We’re all about sharing the good-news stories about our sport. Social media is a fantastic way to share stories about polocrosse — from competition highlights to community moments and club achievements. But with this comes a responsibility to use these platforms in a way that reflects the values of Polocrosse Australia.

Why it matters

Polocrosse Australia is built on integrity and respect, wellbeing and care, collaboration and inclusion, and transparency and excellence. These values apply just as much online as they do in person. Whether you’re posting on behalf of a club or sharing your own experiences as a member, you are part of the broader polocrosse community and represent it with every post, tag, comment and story.

Our Member Protection Policy outlines standards of behaviour that apply on social media where there is a polocrosse connection — and breaches may result in disciplinary action.

Social media dos and don’ts

DO:

• Celebrate your club, team and horse in a positive way.
• Treat others with respect in comments, messages and posts.
• Ask permission before posting photos/videos of others, especially children.
• Use the Polocrosse Australia logos and branding appropriately and with permission.
• Speak up or report behaviour that may breach our values or policies.

DON’T:

• Bully, harass or intimidate others online — even in a ‘private’ chat.
• Post offensive, sexually suggestive, discriminatory or violent content.
• Share or spread rumours, ridicule others, or engage in online arguments.
• Make public comments that damage the reputation of polocrosse or its community.
• Use social media as a platform for grievances or personal attacks.

Who does this apply to?

Everyone involved in polocrosse — including:

• riders and their friends and families
• coaches, umpires and other officials
• volunteers and zone or club administrators
• committee members and team staff
• spectators, where bound by conditions of entry

REMEMBER: If you’re participating in an activity, wearing a polocrosse uniform, tagging your club or commenting on a polocrosse event — the Member Protection Policy applies.

Let’s keep it positive

Social media should reflect the best of what polocrosse stands for: integrity and respect, wellbeing and care, collaboration and inclusion, and transparency and excellence.