By-Laws, Policies and Procedures
Water Polo Australia as a National Sporting Organisation has a number of By-Laws, Policies and a Constitution that governs the sport.
See below links to relevant documents.
Whole of Game Policies & Procedures & Guidelines
- WPA Whistleblower Policy
- COVID Vaccination Position Statement
- Concussion Guidelines
- Alcohol, Drugs and Other Substances Policy
- Sun Safety, Extreme Weather and Playing Conditions Guidelines (New - Effective 1 Oct 2023)
- Privacy Policy
- Travel Safety Policy
- Social Media Policy
- Photography and Videography Policy
- Work Health and Safety Policy
- Water Polo Membership and Registration Policy (Effective 1 Sept 2024)
- ASC Integrity Guidelines
- Child Transportation Permission Slip
- Think.Act.Play
Competition Policies & Procedures
- WPA National Technical Rules
- Tournament Eligibility Regulations
- WPA Referee and Technical Delegate Selection Guidelines - Updated 18 October 2021
- National Sanctioning Policy (updated May 2023)
- National Sanctioning Policy FAQs
- National Water Polo Competition Calendar Information Pack
- Circular Calendar Model (CCM)
- National Competition Calendar Framework Summary
- Refunds Policy
- Travel Equalisation Policy
- WPA Integrity Education Plan
High Performance Policies & Procedures
- WPA National Selection Policy
- WPA National Selection Appeals Policy
- Paris 2024 Nomination Criteria (updated April 2024)
- National Age Group Program Selection Policy
- Retirement Notification Form
- AOC Position Statement on Alcohol
- WPA Position Statement on Alcohol
- Coaching Selection Policy
- WPA National Team - Position Statement on Alcohol
- Breath Hold Training Position Statement
- National Performance Framework
Diversity and Inclusion
- WPA Board Commitment Statement - Diversity and Inclusion
- Trans and Gender Diverse People Guidelines
- WPA Inclusive Uniform Guidelines (NEW - 1 Sept 2023)
- Frequently Asked Questions
Constitution & By-Laws
- WPA Governance Policy
- Governance, Risk and Integrity Commitee Charter
- WPA Constitution (as of November 2021)
- Constitution Review Committee Charter
- High Performance Committee Charter
- Sport Development Committee Charter
- Strategy and External Affairs Committee Charter
- Finance and Audit Committee Charter
- Coaching and Refereeing Advisory Committee Charter
- AWL Advisory Committee Charter
- Athletes Commission Charter – NEW
- WPA Board Charter (updated August 2022)
- WPA Board - Code of Behaviour
- WPA Conflict of Interest Policy (updated Feb 2023)
- Sport Australia Governance Standards
- Sport Australia Governance Principles