1. Dispute Resolution Process
Competition Regulations
Competition Bylaws
Member Protection Policy
Grievance Matter
Disciplinary Matter
Type of Policy
APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIALS – COACH, UMPIRE, MANAGER ETC
INTERNAL AFFAIRS OF ASSOCIATION / CLUB
CHILD PROTECTION
AMOUNTS RENDERED BY ASSOCIATION / CLUB FOR EQUIPMENT / UNIFORMS
OUTSTANDING FEES TO ASSOCIATION / CLUB
Examples of Where Applicable
TEAM SELECTION
CONDUCT & DIRECTION OF THE ORGANISATION
ANTI-DISCRIMINATION & HARASSMENT
Coach Dismissals
Embezzlement of Association / Club funds
Game related discrepancies (scores, player eligibility)
Gender Equity
Player Clearances
Criminal Activity & Property Damage
Inappropriate conduct on /off court
Codes of Behavior / Code of Conduct
Grading of Teams
Drug & Alcohol related
Report filed with Association / League
COMMITTEE DECISION
Informal Resolution – either on own or with Association support
As per Association Constitution
As per Association Constitution
Resolution Process
Hearings Officer to conduct a tribunal
Formal Resolution – written complaint to
Club
INFORMAL MEETING
Dispute handled using Netball Victoria policies
Formal Resolution – written complaint to Association / League
Dispute handled using Association policies
Dispute handled using Netball Victoria policies
External Resolution – i.e. Federal / State Legislation
Dispute handled via Federal / State legislation

2. DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS FLOW CHART
Is your dispute competition related? No No
Yes
If the matter is a grievance, which is not competition related or member protection related, it may be dealt with in accordance with the Grievance Policy
Can the matter be resolved in accordance with the relevant competition by-laws?
Is the dispute/grievance member protection related?
Yes
Yes
Refer to procedure in Netball Victoria Protection Policy
If the matter is a disciplinary matter, which is not competition related or member protection related, it may be dealt with in accordance with the Disciplinary Policy
Refer to procedure in the relevant competition by-laws