Just a general reminder about the BMX Australia Social Media Policy that is in place, and that it is binding on all members of BMX Australia.

Please note that there are penalties for breaching this policy. This may include suspension of BMX membership for up to 2 years.

Its a good idea to bear this in mind when using social media platforms like FaceBook, Twitter, Instagram, email etc. Please be careful what you say.

from BMX Australia Social Media Policy…..

4. Scope
4.1. This policy applies to BMXA Members, whether they are in a paid or unpaid/voluntary position, and
also applies to as follows:
4.1.1. Individuals sitting on boards, committees and sub-committees;
4.1.2. Employees of BMXA or clubs and volunteers;
4.1.3. Members including license holders
4.1.4. State representative officials and athletes;
4.1.5. Support personnel (eg: managers, physiotherapists, psychologists, masseurs, sport trainers);
Coaches and officials.

6. Usage
6.1. For BMXA members and staff using Social Media, such use must not:
6.1.1. abuse others or expose others to content that is offensive, inappropriate or for an illegal
purpose;
6.1.2. impersonate or falsely represent any other person, including BMXA or another Member;
6.1.3. abuse, harass or threaten any other person, including BMXA or another member;
6.1.4. make defamatory or libelous comments;
6.1.5. use obsence, offensive, insulting, provocative or hateful language;
6.1.6. post material that infringes the intellectual property rights of others, including the BMXA
Intellectual Property;
6.1.7. intrude upon the privacy of other Members of BMXA without the consent of such Members;
6.1.8. interfere with the conduct of any event run by BMXA or with the role and responsibilities of BMXA as the peak body for BMX in Australia;
6.1.9. violate any security measures instituted at any facility of BMX;
6.1.10. comment in a way that may be construed as harming the reputation of him or herself, another Member, or BMXA, including its sponsors or stakeholders;
6.1.11. Must not comment on, or publish, information that is confidential or in any way sensitive to BMXA, its affiliates, partners or sponsors; and
6.1.12. Must not bring BMXA or the sport of BMX into disrepute

9. Breach of Policy
9.2. In circumstances of a breach or suspected breach of this Policy, BMXA may:
9.2.1. make a necessary public comment such as a correction, clarification, contradiction or
apology;
9.2.2. issue a formal warning;
9.2.3. report any breach of any law to any local authority or wronged party;
9.2.4. take any disciplinary action available to it under the Constitution or any Regulation made
under the Constitution which may include and be in the form of:
9.2.4.1. a warning or caution;
9.2.4.2. suspended penalty;
9.2.4.3. fine of up to $5,000.00;
9.2.4.4. suspension from membership;
9.2.4.5. loss of license for up to 2 years;
9.2.4.6. a combination of any of the above.
9.2.5. exercise any of its available rights at law.

A full copy of the policy is available on the BMXA website.