Sport Integrity Framework


WHAT IS SPORT INTEGRITY? 

Lacrosse should be a safe, inclusive and fair place for all participants to thrive. Lacrosse Australia strives to protect the enjoyment of Lacrosse by participants, officials, athletes, coaches and supporters, and treats integrity threats seriously.

Threats to Lacrosse integrity can include doping, improper use of drugs and medicine, competition manipulation and bullying, discrimination or abuse. 

For more information about Sport Integrity Australia visit its website. 


WHAT IS THE NATIONAL INTEGRITY FRAMEWORK? 

The National Integrity Framework (NIF) is a suite of policies that sets out how we should and shouldn't behave, and how matters are handled when a policy might have been breached. The table below outlines the policies and their scope. You can access the policies here.


LACROSSE AUSTRALIA NIF POLICIES

  • Abuse, bullying, harassment, sexual misconduct, discrimination, victimisation, and vilification

    Specific examples available on page 7 of the Policy.

  • Harm, abuse or neglect specifically relating to children or young people

    Specific examples available on page 8 of the Policy. The mandatory reporting actions are set out on page 10

  • Manipulation of competitions and illicit betting

    Specific examples available on page 9 and 10 of the Policy

  • Use and possession of illegal drugs, provision of appropriate science and medicine services

    Specific examples available in clause 4 starting on page 6 of the Policy.

  • Sets out the processes for reporting or making a complaint about a breach of any of the NIF policies.

    Specific examples availabile in clause 6.8 on page 11. Refer also to the Concerns, Reports & Complaints page of our site.

WHAT’S NOT COVERED BY THE FRAMEWORK.

The Framework was never intended to cover every matter considered an integrity issue. While the Framework covers a broad range of topics, there are several elements that fall outside of its scope, including:

  • Whistleblower disclosures

  • Selection disputes

  • Australia Personal Grievance Policy

  • Code of Conduct breaches

  • Governance misconduct

  • Employment disputes

  • Competition-related rules

  • Anti-doping (these matters are managed under the Anti-Doping Policy provided by Sport Integrity Australia).

 

Check out the National Integrity Framework FACTSHEET.

Questions about any integrity related matters can be directed to the Lacrosse Australia Integrity Manager: integrity@lacrosse.org.au