Nathalia FNC Cyber-safety Policy - please take the time to read the attachment. The WorkSafe Victorian Country Football League (VCFL) has an obligation to maintain a safe physical and emotional environment for league officials, staff, regis
tered players, umpires, coaches, club members, parents, spectators and sponsors.
Cyber bullying includes, but is not limited to, the following misuses of technology: harassing, teasing, intimidating, racially vilifying or threatening another person by sending or posting inappropriate or hurtful messages, instant messages, text messages, phone messages, digital pictures or images, or web postings including social networking sites and forums.
Club members must also be aware that postings from their individual accounts, whether done by themselves or another person will remain the responsibility of the account owner. Do not give to anyone your passwords or login code.
If a member feels they have been the victim of such misuse of technology in the sporting environment, it is recommended they save and store the material on their computer or phone. They should then print a copy of the material and immediately report the incident to the club or league representative.
All reports will be investigated fully in accordance to VCFL Rule 5.0. Any proven charges will automatically lead to a minimum 2 match suspension for a registered player, or if by a non playing member, a penalty as determined by the League. Players charged with these types of offences for a second or subsequent time will face deregistration.
The issue of cyber bullying and cyber safety is being taken very seriously by the club as with the implementation of this policy.
We call on all players, parents and officials to carefully read the VCFL Cyber safety Policy and openly discuss the issue with their family, club members and supporters.
Technology is part of our everyday lives and the misuse of such, whether it is intentional of not, will not be accepted by the Club or the Murray Football Netball League.
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http://www.vcfl.com.au/index.php?id=330