documents. While we acknowledge many of you may have submitted much of this information previously, we now need to go into further detail and ask that you spare 20 minutes of your time completing the form. Please note the information is only good if it is accurate; please ensure spelling of names, entry of email addresses and date entries are correct. At the end of the form, we ask you to confirm you have received a copy of the England Hockey player Agreement. We will ask you to confirm you understand and agree to the terms and conditions in appendix 1 and the expectations of the code of conduct in appendix 2 providing your consent or otherwise by submitting the form. If there is anything you are not prepared to consent to, please place this information in the space provided. Should you have any questions or queries relating to any of the information provided, please contact England Hockey Junior Talent Development Manager, Xxxxxx Xxxx on xxxxxx.xxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xx Registration Form English Institute of Sport Statement – Medical Information Please note that your medical information stored on the Talent Platform will be kept strictly confidential and information will only be made available to the Chief Medical Officer, other members of the medical team who may be involved directly in your care during GB & England Hockey competitions and camps as well as team managers and coaches where appropriate involved in this process. By completing this questionnaire, you give your consent for this information to be shared with those members of staff stated above who will be involved in your medical care during your time with England hockey squads. If you have any queries regarding this, please contact Xxxxxx Xxxx. Hydration Monitoring: Information for Athletes and Parents This information sheet has been put together in order to inform both parents and athletes of the reason why hydration needs to be monitored and how it can be untaken. The reason for this is that the U18 management teams have decided to offer the athletes the option to have their hydration status monitored to aid in recovery post-performance. Although this does not affect athletes under the age of 16 it is useful for all to understand the process. Maintaining hydration throughout sport is vitally important as it allows for peak performance. A loss of as little as 2% of body water can have a negative impact on performance. It can reduce the capacity to exercise, increase fatigue, reduce the ability to perform highly skilled tasks, decrease mental function, lower immune function, reduce the body’s capacity to regulate temperature, reduce muscle strength, reduce speed and increase the perception of fatigue. All of these can contribute to not only a reduction in performance but also an increased risk of injury. The good news is that by drinking regularly during exercise, athletes can prevent all the declines mentioned and improve performance - good justification for every athlete and coach to make fluid replacement and monitoring a key priority during training and competition. Thirst is a very poor indicator of dehydration as by the time thirst is experienced 2-3% of the body water has already been lost. A better way to monitor levels of hydration is by daily urine analysis and pre and post-match weights being recorded. The daily urine analysis usually done first thing in the morning will give the athletes information as to how much fluid they need to consume prior to their performance. Taking body weight pre and post-performance can calculate how much weight is lost and hence how much fluid is lost to again give the information to the athletes on how much fluid is needed to replace that which is lost. This monitoring falls in line with the established protocols used with the England Hockey and Great Britain, U21 and senior squads, which the U18 boys and girls wish to follow. The athletes will be asked to provide a morning urine sample every day in a sample bottle provided. The sample is collected by the athletes in the privacy of their own bathrooms and delivered to the squad physiotherapist where urine specific gravity is assessed using a medical refractometer which can indicate levels of hydration. The athlete will be told their daily scores and advice given to them on their daily fluid requirements. The urine is then destroyed, sample bottle cleaned and returned to the athlete for the next day’s sample collection. The analysis scores will be given to the squad management team for information but not to the rest of the squad athletes. These scores will never be used to determine or contribute towards team selection they are just used to enable the athletes to perform at their best. This monitoring is purely voluntary, and the athlete can opt out at any time during the trip to stop, however once stopped the athlete cannot resume during the same trip this is to allow for some continuity and meaningfulness of results. Hydration monitoring around a match is performed by the athletes in the changing room where before and after the match their weight is recorded. The difference in weight correlates to the amount of fluid lost which then needs 1.5 times more fluid to be drunk to replace the loss. Again, this monitoring is voluntary and can be stopped at any time. Again, once stopped the athlete will not be allowed to resume on this trip to allow for some continuity and meaningfulness of results. The results will be shown to the squad management team but to none of the other athletes. These scores will never be used to determine or contribute towards team selection they are just used to enable the athletes to perform at their best. If there are any questions, feel free to contact Xxxx XxxxxXxxxxxx Xxxxxx, England Age Group Hockey Pathway Physiotherapy Lead Physiotherapist (xxxx.xxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xxxxxxxxx.xxxxxx@xxx0xxx.xx.xx). APPENDIX 7 Medical and Physiotherapy Provision Letter Dear Athlete/Parent It is important for all staff and athletes to understand the provision of physiotherapy and medical cover that can be provided for NON-FUNDED athletes by GB/England Hockey. The following will be available: All coaching staff will have a current first aid certificate and will be able to deal with, in the first instance, an emergency on the pitch. At National training camps for U16, U18, U21 athletes, both men and women, there will be access to physiotherapy. Whilst at the camp, injuries will be assessed, treated and relevant advice given. Physiotherapists at these camps do not carry medication as it is beyond their scope of practice to prescribe and dispense. If at a home camp an athlete requires medication for an injury or illness, where appropriate they will be taken to the nearest hospital and their parents informed, if not appropriate to attend A+E their parents will be contacted to come and collect the athlete. Whilst travelling overseas the physios may carry a medication kit that can be used in conjunctions with a remote medical consultation and where appropriate, medications dispensed. However, you may wish for your child to travel with their own small supply of medication. With parental consent the following medication, preventative or protective products may be useful for players to have with them while on camp or tournament at home and overseas. • Paracetamol 500mg (Max 10) • Ibuprofen 400mg (Max 6) • Antihistamine tablets – either Cetirizine 10mg or Loratadine 10mg • Anthisan Cream – for insect bites • Gaviscon or Rennies tablets • First Defence Nasal Spray • Appropriate sunscreen • Insect Repellent All Physiotherapists are pitchside trauma trained through external bodies, are UKAD advisors, have Safeguarding training, and are HCPC and CSP registered. The following will not be provided: • Access to any English Institute of Sport physiotherapy or medical staff. • Any costs towards private physiotherapy or medical treatment.

AUTHORISED ABSENCE. England Hockey is sympathetic in cases of personal or family tragedies which require leave of absence. Such circumstances should be discussed and agreed with the Head Coach as far as is reasonably possible before any arrangements are finalised. APPENDIX 2 The England Hockey Player Agreement CODE OF CONDUCT Expected Minimum Standards of Behaviour England Age Group programme: training and camps England Hockey is committed to developing junior players into world class talent and realising their potential whilst nurturing them and providing an environment dedicated to player well-being. In order to achieve this, there must be cooperation from both players and parents/guardians. By signing this Player Agreement, players and parents/guardians agree to abide by this code of conduct. Any breaches, depending on the nature, may result in disciplinary action as outlined in appendix 1, section 8 (conduct and disciplinary issues). All players should have: Respect for the game - Participate in hockey with a positive attitude and with the right spirit - Attend all training days and camps, making every effort to be on time - Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance - Commit to the England Hockey programme and all that it entails (nutrition, fitness etc) - Always thank the opposition, coaches, umpires and officials after every game or training session - Accept success and failure, with pride, a positive attitude and set a positive example to others Respect for others - Everyone involved should be valued whether they are: a player, official, umpire, coach, opponent or spectator - Respect the decisions of umpires and officials and follow the instructions of coaching/management staff - Protect others involved in the game from verbal or physical abuse and from other forms of threatening or intimidating behaviour such as bullying - Leave all rooms and facilities clean and tidy at all times and ensure they are as you found them upon check in. If you notice any damage in your rooms when you check in, please report it immediately to your team manager - Use social media in a positive way and treat others with the same respect you would in person (as outlined in section 3 of the standard terms and conditions – social media). Self-respect - Be committed to self-development and working towards reaching one’s potential in hockey - Do not smoke, drink alcohol, vape alcohol or take drugs of any kind (other than prescription) - Never use inappropriate language, signs or gestures - Wear suitable clothing for the activity in which you are taking part - Respect the facilities where you play and the equipment that you use - Tell someone you trust if the behaviour of other makes you feel uncomfortable in any way - Do not engage in sexual behaviour - Do not leave the site for any reason unless you are accompanied by a member of staff - Do not enter any accommodation other than your own England Hockey Policy on alcohol England Hockey takes a zero-tolerance approach to players drinking alcohol whilst in the care of the organisation, regardless of whether a player is over 18 or if the parents/guardians of a player are present. The drinking of alcohol under any circumstances will be regarded as a serious breach of the terms of this agreement. THE PARENTS/GUARDIANS AGREE TO • Encourage and help the player meet targets, including abiding by this Code of Conduct • Support the player without undue pressure, praise good work and refrain from criticising lapses • Set a good example to the player • Respect the opportunity given to the player • Communicate with the England Hockey staff, keeping them informed about matters affecting the player APPENDIX 3 Dear Athlete Athlete, Re: Studying overseas Any athlete considering studying overseas (for example in the USA) are strongly advised to discuss this with their respective England Age Group Squad coach Head Coach at the earliest opportunity, and Xxxxxx Xxxx subsequently. We are aware that institutions in the USA are proactively recruiting athletes at an age when they are considering university choiceschoices and increasingly well before this time. England and Great Britain Hockey strongly believe believes that the best developmental opportunities for progression to playing at senior international level lies with athletes remaining and studying in England. Studying overseas (in a country where the quality of domestic hockey is average to poor) is likely to play a detrimental role to future aspirations of playing for England / Great Britain. In addition, we have a close working relationship with most the majority of key hockey universities in the UK and recognise the industry-leading role that they play in supporting ‘dual aspirations’ e.g., achievement of sporting and academic or vocational aspirations. Historically, there was a policy of "no further involvement" within the England / Great Britain Hockey system if athletes studied overseas. The Great Britain Elite Development Programme (GB EDP) commenced in September 2017 and has been designed to ensure athletes with the potential to help GB win medals at future Olympics are given the best opportunity to achieve their potential. This programme unashamedly focuses on developing ‘medal winning Olympians of the future’. A considerable amount of time and effort has gone into designing and resourcing the GB EDP and I am confident that we now have one of, if not, the best hockey development programme in the world. England boasts some of the most high-profile universities in the world, who have a history of supporting and maximising players’ dual career aspirations. Examples of players include Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx and Xxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx who are two three senior international players whose development trajectory has been maximised through complementary support between England / Great Britain Hockey and their academic institution during a period of study, while they have also transitioned from being a part-time to full time athlete. Given the developmental opportunity within the GB EDP programme, we believe that any athlete outside this system, that chooses to play in an environment of poor / average domestic hockey will likely be left behind in developmental terms. Indeed, history demonstrates that athletes who have previously chosen to study overseas have not gone on to make the senior squads. Whilst that is our view, we recognise that institutions in the USA are approaching an increasing number of players and that some are beginning to choose this as their preferred academic choice. With this in mind, England / Great Britain Hockey, may, on a case-by-case basis, support players playing abroad with a bespoke GB EDP involvement. This would be on the basis of: • Early and effective communication with England Hockey Junior Talent Development Manager • We would advise players to engage with England Hockey at the very early stages of contact or negotiations with prospective schools • Attendance to an NCAA Division 1 top 20 ranked school • Commitment by player and institution to be available for GB EDP activity as follows: o January warm weather training camps o March spring break o Easter holidays o Summer holidays (May-August) including any minor clash with US pre-season We would hope / expect that high potential players playing abroad would be able to negotiate a contract (with the respective institution) that provides adequate financial support (flights etc.) to support involvement in prescribed GB EDP windows. England / Great Britain Hockey would be happy to support any dialogue with institutions relating to the release of players during key windows shown above. Finally, any player deciding to play hockey overseas, overseas even when connected to a programme of study, study will be required to obtain a No Objection Certificate. For further details please access the No Objection Certificate guidelines which can be viewed here. Yours faithfully, Xx Xxxxxx Xxxx Junior Talent Development Manager England Hockey Performance Director The England Hockey Player Agreement CONSENT FORM Player consent Please complete compete the England Age Group agreement consent form through registering via your Profile on the Talent Platformonline player management system. We ask parents and players to complete the form registration together, having read in full the player agreement and associated documents. While we acknowledge many of you may have submitted much of this information previously, we now need to go into further detail and ask that you spare 20 minutes of your time completing the form. Please note the information is only good if it is accurate; please ensure spelling of names, entry of email addresses and date entries are correct. At the end of the form, we ask you to confirm you have received a copy of the England Hockey player Player Agreement, including appendices 1 to 9, and attached documents 1 to 6. We will ask you to confirm you understand and agree to the terms and conditions in appendix 1 and the expectations of the code of conduct in appendix 2 providing your consent or otherwise by submitting the form. If there is anything you are not prepared to consent to, please place this information in the space provided. Should you have any questions or queries relating to any of the information provided, please contact England Hockey Junior Talent Development Manager, Xxxxxx Xxxx on xxxxxx.xxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xx Registration Form English Institute of Sport Statement – Medical Information Please note that your medical information stored on the Talent Platform completed questionnaire will be kept strictly confidential and information will only be made available to the Chief Medical Officer, other members of the medical team who may be involved directly in your care during GB & England Hockey competitions and camps as well as team managers and coaches where appropriate involved in this process. By completing this questionnaire, you give your consent for this information to be shared with those members of staff stated above who will be involved in your medical care during your time with England hockey squads. If you have any queries regarding this, please contact Xxxxxx Xxxx. Hydration Monitoring: Information for Athletes and Parents This information sheet has been put together in order to inform both parents and athletes of the reason why hydration needs to be monitored and how it can be untaken. The reason for this is that the U18 management teams have decided to offer the athletes the option to have their hydration status monitored to aid in recovery post-performance. Although this does not affect athletes under the age of 16 it is useful for all to understand the process. Maintaining hydration throughout sport is vitally important as it allows for peak performance. A loss of as little as 2% of body water can have a negative impact on performance. It can reduce the capacity to exercise, increase fatigue, reduce the ability to perform highly skilled tasks, decrease mental function, lower immune function, reduce the body’s capacity to regulate temperature, reduce muscle strength, reduce speed and increase the perception of fatigue. All of these can contribute to not only a reduction in performance but also an increased risk of injury. injur y. The good news is that by drinking regularly during exercise, athletes can prevent all the declines mentioned and improve performance - good justification for every athlete and coach to make fluid replacement and monitoring a key priority during training and competition. Thirst is a very poor indicator of dehydration as by the time thirst is experienced 2-3% of the body water has already been lost. A better way to monitor levels of hydration is by daily urine analysis and pre and post-match weights being recorded. The daily urine analysis usually done first thing in the morning will give the athletes information as to how much fluid they need to consume prior to their performance. Taking body weight pre and post-performance can calculate how much weight is lost and hence how much fluid is lost to again give the information to the athletes on how much fluid is needed to replace that which is lost. This monitoring falls in line with the established protocols used with the England Hockey and Great Britain, U21 and senior squads, squads and to which the U18 boys and girls wish to follow. The athletes will be asked to provide a morning urine sample every day in a sample bottle provided. The sample is collected by the athletes in the privacy of their own bathrooms and delivered to the squad physiotherapist where urine specific gravity is assessed using a medical refractometer which can indicate levels of hydration. The athlete will be told their daily scores and advice given to them on their daily fluid requirements. The urine is then destroyed, sample bottle cleaned and returned to the athlete for the next day’s sample collection. The analysis scores will be given to the squad management team for information but not to the rest of the squad athletes. These scores will never be used to determine or contribute towards team selection they are just used to enable the athletes to perform at their best. This monitoring is purely voluntary, and the athlete can opt out at any time during the trip to stop, however once stopped the athlete cannot resume during the same trip this is to allow for some continuity and meaningfulness of results. Hydration monitoring around a match is performed by the athletes in the changing room where before and after the match their weight is recorded. The difference in weight correlates to the amount of fluid lost which then needs 1.5 times more fluid to be drunk to replace the loss. Again, this monitoring is voluntary and can be stopped at any time. Again, once stopped the athlete will not be allowed to resume on this trip to allow for some continuity and meaningfulness of results. The results will be shown to the squad management team but to none of the other athletes. These scores will never be used to determine or contribute towards team selection they are just used to enable the athletes to perform at their best. If there are any questions, feel free to contact Xxxx XxxxxXxxxxxx Xxxxxx, England Age Group Hockey Pathway Physiotherapy Lead Physiotherapist (xxxx.xxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xx). xxxxxxx.xxxxxx@xxx0xxx.xx.xx APPENDIX 7 Medical and Physiotherapy Provision Letter Dear Athlete/Parent It is important for all staff and athletes to understand the provision of physiotherapy and medical cover that can be provided for NON-FUNDED athletes by GB/England Hockey. The following will be available: available:- All coaching staff will have a current first aid certificate and will be able to deal with, in the first instance, an emergency on the pitch. At National training camps for camps, U16, U18, U21 athletesU21, both men and women, there will be have access to physiotherapy. Whilst at the camp, injuries will be assessed, treated and relevant advice given. Physiotherapists at these camps do not carry medication as it is beyond their scope of practice to prescribe and dispense. If at a home camp an athlete requires medication for an injury or illness, where appropriate they will be taken to the nearest hospital and their parents informed, if not appropriate to attend A+E their parents will be contacted to come and collect the athlete. Whilst travelling overseas the physios may carry a medication kit that can be used in conjunctions with a remote medical consultation and where appropriate, medications dispensed. However, you may wish for your child to travel with their own small supply of medication. With parental consent the following medication, preventative or protective products may be useful for players to have with them while on camp or tournament at home and overseas. • : Paracetamol 500mg (Max 10) • Ibuprofen 400mg (Max 6) • Antihistamine tablets – either Cetirizine 10mg or Loratadine 10mg • Anthisan Cream – for insect bites • Gaviscon or Rennies tablets • First Defence Nasal Spray • Appropriate sunscreen • Insect Repellent All Physiotherapists are pitchside pitch side trauma trained through external bodies, are UKAD advisors, have Safeguarding training, and are HCPC and CSP registered. registered The following will not be provided: • - Access to any English Institute of Sport physiotherapy or medical staff. • Any costs towards private physiotherapy or medical treatment.